Badass Basic Bitch

On this week's episode, we are joined by Professor Jaime Hamilton, a renowned communication expert and professor. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Professor Hamilton uses her social media platform to educate people on effective communication techniques. Today, she brings her expertise to our discussion on workplace bullying.

Professor Hamilton shares valuable insights, drawing from her own research and experiences. She emphasizes the importance of assertive communication, setting boundaries, and cultivating resilience. With her guidance, we explore various scenarios of workplace bullying, from subtle microaggressions to overt acts of harassment.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of workplace bullying, learn powerful techniques to assert yourself, and discover strategies to create a positive work environment. Whether you're currently dealing with workplace bullying or simply want to be better equipped to support others, this episode offers invaluable wisdom and empowerment.

[Trigger Warning]:Please be advised that this episode includes a discussion about workplace bullying, which may include sensitive topics such as mental health and suicide. While we aim to handle these subjects with care and provide supportive information, we understand that they can be distressing for some. If you find these topics triggering or feel emotionally overwhelmed, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being and consider skipping this episode or having a support system in place. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a mental health professional or a hotline (988). You are not alone, and there is help available.

More About Jaime:
Communication is the magic with which all relationships are created and destroyed. Professor Hamilton’s passion is to teach people how to communicate in ways that enhance the areas of life that matter the most.  Because all human behavior has communicative value, we can conclude that communication is a fundamental skill that is widely underestimated.  It is in every fiber of our humanity.  Without it, we would not exist. 

Jaime has garnered an academic platform of excellence while teaching in Higher Education for over 20 years.  “I thrive on teaching communication skills that people can apply in real-world contexts.”  It is her dream to connect the world of academia with everyday human behavior so that we can understand the world around us in more meaningful ways.  Her teaching techniques combined with her real-life experiences allow her to shine a light on new and innovative ways to communicate.   She believes that relationships are the core of our human nature. “I want to share what I know so that we can cultivate relationships that help us achieve our full potential.”

She founded The Comm Experts, a communication consulting and coaching company, with the hope of teaching effective communication skills beyond the walls of Higher Education.  Her education includes a B.S. and M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Central Missouri.  Her education foundation is rooted in Rhetorical Theory and Applied Communication. 

Connect with Jaime!

• Email: [email protected]
• YouTube: @thecommunicationexpert1216
• Instagram: @the_communication_expert
• TikTok: @the_communication_expert

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

In this week's episode, we are joined by Beatrice Kamau, a renowned self-love coach, as shares her transformative insights on navigating the realms of self-love and dating. Join us as we delve into the misconceptions around healing oneself before dating, and discover Beatrice's unique approach to strengthening women's self-love, self-trust, and intuition, so they no longer rely on external validation.

Throughout the conversation, Beatrice guides us through various modalities that contribute to self-love, including shadow work, ego work, human design, masculine and feminine energetics, and astrology. We explore how these modalities intersect with self-love and their profound impact on dating and relationships.

As we explore the mental and emotional barriers women often face in the dating world, Beatrice unveils common beliefs that can hinder personal growth and connection. We challenge societal norms surrounding dating and dismantle misconceptions like "dating apps don't work," providing empowering perspectives to reshape your dating journey.

Discover the vital role self-love and self-trust play in establishing deeper connections while dating. Beatrice unravels the significance of vulnerability in the dating process and shares practical strategies for creating emotional intimacy and feeling safe with a new partner.

Moreover, we explore the alignment between dating expectations and behaviors, highlighting the importance of staying true to your standards. Beatrice offers actionable suggestions for women to identify inconsistencies in their own behavior and expectations, empowering them to set and maintain their standards throughout their dating experiences.

Join us on this transformative episode as we unlock the power of self-love, authenticity, and genuine connections in the dating realm, and learn how to embrace your badass basic self while navigating the path to love.

