390 Against All Odds: Paving Her Own Path with Darlene Greene (Badass Reboot)
Think you need permission to lead? Think again.In this episode, Darlene Green—military trailblazer and health-tech innovator—shares how she went from being underestimated at every turn to commanding teams of over 1,200 people and launching a wellness revolution in her 60s.From being told women didn’t belong in the military, to being rejected for a job she ultimately crushed, Darlene’s story is a masterclass in leading with grit, growth, and guts.✨ Theme: Resilience Stories / Visibility & AdvocacyWe’re talking about owning your power, redefining what leadership looks like, and fighting for your health and voice when the system counts you out.You’ll hear:🔥 What Darlene did when her own team doubted her leadership (and how she earned their respect anyway)💡 Why your resume isn’t the whole story—and how Darlene got hired for a VP role she “wasn’t qualified” for💬 How stress, trauma, and perfectionism shaped (and nearly broke) her—and the practices that helped her heal and rise🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG if this hit you in the gut⭐ If this episode lit a fire under you, rate + review like you’re giving your badass mentor a standing ovation.
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389 Badass Debrief: What They Don’t Tell You About Being a Leader
Think leadership comes with a rulebook? Think again.In this week’s Badass Debrief, Marie Sonneman breaks down the hidden truths behind episode 388—and the gut-punch reality of what it actually feels like to lead in rooms that weren’t built for you.From crying in your car to losing friendships you thought were solid, this isn’t about being weak. It’s about being real. And Marie’s walking you through what to do when leadership feels more like emotional whiplash than celebration.✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Resilience in LeadershipWe’re talking:The identity shift no one prepares you forWhy emotional intelligence is your actual superpowerThe truth about loneliness at the top (and how to reframe it)You’ll hear:🔥 A story of showing up while holding back tears💡 Why empathy and intuition make you a better leader—not a weaker one💬 A challenge to name one leadership truth you wish someone had told you sooner🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers⭐ Rate + review—because other badass women need to hear this too
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EP 388 | 9 Things They Don’t Tell You About Being a Leader
You think getting promoted means you’ve made it? Think again....The truth is, leadership doesn’t come with a rulebook—it comes with curveballs. In this solo episode, Marie Sonneman cracks open the real truths about leading in rooms that weren’t built for you....From crying in the car to calling out condescending vendors, this is the pep talk (and permission slip) every badass woman in leadership needs....✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Confidence Without Apology...We’re talking:Letting go of popularity contestsLeading even when it’s lonelySpeaking up for the promotion you deserve...You’ll hear:🔥 Why losing friendships is sometimes the price of leveling up...💡 How to document your own playbook (even when no one shows you how)...💬 What Beth Dutton can teach you about taking up space without apology....🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide: OrdinaryToBadass.com/barriers💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG if this hit you in the gut⭐ Don’t forget to rate + review—because this isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement 💥
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387 Badass Debrief: When Quitting Is the Most Powerful Move You Can Make
Quitter? Or Leader? Why Walking Away Might Be the Boldest Move You MakeThink quitting means failure? Think again.In this episode, Marie Sonneman flips the script on what it really means to walk away—from roles, relationships, or responsibilities that no longer serve you. Inspired by her conversation with Doris Jackson Shazier (Episode 386), Marie unpacks why sometimes quitters win—and how to know when it’s time to move on.✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Confidence Without ApologyWe’re talking:Letting go of roles that no longer serve youLeading without shrinkingAnd training your inner voice to stop dragging you downYou’ll hear:🔥 The dog-on-a-nail story that changed how Marie viewed “staying stuck”💡 A powerful reframe: quitting isn’t failure—it’s strategy💬 The mic-drop mantra: “I don’t stay just to prove a point. I move to make one.”🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers💬 DM Marie @ordinarytobadass on IG if this hit you right in the gut⭐ And don’t forget to rate + review—because this isn’t your average leadership podcast. It’s for the ones building their own rooms.
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386 Quitters Win: Leadership Lessons from the Woman Who Rewrote the Rules
Think quitting means failure? Think again.In this episode, Doris Jackson-Shazier—leadership coach, author, and the woman redefining resilience—shares why walking away isn’t weakness… it’s wisdom. From growing up in a neighborhood where no one graduated high school to leading 70,000 employees as a senior director, Doris rewrote every rule in the leadership playbook—and built her own damn table.✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Confidence Without ApologyWe’re talking:🔥 Letting go of roles that no longer serve you🔥 Leading without shrinking🔥 And training your inner voice to stop dragging you downYou’ll hear:💥 Why “Sometimes quitters win” might be the most badass leadership move you can make💬 How to reframe your self-talk when doubt or failure creeps in💡 Why representation isn’t just important—it’s oxygen for future leaders🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass if this hit you right in the gut⭐ And don’t forget to rate + review—like Carrie Bradshaw in leadership heels reminding you: you don’t have to stay somewhere you don’t belong 💋
Ordinary to Badass is the podcast for women who are done playing small in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Marie—a law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, it’s where real talk meets real strategy. Hear from badass women in predominantly male industries as they share how they rose, led, and stayed true to who they are. If you’ve ever felt like the only woman in the room, this show is for you. Lead louder. Lead real. Lead like the badass you already are.
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