The Art of Badassery with Jenn Cassetta: Mindset, Motivation and Empowerment for Women

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  67 | Sharp Women: Embrace Your Intuition with Kelly Sayre 22.07.2026 40min

  What if trusting your instincts just 10% more could help you live with more confidence and less fear? On the Art of Badassery podcast, host Jenn Cassetta talks with women’s safety educator and Sharp Women author Kelly Sayer about “sharpening” intuition dulled by social conditioning to be nice, ignore red flags, and avoid setting boundaries. Kelly shares how she built practical, non-physical, proactive safety training, translating situational awareness, communication, and body-language...
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  66 | Sit With Me: Embracing Mindfulness and Metta with Oneika Mays 08.07.2026 45min

  Ever wonder how to stay kind and grounded when the world feels angry, divided, and unsafee, specially as a woman carrying so much? On The Art of Badassery podcast, Jenn Casseta interviews mindfulness teacher and author Oneika Mays about her book Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation, unpacking metta (loving-kindness) and how it’s practiced by extending care from yourself to loved ones, strangers, difficult people, and all beings, without abandoning boundaries. ...
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  65 | Ambition and Chill: Lessons in Success and Self-Worth with Jess Ekstrom 24.06.2026 39min

  Ever wonder how to stay ambitious without tying your worth to your work? On The Art of Badassery Podcast, host Jenn Cassetta reunites with Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop and author of Chasing the Bright Side and Making It Without Losing It, to talk about starting young, trying before you feel ready, and learning through setbacks. Jess shares how Headbands of Hope began after seeing kids with cancer want headbands, how a fraudulent manufacturer nea...
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  64 | Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go with Stacey Lindsay 10.06.2026 44min

  Have you ever wondered if turning 40 could actually be the beginning of your most authentic chapter yet? For generations, women have been handed a script: get married, have children, build a career, stay youthful, and somehow do it all on a prescribed timeline. But what happens when you decide to write your own story instead? In this episode of The Art of Badassery, I sit down with multimedia journalist and author Stacy Lindsay to discuss her book, Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go and Embra...
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  63 | Empathy and Humor: Tips for Men Supporting Menopausal Partners with Matt Hyams 27.05.2026 36min

  Have you ever wished your partner truly “got it” when perimenopause, mental load, and everyday stress hit? In this episode, I welcome Matt Hyams as the first male guest in Art of Badassery history, a comedian whose perimenopause videos went viral by helping women feel seen through humor, empathy, and honest communication. Matt shares how a “Tips for Men Whose Wives Are Going Through Perimenopause” video unexpectedly exploded into millions of views, how reposting and following “cosmic breadc...
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  62 | Are Women Actually Safe? What you Need to Know 13.05.2026 32min

  What if the most powerful safety tool you have is the one you already carry…your intuition? On this episode of The Art of Badassery, Jenn Cassetta returns while editing her upcoming book, Secrets of a Sensei (releasing February 2027), for a powerful conversation about women’s safety, awareness, and reclaiming calm, confident power. Jenn dives into the difficult reality that most assaults against women are committed by someone they know, often inside the home, referencing the shocking Gisè...
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  61 | Women’s Wealth Shift with Kelly Gushue: Owning Your Financial Future 15.04.2026 42min

  Do you want to feel confident with money and stop carrying fear, scarcity, or someone else’s money story? In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Gushue, former Wall Street insider and founder of Personal Finance Warrior, to break down what it really takes for women to build wealth and step into financial independence. From her mom losing access to money after leaving a marriage to graduating with $120K in debt, Kelly shares the experiences that shaped her mission. We talk about why investin...
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  60 | We Deserve More: Unpacking Reproductive Healthcare with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier 01.04.2026 45min

  Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling dismissed, unheard, or questioning your own body? In this episode of The Art of Badassery, I sit down with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier—OB-GYN physician assistant, reproductive health advocate, and author of the upcoming book We Deserve More to unpack medical gaslighting, power dynamics in healthcare, and how to confidently advocate for yourself. Nikki shares how her personal experiences from gaps in postpartum care to surviving childhood sexual ...
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  59 | Have No Fear: Exploring Death and Dying with Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden 18.03.2026 45min

  What is dying really like—and could understanding it help us live more fully? In this episode of The Art of Badassery, I’m joined by Julie McFadden—better known as Hospice Nurse Julie. A former ICU nurse turned hospice educator, Julie has helped millions rethink what the end of life actually looks like. Her honest and compassionate approach to talking about death has made her a trusted voice online and led to her New York Times bestselling book, Nothing to Fear. Julie shares how her TikTo...
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  58 | Unraveling Patriarchy with Anna Malaika Tubbs: A Quest for True Democracy 04.03.2026 47min

  Have you ever wondered why women’s stories keep disappearing from history—and what that means for our lives today? In this episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, I talk with two-time New York Times bestselling author and sociologist Anna Malaika Tubbs about her book Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From Us and how patriarchy was intentionally designed into the United States’ founding structures to keep power with white elite men through rights like land ownership and voting.&nbsp...
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  57 | This Shit Works: Why Networking Feels Icky and How to Fix It (with Julie Brown) 18.02.2026 40min

