Ordinary To Badass

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:...

Think happiness comes after achievement? Think again. ... In this remix episode, holistic life coach and healer Carolina Ayala shares powerful, practical techniques to help you cultivate happiness, confidence, and inner strength — starting right now , not someday. ... We dig into how shifting your energy, setting daily intentions, and celebrating yourself can transform the way you lead, the way yo...

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I just wanted to ask…” or “Maybe this is a silly question…” ? ... You’re not alone — and those small phrases might be quietly shrinking your authority. ... In this Badass Debrief , Marie unpacks a powerful idea from her conversation with Rosie Zilinskas in Episode #405: “The language we use minimizes the value we bring to the table.” ... You’ll learn how to r...

Think your hard work will speak for itself? Think again. ... In this episode of Ordinary to Badass , career-confidence coach Rosie Zilinskas drops truth after truth about why women can’t afford to leave their careers on autopilot. From surviving a contentious divorce and rebuilding from scratch to landing executive leadership roles and launching her own business, Rosie proves that intentional acti...

Ever wondered what 140 miles of blisters, coffee stops, and breathtaking views can teach you about confidence and leadership? ... In this episode, Marie takes you behind the scenes of her solo trek on the Camino de Santiago —sharing ten raw, funny, and unexpected lessons about grit, self-trust, and the beauty of ordinary moments. ... From facing brutal hills to realizing that momentum is medicine,...

Think dropping hints is “kinder” than being direct? Think again. ... In this episode of Ordinary to Badass , Marie pulls back the curtain on a leadership habit that feels safe in the moment—but slowly destroys trust on your team: passive-aggressive leadership. From circling around the issue to making side comments, she shares how she broke the habit, the exact words she uses now, and how you can s...

Think courage means being fearless? Think again. ... In this Badass Debrief , Marie unpacks the boldest lessons from Diane Gansauer’s 3,100-mile solo hike at 61 years old—and shows how they translate into leadership moves you can use right now. From facing fear in grizzly country to realizing persistence beats speed, these are the truths that separate ordinary leaders from badass ones. ... ✨ Them...

Think courage has an age limit? Think again. ... At 61 years old, Diane Gansauer set out to hike the entire Continental Divide Trail—3,100 miles of mountains, rivers, and grizzly country. Along the way, she didn’t just prove her grit on the trail—she rewrote her story, discovered the power of persistence, and reminded us all what it means to carry only what truly matters. ✨ Theme: Resilience Stor...

🎉 400 Episodes of Ordinary to Badass! 🎉 Can you believe it? We’ve hit episode 400 , and this one’s all about stopping the self-sabotage and finally leading like the badass you already are. ... In this milestone episode, I’m getting real about what feels ordinary (hello endless checklists 👀) versus what feels badass (training for the Camino de Santiago 🙌). More importantly, I’m breaking down th...

Think failure means you’re not cut out for leadership? Think again. In this episode, Marie Sonneman—Lieutenant, coach, and host of Ordinary to Badass —shares how failing promotion boards more times than she passed didn’t stop her from becoming the only female lieutenant in a department of nearly 700. From almost giving up before her first detective role to rising into leadership, Marie breaks down...