Badass Women in Business

Send us Fan Mail Brittany Smith and Janki Patel are the powerhouse duo behind Jump Ahead Pediatrics. What started as a shared dream between two burned-out therapists became a multi-state staffing agency serving schools with over 100 employees. In this episode, they walk us through how they bootstrapped their way from a $250 rental space to building a mission-driven business that puts people first....

Send us Fan Mail Christiana Marouchos and Becky Tasker are VPs at StackAdapt. Christiana leads brand and communications. Becky leads growth marketing. Together, they’ve helped shape the company’s marketing strategy, scale its team, and build a culture rooted in clarity, accountability, and equity. In this episode, they talk about what it means to lead inside a fast-moving tech company. Christiana...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to healing, happiness, and confidence was already inside you—and all it needed was a song? In this powerful conversation, Julia Williamson and her daughter Maddy Monacelli of Sing to Thrive share how singing and sound can rewire the brain, release trauma, and reconnect us to our most authentic selves. Julia opens up about overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and...

Send us Fan Mail Brilliant scientist, neuro‑psychiatrist, amputee, and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Ishnella “Ish” Azad has never met an obstacle she wouldn’t charge. Growing up in a family of Sikh real‑estate investors, Ish juggled three science degrees at the University of Houston while co‑founding 5Rivers Commercial Real Estate with her father. After residency at UCLA and Cedars‑Sinai she walked aw...

Send us Fan Mail Business did not come kindly to Gunjan Saini Bradshaw and that is exactly what shaped her into the powerful entrepreneur she is today. From her beginnings as a TV and radio host in India to co-founding a thriving tech company across India and the United States, Gunjan's story is one of bold pivots, resilience and redefining leadership. In this episode of the Badass Women in B...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 Episode Summary Jayla Siciliano knows what it feels like to chase the dream, hit burnout, and completely rebuild. After raising half a million dollars without connections, surviving a product launch disaster, and landing a Shark Tank deal with Mark Cuban, she walked away from it all to create something that actually supports her life. Today, she runs a bi-coastal luxury short t...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Blair Pietrini, co-founder of Pietrini Pizza Napoletana and longtime community advocate, for a conversation that goes far beyond business. Blair shares her powerful story of launching a dream with her husband, losing him just ten months after opening their restaurant, and continuing to honor his legacy thr...

Send us Fan Mail Fear of public speaking doesn’t show up out of nowhere. In this deeply honest and uplifting conversation, Linda Ugelow joins us to share her journey from stage performer with intense speaking anxiety to a sought-after confidence and vocal coach. Linda helps entrepreneurs and professionals get comfortable being seen and heard, whether on camera, in a meeting, or on stage. She share...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you mix childhood hustle, a deep commitment to faith, and two decades of leadership experience? You get Lakeisha Robichaux—CEO of Chief of Minds and a total force in the HR and business strategy space. In this episode, Lakeisha walks us through her journey from selling candy in middle school to building a thriving HR consultancy that’s redefining how businesses g...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a financial whiz kid grows up, burns out, and then decides to redefine the rules of money entirely? You get Alejandra Rojas—entrepreneur, money mentor, and founder of Brown Way to Money . In this episode, Alejandra shares her powerful story of growing up around ledgers and invoices, her Wall Street dreams, and the wake-up call that shifted everything. She walks u...

Send us Fan Mail Alexandria Hammond knows what it takes to make a brand stand out. A seasoned PR strategist and founder of BrandNEWS PR Consulting Firm , Alexandria has spent two decades crafting compelling stories, managing high-profile events, and ensuring her clients stay ahead of the media curve. From leading PR campaigns for major brands—including helping to make The Elf on the Shelf a househ...

Send us Fan Mail Numbers don’t have to be intimidating, and Melissa Armstrong is here to prove it. As a CPA, fractional controller, and founder of SteadyHand Accounting & Advisory , Melissa helps business owners streamline their accounting processes, gain financial clarity, and make smarter decisions. In this episode of Badass Women in Business , we dive into the real challenges business owner...

