Ordinary To Badass

In this remix episode, you'll discover 3 reasons why Carolina Ayala is so Badass.

In this episode you'll hear 3 reasons why Kanna is so Badass.  To include [x] She used her vice to help others. [x] Done people pleasing. [x] Stopped goal setting around food and weight.

In this episode you'll hear from Melissa Klassen who teaches dance instructors how to reach Acro. We talk about ✅ Confidence even after failure. ✅ How to get what you want. ✅ The SECRET to getting the life you want.

Erica Carrico is an International Life Purpose & Business Coach, world traveler, adventure seeker, free spirit, and mommy of 2. Through coaching services and speaking, Erica helps spiritual professionals who are frustrated and stuck in the wrong career, discover their life purpose and start a soul-aligned business so they can finally earn a living doing what they absolutely love. What they were put on earth to do. Grab her FREE download 7 Steps to Finding Your Purpose. Erica has a BS in Psychology, an MS in Nonprofit Management, life and career coaching certifications, 12 + years experience in business leadership and international recruitment, built a fully-booked business within a year, has traveled through over 50 different countries, and is obsessed with helping thousands of people all around the world live lives full of purpose, freedom, and adventure. In this Episode Erica talks about her passion for Travel.  Erica tried to do settle down with a typical career and tried to numb her pain.  Erica says she realized you're here for more and suggests you pursue your passion. The show notes will be released soon to WWW.ordinarytobadass.com/podcast

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 course launch and intense demands at work to navigating grief, heartbreak, and healing, this is a raw, real conversation about what it actually takes to lead without losing yourself....✨ Theme: Ambition Without Burnout...We’re talking guilt around rest, redefining success, and learning to advocate for your wellbeing without apology....🔥 Why women give everything to everyone—and why that pattern must stop...💡 The mindset shifts that helped Marie reclaim her energy, peace, and joy...💬 How a Taylor Swift–inspired visualization helped her walk into one of the toughest conversations with her boss feeling unshakeable...Plus, Marie shares:The truth about work stealing more than just your weekdaysWhat she learned from a sexism lawsuit that changed how she protects her healthWhy walking, meditation, and even a 140-mile Camino journey became non-negotiablesThe boundary that changed everything: no work phone on weekends—period🎁 Want help with high-stakes conversations at work?DM POWER UP to @ordinarytobadass on Instagram and Marie will send you her Power-Up Routine for High-Stakes Conversations—the exact process she uses to lead with confidence without burning bridges....💬 If this episode hit you in the heart, share it with the woman who hasn’t taken a real breath in months.⭐ Rate + review the show—it helps more badass women find this message....👉 Learn more at ordinarytobadass.com

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,” or “more aggressive” to lead in a predominantly male workplace… consider this your permission slip to throw that old rulebook directly in the trash....Inside this Badass Debrief, you’ll hear:✨ The mindset shift that lets you stop reacting to tone and start leading with intention✨ The grounding questions that instantly de-escalate a tense room✨ Why calm leadership isn’t passive — it’s strategic power✨ How to control the energy (and the outcome) without raising your voice✨ The Maya Angelou reminder every woman in leadership needs tattooed on her soul...And yes… we even get into the truly disturbing things in life — like people clipping their toenails on airplanes (why is this a thing?!)....If you’re ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and quiet command — the way women naturally do when we stop performing and start owning our presence — this episode is your new favorite....Let’s get into it....Quiet power is still power. 💛🔥...DM me on IG with the word "Rise" to learn more about the course "How to get The Promotion You Deserve and Thrive as A Leader" use code Rise25 for a 25% discount.

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 today, she’s teaching YOU how to do the same.Lisa also opens up about taking a seven-year career break to raise her kids, navigating divorce, and rebuilding her entire career from scratch. Her story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and stepping back into the arena even when you’re terrified....🔥 How to stay calm when everyone around you is spiraling...💬 The exact phrase Lisa uses to de-escalate high-pressure moments...💡 Why “fake it till you make it” isn’t a weakness — it’s a strategy...✨ How to return to the workforce after a long break (and actually thrive)...💛 The power of women supporting women in predominantly male industriesPlus, I share my Ordinary vs. Badass moment of the week — including why sliding into DMs has surprisingly brought me JOY — and a behind-the-scenes story about how a random night of Three Dog Night VIP access became a metaphor for the kind of leadership access women deserve at work.You’ve ever questioned your confidence in a male-heavy environmentYou’re craving strategies for difficult conversationsYou're coming back after a career breakYou’re ready to step into leadership without pretending to be someone you’re notDM me “waitlist” on Instagram (@ordinarytobadass) to get early access to my course:How to Get the Promotion You Deserve — and Thrive as a Leader....Early access =✨ 25% off✨ First dibs before the public✨ A VIP-only bonusBecause if you're here… you belong in the VIP section.In this episode, you’ll learn:This episode is for you if:🎟️ Want VIP access to your career?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 shift from irritation to influence....✨ Theme: Skill-Building Strategies + Mindset Breakthroughs...We’re talking about leading with clarity, building trust that lasts, and ditching the behaviors that keep your team second-guessing you....You’ll hear:🔥 Why passive-aggressive habits erode trust faster than you realize💡 A simple 5-step framework to handle tough conversations without the side-eye or sarcasm💬 How being direct (without being a jerk) actually makes you a stronger, more respected leader...🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers...💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG if this episode called you out in the best way...⭐ And don’t forget to rate + review—because the world doesn’t need another “nice” leader who avoids conflict. It needs you leading with confidence.

