What happens when faith, motherhood, and purpose collide?

For Amie Schindler, it sparked a movement.

As the mother of a son with autism, Amie saw firsthand what too many families experience after high school ends: opportunities disappear, expectations shrink, and meaningful employment becomes nearly impossible for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Instead of accepting that reality, she said yes to her calling.

In this powerful episode of Unapologetically Badass, Amie shares how that quiet nudge of faith led her to Wigglewow — a gourmet dog treat company and nonprofit where 83% of the workforce is made up of adults with special needs, earning fair wages, doing meaningful work, and proving what’s possible when inclusion is done with intention and dignity.

✨ In this conversation, we dive into:

• What inclusive employment actually looks like when it’s done right

• Why adults with disabilities are so deeply underestimated — and what employers are missing

• How Wigglewow is scaling impact while changing systems and mindsets

• The power of building businesses rooted in purpose, profit, and people

• Why inclusion is not charity — it’s opportunity

This episode is for leaders, founders, employers, and women who know they’re meant to build something that matters — and want proof that impact and success can coexist.

Because being unapologetically badass sometimes looks like saying yes… even when it’s scary.

🎧 Listen now and prepare to see inclusion — and leadership — through a whole new lens.

Wigglewow

https://www.instagram.com/wigglewow/

Wigglewow | Louisville KY

What do you do when you become the target of a sustained cyberattack by sophisticated threat actors?
If you’re Hana Omori… you build an encryption system that survives 11 months of real-world attacks and write a 14-chapter cybersecurity playbook while under fire. 😮‍💨🔥

In this jaw-dropping episode, we’re talking to security engineer, technical founder, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneur Hana Omori about what it was really like being hunted by hackers—and how she reverse-engineered their attacks in real time to create Chaos Lock, an offline-first encryption tool that earned a 9.25/10 security rating in a 72-hour penetration test with ZERO breaches.

This is not theoretical cybersecurity. This is survival, strategy, and straight-up brilliance.
If you think you’re “not technical enough,” “not experienced enough,” or “not qualified enough” to build something powerful… Hana is about to blow that belief out of the water.

Website: https://www.aimarketingflow.com

IG Handle: YT/Github - @‌aimarketingflow, Tiktok - @‌flowbotgirl

For years, Erin Logan was the voice delivering the news…
But behind the scenes, she was losing her own.

In this raw and riveting episode, Emmy-nominated reporter, professor, author, and founder of Revive With Purpose, Erin Logan, shares the truth about:

• Losing yourself inside your career

• Detaching your worth from your title

• The emotional toll of high achievement

• And the courage it takes to reinvent in midlife

This is a conversation about burnout, bravery, and becoming — and it will hit home for every woman who’s ever given everything to everyone else and wondered when it’s finally her turn.

Spoiler: It is. 💥

https://www.revivewithpurpose.org

This episode is elegance, empowerment, elite recognition—and unapologetically powerful women—wrapped into one unforgettable Vegas conversation.

I’m joined by Stephanie Cirami, President of IAOTP, Genine Chiano, Global Account Executive, Susan Noles—Top Wedding Officiant of the Year, Top 50 Fearless Leaders recipient and Bombshell Boss Babe inductee—and Peg Munson, this year’s beloved Golden Bachelor winner, to pull back the curtain on the iconic IAOTP Black Tie Gala in Las Vegas.

And yes… I’m not just the host.
I’m also an IAOTP award recipient and Bombshell Boss Babe inductee, so this conversation is personal, powerful, and rooted in real experience.

We dive into:
✨ How IAOTP began and why it’s become a global authority
✨ The magic behind the black tie experience in Vegas
✨ What recognition at this level truly means
✨ Susan’s impact, legacy, and leadership
✨ Peg’s inspiring journey and what this season of life represents
✨ The future of IAOTP and women rising unapologetically
✨ And why being seen, celebrated, and honored is a game-changer

This isn’t just a gala.
It’s a movement.
And we’re all living proof of what happens when women claim their power.

This week on the Unapologetically Badass podcast, Renee sits down with a woman who didn’t just reinvent her life—she redesigned the damn blueprint. Meet Lynne Diamante: attorney turned entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, pageant queen, world traveler, and the powerhouse CEO behind OPTX Rhode Island—aka the woman who brought Rodeo Drive straight to the Ocean State.

Lynne opens up about:

✨ The bold pivot from law to luxury retail
✨ Building a multimillion-dollar brand while putting motherhood first
✨ Why travel is the education no school can teach
✨ Handling setbacks like a challenge—not a defeat
✨ What it really takes to blend career, creativity, and confidence without apology
✨ How she turned obstacles into opportunity and crafted a life she designed rather than defaulted into

It’s honest. It’s bougie. It’s inspiring.
And it’s a masterclass in giving yourself permission to pivot, evolve, and create a life that sparkles on your own terms.

