Bada$$ In Action

About Bada$$ In Action

Bada$$ in Action is a high-energy, interview-driven show that blends real-world success stories with mindset hacks to spark fearless, fun momentum. The tone is bold, and conversational. Every episode leaves listeners fired up to take the next leap. We speak directly to women who are launching or scaling their businesses, delivering the tools, inspiration, and identity-shifting insights they need to turn ambitious plans into unstoppable action.

Publisher

Melanie Browning

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Aug 2025

Latest episode

5 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Mar 2026

   Autism Training for First Responders: Improving Emergency Encounters

   In this powerful episode of Badass in Action, Melanie Browning sits down with Autumn Timmins, founder and president of Preston's Pursuit for Acceptance, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping first responders with the tools they need for effective, informed interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum. As both a mother of a son on the spectrum and the wife of a recently retired law enforcement officer, Autumn has lived on both sides of emergency encounters. What she saw in the media — and experienced personally — led her to take action. With no standardized autism training for first responders, Autumn and her husband created a certified, in-person training curriculum now approved through AZ POST and nationally recognized certifications. Their mission? Bridge the gap between the autism community and law enforcement to create safer, more understanding emergency interactions for everyone involved. In this episode, we discuss: • Why autism emergency encounters are often misunderstood • The importance of hands-on training for police, dispatch, and fire personnel • How simple tools like a 911 checklist can change outcomes • How communities can support this life-saving mission This conversation is emotional, practical, and deeply important. If you know someone in law enforcement, fire, dispatch, or emergency response — share this episode with them. Learn more about training for your department, or to support the mission: https://prestonspursuit.org (https://prestonspursuit.org/) Follow @PrestonsPursuit And if this episode moved you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share so we can continue spotlighting bold leaders creating real change. Because when seconds matter… preparation matters more. #AutismAwareness #FirstResponderTraining #AutismSafety

2. 

   12 Feb 2026

   She Started Anyway: Building a Business Without All the Answers

   In this episode of Badass in Action, host Melanie Browning sits down with Emily Bacon, founder of Hot Potato Art Studio in Gilbert, Arizona. Emily shares her powerful journey from elementary school teacher to entrepreneur — sparked by a simple question from her daughter and an idea she couldn’t ignore. What began as a vision and a few garage classes has grown into a thriving brick-and-mortar children’s art studio serving ages 5–17, welcoming after-school students, homeschool families, and partnering with local schools to bring creativity to kids throughout the community. This conversation dives into: • Trusting a calling that won’t quiet down • Starting before you feel “ready” • Moving from fear to action — one step at a time • Building community through creativity • Supporting kids in confidence, expression, and joy • Navigating entrepreneurship, systems, and growth as a woman business owner If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something bigger — a business idea, a creative dream, or a new chapter — this episode will meet you right where you are. Learn more about Hot Potato Art Studio: Website: https://www.hotpotatoartstudio.com (https://www.hotpotatoartstudio.com/) Instagram: @hotpotatoartstudio Subscribe for more conversations with women who choose courage, creativity, and action.

3. 

   22 Jan 2026

   Why High Achievers Feel Stuck (And How to Break Free) -EP 17 with Michele Christopher

   What if the problem isn’t your discipline, motivation, or work ethic—but the way your brain is operating? In this episode, host Melanie Browning sits down with Michele Christopher, a neuroscience-informed executive coach who helps high achievers stop overthinking, trust themselves, and lead with ease instead of pressure. Michele shares how our thoughts shape performance, why confidence disappears even at high levels of success, and practical tools to interrupt mental patterns that keep us stuck. This conversation is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone ready to take aligned action without burnout.Looking to connect directly with Michele check out her website at www.micelechristophercoaching.com (http://www.micelechristophercoaching.com/)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelechristopher/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelechristopher/)SPECIAL THANKS TO HOSTMelanie Browning REALTOR® WestUSA Realty / The Cicero Group, for making this episode a reality.  If you're looking to buy and sell in Arizona please consider her as a resource. 928-925-7909

4. 

