The Art of Badassery with Jenn Cassetta

Meet Karen A. Clark, a true black belt in badassery and a powerhouse of confidence and resilience. With an incredible journey from being one of the shyest kids to becoming a dynamic public speaker, Karen's story is nothing short of inspiring. Her path wasn't easy—she faced significant challenges, including the unexpected loss of her husband and the trials of parenting and professional life. Yet, Karen transformed these adversities into strengths, ultimately helping others find their own voices. In this episode, we'll delve into how she built her unshakable confidence, the powerful impact of her work in confidence coaching and breathwork, and her mission to help women remember their true selves. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by Karen's journey and insights!

Feeling stuck and not reaching your full potential? This episode is your roadmap to unlocking a life of purpose and achievement! Join Jenniffer Cassetta as she chats with Amanda Robbins, co-founder of Performance Coach University (PCU). Amanda shares her inspiring journey from personal development newbie to passionate entrepreneur, all thanks to the powerful impact of coaching. Discover how PCU can equip you to not only reach your goals but also make a positive difference in the world. Also learn how to navigate personal growth alongside loved ones, even if they're not on the same path. Get ready to be empowered, inspired, and equipped to live your best life!

Is life throwing you curveballs? Learn to be your own coach. This episode of The Art of Badassery equips you with powerful self-coaching tools to navigate life's unexpected challenges. Join host Jen Cassetta as she shares a vulnerable story of overcoming a personal hurdle.  In this episode, you'll discover practical strategies for processing difficult emotions like sadness, anger, and frustration. You’ll also learn how to identify and challenge limiting beliefs that hold you back, the power of reframing challenges as opportunities for growth and positive change, and techniques to cultivate an optimistic mindset that sees infinite possibilities, even in tough situations. Stop feeling like a victim and start creating the life of your dreams! Tune in to this episode and learn how to coach yourself through anything.

You are awesome as you are, imperfections and all. Don’t let society tell you otherwise and hold you back from living your imperfectly authentic life. Join Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, the co-founder of Mindvalley, as she tells us how to be “flawesome” with wisdom from her book, Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life. Kristina candidly shares her evolution through personal growth, drawing on experiences with The Silva Method and navigating challenges like aging and divorce. She then dives deep into societal expectations of women's appearance and introduces the "scale of flawesomeness," where she passionately advocates for embracing imperfections and highlights the intrinsic value found in the journey of self-love. With insightful analogies and anecdotes on success, self-fulfillment, and self-love, Kristina guides us on the path to understanding and fostering a healthy relationship with oneself. Embrace and celebrate your whole self. Embark on a journey to authentic living today!

Too many of dreams end up in the proverbial graveyard simply because we don’t get to say them out loud. That’s right; if we just holler at our dreams, we can will them into existence! Judi Holler knows this to be true, and she believes she has been called to help other people come to the same realization. In fact, she believes he has been given that very verb – “holler” – for a surname for that very purpose! Now in her late 40s, Judi inspires us to age ambitiously with her twin passions of speaking and, wait for it, hip-hop. Find out how Judi is making it work and why she is a badass for doing so. And more importantly, find out how you can manifest the life you deserve by hollering at your dreams. Tune in!

It is certainly a draining endeavor to chase your dreams and achieve your set goals. If you are not careful, you could get off the rails because of burnout and overwhelm. Jennifer Cassetta is here to share six effective habits of high performance that allow you to feel a badass all day long. Tune in as she talks about how these simple yet impactful activities can easily be incorporated into your life, even in bite-size increments, to help increase your productivity without running out of steam.

The Divine Feminine is rising and with it the potential for a better world to live in. Join us in this transformative episode as we delve into the profound realm of the Divine Feminine with the insightful Neeta Jain. Discover the ancient wisdom of Shakti and its incredible potential as a remedy for burnout in our fast-paced lives. Neeta shares practical insights and empowering practices to tap into the feminine energy that resides within us all. As we explore the sacred principles of Shakti, you'll learn how to harness its revitalizing force to achieve balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. This conversation is a gentle reminder that embracing the Divine Feminine is not just a spiritual practice but a potent solution for modern-day burnout. Tune in and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, as Neeta guides us through the path of Shakti to reclaim vitality, joy, and a harmonious life.