Beatrice is a Self-trust Embodiment coach, a matcha + perfume aficionado, and the creator of the Self Trust Alchemy program and the Self love Fix Podcast. Through coaching, teaching, and mentorship, she helps her clients and students dissolve their limiting beliefs + unconscious blocks, step into reality-bending levels of self-trust and confidence, and manifest a life of MORE BEYOND what seems “possible” and “practical” with money, love and business/career.

Connect with Beatrice!

• Instagram: @theselflovefix
• Website: beatricekamau.com

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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In this week's episode, we are joined by the incredible Liz Kleinrock, a renowned educator and advocate for antiracist and antibias work. Liz shares her journey, starting from her upbringing and how her identities shaped her perception of herself and her career path. Together, we delve into the importance of recognizing and addressing implicit biases, exploring strategies for identifying and checking our own biases, and discussing why it's crucial for adults and parents to reflect on their biases. Liz also provides invaluable insights into raising children who embrace tolerance, empathy, and curiosity, particularly when discussing taboo topics such as race, religion, and gender. Join this empowering conversation to learn how to create a safe, supportive environment for kids, challenge misconceptions, and become advocates for social justice and equity.

Featured Topics:

• From Identity to Impact: Liz Kleinrock's Journey
• Unveiling Implicit Biases: Understanding the Basics
• Reflection and Growth: Identifying and Checking Our Biases
• Breaking Taboos: Nurturing Conversations on Race, Religion, and Gender
• Empowering Curiosity: Giving Children the Space to Learn
• Unmasking Gender: Age-Appropriate Discussions and Stereotype Unlearning
• Embracing Racial Identity: Understanding and Challenging Experiences
• Cultivating Allies: Modeling Advocacy for Kids
• Raising Little Changemakers: Fostering Social Justice and Equity
• Resources for the Journey: Recommended Tools and References

Liz Kleinrock (she/her) is a Korean-American transracial adoptee, queer, Jewish, antibias and antiracist educator, facilitator, and author. In 2018, Liz received the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching, and in 2019 delivered her TED Talk, “How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics." In the spring of 2021, Liz released her first book, Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community, and is excited to announce the publication of four upcoming children's books with HarperCollins. She currently resides in Washington DC with her partner, cat, and two bunnies. 

Connect with Liz!

• Instagram: @teachandtransform
• Website: https://www.teachandtransform.org/

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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In this episode, we dive deep into the realm of burnout and stress management with Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein. Join us as we explore the patterns of burnout, gain invaluable tips to prevent and manage stress, and learn how to navigate our own journeys towards a healthier, more balanced life. Whether you're seeking personal growth or looking to support others in their mental well-being, this episode is packed with practical advice and expert insights that you won't want to miss.

Carolyn is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Florida specializing in anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and trauma. She thrives in helping anxious overachievers experience greater ease by finding worth in being, not just doing.

In addition to her private practice, Carolyn is the Chief Wellness Advisor for Misfits Gaming Group,  a global esports and entertainment leader, where she builds thoughtfully tailored programs from the ground up for its competitive teams, its content creators, and all staff to boost productivity and strengthen the culture of the organization.

Carolyn is also the author of Perseverance: How Young People Turn Fear into Hope and How They Can Teach Us To Do The Same (Forge Books), and has co-authored numerous academic journal articles on the topic of well-being and flourishing. Her words have appeared in Psychology Today and she has been featured on the Today Show, radio and podcast interviews, and the Boston Globe.

Most recently, Carolyn has produced her first online course called Perfectly Human. This course is aimed at providing an understanding of the basic fundamentals of her therapy practice. Her course outlines key psychology terms, what they mean and solutions that can be applied to any situation.

You can find her in South Florida with her husband and two kids.

Connect with Carolyn!

• Instagram: @carolynrubensteinphd
• Website: https://carolynrubenstein.com/

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week’s episode of Badass Basic Bitch we have Elise Hu, a Los Angeles-based journalist, podcaster, author and media entrepreneur. She’s the host of TED Talks Daily, a correspondent for VICE News Tonight, a host-at-large at NPR, and the author of Flawless, a book about lessons in looks and culture from the K-Beauty capital. Today we are going to be talking about Elise’s book, Flawless, and the impact of the beauty industry on women.

