Badass Women in Business
Welcome to “The Badass Women in Business Podcast,” where candid conversations with the most fearless leaders in the business world take center stage. Hosts Cristy and Aggie shine a spotlight on women who lead fearlessly and unapologetically.
This podcast brings together entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and innovators who are breaking barriers and making history. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and unique journeys of these remarkable women. It's about real, raw, and relatable stories that inspire and empower.
Join Cristy and Aggie as they explore the untold stories behind the success of these incredible women. The discussions are honest, inspiring, and are sure to spark a flame within you.
Be part of the change. Tune in to get inspired and discover the badass woman in you. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes are released every Tuesday!
Episodes
106 episodes
Pause, Reflect, Move Forward: How Holly Oldham Turned Cleaning into a Catalyst for Change
Holly Oldham built a luxury cleaning business out of grit, grief, and one life-changing poem. After leaving a toxic marriage with just $100 in her wallet, Holly didn’t just survive, she created PRMF Cleaning (Pause Reflect Move Forward) and red...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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39:20
Building SoulTech by Bridging Science and Spirit with Crystal Cassidy
What happens when a biotech executive follows a spiritual calling and decides to build a new kind of wellness app? You get SoulPod. In this conversation, Crystal Cassidy shares how her decades-long career in pharmaceutical science, co...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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42:44
Stronger Together: How Brittany Smith and Janki Patel Built a Scalable Pediatric Therapy Business from Scratch
Brittany Smith and Janki Patel are the powerhouse duo behind Jump Ahead Pediatrics. What started as a shared dream between two burned-out therapists became a multi-state staffing agency serving schools with over 100 employees. In this episode, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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44:23
Leadership Without Apology: How Christiana Marouchos and Becky Tasker Are Building and Leading in Tech
Christiana Marouchos and Becky Tasker are VPs at StackAdapt. Christiana leads brand and communications. Becky leads growth marketing. Together, they’ve helped shape the company’s marketing strategy, scale its team, and build a culture rooted in...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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42:21
Free Your Voice, Transform Your Life: Julia & Maddy of Sing to Thrive
What if the key to healing, happiness, and confidence was already inside you—and all it needed was a song? In this powerful conversation, Julia Williamson and her daughter Maddy Monacelli of Sing to Thrive share how singing and sound can rewire...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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45:24
Just Get Up: Dr. Ishnella Azad’s Journey from Psychiatry to a Billion‑Dollar Real‑Estate Empire
Brilliant scientist, neuro‑psychiatrist, amputee, and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Ishnella “Ish” Azad has never met an obstacle she wouldn’t charge. Growing up in a family of Sikh real‑estate investors, Ish juggled three science degrees at the Uni...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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42:03
From TV Screens to Tech Dreams: Gunjan Saini Bradshaw's Journey of Grit, Growth, and Global Impact
Business did not come kindly to Gunjan Saini Bradshaw and that is exactly what shaped her into the powerful entrepreneur she is today. From her beginnings as a TV and radio host in India to co-founding a thriving tech company across India and t...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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40:56
From Shark Tank to Short Term Rentals: Jayla Siciliano on Funding, Burnout, and Rebuilding on Her Terms
🔥 Episode SummaryJayla Siciliano knows what it feels like to chase the dream, hit burnout, and completely rebuild. After raising half a million dollars without connections, surviving a product launch disaster, and landing a Shark ...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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39:27
More Than a Restaurant: Blair Pietrini on Building a Legacy of Love, Loss, and Pizza
In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Blair Pietrini, co-founder of Pietrini Pizza Napoletana and longtime community advocate, for a conversation that goes far beyond business. Blair shares her powerful sto...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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42:32
Delight in the Limelight with Linda Ugelow: Uncovering and Releasing the Root of Speaking Anxiety
Fear of public speaking doesn’t show up out of nowhere. In this deeply honest and uplifting conversation, Linda Ugelow joins us to share her journey from stage performer with intense speaking anxiety to a sought-after confidence and vocal coach...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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45:29
From Contracts and Candy to CEO: Building Businesses (and Balance) with Lakeisha Robichaux
What happens when you mix childhood hustle, a deep commitment to faith, and two decades of leadership experience? You get Lakeisha Robichaux—CEO of Chief of Minds and a total force in the HR and business strategy space.In this e...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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38:29
The Brown Way to Money: Rewriting Financial Stories with Alejandra Rojas