When Melanie Curtis was working at an investment bank, she had the urge to pursue bigger things in life. Therefore, she decided to give skydiving a try and eventually became a life coach. In this episode, she joins Jennifer Cassetta to share her inspiring journey of personal development. Melanie talks about being in the financial industry, to jumping out of an airplane more than 12,000 times professionally, to guiding people in unlocking their fullest potential. She also opens up about getting through her most painful times by trying different healing modalities, working around anxious attachments, and handling fearlessness in life.

“In order to change your life, you have to change your life.” – Nicole AntoinetteJoin us on The Art of Badassery Podcast as Chief Badassery Officer, Jenn Cassetta, sits down with the remarkable Andrea Owen. With bestselling books like How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t and Make Some Noise, Andrea shares her journey from rock bottom to becoming a black belt in badassery. In this transformative conversation delves into personal responsibility, intuition, and the importance of self-compassion. Andrea's insights offer a guide to unleashing confidence, mastering mindset, and magnifying courage. Discover the tools and mindset shifts needed to rewrite your story and step into the life you deserve. Tune in, make some noise, and let Andrea inspire you to transform your life.

In this last episode of the season of The Art of Badassery Podcast, Jenn Cassetta, high performance coach, walks us through her transformative process of reviewing your year, celebrating triumphs, acknowledging setbacks, and appreciating what you’ve been through and conquered no matter what your year has held.  She walks you through:How to come back stronger from any kind of adversityIdentifying your own secret weapons and inner strengthsHow to prepare for future challengesHow to prepare for a badass new yearYou’re going to want to grab a pen and a journal because you’re about to be guided through a transformative journey to see, hear and feel your way to creating a vision for 2024 and beyond. Subscribe to Jenn’s Boost of Badassery newsletter to continue learning and growing in your journey of badassery: pages.jennifercassetta.com/newsletter Don’t miss Jenn’s upcoming Digital Vision Boarding Workshop on January 9th, 2024 to solidify your vision onto your screens to constantly remind your subconscious mind of what you’re calling forth. You’ll hear all about it in her Boost of Badassery newsletters. Connect with Jenn:Don’t miss an episode! Sign up for Jenn’s Boost of Badassery newsletter to get the scoop on podcast drops, live events, group programs and more!Check out Jenn’s book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. You can follow Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!-------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage (barefoot, of course) as she walks us through her framework for living a life of utter badassery!

In this enlightening episode of The Art of Badassery Podcast, Lisa Bilyeu, the dynamic force behind Radical Confidence and Women of Impact, shares her blueprint for emotional mastery and unshakeable confidence. Jenn and Lisa engage in a candid conversation about navigating the highs and lows of life, emphasizing the transformative power of mastering one's emotions. Listeners are treated to a wealth of practical advice, personal anecdotes, and actionable steps to foster emotional resilience.Entrepreneur, producer, best selling author, public speaker, woman. Lisa Bilyeu co-founded the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition, and is co-founder and president of Impact Theory Studios, a revolutionary, digital-first studio, that produces wildly entertaining and original content focusing on themes of empowerment.  In 2022, Lisa released her #1 best selling book Radical Confidence -- The book details a no-nonsense approach to "becoming the hero of your own life.Connect with Lisa:Website: https://impacttheory.comLisa’s Podcast: Women of ImpactInstagram: @lisabilyeuLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabilyeu/Twitter: @lisabilyeuConnect with Jenn:Don’t miss an episode! Sign up for Jenn’s Boost of Badassery newsletter to get the scoop on podcast drops, live events, group programs and more!Check out Jenn’s book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. You can follow Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!-------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage (barefoot, of course) as she walks us through her framework for living a life of utter badassery!See Jenn’s Website here to book her for your next event!

