The Art of Badassery

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Badassery"! I'm your host, Mahara Wayman, and today we have a very special guest joining us - Afsheen Ismail-Wey. Afsheen has an incredible story about embracing diversity, pursuing dreams, and breaking free from the status quo. Afsheen was deeply inspired by the movie "The Secret of my Success." Despite cultural censorship, Afsheen found empowerment...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. Welcome back to another episode of "The Art Of Badassery"! In today's episode, we have the incredible Jennifer Whitted joining us. Jennifer's journey is one of resilience, strength, and empowering others. After becoming a single mom at a young age and having a child with autism, Jennifer faced countless challenges and felt like she was living two separate li...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Badassery"! I chat with the inspiring and transformative Jill McClennen in this episode. Jill shares her remarkable journey, from leaving home at 18 to owning a bakery and becoming a death doula. Together, we delve into important conversations about death, its fear, and the power of embracing our mortality to li...

Click YouTube to watch the video. Welcome back to another episode of "The Art of Badassery!" I'm your host, Mahara Wayman, and today, we have a very special guest joining us: Elizabeth Kipp. Elizabeth hails from Wilmington, Delaware, but currently resides in Lawrence, Kansas. Her journey is one of transformation and resilience, as she traded her initial pursuit of environmental policy for a path t...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. Welcome to another episode of "The Art Of Badassery." I'm your host, Mahara Wayman, and today, we have a truly inspiring guest, Ralitza Spassova, M.D. Ralitza is a remarkable individual with a diverse and dynamic journey through life, navigating the realms of medicine, teaching, coaching, and personal transformation. In this episode, Ralitza shares her insig...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. Welcome to another powerful episode of "The Art Of Badassery"! I'm your host, Mahara Wayman, and in today's episode, we have the incredible Ro Stoltzfoos joining us as our special guest. Ro is a true embodiment of what it means to be a badass - someone who is authentic, empowering, and always striving to make a positive impact in their own life and the lives...

Click  YouTube  to watch the video. Welcome to the latest episode of "The Art Of Badassery"! In today's episode, I am joined by the incredible Donna Meador, a powerhouse women's empowerment coach, an expert in relationships and personal growth, and a five-time internationally best-selling author! In this episode, Donna shares her incredible journey of overcoming adversity as a recovering...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Badassery" podcast! In today's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Markakis-Plouffe, an incredibly successful entrepreneur from Ottawa, Ontario. Stephanie is the proud owner of not one but two flourishing companies: Fork & Spoon Business Consulting and Entrepreneur Connection. Her passion lies...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. Welcome to another episode of The Art of Badassery! Our host, Mahara Wayman, takes a different approach in this episode. She will be interviewing herself and answering all your burning questions about her new program and her journey in life. Mahara takes us on a ride through her diverse career path, from wanting to be a marine biologist to becoming a bartend...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. In today's episode, we dive deep into resilience, self-empowerment, and unleashing your inner badass. Today's guest is Kimberley Rivando-Robb, a visionary CEO and founder of Retroscripts. Get ready to be inspired as we explore Kimberley's extraordinary journey, filled with triumphs, challenges, and the relentless pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, w...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Art Of Badassery! I'm your host, Mahara Wayman, and today, we have a special guest joining us - the incredible Tammy Johnston. Tammy is a business coach and consultant with over 20 years of experience helping small business owners succeed and thrive. But what sets Tammy apart is her unique approach and focus on...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. On this episode of The Art Of Badassery, we have a special guest, Aya Hojadova, who embodies resilience, courage, and unapologetic badassery. Aya's story is a remarkable journey from being raised in Turkmenistan to finding her voice and reclaiming her power in San Francisco. Now residing in Charleston, South Carolina, Aya is a successful commercial realtor a...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. On this episode of The Art Of Badassery, join host Mahara Wayman as she explores the inspiring journey of Emily Pasnak-Lapchick, a true embodiment of badassery. Emily's passion for animal rights from a young age grew into a determination to fight social injustice, leading her to work in the human rights sector for organizations like UNICEF USA. But it wasn't...

