Ordinary To Badass

Author: Marie Sonneman

Ordinary to Badass is the podcast for women who are done playing small in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Mariea law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, its where real talk meets real strategy. Hear from badass women in predominantly male industries as they share how they rose, led, and stayed true to who they are. If youve ever felt like the only woman in the room, this show is for you. Lead louder. Lead real. Lead like the badass you already are.
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408: What Carolina Ayala Knows About Happiness That Most Leaders Don’t
Episode 408
Monday, 17 November, 2025

This week’s Badass Debrief dives into a truth most leaders never hear:...Happiness isn’t a mood — it’s a skill....And Carolina Ayala breaks it down in a way that will completely reset how you lead, think, and take up space. ...If you’ve been grinding, over-functioning, or feeling like you’re doing everything right but still running on empty… this debrief is your wake-up call....You’ll hear:✨ Why happiness has to be practiced, not waited for✨ How daily intention-setting becomes a secret leadership advantage✨ The real reason women wait to celebrate themselves — and how that holds you back at work✨ The grounded mindset shift Marie uses to walk into high-stakes conversations with clarity and confidenceAnd Marie shares the Taylor Swift–inspired visualization that helped her handle a tough conversation with her boss without spiraling or shrinking. (Yes — that energy is in her Power-Up Routine.)If you want to lead with more ease, confidence, and actual joy — not burnout masked with productivity — this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed.👉 Want Marie’s Power-Up Routine for high-stakes conversations?DM POWER UP to @ordinarytobadass on Instagram and she’ll send it your way.