Rejection is never easy and all too often we don’t do ourselves any favors by reliving the rejection on repeat, questioning our previous accomplishments, and spiraling. Like most people, Jenn is no stranger to rejection, and in this week’s pilot episode, she reveals her top tips for you to utilize to step back into your power when facing rejection. She shares tools to keep in your arsenal for when you find yourself filled with self-doubt and ways to reframe your mind to get you back to feeling like the badass you are. Learn how to:Reverse negative thought patterns Create space between yourself and rejectionCreate an Intervention and Greatest Hits List to help pick yourself up by the bootstraps when you’re feeling down on yourselfThe benefits of breathing exercises Get out of your mind and into your body to healConnect with Jenn:Check out Jenn’s book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. You can follow Jenn on Instagram, Linkedin, and Facebook. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage

With a decades-long career in the entertainment industry as an accomplished TV host, executive producer, former Miss World Canada, and inspirational speaker, Tanya Memme has seemingly done it all. But despite reaching great heights in her career, she has also faced many challenges that have pushed her to rediscover herself. On this week’s episode of The Art of Badassery Podcast, entertainment icon Tanya joins Jenn to share the story of her career with all its highs and lows. She dives deep into her thoughts regarding toxic work environments, finding identity in your career, and how to listen to your intuition when it’s leading you in a new direction.She also discusses the pain points many women in their 30s face, dealing with challenging circumstances, burnout, and personal trauma, and how she found the strength to overcome them.We also covered:How to pull yourself up after hitting rock bottomThe importance of being selfish to your healing journeyHow to rediscover your inner strengthPrioritizing self-careWhat propelled Tanya into her entertainment careerTanya and Jenn’s thoughts on the Me Too movementConnect with Tanya:Website: www.tanyamemme.comTanya’s Podcast: Life MastersYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/TanyaMemmeOfficialInstagram: @tanyamemmeofficialLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tanyamemme/Twitter: @tanya_memmeConnect with Jenn:Check out Jenn’s book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. You can follow Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage

Get ready to learn to show up, love yourself, and change your life one step at a time! In this episode of the Art of Badassery Podcast, Kara Richardson Whitely joins Jenn to share her inspirational journey of overcoming adversity, promoting body positivity, and founding The Gorgeous Agency. Kara is a renowned author, adventurer, and plus-size influencer who has dedicated her life to empowering individuals to embrace their bodies and create more inclusive spaces.Kara's story is one of resilience, personal growth, and a mission to challenge societal norms and promote body positivity. On top of being CEO of The Gorgeous Agency and a plus-size adventurer, influencer and advisor, Kara is the author of Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds, which is being made into a movie. She is a contributor to Backpacker and Outside Business Journal. She has helped major brands connect with plus-size audiences. She has presented for companies around the globe. She has been featured in countless media outlets such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, She Explores and more. Connect with Kara:Website: www.kararichardsonwhitely.comThe Gorgeous Agency: https://www.kararichardsonwhitely.com/advisoryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kararichardsonwhitely/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-richardson-whitely-a891b58/Connect with Jenn:Check out Jenn’s book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. You can follow Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage (barefoot, of course) as she walks us through her framework for living a life of utter badassery!See Jenn’s Website here to book her for your next event!

Content warning: this episode features vivid description of sexual assault from 07:43 to 14:45.On March 12, 2017, Kelly Lieberman’s life changed forever. She was training for a marathon with a seemingly harmless morning run by the beach. About five miles in, she would find herself in the fight of her life during an assault in a women’s bathroom. On this week’s episode, Kelly shares her harrowing yet powerful story. She recounts the details of what she experienced on that day, and the mental and physical self-defense strategies she used to help her survive. She also offers her thoughts on the systemic and societal changes that need to happen to improve society’s response to the victims of sexual assault. Kelly inspires women to train in self-defense techniques and educates them on how to stay safe and fully aware while running. She co-founded RunBuddy, a safety app for runners, hikers and cyclists. She appeared on the cover of Runners' World magazine and was featured in their documentary "Not Today".  Connect with Kelly:Website: www.nottodaymf.comIG: @run_kiwi_runTwitter: @run_kiwi_runFacebook: www.facebook.com/NotTodayNTMFFor more on Kelly’s and other stories experiencing harassment while running, you can watch Not Today, A Film by Runner's World as referenced in this episode, on Youtube. Connect with Jenn:Check out Jenn’s book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. You can follow Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage (barefoot, of course) as she walks us through her framework for living a life of utter badassery!See Jenn’s Website here to book her for your next event!

