Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness

What if one of the greatest gifts we can give a child isn't trying to change them—but taking the time to truly see them, understand them, and meet them where they are? And what happens when you know you're being called to something bigger—but saying YES means walking away from everything that feels safe? Jennifer Kaufman didn't just talk about following her calling. She sold her home. Left her car...

There was a time I truly wondered if I had become invisible. COVID had shut the world down—and it felt like my life had shut down with it. I had been laid off and dismissed by a company I thought I would retire with. I was building my own business, but I’d kept that corporate training career as my Plan B. My safety net. Then the safety net disappeared. My dog died. I was injured after slipping off...

What if the story you’ve been afraid to tell is the very story someone else needs to hear? In this powerful PART 2 of The Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness, international speaker, bestselling author, TV host, and Story-to-Stage™ strategist Ginine Emily Smith sits down with Deanna Powell of a top tier podcast 'Intrepid Storytelling' for an honest conversation about courage, visibility, healin...

What if the story you’ve been afraid to tell is the very story someone else needs to hear? In this powerful episode of The Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness, international speaker, bestselling author, TV host, and Story-to-Stage™ strategist Ginine Emily Smith sits down with Deanna Powell of a top tier podcast 'Intrepid Storytelling' for an honest conversation about courage, visibility, heali...

YOUR STORY IS MORE THAN WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU. IT MAY BE ONE OF YOUR MOST POWERFUL ASSETS. We all have a story. But there’s a difference between simply having a story… and knowing how to use it to create connection, credibility, influence and impact. In this episode of the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith explores why storytelling is sacred—and why the very experiences you once th...

What if your nervous system held the key to aging backwards, expanding your impact, and building a business that actually supports your wellbeing? In this soulful + strategy-packed conversation, Ginine sits down with Joellyn Martin — international author, holistic wellness expert, and living proof that 71 can look (and feel) younger than ever. Together, they dive deep into: ✨ Why every part of yo...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "When did I lose myself?" Maybe you're successful. Maybe you're the strong one. Maybe everyone else thinks you have it all together. But deep inside, something whispers, "There has to be more than this." In this deeply personal episode, Ginine Emily Smith shares why hiding doesn't always look like fear—it often looks like overachieving, people-pleas...

Who has changed your life the most? Was it the celebrity... Or the teacher who believed in you? The billionaire... Or the single mom who refused to give up? The influencer... Or the recovery sponsor who answered the phone at 2:00 a.m.? Our culture measures success by followers, fame, and recognition. But what if we've been measuring significance all wrong? In this episode of The Rockstar Ripple Ef...

Every movement begins with one courageous decision. One conversation. One act of kindness. One opportunity. One story shared. Welcome to The Rockstar Ripple Effect Series partnered with The Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness! I'm Ginine Emily Smith. Every week, I'll share stories, lessons, conversations, and practical tools to help you transform life's defining moments into influence, healing...

What if your greatest impact isn't what you achieve—it's who you become? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Ginine Emily Smith sits down once again with transformational leader and bestselling author Sheevaun Moran to explore what happens after success. Together, they unpack the deeper journey of influence, legacy, leadership, personal evolution, and the courage required to step fully into y...

What if the greatest breakthrough in your business, leadership, relationships, and life wasn't another strategy—but a deeper alignment with who you truly are? In this powerful episode of Rise & Roar with the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™, Ginine Emily Smith sits down with transformational thought leader Sheevaun Moran to explore the unseen forces that influence our success, fulfillment, impact, and...

What happens when you've achieved everything you thought would make you happy... yet something still feels missing? In this powerful episode of Rise & Roar with the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™, Ginine Emily Smith sits down with award-winning communications executive, leadership coach, speaker, and bestselling author Mary Lou Panzano for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, authentic leader...

What happens when you've achieved everything you thought would make you happy... yet something still feels missing? In this powerful episode of Rise & Roar with the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™, Ginine Emily Smith sits down with award-winning communications executive, leadership coach, speaker, and bestselling author Mary Lou Panzano for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, authentic leader...