Elise is a Los Angeles-based journalist, podcaster and media entrepreneur. She’s the host of TED Talks Daily, a correspondent for VICE News Tonight and a host-at large at NPR, where she spent nearly a decade as a reporter. She has reported stories from more than a dozen countries as an international correspondent, and opened NPR’s first-ever Seoul bureau, in 2015. She also created the Gracie-award winning video series Elise Tries. In 2009, Elise helped found The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit digital startup after stops at many stations as a television news reporter.

In addition to her hosting and reporting work, Elise co-founded and helps lead an all-woman podcast production house, Reasonable Volume. The team produces bespoke podcasts for clients ranging from individuals to non-profits to multi-billion dollar brands.

An honors graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia’s School of Journalism, Elise’s work has earned a Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism, a National Edward R. Murrow award for best online video and The Austin Chronicle once dubiously named her the “Best TV Reporter Who Can Write.”

Outside of work, she is a senior fellow at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Innovation Lab, sits on the board of Grist magazine and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. A mother of three girls, she spends an inordinate amount of time doing other people’s hair.

Connect with Elise!

• Elise's Book, Flawless: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667034/flawless-by-elise-hu/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisewho/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whoelise
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/elisewho
• Website: https://elisehu.com/ 

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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In this week's episode, we sit down with Pilar Schenk, COO of Collaboration and Security Sales Organizations  at Cisco, to discuss the challenges of being a career-driven mom and busting through the glass ceiling in the tech industry. Pilar shares her background and journey to becoming a successful executive in the tech industry. She also provides valuable advice for women who are considering a career pivot, emphasizing the importance of owning your career and treating it like a job.

As Pilar puts it, "Pretend you're an actor" and put on the role of the executive you want to be. She also provides tips for women looking for a promotion or raise and how to ask for their salary expectations. Pilar shares her perspective on the "mom tax" and how women can avoid it. She also discusses the importance of being proud of being a working mom and how there is no wrong choice when it comes to balancing work and family life.

Pilar provides advice for moms who don't volunteer and how to balance work/life boundaries. Tune in to this episode to hear from a badass mom who has shattered the glass ceiling and is paving the way for women in the tech industry.

Connect with Pilar!

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilar-schenk/

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Ellen Yin, the founder of Cubicle to CEO, a media platform empowering female entrepreneurs with financially transparent content, live events, and educational products. Ellen shares her journey from being a first-generation Asian-American working in the corporate world to becoming a CEO at the age of 23.

She talks about leaving her corporate job without a solid backup plan and the challenges she faced while bootstrapping her own company. Ellen also shares her "marketing minimalist" approach to growing her business and how she leverages different social media platforms in a sustainable and relevant way.

Ellen emphasizes the importance of financial transparency for women entrepreneurs and discusses the obstacles that inspired the services and topics covered in Cubicle to CEO. She also shares some of her core values and what she believes are essential for being a successful entrepreneur. Ellen talks about the future of Cubicle to CEO and the resources available for women entrepreneurs. Tune in to this episode to get inspired and gain valuable insights from Ellen's journey and advice for female entrepreneurs.

Ellen Yin is the founder & host of Cubicle to CEO®,, a top 100 Entrepreneurship podcast and free weekly newsletter sharing financially transparent insights from self-funded 6, 7, & 8 figure businesses. Reaching more than 100K+ women entrepreneurs monthly, our media platform answers the business questions you CAN'T google.

Ellen's own Cubicle to CEO® journey began with quitting her corporate job without a backup plan and led to bootstrapping her first $300 freelance project into over $2 million in revenue by age 28. Ellen has mentored more than 10,000 students through her online programs and also owns "The Clubhouse", a women's coworking space in Salem, Oregon.