Send us Fan Mail Julie Holunga is on a mission to rid the world of lazy leadership. With decades of experience coaching high-performing professionals, she knows what it takes to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and build trust. In this episode, Julie dives into the importance of strong leadership language, why conflict is necessary for growth, and how professionals can step into thei...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Coco Sellman, a five-time founder and impact investor, shares her powerful insights into building businesses that achieve exponential growth through purpose-driven leadership. From founding and scaling her healthcare business, Allumé, to navigating its merger and successful exit, Coco reveals the crucial lessons she's l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , we sit down with the unstoppable Madeline Reeves, Founder & CEO of Fearless Foundry . A fierce advocate for equity, transparency, and financial empowerment, Madeline shares her unfiltered journey—from struggling to balance ambition with life, to building a million-dollar business without the fairy tale myth of overnight success. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail For centuries, menstrual blood was dismissed as waste—until Dr. Sara Naseri dared to challenge the status quo. As the co-founder and CEO of Qvin , she is leading the charge in revolutionizing women’s healthcare through non-invasive, accessible diagnostics using menstrual blood. In this episode, Dr. Naseri shares her 10-year journey from medical school to launching the first-ever F...

Send us Fan Mail Virginia Klausmeier, CEO and Founder of Sylvatex, is on a mission to revolutionize high-tech manufacturing and clean energy. With a background in chemistry and engineering, she’s driving sustainable solutions for battery materials while advocating for more women in leadership roles in STEM. In this episode, Virginia shares her journey from being underestimated to sitting at the ta...

Send us Fan Mail Can intuition and corporate strategy work together? Serin Silva has spent her career proving that they can. With a background in Fortune 500 leadership, digital innovation, and high-stakes advertising, Serin built a name for herself launching multi-million-dollar brands and solving complex business problems. But it wasn’t until she fully embraced her intuitive abilities that she r...

Send us Fan Mail Starting a business doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing leap—it can be a strategic and intentional process. In this episode, we sit down with Allison Herman , the powerhouse behind Dragonwing , an activewear brand dedicated to empowering young girls through sport and style. Allison shares her journey of acquiring and scaling a brand while continuing to work full-time as a VP in t...

Send us Fan Mail Success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about building the right community, making meaningful connections, and collaborating with the right people. Rochel Marie Lawson knows this better than anyone. As the first woman to own a minority-run telecom installation company in the U.S. and the founder of Blissful Living 4 U, Rochel has built a legacy of empowering women to achieve...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of Badass Women in Business , Cheryl Leahy, Executive Director of Animal Outlook, takes us deep into the world of animal advocacy. Cheryl shares how her organization is using undercover investigations, legal strategies, public outreach, and farmer transition programs to challenge factory farming and promote a kinder, more sustainable world for animals a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , Denise Sarkor, Liberian-American financial advisor and principal of Sarkor Financial Advisors, shares her inspiring journey from being a refugee to becoming a trailblazer in wealth management. Denise talks about the importance of holistic financial planning, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the power of community in achieving financial...

Send us Fan Mail Amber Gaige, founder of Far Beyond Marketing and author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook , joins us to share her entrepreneurial journey, marketing expertise, and insights on balancing work and family. From scaling a lead-generation company to building a second business centered on intentionality, Amber’s story is a testament to grit, faith, and the power of systems. Learn ab...

Send us Fan Mail Kimmy K. Powell is a powerhouse entrepreneur who’s built and scaled multiple seven-figure businesses across diverse industries, from IT and industrial flooring to luxury spas. In this episode, Kimmy shares her journey of reinvention, her philosophy of intentional living, and the lessons she’s learned through successes and failures. Tune in for her insights on pivoting for passion,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Badass Women in Business , we’re diving into a world of healing, transformation, and empowerment with Heather Lee, founder of Medicine Woman Retreats. Heather is a trailblazer in the field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, one of Colorado’s first certified practitioners, and a seasoned mental health therapist with over 30 years of experience. Heather shares...