Ordinary To Badass

We’re taught that resilience looks like confidence. Certainty. Toughness. Never doubting yourself. But that’s not real life — especially if you work in a high-pressure or predominantly male environment. In this episode of Ordinary to Badass , I break down what resilience actually looks like when you’re in the middle of it — not after you’ve “figured it out.” Not when things feel clean or resolved....

A failed promotion can mess with your head—even when you know you’re qualified. ... Suddenly you’re replaying conversations, questioning your value, and wondering what you missed or what’s wrong with you. And if you work in a predominantly male industry, that spiral can feel even heavier. ... In this episode of Ordinary to Badass , Marie breaks down what a promotion setback actually does to your m...

Everyone says, “Just be more confident.” ...But no one tells you how confidence actually gets built —especially when you’re a quiet leader in a high-stakes environment. ... In this Badass Debrief, I’m breaking down the real lesson from last week’s conversation with leadership strategist Traci Austin—and translating it into something you can actually use. This episode isn’t a recap. ...It’s the ref...

Think you need one more certification, one more year, or one more sign before you go after the role you want? Think again. In this episode of Ordinary to Badass , I’m joined by leadership coach and HR expert Traci Austin for a powerful conversation about confidence, self-doubt, and why so many high-performing women underestimate their own qualifications. This is real, practical career advice for w...

Ever had a moment at work where your heart dropped… your blood started boiling… and you wanted to say something—but didn’t know how without risking your reputation? ... In this episode, Marie shares a real story about finding out in a group meeting that one of her responsibilities had been taken away—without warning. From there, she breaks down why pushing back at work feels so hard for so many wo...

Most mindset work assumes you need more motivation. Think again. In this remix episode , I’m bringing back one of the most grounding, steadying conversations in the Ordinary to Badass vault—my interview with Lorna Green , a yin yoga teacher and NLP master practitioner who blends science-backed mindset tools with deep self-trust. I’m replaying this episode now because honestly? I almost didn’t reco...

Most New Year goal setting assumes you need fixing. ...New year. New you. Try harder. Do more. ... Nope. We’re not doing that here. ... In this episode of Ordinary to Badass , you'll discover a different kind of reset—one that doesn’t ask you to become someone new, but instead helps you become more of who you already are . ... This conversation is rooted in one core truth: Your next level is a...

You made it. Day 12 of the 12 Days of Badassery. ...And today, we’re ending with the truth you’ve proven over and over again… ... you are a woman who overcomes adversity. ... In this final episode, Marie walks you through the deepest layer of your confidence: the hardships, losses, trauma, challenges, and long seasons of struggle that shaped who you are today. Adversity leaves a mark — not a weakn...

Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Badassery , and today we’re celebrating a strength most women massively underestimate: ... Your ability to encourage, support, and lift other people up. ... You may not realize it, but your words, your belief in others, and your willingness to cheer someone on can change the entire direction of their life. And that is pure, undeniable badassery. ... In this epis...

Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 Days of Badassery — and this one goes deep. ...Today, we’re naming the hard things. ...Not to relive them… but to finally honor the strength they built in you. ... In this episode, Marie guides you through the challenging moments of your life — the seasons of stress, uncertainty, grief, financial pressure, breakups, parenting struggles, job loss, and the moments you did...

Welcome to Day 9 of the 12 Days of Badassery , and today we’re celebrating one of your most underrated strengths: your ability to navigate change. ... You might not think of yourself as someone who “handles change well,” but your life tells a different story. Every shift, every pivot, every unexpected plot twist you’ve made it through? ...That’s resilience. That’s adaptability. That’s badassery. I...

Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Badassery , where we’re diving into the one practice women put off the longest — and need the most: self-love. ... This episode is your reminder that self-love isn’t indulgent, selfish, or soft. ...It’s strength. ...It’s fuel. ...And it’s the foundation of every bold, confident move you make. ... Today, Marie explores the moments — big and tiny — where you’ve car...

Welcome to Day 7 of the 12 Days of Badassery , where we dig into one of the biggest sources of your confidence… the obstacles you’ve already overcome. ... And here’s the thing: ...Most women think obstacles have to be huge, dramatic, life-shattering events to “count.” ...But the truth? ...Your power was built in the micro-moments — the small, everyday challenges you pushed through even when they f...