In 2022, Jamie Fiore Higgins pulled back the curtain on her tumultuous 20 year experience working as a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs in a toxic male-dominated corporate culture, when she published her book, Bully Market. She joins Jenn this week to talk more about her story and the reception she’s received from her tell-all. Paralleled with her dark days following the 9/11 attack, Jamie recounts what it took to pull herself out of an environment that thrived on excluding women and people of color, and start listening to her internal wisdom.We also covered:How a toxic work environment can affect all areas of your lifeJamie’s advice for choosing the right mentor that is truly qualified to sanity check your experiencesJenn and Jamie’s 9/11 survival stories and their journeys of recovery from traumaJamie’s recount of assault in the workplaceThe response Jamie has received for her book, Bully MarketWhat is a vulnerability hangover? Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamiefiorihiggins.comInstagram: @jamiefiorehigginsLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamiefiorehiggins/Twitter: @JFioreHigginsPick up your copy of Jamie’s book Bully Market to learn more about her experience as a woman working in the corporate finance world and the changes she thinks need to be made in order to create a fairer working environment for all. Connect with Jenn:Check out Jenn’s book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. You can follow Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage (barefoot, of course) as she walks us through her framework for living a life of utter badassery!See Jenn’s Website here to book her for your next event!

In this introductory episode of the Art of Badassery Podcast, host and Chief Badassery Officer, Jenn Cassetta, introduces her framework for embracing and harnessing your inner power.  This life-changing framework started out as a simple Keynote but the overwhelming initial response quickly grew it into a book and then a course to walk you through how to reclaim your precious power.  She dives into the concept of "badassery" and what that means to you. Whether that word brings to mind feelings of confidence, resilience, mental toughness, grit, and/or inner strength, it is your BIRTHRIGHT to feel like a BADASS!Jenn introduces in this episode her seven-step framework for reclaiming power and becoming the "badass hero" of your own life, using martial arts as a metaphor for personal growth and progress.  You’ll learn more about:Gaining strength by embracing adversity and obstaclesOvercoming challenges to make comebacksSaying no to draining influences that distract you from your purposeLearning to communicate in powerful waysWhy prioritizing self-care isn’t an optional stepCalming the mind and building confidenceBecoming a leader and mentoring othersThis lesson includes small actions you can take in the next 48 hours to begin to reclaim your power immediately. You are invited to fast track your mastery of the Art of Badassery by checking out the book, booking Jenn for speaking engagements, or organizing book clubs. Connect with Jenn:Check out Jenn’s book The Art of Badassery for more on how to level up your mind, body, and spirit and turn your setbacks into secret weapons. Follow Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for badass tips and inspiration straight to your feeds. Remember to check out The Art of Badassery Podcast and follow or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Extra kudos if you leave a review with your thoughts on the episode!------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage (barefoot, of course) as she walks us through her framework for living a life of utter badassery!See Jenn’s Website here to book her for your next event!

If you could use a boost of badassery in your life, look no further than The Art of Badassery. Jenn Cassetta is your ultimate hype woman and she’s here to shout it from the rooftops that it is your birthright to feel like a badass. As a professional keynote speaker, high performance coach, self defense expert and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo, she’ll be dropping truth bombs on all the ways to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. Jenn, along with special guests, will give you practical tips to reclaim all of your juicy power once and for all so you can live a life of utter badassery. Connect on Instagram @jenncassetta