Ordinary To Badass

• 408: What Carolina Ayala Knows About Happiness That Most Leaders Don’t

  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:✨ Why happiness has to be practiced, not waited for✨ How daily intention-setting becomes a secret leadership advantage✨ The real reason women wait to celebrate themselves — and how that holds you back at work✨ The grounded mindset shift Marie uses to walk into high-stakes conversations with clarity and confidenceAnd Marie shares the Taylor Swift–inspired visualization that helped her handle a tough conversation with her boss without spiraling or shrinking. (Yes — that energy is in her Power-Up Routine.)If you want to lead with more ease, confidence, and actual joy — not burnout masked with productivity — this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed.👉 Want Marie’s Power-Up Routine for high-stakes conversations?DM POWER UP to @ordinarytobadass on Instagram and she’ll send it your way.

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• 407: The Energy Shift That Makes Happiness Inevitable (Remix)

  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 you show up, and the way you feel in your own life....✨ Theme: Embodied confidence, energy leadership, and self-celebration...You’ll learn:🔥 Why waiting for external milestones keeps happiness out of reach💡 How to set intentions that reshape your day (and your life)💬 A daily practice to celebrate yourself and build inner certainty...Carolina doesn’t just talk mindset — she gives real, tactical steps you can use today to feel grounded, powerful, and aligned....This episode is a reminder:You don’t have to earn joy. You can generate it — and lead from it....💬 DM me on Instagram (@ordinarytobadass) with your favorite takeaway — I love hearing from you!⭐ If this episode lifts you up, leave a review so more women can rise with us.Let’s step into our energy — and lead like it.

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• 406 The Words That Shrink Your Power: How to Speak with Confidence and Authority as a Woman in Leadership

  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 replace minimizing language with confident communication that builds credibility, clarity, and leadership presence — without sounding arrogant or aggressive....💪 Speak like the leader you are.Tag me on IG @ordinarytobadass with your takeaways from this episode.

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• 405 Stop Waiting to Be Noticed: Design Your Career with Confidence

  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 action + self-advocacy = career freedom.✨ Theme: Skill-Building Strategies & Confidence Without ApologyYou’ll hear:🔥 Why “hope is not a strategy” when it comes to promotions...💡 How to use Rosie’s Promotion Readiness Roadmap to prepare year-round...💬 Why advocating for yourself isn’t arrogance—it’s leadership...💪 The mindset shifts that turn fear and failure into fuelPlus, Marie gets real about her own limiting beliefs around money, love, and success—and what it means to choose your destiny, even when the metrics mess with your mind.🎯 Never, ever shrink for a seat at the table—because you were born to build it.

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• 404 What Walking Across Spain Taught Me About Blisters, Strength, & Confidence

  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, she reveals how the trail reshaped her view of work, balance, and what it really means to be a badass....You’ll hear:🔥 Why preparation matters more than the finish line—and how “ordinary” days build extraordinary results.💡 How doing it your way (even when it’s unconventional) leads to lasting confidence.💬 Why kindness, connection, and accepting help might be the strongest forms of leadership....If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired, or like you’ve lost your spark—this one’s your reminder that you can do hard things, you can start again, and you don’t have to follow anyone else’s path to be powerful.🎧 Listen now and walk the Camino one step at a time—with lessons you can carry into every area of your life.👉 Follow @OrdinaryToBadass on IG for more stories of confidence, leadership, and badass growth.

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