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....✨ Theme: Resilience Stories + Mindset Breakthroughs...We’re talking about leading with courage even when fear tags along, letting go of emotional baggage that weighs you down, and refusing to let anyone else write your story....You’ll hear:🔥 Why courage isn’t about fearlessness—it’s about action anyway💡 How persistence (not pace) creates real leadership impact💬 The game-changing power of “traveling lightly” in leadership and life🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG with which lesson hit you hardest⭐ And don’t forget to rate + review—because the world doesn’t need leaders who wait for permission. It needs you, stepping into your story now.

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 Stories + Mindset Breakthroughs...We’re talking about letting go of what weighs you down, finding courage in the messy middle, and realizing it’s never too late to live boldly....You’ll hear:🔥 How grief, career pivots, and the wilderness shaped Diane’s confidence💡 Why “traveling lightly” isn’t just about backpacks—it’s about life and leadership💬 What it really takes to stand your ground, speak up, and refuse to shrink in male-dominated rooms.🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG if this episode fired you up⭐ And don’t forget to rate + review—because the world doesn’t need another carbon-copy leader. It needs you in your full badassery.

🎉 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 the truth behind Tracy Litt’s powerful reminder: “You are done being available for being against yourself.”...✨ Theme: Confidence Without Apology...We’re talking about:🔥 Why ordinary habits often build the most badass results...💡 How to silence that inner critic before she talks you out of your own greatness...💬 Why your different way of leading might be exactly what your team needsWhether it’s Bridget Jones owning her quirks or Ted Lasso leading with heart, this episode is your reminder that you don’t need perfection to lead—you just need belief in yourself....⭐ If this episode fired you up, share it on IG and tag me @ordinarytobadass. I’d love to hear what feels ordinary vs. badass in your world right now....Because the truth is simple: the world doesn’t need another carbon copy leader. The world needs you

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 why failure isn’t proof you’re unqualified—it’s proof you’re in the arena.✨ Theme: Resilience Stories & Mindset BreakthroughsWe’re talking about the grit it takes to stay in the game, reframing setbacks into stepping stones, and why perseverance matters more than perfection.You’ll hear:🔥 Real stories from Marie’s own career—including the promotion she almost missed.💡 10 iconic women who failed first (Oprah, Beyoncé, Sara Blakely, Lady Gaga, and more).💬 A powerful reminder that your failed attempts don’t disqualify you—they shape your winning story.🎁 Want the step-by-step playbook to land your next promotion? Check out Marie’s new course: How to Get the Promotion You Deserve—and Thrive as a Leader.How to get the promotion you deserve Final⭐ Don’t forget to rate + review the podcast—your support helps more badass women rise into leadership.

Think promotions automatically go to the hardest worker in the room? Think again....In this solo episode, Marie Sonneman—Lieutenant, coach, and host of Ordinary to Badass—shares why effort isn’t the deciding factor in moving up the ladder. From her own missed opportunity with an undersheriff to earning three promotions in a predominantly male industry, Marie reveals the real reason some women get tapped for leadership while others get overlooked.✨ Theme: Visibility & AdvocacyWe’re talking about what it really takes to be seen, valued, and considered leadership material.You’ll hear:🔥 Why “humble” doesn’t get you promoted—and what does.💡 3 practical shifts you can make right now to start positioning yourself for leadership.💬 The mindset switch that turns self-doubt into strategy.🎁 Want first access (and bonus extras) when Marie’s course How to Get the Promotion You Deserve—and Thrive as a Leader opens? Join the waitlist now: ordinarytobadass.com/promotion-waitlist⭐ If this episode hit home, leave a review and share it with a friend who’s ready to stop being invisible at work.

Think talking about your wins makes you arrogant? Think again.In this episode of Ordinary to Badass, I’m breaking down how ambitious women can make their work visible—without the cringe. Because here’s the truth: promotions don’t always go to the hardest worker in the room… they go to the most visible one .✨ Theme: Visibility & AdvocacyWe’re talking about how to stop shrinking, start sharing, and finally be seen for the badass leader you already are.You’ll hear:🔥 Why staying quiet and “letting your work speak for itself” keeps you invisible💡 The 3 steps to share your wins with confidence, not ego💬 A personal story of how not speaking up cost me an opportunity—and how you can avoid the same mistake If you’ve ever worried that self-promotion = arrogance, this episode will flip that belief on its head.🎁 Get on the waitlist for my brand-new course How to Get the Promotion You Deserve—and Thrive as a Leader → ordinarytobadass.com/promotion-waitlist💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG if this hit you right in the gut⭐ Don’t forget to rate + review—because more women deserve to own their wins and step into leadership.

Think thriving after a promotion should feel like a victory lap? Think again.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the real reason so many women find themselves struggling once they’ve got the title. From being handed the keys to the kingdom with zero training to feeling like you’re leading on an island without a support system—you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault.✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Skill-Building StrategiesWe’re talking about how to lead without a roadmap, build confidence in the unknown, and find allies (even when you think you don’t have any).You’ll hear:🔥 Why doubts about “doing it right” are actually proof you’re the leader we need💡 How to create your own “promotion playbook” so you’re never scrambling for answers💬 Why your best leadership mentors might be outside your industry—and how to find them🎁 Get on the waitlist for my upcoming course How to Get the Promotion You Deserve—and Thrive as a Leader at ordinarytobadass.com/promotion-waitlist💬 DM me on IG [@ordinarytobadass] if this episode hit home⭐ If you loved this, share it with the woman who’s ready to stop being overlooked and start owning her leadership.