Welcome to Day 6 of the 12 Days of Badassery , where we shine a light on something you do far more often than you realize: ... turning setbacks into comebacks. ... In this episode, we walk through the real moments—your moments—where things didn’t go as planned… and you rose anyway. Whether it was a failed promotion attempt, a mistake you corrected, a confidence hit you worked through, or a season...

If stepping out of your comfort zone has ever felt more like panic than power… this episode is your permission slip to stop judging yourself and start celebrating yourself. ... On Day 5 of the 12 Days of Badassery , we’re digging into the moments you stretched, cracked, reached, trembled, and DID IT ANYWAY. Even when it didn’t look “bold.” Even when it didn’t feel like success. ...Because that is...

Today is Day 4 of the 12 Days of Badassery , and we’re turning the spotlight onto something most women skip right past: your achievements — the big ones AND the tiny, easy-to-dismiss ones. ... In this episode, we dig into why you consistently overlook your own progress, how small victories quietly shape who you become, and why celebrating yourself is a core part of claiming your badass identity. B...

What if being a badass isn’t about doing something dramatic… ...but about choosing yourself in small, everyday moments? Welcome to Day 3 of the 12 Days of Badassery , where we’re talking about defying expectations —both the ones society puts on you and the ones you inherited without ever questioning. ... In this episode, we explore how often we live by scripts we didn’t consciously choose: ...how...

Think resilience means being tough, unshaken, and emotionally unaffected? ...Think again. ... Welcome to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Badassery , where we’re talking about one of the most misunderstood qualities of strength: resilience . ... In this episode, we explore what resilience actually looks like in real life. Not the highlight-reel version—but the kind built through loss, setbacks, heartbreak,...

Think being a badass means being fearless? ...Think again. ... Welcome to Day 1 of the 12 Days of Badassery , where we’re kicking things off by busting one of the biggest myths out there: that confidence means never feeling afraid. ... In this episode, we’re talking about embracing fear —not avoiding it. Because the truth is, being a badass isn’t about the absence of fear. It’s about feeling it… a...

What if the biggest injustice isn’t what you’ve been through—but that no one ever taught you to recognize how strong you are? ... In this remix episode , Marie kicks off the 12 Days of Badassery by breaking down one of the biggest lies women have been sold: that being a badass means being hard, aggressive, or unyielding. ... Spoiler alert—it doesn’t. ... A true badass is built through resilience,...

Self-doubt isn’t the villain you’ve been treating it like. ...It’s the breadcrumb trail. The flashing neon arrow. ...The GPS system pointing straight toward your next-level identity. Today’s remix episode pulls back the curtain on why doubt shows up the moment you’re about to rise — and how to use it like rocket fuel instead of letting it derail you. This series is packed with fresh 12 Days of Bad...

Think burnout means you’re weak? ... Think again. Burnout doesn’t come from fragility—it comes from being too strong for too long without rest. ... In this solo episode, Marie pulls back the curtain on a year where 100% of women in her audience reported feeling burned out —and why that wake-up call changed the way she now approaches leadership, self-care, and boundaries. From juggling a major cour...

Some leaders walk into a room and dominate it with volume. ...Lisa walks in and changes it with one sentence . ... In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down the moment Lisa stopped a room full of men cold — not by yelling, not by matching the chaos, but by asking one calm, grounding question that completely flipped the power dynamic. ... If you’ve ever been told you need to be “louder,” “tougher...

Think you need to be the loudest person in the room to lead? ...Think again. ... In this episode, tech project leader Lisa Roberts shares what it really looks like to stay grounded, direct, and effective in workplaces where everyone else is losing their cool. From managing multimillion-dollar projects to handling rooms full of yelling executives, Lisa has mastered the art of quiet power — and toda...

This week’s Badass Debrief dives into a truth most leaders never hear: ...Happiness isn’t a mood — it’s a skill. ...And Carolina Ayala breaks it down in a way that will completely reset how you lead, think, and take up space. ... If you’ve been grinding, over-functioning, or feeling like you’re doing everything right but still running on empty… this debrief is your wake-up call. ... You’ll hear:...