   15 Jan 2026

   Mastering the Pivot: Rebuilding Life & Business with Nikki Mingoea

   In this episode of Badass in Action, host Melanie Browning interviews Nikki Mingoea, luxury hair colorist, boutique salon owner coach, and wellness-focused entrepreneur based in Gilbert, Arizona. Nikki shares her powerful journey through burnout, identity shifts, and starting over, including leaving a successful salon business in New York and rebuilding her life and career from scratch. This conversation explores entrepreneurial pivots, hustle culture in the beauty industry, nervous-system-aligned business, self-trust, and redefining success. Nikki opens up about moving beyond overwork, embracing wellness and yoga, and helping salon owners build businesses that support their lives—not drain them. If you’re a female entrepreneur, creative, salon owner, or small business owner navigating burnout, change, or a new chapter, this episode will inspire you to trust the pivot and rebuild in alignment. Topics covered: Follow Badass in Action for weekly conversations on mindset, business, and bold action. Nikki is a luxury hair color and extension specialist, a coach for boutique salon owners, and a yoga teacher in training. Her mission is to guide others into their highest life force energy—whether that’s expressed through conscious beauty, aligned business creation, or embodied practices that reconnect them to their true nature. To connect with Nikki, reach out to her here https://www.instagram.com/nikki.mingoea (https://www.instagram.com/nikki.mingoea) or check out her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k5iGVfp6uCMRpIP363yKH?si=qYWEFWJMRU6H5SqAxReV3Q (https://open.spotify.com/show/4k5iGVfp6uCMRpIP363yKH?si=qYWEFWJMRU6H5SqAxReV3Q) This episode is proudly supported by Melanie Browning, Realtor® with West USA Realty in Chandler, Arizona. Melanie is passionate about supporting people as they step into their next chapter. If buying or selling a home in Arizona is part of your journey, she’d be honored to be a resource for you. https://melaniebrowning.thecicerogroupaz.com/ (https://melaniebrowning.thecicerogroupaz.com/) 928-925-7909

5. 

   8 Jan 2026

   Crush Your 2026 Goals Using These 5 Game-Changers from Melanie Browning

   Are you ready to make 2026 the year you actually follow through? In this episode of Badass in Action, Melanie Browning shares her 5 favorite proven tips to help you crush your goals in 2026, without overwhelm or burnout. From using the power of your brain’s reticular activating system, to surrounding yourself with the right people, to the #1 life-changing habit that successful people use daily, these strategies are simple, powerful, and actionable. If you’re tired of setting the same goals every year and want real results, this episode is your starting line.

6. 

   25 Dec 2025

   Building a Business with Calm, Community, and Courage - Ally Lezcano Interview

   In this episode of Badass in Action, host Melanie Browning sits down with Ally Lezcano, owner of Saule Yoga in Gilbert, Arizona, to explore what it really looks like to lead with calm, courage, and community. Ally shares her unexpected journey from athlete to yoga studio owner, how inclusive wellness offerings like chair yoga are changing lives, and why trusting your intuition, asking for help, and letting go as a leader are essential for sustainable success. This conversation is a must-listen for women building businesses that support both purpose and life.Ally fell in love with yoga as a collegiate athlete, where it offered balance and grounding amid intense training. Over the years, she became a 500-hour RYT, led retreats worldwide, and even created Saule Yoga’s Teacher Training program. As the owner of Saule Yoga, she’s dedicated to fostering a supportive community that empowers students to find strength, authenticity, and inner peace. 2335 S. Location:Website: https://www.saule-yoga.comTo Schedule a class: https://www.saule-yoga.com/schedule OR find us in the Mindbody app2335 S. Lindsay Rd, Unit 112, GilbertInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/saule.yogaFacebook: @SauleYogaAZThis episode brought to you by Your Action Realtor, Melanie Browning. Looking forward to working with you when you're ready to take action on your home buying dreams.

7. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Midlife Glow Up Era - Reinventing Health, Wealth & Identity After 40 with Angie Harper

   In this episode of BADASS IN ACTION, host Melanie Browning sits down with Angie Harper, midlife wellness coach, entrepreneur, and co-host of Next Chapter Strong, to talk about reinvention, multiple income streams, and building a business that supports your life, not the other way around. Angie shares her journey from brick-and-mortar business owner to online entrepreneur, the power of relationship-based business, why midlife is the perfect time to pivot, and how women can create sustainable health, income, and time freedom without chasing quick fixes. This episode is for women who are: Midlife isn’t a slowdown. It’s a power move. Bio: Angie Harper is a midlife wellness coach, entrepreneur, and co-host of the Next Chapter Strong: From Deadlifts to Date Nights podcast. She helps midlife women and couples build strength, energy, and confidence through sustainable fitness, protein-forward nutrition, and realistic lifestyle habits. Angie believes midlife isn’t a slowdown—it’s the start of your strongest chapter yet. To connect with Angie go to https://nextchapterstrong.net (https://nextchapterstrong.net/) Follow her and her husband on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nextchapter_strong (https://www.instagram.com/nextchapter_strong) Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066483978662 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066483978662) YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterstrong (https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterstrong) This episode of Badass In Action made possible by Melanie Browning - Your Realtor In Action. If you're a badass looking to level up into your next dream home in AZ I'd love to help make that happen. https://melaniebrowning.thecicerogroupaz.com (https://melaniebrowning.thecicerogroupaz.com/)

8. 

   20 Nov 2025

   How Consistency, Mindset & Community Create Success — with Bella Hibbs

   Step behind the scenes of film, TV, and entrepreneurship with casting director and business owner Bella Hibbs, the powerhouse behind Good Faith Casting and the visionary creator of the Southwest Actors Conference. In this inspiring episode of Bada$$ in Action, host Melanie Browning explores the mindset, strategy, and resilience Bella uses to run and expand a long-standing, respected casting company while building new opportunities for talent across the Southwest. Bella shares: Ho...

9. 

   6 Nov 2025

   Quit Settling and Start Selling: A New Realtor’s Journey to Finding Her Purpose

   In this episode of BADA$$ in Action, host Melanie Browning sits down with Arizona realtor Celeste Caime, who proves it’s never too late to start over. From working as a Montessori teacher to navigating real estate school while pregnant during COVID, Celeste’s story is a masterclass in perseverance and purpose. She shares how she overcame fear, found the right team, created routines that work for her family, and learned to “press the button and go for it.” Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, re...

10. 

    30 Oct 2025

    Turning Pain Into Purpose: The Birth of WELLTH Journey with Emily Evans

    In this inspiring episode of BADA$$ IN ACTION, host Melanie Browning sits down with Emily Evans, founder of WELLTH Journey. Emily Evans, doesn’t believe in “that’s just how it is.” After a motorcycle accident revealed how broken benefit plans leave families financially vulnerable, she dedicated her career to dismantling the broken benefits playbook—for good. She created a rare blend of razor-sharp Lego-style simplification, and a “build-your-people” philosophy, to help frustrated business...

11. 

    16 Oct 2025

    How to Build Strength, Confidence & Power with Delaney Wood

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re not showing up as strong or as confident as you want to—in your business, body, or life—this episode is for you. In this empowering conversation, Melanie Browning sits down with Delaney Wood, personal trainer, business owner, and founder of Strong Sis Squad, to talk about how fitness is more than lifting weights—it’s about lifting your confidence, strength, and sense of power. Delaney shares her journey from not knowing how to cook chicken (yes, really!) to...

12. 

