Be An Adorable Badass

Tears, Truth & Turning Pain into Purpose

This week’s podcast is a deeply personal one.

I’m sharing a vulnerable story about reading Jen Hatmaker’s Awake and the unexpected emotional spiral that followed. What began as admiration turned into tears, comparison, an Enneagram 4 revelation (hello, melancholy and meaning-making 😆).

Along the way, I talk about the beautiful reality of building dreams while still carrying in the folding chairs yourself… and yes, with much love, admit that if putting asses in seats is what helps women gather, heal, laugh, and come alive again… apparently I’m your chair-carrying girl! 😆🪑✨

If you’ve ever felt behind, questioned your path, or compared your journey to someone else’s, this episode is for you.

And I’m also joined by the brave and inspiring Julie LaMeng, who shares her own story of pain, healing, and stepping into her voice through music and courage. Thanks in part to the inspiration and mentorship of Karen Drucker, Julie is creating songs of hope and facing fears in beautiful ways.

This episode is about awakening, authenticity, and remembering that being an adorable badass doesn’t mean having it all figured out… it means showing up anyway.

💛 Come pull up a chair with us!

This week on Be an Adorable Badass, I’m joined by Dana Vallera—a true, authentic woman, just like the ones listening.

She’s not a celebrity. She’s real. And in this honest conversation, she shares what it looks like to face fear, find her voice, and speak up even when it’s uncomfortable.

If you’ve ever questioned yourself, held back, or wondered if your voice matters… this episode will feel like sitting down with a friend who gets it.

Because the truth is—she’s not so different from you.

And that means… you can do this, too!

"One Hand on the Heart, One Hand in the Cosmos"

AKA: Top 10 Things a Birthday Cruise Reminded Me About Life, Joy, and This Pivotal Year!

After my birthday cruise, I took a few days to reflect and what came through surprised me. In this episode, I share the 10 things I’ve learned and remembered about joy, gratitude, friendship, age, astrology, chaos, courage, and how to return to yourself in a world that feels loud.

We’re in a powerful, transformational year. Big shifts. Big feelings. Big invitations.

This is an episode about hope, honesty, play, peace, and why dancing through hard seasons might be one of the most spiritual things we can do.

I also share a special call-out to one of my adorable badass friends who is now dancing in heaven. 

As we welcome 2026, this episode is an invitation to slow down, trust your inner guidance, and step into the new year with intention instead of pressure.

I share the story of my tree as a symbol of growth, noticing the signs around you, and setting intentions that feel rooted and true.

This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to force what’s next. You’re supported. You’re guided. And you’re allowed to begin again in a way that feels aligned and authentic.

✨ Set an intention.
 🌳 Trust the whisper.
 💫 Welcome 2026 as your most adorable badass self.

Christmas is almost here and Hanukkah is ending, and so on today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing:

✨ A holiday wish just for you
✨ A reminder to take it easy after a chaotic year
✨ A simple Christmas Eve Eve ritual to invite peace and joy
✨ A song to dance it out and reset your energy
✨ And a look at 2025 as a powerful 9 year of completion, clearing, and release… as we quietly prepare for the fresh beginning of 2026

You don’t need to fix everything before the year ends.
You don’t need to have clarity yet.
You only need to show up with kindness for yourself.

Take a listen when you can, maybe with a cup of something warm… and if you feel the nudge, let yourself move, sway, or dance a little too.

If you’re craving a December that feels lighter, sweeter, sillier, and a whole lot more magical… buckle up, buttercup. Because this month, we are going full Buddy the Elf — with Adorable Badass upgrades.

In my newest episode of the Be an Adorable Badass podcast, I’m talking all about how to tap into your inner child, your inner elf, and yes… your inner “I will absolutely eat pancakes for dinner and dare you to judge me” queen.

This month’s Have the Spirit of Elf calendar (you can download it here!) is a daily invitation to:
✨ be playful
✨ be authentic
✨ be mischievously kind
✨ create magic for yourself and others
✨ and laugh like the world isn’t watching

Because joy isn’t childish — it’s powerful.

 Play isn’t frivolous — it’s transformational.

 And a woman who knows how to laugh, dance, and delight?

 She’s unstoppable.

After a little hiatus, Be an Adorable Badass is back — and this episode is all about giving yourself permission to do life your way.

In this heartfelt return, Lisa shares why it’s perfectly okay to step away, pause, or color outside the lines — because joy and growth don’t always follow the rules. She reflects on the recent Camp Atta Girl! weekend, the women who showed up with courage and open hearts, and the ripple of kindness they created that continues to spread far beyond the retreat.

You’ll also meet Trisha Higgins, a Camp Atta Girl! alum whose experience inspired her to launch Cards of Kindness — a simple yet powerful movement to bring more love and light into the world, one handwritten note at a time.

This episode is a reminder that sometimes the most “adorable badass” thing you can do is trust your rhythm, follow your joy, and let your kindness become a revolution.

September is a month of change—light shifts, seasons shift, and so can you. In this episode, I’m talking about the power of small, intentional shifts: shifting your perspective, your energy, and your focus. You don’t need a full life overhaul—just a willingness to pivot toward joy, courage, and possibility. Let’s make September the month of moving with intention and sparkle. 

This week’s episode comes to you from the salty breezes and rolling waves of St. Augustine Beach, Florida — the perfect setting for Rumi’s reminder: “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the ocean in a drop.”

Together, we’ll dive into what it means to recognize your vastness, your power, and the truth that you hold the whole universe within you. Too often we feel small, invisible, or like just one more drop in the crowd. But the ocean doesn’t apologize for its waves — and neither should you.

I’ll share reflections from the shoreline, weaving the wisdom of water into how you can flow through life with more grace, strength, and sparkle. Because when you remember you are the ocean in a drop, you stop shrinking and start shimmering. I'll even share a little meditation and sound from the waves!

✨ Tune in and let’s ride the waves together!

What if the Universe has an even better plan for you than the one you’re chasing?

In this episode, I dive into Rumi’s powerful reminder: “What’s meant to be will always find its way. Always.” I’m sharing how this truth has danced its way into my own life recently.

When I launched The AbunDANCE Path seven months ago, my focus was on increasing revenue. Instead, I received soul-level opportunities that lit me up in ways money never could.

This is a story about trust, timing, and letting go of the “how” so the Universe can surprise you. If you’ve ever wondered whether what’s meant for you will actually find you — this one’s your sign.