Ordinary To Badass

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 & Advocacy
We’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.

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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 Strategies
We’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
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Think chasing the title will finally make you feel fulfilled?
Think again.

In this episode, Marie unpacks the lessons from Pav’s powerful career pivot—leaving a $300K CEO role to chase purpose on her own terms. From ticking off all the “success” boxes to realizing they weren’t her boxes at all, this Badass Debrief is for anyone who’s secretly stuck playing it safe.

✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Purpose-Driven Leadership
We’re talking soul-aligned ambition, breaking up with people-pleasing, and finally trusting yourself to want more.

You’ll hear:
🔥 The mic-drop quote that’ll snap you out of waiting for permission
💡 Why “following the rules” isn’t a shortcut to fulfillment
💬 A mindset reframe that’ll have you reevaluating your resume today

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Think financial security means staying safe in your 9–5 forever? Think again.

In this episode, Pav—Corporate Climber turned Financial Coach and Freedom Advocate—shares how she traded corporate prestige for personal power. From burnout and rigid schedules to designing a life on her own terms, Pav gives us an inside look at what it really takes to own your freedom—financially, emotionally, and professionally.

✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Resilience Stories
We’re talking radical self-trust, money confidence, and designing a career that works for you.

You’ll hear:

🔥 How Pav went from hiding behind a corporate identity to boldly owning her true voice
💡 The one mindset shift that helped her stop waiting for permission—and start creating freedom
💬 What it looks like to rewrite your entire definition of success (and do it without guilt)

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Think you have to lead like “one of the guys” to be taken seriously? Think again.

In this Badass Debrief, we break down the biggest takeaways from episode 392 with Tina Irwin—former Navy Commander turned metaphysical powerhouse—and what her story means for your leadership journey.

Spoiler: You don’t need louder opinions or more bravado to make waves.
You need strategy. Clarity. And the audacity to lead like you.

✨ Theme: Visibility & Advocacy
We’re talking how to stop waiting for permission, adapt without shrinking, and lead with more impact and less burnout.

You’ll hear:

🔥 Why being underestimated is actually leverage
💡 How to adapt without erasing who you are
💬 The reframe that turns self-doubt into strategy

🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers
💬 DM me “TACTICAL” on Instagram @ordinarytobadass and I’ll send you a journaling prompt to reclaim your voice
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Think you need permission to lead boldly? Think again.

In this episode, Tina Erwin—retired Navy Commander, metaphysicist, and ghost helper—shares how she went from being the first woman in the room to rewriting the rules for everyone who followed. From being told “women don’t teach here” to teaching submarine captains when to launch a missile (no big deal), Tina gives us an unfiltered look at what it really takes to lead with courage, clarity, and zero apologies.

✨ Theme: Leadership That Doesn’t Sound Like a TED Talk
We’re talking tactical confidence, spiritual strength, and bold moves that break invisible rules.

You’ll hear:
🔥 How to play office politics without compromising your values
💡 What to say when people underestimate you—and why language matters more than you think
💬 Why being “the first” is brutal... and also beautifully necessary

🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers
💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass if this hit you right in the gut
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Think you need to check every box before going for the job or promotion? Think again.

In this episode, Marie breaks down why not fitting the job description might be your biggest advantage. Drawing from Darlene Green’s powerful story, this Badass Debrief is all about rewriting the rules, owning your worth, and leading in rooms that weren’t built for you—even when no one hands you a map.

✨ Theme: Resilience Stories / Visibility & Advocacy
We’re talking confidence when you’re underestimated, leadership that doesn’t ask for permission, and becoming the disruptor they didn’t see coming.

You’ll hear:

🔥 How Darlene went from “not qualified” to being called the best leader out of 350
💡 Why being the first—or only—woman in the room can actually be your power
💬 What to do when you’re doubting yourself and how to build your Badass Brag File

🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers
💬 DM @ordinarytobadass if this fired you up
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Think you need permission to lead? Think again.

In this episode, Darlene Green—military trailblazer and health-tech innovator—shares how she went from being underestimated at every turn to commanding teams of over 1,200 people and launching a wellness revolution in her 60s.

From being told women didn’t belong in the military, to being rejected for a job she ultimately crushed, Darlene’s story is a masterclass in leading with grit, growth, and guts.

✨ Theme: Resilience Stories / Visibility & Advocacy
We’re talking about owning your power, redefining what leadership looks like, and fighting for your health and voice when the system counts you out.

You’ll hear:

🔥 What Darlene did when her own team doubted her leadership (and how she earned their respect anyway)
💡 Why your resume isn’t the whole story—and how Darlene got hired for a VP role she “wasn’t qualified” for
💬 How stress, trauma, and perfectionism shaped (and nearly broke) her—and the practices that helped her heal and rise

🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers
💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG if this hit you in the gut
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Think leadership comes with a rulebook? Think again.
In this week’s Badass Debrief, Marie Sonneman breaks down the hidden truths behind episode 388—and the gut-punch reality of what it actually feels like to lead in rooms that weren’t built for you.

From crying in your car to losing friendships you thought were solid, this isn’t about being weak. It’s about being real. And Marie’s walking you through what to do when leadership feels more like emotional whiplash than celebration.

✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Resilience in Leadership
We’re talking:

• The identity shift no one prepares you for

• Why emotional intelligence is your actual superpower

• The truth about loneliness at the top (and how to reframe it)

You’ll hear:
🔥 A story of showing up while holding back tears
💡 Why empathy and intuition make you a better leader—not a weaker one
💬 A challenge to name one leadership truth you wish someone had told you sooner

🎁 Grab the free Breaking Barriers Guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers
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You think getting promoted means you’ve made it? Think again.
...The truth is, leadership doesn’t come with a rulebook—it comes with curveballs. In this solo episode, Marie Sonneman cracks open the real truths about leading in rooms that weren’t built for you.

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From crying in the car to calling out condescending vendors, this is the pep talk (and permission slip) every badass woman in leadership needs.

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✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Confidence Without Apology
...We’re talking:

• Letting go of popularity contests

• Leading even when it’s lonely

• Speaking up for the promotion you deserve

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You’ll hear:
🔥 Why losing friendships is sometimes the price of leveling up
...💡 How to document your own playbook (even when no one shows you how)
...💬 What Beth Dutton can teach you about taking up space without apology.

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💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG if this hit you in the gut
⭐ Don’t forget to rate + review—because this isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement 💥