    9 Oct 2025

    What Every Woman Needs to Hear Before Starting Her Business

    In this inspiring episode, host Melanie Browning sits down with the powerhouse Colleen Biggs — a speaker, author, mentor, and leader who has helped launch and scale over 365 businesses. Colleen opens up about her shift from 30 years in corporate America to founding a women’s organization built on connection, confidence, and visibility. She shares raw truths about fear, failure, and finding faith, and reveals how she teaches women to enroll clients, make money, and step into their purpose wi...

13. 

    2 Oct 2025

    Three Success Principles Every Female Entrepreneur Needs

    Welcome back, badass—it’s just you and me in this solo episode of Badass In Action! Today I’m sharing 3 powerful life and success principles that have completely shifted the way I show up in business and in life. These aren’t just theories—they’re practical tools you can start applying today to create more growth, freedom, and confidence. Here’s what we’ll cover: Take 100% responsibility for your life (E + R = O) Little by little, a little becomes a lot Do you wan...

14. 

    25 Sept 2025

    The Power of Vulnerability & Reinvention with Navy Vet Chris Roan

    The next act of your story might be the one that defines you most. In this episode of Badass in Action, host Melanie Browning sits down with Chris Roan — a Navy combat veteran, corporate executive, and now actor — to explore the power of vulnerability and reinvention. Chris shares his journey from growing up on a Wyoming ranch to serving in the Navy, grinding through decades of corporate life, and finally answering a long-ignored calling to acting at 46 years old. He opens up about the da...

15. 

    18 Sept 2025

    Grand Life Energy with Entrepreneur Carol Darr

    In this episode of BADA$$ IN ACTION, host Melanie Browning sits down with Carol Darr, a dōTERRA wellness advocate, grandmother, and passionate entrepreneur helping people live healthier, more empowered lives. Carol shares how her journey with essential oils began with seeking relief from joint pain — and evolved into a 13-year career dedicated to helping others reduce stress, improve sleep, ease pain, and embrace natural solutions. Beyond the products, she highlights the importance of liste...

16. 

    11 Sept 2025

    You’re Not Too Late, You’re Right on Time

    Have you ever felt like you missed your chance, that it’s too late to start over or chase that dream? In this solo episode of BADA$$ IN ACTION, Melanie Browning shares her personal journey of going from self-doubt and depression to stepping back into her dreams—even when others told her she was “too old.” From hiding on Zoom calls to stepping on stage, from being told no to choosing her own yes, Melanie introduces her powerful ACT Method: Awareness, Character Development, and Taking Action. W...

17. 

    28 Aug 2025

    Productivity Without the Pressure: How to Get More Done With Ease

    What if productivity didn’t mean burnout? In this episode, Marian Noble—founder of Workflow Wonder and fractional COO to mission-driven businesses—shares how she runs seven companies without sacrificing peace, purpose, or sleep. I'm Your BADA$$ IN ACTION host, Melanie Browning and in this episode, we talk about building businesses around your values, creating systems that free you (not trap you), and why your calendar might just be your most powerful spiritual and wealth-building tool. Whet...

18. 

    21 Aug 2025

    From Self-Doubt to Self-Made: Redefine Your Strength

    From Self-Doubt to Self-Made: Redefine Your Strength with Wendy Kleinfeldt. Wendy Kleinfeldt went from climbing the corporate ladder to walking away from it all—with a toddler on her hip and a dream in her heart. In this episode, host Melanie Browning and Wendy unpack the messy, powerful, and mindset-shifting journey of going from self-doubt to self-made. Wendy shares how lifting weights helped her find her voice, why fitness is non-negotiable for female entrepreneurs, and the truth abo...

19. 

    14 Aug 2025

    The Power of One Bold Yes: From Cruise Ship to SNL Audition

    In this first episode of Badass in Action, with host Melanie Browning, actress/comedian Becky Jo Harris reveals how she transformed from a shy, introverted girl into a booked, confident performer auditioning for Saturday Night Live. We talk fear, mindset, energy, manifestation, and how to stop self-sabotage so you can take bold action and create aligned opportunities in life and business. If you're feeling stuck, low energy, or waiting for confidence to show up—this episode will shift y...

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