Ordinary To Badass

Author: Marie Sonneman

A podcast for women who are capablebut tired of being overlooked in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Marie Sonneman, a law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations, practical career advice, and leadership strategies for women in predominantly male industries. From quiet confidence to strategic visibility, youll hear how women rise without shrinking or burning outand how to build a life that doesnt disappear in the process. If youre ready to be unmistakable at work and protect what matters outside of it, youre in the right place.
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455: 8 Leadership Lessons from Women Who Changed the Room | Part 2
Episode 455
Monday, 7 September, 2026

Getting into the room doesn’t mean everyone has the same path forward. And sometimes, working harder isn’t enough to change what happens next....In Part 2, Marie explores four more women whose stories offer powerful lessons for navigating your career and leading with intention: Mileva Marić, Taylor Swift, Sheryl Sandberg, and Harriet Tubman....From understanding the unwritten rules of opportunity to building leverage after a setback, these stories challenge the idea that leadership is about having all the answers or waiting until you feel confident....You’ll learn why access and opportunity aren’t always the same thing, how to focus on what you can control when someone else makes a decision you hate, why you shouldn’t negotiate against yourself before anyone else has said no, and how preparation makes decisive leadership possible....Whether you’re working toward a promotion, navigating a predominantly male industry, or learning to lead people, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to become someone else to get where you want to go. You need to understand the room, build your evidence, create options, and be ready to move when the opportunity comes.Leadership isn’t a personality type. It’s a strategy.To your Badassery,Marie