Click  YouTube  to watch the video. In this episode of The Art Of Badassery, mindset and business coach Amani Zaveri shares her journey of self-discovery and personal growth. With a multicultural upbringing in Hong Kong, Amani's fascination with the human mind has led her to become an influential coach. She discusses mindset, business strategies, and how fear can be transformed. Amani em...

Click YouTube  to watch the video. On this episode of The Art Of Badassery, host Mahara Wayman sits down with guest Jodie Graham, a remarkable individual who has overcome incredible obstacles to find her inner strength and live on her terms. Growing up as a latchkey kid in a close-knit farming community, Jodie learned the value of independence and determination early on. However, she found he...

Click  YouTube  to watch the episode. On this episode of The Art Of Badassery, we have a special guest, Amanda Wallingsford. Amanda shares her incredible journey of personal growth and healing after experiencing the loss of her biological father to suicide at a young age. She delves into her academic involvement in studying mental health and the obstacles she faced, including her battle...

Click  YouTube  to watch the episode. Laura Lively joins me on this episode of The Art Of Badassery. She shares her expertise in taming the inner critic and cultivating self-compassion for a more authentic life. Laura opens up about her experiences with weight loss and how she learned about internal family systems therapy. As we delve into the conversation, Laura emphasizes the significa...

Click  YouTube  to watch the video. Stephanie Kwong's journey has been one of self-discovery, transformation, and a deep commitment to service. Originally starting her career in the entertainment industry, she soon realized that chasing fame and significance wasn't fulfilling her true passions. It was through her experiences in service and volunteering that Stephanie discovered her calli...

Click YouTube  to watch the video interview. On this episode of The Art Of Badassery, I chat with entrepreneur Faith Christiansen. She shares her journey of moving to Africa with her husband and leaving behind their comfortable life, which led to homelessness and essential lessons about minimalism. Faith emphasizes the importance of trusting yourself and making small decisions toward change w...

Click  YouTube  to watch the interview. On this episode of The Art of Badassary, I welcome intuitive coach Misty Lucas to the show. Misty shares her expertise in helping heart-centred women align their businesses with their purpose and joy, drawing from her experience with chronic illness and stress. Along with her passion for nature and community, Misty emphasizes the importance of slow...

Click  YouTube  to watch the interview. On this episode of The Art Of Badassary, I sit down with guest Amy Cunliffe to discuss the challenges of navigating life's unpredictable and tragic events. Cunliffe shares her experience as a flood victim and how she works toward acceptance while still showing up for her clients, friends, and family. The conversation also delves into the impor...

Click  YouTube  to watch the interview. On this episode of The Art Of Badassary, guest Nicole Marie shares her personal growth and transformation journey. From using prayer and meditation to her experience with human design and psychedelics, Nicole talks about how she overcame challenges and setbacks to become her own version of a badass. Along the way, she learned the importance of resi...

Click  YouTube  to watch theinterview. On this episode of The Art of Badassery, fitness instructor and founder of Revolutionary Wellness, Anne Bishop Almeida, shares her journey of self-discovery and how she found her purpose in helping others find their inner strength and live authentically. Anne reveals her struggles with self-doubt and depression, including a defining moment when she...

Click  YouTube  to watch the interview. Death is a part of life, but it's not always easy. That's where our guest comes in. She's a death doula who helps others navigate the end of life meaningfully and empoweringly. And if you think that's not badass, then you've clearly never faced your own mortality. In this episode of "The Art of Badassery," we sit down with Debra White, an End-of-Li...

Click  YouTube  to watch the episode. In this episode of "The Art of Badassery," we are joined by Anna Campbell, Career Consultant, Coach, and Founder of RECLAIM YOUR LANE, to explore how to take control of your career and create a life you love. Anna shares her expert advice on identifying your unique strengths, setting goals, and overcoming the obstacles that may be holding you back fr...