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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425: Day 12: Your Adversity Is Your Evidence
Episode 425
Thursday, 25 December, 2025

You made it.Day 12 of the 12 Days of Badassery....And today, we’re ending with the truth you’ve proven over and over again…...you are a woman who overcomes adversity....In this final episode, Marie walks you through the deepest layer of your confidence: the hardships, losses, trauma, challenges, and long seasons of struggle that shaped who you are today. Adversity leaves a mark — not a weakness, but a ring of growth, like the rings of a tree that tell the story of every storm it survived. ...Inside this episode, you’ll reflect on:✨ The life-altering challenges you’ve lived through✨ How you navigated long-term struggle and kept going✨ The setbacks you bounced back from — even when it didn’t feel like strength in the moment✨ The moments where criticism, doubt, or failure pushed you to rise✨ The times you endured heartbreak, loss, or major transitions✨ The seasons where you surprised yourself with your resilience...Marie guides you through powerful journal prompts to help you identify the adversity you’ve already overcome: breakups, financial stress, health challenges, navigating grief, family struggles, friendship loss, heavy emotional seasons, and the difficult chapters that changed you....Because these aren’t just memories — they’re proof. Proof of your endurance. Proof of your courage. Proof of your badassery. ...As Marie says in the episode:...“You’ve been through some hard stuff. And here you are.”...Today, you bring it all together — the fear you faced, the resilience you built, the expectations you defied, the growth you earned, the boundaries you set, the kindness you gave, and now… the adversity you survived.📘 Grab your FREE Proof of My Badassery journal and complete your Day 12 reflections:👉 ordinarytobadass.com/12You are a living, breathing list of accomplishments, courage, and grit....Write it down. Keep adding to it....And never forget the truth you proved over these 12 days:You are a badass.