Connect with Ellen!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missellenyin/
• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicletoceo/
• Cubicle to CEO Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/cubicletoceo 
• Website: https://www.ellenyin.com/

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On today’s episode we are joined by two very special guests, Ashley Closson, who was one of our very first guests on the podcast (Addicts and Assholes with Ashley: listen here). Ashley gives us a life update and shares how one small step forward led her to where she is today. Joining Ashley is Madelyn Klein, a new guest who will be sharing her personal story and how her and Ashley’s paths crossed with their involvement in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Together, Ashley and Madelyn will give us insight into their journeys, LLS, and the VOY campaign. Ashley's mission to raise $50,000 by June 2nd in honor of her Dad is truly inspiring, and we'll discuss how we can all help support the cause. 

Link to Donate: https://pages.lls.org/voy/uny/alblls23/aclosson

More about Ashley:
Ashley Closson, one of the first guests on the BBB podcast, is back to give us an update on life two years later and dive deeper into her cancer and philanthropic journey. Born and raised in upstate New York, Ashley Closson has a unique story, to say the least. She is happy to share her wins and failures on divorce, being a two-time cancer survivor, navigating changing your career when it isn’t bringing you joy, and lastly, taking control of finding your happy ending no matter the cost. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology for Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising. Her passion for helping others after her health battles has guided her to an account executive position for a local not-for-profit health insurance company. She uses her passion for helping others to motivate her to succeed in her career. She also spends her time giving back to the community by serving on the vestry (board) for her church, on an Emerging Leaders committee with a local chamber of commerce, as a member of the leadership team for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Visionary of the Year campaign, and as a LLS first connection volunteer. When she isn't working or serving her community, you can find Ashley spending time with her close-knit family and her son, Bennett.

More about Madelyn:
Madelyn Klein was born and raised in Upstate New York and oversees the Visionaries of the Year campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Albany, NY. Madelyn's professional background is deeply rooted in sales, marketing, social media, and fundraising. Madelyn has a passion for giving back to her community by volunteering and hosting fundraising events for local organizations such as animal shelters and other non-profit organizations. She got involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a volunteer back in 2018 when her father was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. She then left the sales world to work full time at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society last year to spearhead the highest impact fundraising campaign in the Capital Region to help further raise awareness and funds for the organization that helped save her father's life. When Madelyn isn't working, she enjoys Pilates, going on walks with her dogs, and spending time with her loved ones.

Connect with Ashley and Madelyn!

• Madelyn: @TitosMomager
• Ashley: @Ash_Closs

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliejz/
• Website: https://leslieschrock.com/
• Books: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Leslie-Schrock/

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

Savaun Perry, Esq. is a college professor and founder of Ezer Legal Solutions, an estate planning law firm. She founded this firm as part of her personal mission to preserve wealth through legacy strategies and to truly make a positive impact on the lives of those around her. She recognized the importance of serving her community with estate planning solutions that not only protect tangible assets, but also preserve family legacies and sustain harmonious familial relationships. 

Additionally, Savaun loves building community through her social media page which was created to empower women to live authentically, cultivate nourishing relationships, and leave a legacy of generational wealth and wellness through the power of food, faith, family, and finesse.  She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, and their four children. She is an academic, creative, and woman of faith.

In this episode of the podcast, we  kick off the conversation by getting to know Savaun and how she got into estate planning law. We discuss her motivation for creating content about estate planning on social media and how it can help individuals better understand the process.

We discuss the basics of estate planning, including the different components of a comprehensive estate plan, and why it's important to have more than just a will. Savaun offers advice on how to get started with estate planning, including the first steps to take and the time and costs involved. We also touch on the importance of carefully considering who will be your beneficiaries and who will make medical decisions on your behalf. Savaun shares specific questions to ask when making these decisions, as well as when to start thinking about setting up an estate plan and how often it should be updated. Finally, we discuss how to approach the topic of estate planning with your loved ones and what to look for in an estate planning lawyer.

Connect with Savaun!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesavvymommie/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavvymommie
• Website: https://www.ezerlegal.com/

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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