  Have you ever wondered why networking feels so… icky and yet so necessary? In this episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, host Jenn Cassetta sits down with keynote speaker, networking renegade, and author of This Sh!t Works, Julie Brown, to blow up everything you think you know about networking. Together, they dive into why traditional networking makes people cringe, how human-centric connection actually creates real opportunities, and why being unapologetically yourself is the ultimate...
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  56 | The New Rules of Women’s Health with Meghan Rabbit - What Every Woman Needs to Know 04.02.2026 45min

  What if everything you thought you knew about women’s health was outdated or incomplete? In this episode of The Art of Badassery, Jenn Cassetta sits down with award-winning journalist and author Meghan Rabbit to unpack the real, often-ignored truths behind women’s health at every age. Drawing from her groundbreaking book, The New Rules of Women’s Health, Meghan breaks down what women actually need to know about breast cancer, menopause, heart disease, and more without fear-mongering or fluf...
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  55 | Joy as Leverage and Resistence 21.01.2026 26min

  How can joy become your leverage when life feels like it’s falling apart? In this solo episode of The Art of Badassery, Jenn invites you to rethink joy, not as something frivolous or optional, but as a powerful form of leverage and an act of resistance in the face of chaos. As we step into a new year, Jenn explores how intentionally cultivating joy can help you feel stronger, safer, and more grounded, even when the world (or your personal life) feels heavy. Jenn shares a deeply person...
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  54 | Feminist Firestarters: Igniting Change with Lina AbiRafeh 17.12.2025 44min

  What does it really take to stand up for women’s rights—no matter where you live? In this episode of the Art of Badassery podcast, host Jenn Cassetta sits down with Lina AbiRafeh, a globally recognized women’s rights activist and author, to explore her lifelong mission to advance gender equality. Together, they dive into Lina’s experiences working in more than 20 countries, her unexpected path into activism, and the deeply human stories behind her work in conflict zones. Lina shares why sma...
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  53 | Live Like You Give a Damn With Andrea Owen 03.12.2025 40min

  Have you ever hit a point where you knew you were meant for more—but couldn’t quite figure out what was holding you back? In this dynamic episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, host Jenn Cassetta welcomes back powerhouse guest Andrea Owen—global keynote speaker, life coach, and bestselling author. Andrea gets real about navigating setbacks like divorce and grad school rejection, and how those detours revealed unexpected gifts. Together, they dive into what strong women truly wrestle with:...
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  52 | The Devil Emails at Midnight — Transforming Bad Bosses with Mita Mallick 19.11.2025 35min

  Have you ever had a boss who taught you exactly how not to lead? In this episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, host Jenn Cassetta sits down with Mita Mallick, author of The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses. Mita shares how she turned countless rejections into a bestselling book and became a leading voice in diversity and inclusion. Together, Jenn and Mita unpack lessons from difficult bosses, the role of grief in leadership, and practical strate...
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  51 | We’re Almost There! How to Finish the Year Strong (A Pep Talk) 05.11.2025 22min

  Feeling ready to finish 2025 strong—or wondering how to get there? In this solo episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, Chief Badassery Officer Jenn Cassetta shares a roadmap for surviving the year and stepping into 2026 with confidence. Drawing from her martial arts experience, Jenn introduces “White Belt Month”—a reset to strip away titles, revisit the basics, and reconnect with your inner strength. She guides listeners through creating a “Greatest Sh*ts List” to honor tough lessons, ...
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  50 | How to Rebrand Your Life with Jamie Hess 22.10.2025 40min

  How do powerful women turn pain into purpose—and gratitude into their greatest strength? In this episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, Jenn Cassetta, sits down with Jamie Hess — TEDx and keynote speaker, media personality, and lifestyle expert — for a raw and inspiring conversation. Jamie opens up about her powerful journey from addiction to 20+ years of sobriety, sharing how fitness and gratitude became the foundation for her transformation. We dive into what it really takes to reinvent y...
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  49 | Shameless Leadership: Taking Up Space With Sara Dean 08.10.2025 38min

  What does it take to lead shamelessly and unapologetically? Sara Dean—executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of the Shameless Leadership Podcast—joins Jenn Cassetta to share how women can take up space, stand in their power, and lead with confidence. Sara shares her journey from fitness coaching to becoming a top women’s leadership expert, revealing how shameless leadership, core values, and vulnerability create stronger, more connected leaders. She also teaches women how to take ...
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  48 | 5 Steps to Become a Magnet For What You Want 24.09.2025 29min

  Ladies, what if you could cut through the chaos and finally attract the life you’ve been dreaming of? In this solo episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, host Jennifer Cassetta shares her five-step framework for manifesting a life you love. From getting crystal clear on your desires to creating a vision for your goals, spotting misalignments, canceling negativity, and taking consistent mini-actions, Jennifer shows you how to step fully into your power. With practical tools, positive energ...