What happens when a financial whiz kid grows up, burns out, and then decides to redefine the rules of money entirely? You get Alejandra Rojas—entrepreneur, money mentor, and founder of Brown Way to Money. In this episode, Alejandra sha...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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44:46
From the PR Frontlines: Alexandria Hammond on Owning Her Story and Shaping Brand Narratives
Alexandria Hammond knows what it takes to make a brand stand out. A seasoned PR strategist and founder of BrandNEWS PR Consulting Firm, Alexandria has spent two decades crafting compelling stories, managing high-profile events, and ensur...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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50:26
Mastering Your Finances: Melissa Armstrong on Building Stronger Businesses Through Accounting & Advisory
Numbers don’t have to be intimidating, and Melissa Armstrong is here to prove it. As a CPA, fractional controller, and founder of SteadyHand Accounting & Advisory, Melissa helps business owners streamline their accounting processes, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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42:11
Ridding the World of Lazy Leadership: Julie Holunga on Direct Communication, Trust, and Taking Control of Your Career
Julie Holunga is on a mission to rid the world of lazy leadership. With decades of experience coaching high-performing professionals, she knows what it takes to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and build trust. In this episode, Ju...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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50:54
Scaling with Purpose: Coco Sellman on Building High-Impact, High-Growth Businesses
In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Coco Sellman, a five-time founder and impact investor, shares her powerful insights into building businesses that achieve exponential growth through purpose-driven leadership. From foundi...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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42:19
Fearless & Financially Empowered: The Truth About Scaling to a Million-Dollar Business with Madeline Reeves
In this episode of Badass Women in Business, we sit down with the unstoppable Madeline Reeves, Founder & CEO of Fearless Foundry. A fierce advocate for equity, transparency, and financ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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51:53
Revolutionizing Women’s Health: Dr. Sara Naseri’s Mission to Unlock the Power of Menstrual Blood
For centuries, menstrual blood was dismissed as waste—until Dr. Sara Naseri dared to challenge the status quo. As the co-founder and CEO of Qvin, she is leading the charge in revolutionizing women’s healthcare...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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35:42
Breaking Barriers in Clean Energy: How Virginia Klausmeier is Reshaping the Future of Manufacturing
Virginia Klausmeier, CEO and Founder of Sylvatex, is on a mission to revolutionize high-tech manufacturing and clean energy. With a background in chemistry and engineering, she’s driving sustainable solutions for battery materials while advocat...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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43:40
Trusting Your Gut: How Intuition Can Elevate Your Business and Life with Serin Silva
Can intuition and corporate strategy work together? Serin Silva has spent her career proving that they can. With a background in Fortune 500 leadership, digital innovation, and high-stakes advertising, Serin built a name for herself launching m...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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46:10
Building a Brand While Balancing It All: Allison Herman’s Journey from Full-Time VP to Entrepreneur
Starting a business doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing leap—it can be a strategic and intentional process. In this episode, we sit down with Allison Herman, the powerhouse behind Dragonwing, an activewear brand dedicated to empo...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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42:35
The 3 C’s of Success: Community, Connection & Collaboration with Rochel Marie Lawson
Success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about building the right community, making meaningful connections, and collaborating with the right people. Rochel Marie Lawson knows this better than anyone. As the first woman to own a minority-run...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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56:43
The Fight for Animal Rights: Cheryl Leahy’s Mission to Transform the Future of Farming
In this eye-opening episode of Badass Women in Business, Cheryl Leahy, Executive Director of Animal Outlook, takes us deep into the world of animal advocacy. Cheryl shares how her organization is using undercover investigations, legal ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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47:48
Building Wealth with Purpose: Denise Sarkor’s Holistic Approach to Financial Planning
In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Denise Sarkor, Liberian-American financial advisor and principal of Sarkor Financial Advisors, shares her inspiring journey from being a refugee to becoming a trailblazer in wealth managemen...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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44:58
Mastering Marketing and Life: Amber Gaige on Building Businesses with Purpose
Amber Gaige, founder of Far Beyond Marketing and author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook, joins us to share her entrepreneurial journey, marketing expertise, and insights on balancing work and family. From scaling a lead-generatio...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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43:59