🎙️ Tune Out the Noise… Not the Music | Rise & Roar with the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™ In a world overflowing with opinions, comparison, social media pressure, fake perfection, and nonstop online noise… how do you protect your peace, your purpose, and your authentic voice? In this deeply powerful and emotional episode, global speaker, bestselling author, songwriter, and transformational coach Gin...

This may be the most personal episode yet. In this emotional Mother’s Day special, Ginine Emily Smith opens her heart about grief, legacy, motherhood, healing, and the invisible weight so many women carry in silence. Just weeks after losing her mother, Ginine shares raw reflections about growing up in a family marked by struggle, survival, storytelling, heartbreak, and resilience—and why preservin...

Longevity, Energy & Next-Level Wellness with Jana Bullard Peptides, Hormone Health & the New Standard of High-Performance Living What if your energy, focus, and vitality didn’t decline with age… but actually improved with the right strategy? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, we go deeper with Jana Bullard into the world of advanced wellness, peptide support, hormone balance, and sus...

Alignment, Leadership & the Next-Level Entrepreneur with Jana Bullard What does it really take to build a top-tier business—and stay aligned while doing it? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jana Bullard, a former corporate banking leader turned top sales entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and community builder, who has created a multi–seven-figure business by helping women rise in both...

Your scars are not signs of weakness—they are proof of survival, courage, and strength. In this episode of the Badass Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith reveals why storytelling is sacred and how your scars hold the power to heal, connect, and transform both yourself and others. From the mirror to the mic, Ginine shares how facing your own reflection with honesty can free you from shame—and how s...

You don't have any weaknesses (NOT!). What happens when you stop managing people… and start unleashing their genius? In this powerhouse episode, Michelle Valley (Freedom Collaboration). drops truth that every leader needs to hear: 👉 Your people don’t need more control. 👉 They don’t need more pressure. 👉 They need permission to shine in their zone of genius. Because when you create a culture roo...

Labels can help explain our experiences — but they can also quietly limit who we believe we’re allowed to become. In this thought-provoking episode, Ginine Emily Smith explores how labels formed through trauma, culture, or past experiences can shape our identity and keep us stuck in outdated narratives. But here’s the truth: You are not your diagnosis, your mistakes, or your past chapters. You’ll...

In a world obsessed with performance, hustle, and image — what if the real power lies in simply being fully yourself? In this episode, Ginine Emily Smith dives into the transformative concept of authentic presence and embodied leadership. When your inner identity aligns with your outer expression, your nervous system relaxes, your message becomes stronger, and your leadership becomes magnetic. You...

Your story has power — but how you tell it determines whether it inspires transformation or simply releases pain. In this deeply important episode, Ginine Emily Smith shares a crucial lesson for speakers, leaders, authors, and storytellers: Don’t bleed all over the stage. Speak from your scars. When leaders speak from unresolved wounds, audiences feel discomfort and emotional overwhelm. But when w...

What if gratitude isn’t just a feel-good practice… but a biological reset for your nervous system and leadership presence? In this powerful episode, Ginine Emily Smith explores how gratitude rewires neural pathways, regulates stress responses, and shifts you from survival mode into empowered leadership. You’ll discover why negative emotions struggle to coexist with genuine gratitude, how high-perf...

Aging Backwards & Rising Forward – Part 3: Don’t Go Back to Playing Small In Part 3 of this powerful conversation, Ginine Emily Smith sits down again with the radiant and unstoppable Joellyn Martin — 71 years young, vibrant, holistic, and living proof that aging is not decline… it’s design. Positive aging! This episode goes deeper. Join our Facebook Group Baddass Lioness Website Get my Ignite...

Aging Backwards & Rising Forward – Part 2: Don’t Go Back to Playing Small In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Ginine Emily Smith sits down again with the radiant and unstoppable Joellyn Martin — 71 years young, vibrant, holistic, and living proof that aging is not decline… it’s design. Positive aging! This episode goes deeper. We talk about: It's Ok to say NO- Address old business -then r...