Badass Women at Any Age

About Badass Women at Any Age

Women are becoming stronger, claiming our power, and being true badasses. Host Bonnie Marcus interviews some of the most groundbreaking badass women and shares their stories of doing extraordinary things to change perceptions and challenge the status quo

Publisher

Bonnie Marcus

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2021

Latest episode

6 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 147 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   6 Jan 2026

   Finding Purpose in Mid-Life with Jodi Silverman

   Jodi Silverman's personal journey began with the realization of an impending empty nest as her children prepared to leave home. Finding herself with a significant amount of free time, Jodi recognized that her current work in her print business was not fulfilling. Her decision to remain open to new opportunities led her to a business opportunity in direct sales, which eventually sparked her passion for personal development and coaching. Through facing her own fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs, Jodi discovered her ability to inspire and guide other midlife women. This transformative experience culminated in the creation of her DARE Method, aimed at helping women to embrace their new freedom, rediscover their passions, and live fulfilling lives beyond motherhood. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:03 Jodi's Personal Journey and Realizations 04:15 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Fears 08:35 Creating a Business from Personal Growth 12:00 Common Challenges of the Empty Nest 13:23 Navigating Friendships After Children Leave Home 14:25 The Dual Identity of Working Moms 15:01 Overcoming Fear and Doubt in New Beginnings 16:13 The DARE Method: Deciding and Awakening 18:14 Rediscovering Old Passions and Hobbies 20:57 Volunteering for Fulfillment and Connection 23:02 Midlife Transformation and Personal Growth 25:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Quotes " Women often find their purpose in the process of overcoming their own challenges. " " Daring became my platform, which simply means step outta your comfort zone and try something to see what happens." " As a mom, it's very easy to have your identity be 100% wrapped up in that of motherhood." " Don't be stingy.  Yes, the world needs you." Mentioned: Beyond Empty Nest Podcast eConnect with Bonnie Substack Newsletter: Own Your Ambition Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review

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   23 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Power of Mentorship with Illana Raia

   Illana Raia, Etre CEO, discusses her transition from law to entrepreneurship, highlighting Etre's mentorship platform that connects girls with female leaders and empowers them through real-world experiences; this is an interview with Bonnie Marcus.

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   9 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Kaleidoscope Career with Helen Jonsen

   Communication strategist Helen Jonsen discusses her non-linear "kaleidoscope career" spanning journalism, media, and strategic communications, highlighting the importance of curiosity and adaptability, in this interview.

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The Power of Mentorship with Illana Raia

Published 23 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And the percentage of girls who say they feel joyful in that age range drops by 23 percent. So there's a market and quantifiable drop in those ages and we can attribute that drop to lots of different things, whether it is the change from middle school to high school, the impact of social media, peer pressure, whatever the catalyst is, the one thing that is stemming it is mentorship. 92 percent of girls say they feel more confident when they have a mentor. And 10 girls that say that they feel more confident and they feel that confidence is directly linked to having a mentor. So that's some data behind it. […]

Who has been a guest on Badass Women at Any Age

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Illana Raia
• Helen Jonsen
• Bianca Best
• Sandy Rosenthal
• Rita Lussier

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

38 ratings

Spotify

3.4 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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