She grew up in a log cabin. Now she leads one of the most historic women’s organizations in Indianapolis. This is the story of how Chelsea Marburger built a badass life of creativity, courage, and community impact.

In this episode of Badassery Life, Chelsea shares how she’s helped others through nonprofit leadership, launched a creative stationery brand that brings joy to others, and now serves as Executive Director of the historic Indianapolis Propylaeum — an organization founded by badass women 135 years ago and still going strong.

We talk about:

• The power of legacy and honoring women who came before us

• What it really means to show up with intention (even when things fall apart)

• Building community, chasing curiosity, and why “no body died and no body cried” is her life mantra

• What makes her happy (spoiler: horses and hype songs)

Chelsea reminds us that success isn’t about a straight path — it’s about showing up, staying open, and leaving every space (and person) better than you found it.