If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something “non-traditional,” if you’re ready to step into your next chapter, or if you simply love a story of grit wrapped in glam… this episode is your new obsession.

🎧 Listen now and share this with a woman who’s ready for her reinvention era.

Connect with Lynne~ Website: www.optxrhodeisland.com

IG Handle: @‌lynnediamanteceo

In this powerhouse episode, Renee sits down with Nancy Griffin — a connector, influencer, and unapologetic champion of women’s health, wealth, and worth.

Nancy’s story is anything but ordinary. She takes us on her trailblazing journey from becoming one of the first female managers at Procter & Gamble, to diving into the world of politics, and ultimately landing in her true zone of genius: empowering women through wealth management and wellness advocacy.

This conversation hits every nerve women need right now:

💥 Why women MUST prioritize their own health and money
Nancy breaks down the invisible load women carry…and why your well-being and financial security belong at the top of the damn list.

💥 The unbreakable link between self-worth and net worth
Hear Nancy’s powerful insights on how generosity, legacy, and giving back can elevate not just your bank account — but your joy, confidence, and identity.

💥 Stepping into leadership even when you’re shaking
We talk courage, authenticity, and how to lead with heart, grit, and generosity…because the world needs more women who dare.

💥 Why she’s calling this the ‘Women’s Age of Integrity’
Nancy shares her vision for the chapter where women step fully into who they are, own their stories, and create meaning that outlives them.

This episode is vibrant, honest, and deeply inspiring. Nancy’s passionista spirit will light you up — and remind you that it’s never too late to build wealth, claim joy, and design a legacy that feels damn good.

Tune in if you’re ready to amplify your voice, elevate your worth, and live boldly with intention.

She’s back—and this time, she’s bringing the healing heat. Melissa Bassano, powerhouse executive coach, two-time cancer survivor, and host of The Healing Equation Podcast, returns to Unapologetically Badass with an even deeper mission: to share the heart, grit, and growth behind her brand-new book, The Healing Equation.

In this raw, soul-expanding episode, Melissa opens up about:

• Why healing isn’t linear—but it is necessary

• How personal growth, grief, and resilience shaped the message behind her book

• The intersection of her coaching, motherhood, and new podcast

• What it really takes to rewrite your story and thrive unapologetically

This isn’t just a comeback—this is a masterclass in rising stronger, softer, and more certain of your purpose.

📚 Grab your journal.
🎧 Turn up the volume.
👑 And get ready to feel seen.

kristy Mickelsen is the definition of reinvention. After retiring from preschool teaching due to multiple autoimmune disorders, she rebuilt her life as a romance author, host of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, and an advocate for cancer, autism, lupus awareness, and suicide prevention. We talk about transforming hard seasons into creative fire, writing love (and lust) with honesty, stepping into visibility—even when you’re scared—and how her community work (like gifting books and holiday joy to seniors in Amarillo) keeps her purpose-driven. We also get real about plus-size petite modeling, breaking into TV/commercials, and why storytelling is the most underrated healing tool on the planet. If you’ve ever needed proof that you can rewrite your story at any age, this is it.

IG: @‌Kristymickelsen43
Kristy’s podcast: W.W.A.A. Podcast (Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Audible & more)

In this raw and inspiring episode, Renee sits down with Alanah Rushing — Miss Tennessee for America, single mother, infertility advocate, and soon-to-be children’s author — to share what it really takes to rise, rebuild, and redefine success as a woman who refuses to play small.

Alanah opens up about her journey through infertility, rediscovering her voice, and what it means to lead with grace, grit, and unapologetic ambition. From the pageant stage to parenting solo, she’s living proof that you can chase your dreams while raising a family and changing the damn world at the same time.

If you’ve ever been told it’s “too late,” “too hard,” or “too much,” this conversation will remind you: your story isn’t over — it’s just getting started.

💫 Themes:

• Motherhood & resilience

• Infertility & women’s health advocacy

• Confidence, courage & self-reinvention

• Balancing dreams with motherhood

• Empowerment through authenticity

Jill Maidment didn’t just choose coaching—she was born for it. In this powerful conversation, Jill reveals how her early instinct to help others, a bold leap from corporate life at Air France, KLM, LEGO, and the BBC, and a life-changing moment on an Australian beach led her to build Natural Talent, one of the most respected executive coaching firms in the world.

With clients from FTSE 100, Fortune 500, the public sector, pro athletes, and military leaders, Jill brings wisdom, compassion, humor, and no-fluff frameworks that create real behavior change. We dig into resilience, leadership, and navigating life’s toughest moments—personally and professionally.

If you’ve ever felt called to something bigger, this episode will remind you that your story, your voice, and your courage matter.