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Ordinary To BadassAuthor: 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. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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433: How to Change Your Perspective When Life Feels Hard | Laquita Monley
Episode 433
Monday, 9 March, 2026
Think confidence comes first?Think again.In this flashback episode of Ordinary to Badass, Marie revisits a powerful conversation with Laquita Monley — speaker, coach, and Army wife — who shares how life experiences, identity struggles, and unexpected challenges helped her discover the strength she already had inside.Laquita’s journey didn’t start with confidence.It started with a wake-up moment that forced her to realize she had lost her identity after years of defining herself by roles — wife, mother, daughter — instead of who she truly was. From raising five children to navigating military deployments and rebuilding after major setbacks, Laquita learned that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship.It’s about changing your perspective.✨ Theme: Resilience & Mindset ShiftsIn this episode we talk about:🔥 Why losing your sense of identity can become the moment that transforms you💡 How perspective can turn life’s hardest situations into opportunities for growth💬 Why asking for help is actually one of the strongest things you can do🔥 The mindset shift that helps you push past imposter syndromeIf you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring things out as you go… this conversation will remind you that you’re stronger than you think.Because sometimes the most powerful transformation doesn’t happen when life gets easier.It happens when you start seeing yourself differently.🎧 Connect with Laquita:https://www.laquitamonley.com💬 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she’s stronger than she thinks.⭐ And if you enjoy the show, don’t forget to rate and review Ordinary to Badass so more women can find these stories and step into their own power.













