Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness

32 | RISE & ROAR Mother's Day Special - The Stories Our Mothers Leave Behind

This may be the most personal episode yet.
In this emotional Mother’s Day special, Ginine Emily Smith opens her heart about grief, legacy, motherhood, healing, and the invisible weight so many women carry in silence. Just weeks after losing her mother, Ginine shares raw reflections about growing up in a family marked by struggle, survival, storytelling, heartbreak, and resilience—and why preserving our stories matters now more than ever.
This episode is not just about loss.It’s about remembering the humanity of the women who raised us.The sacrifices nobody saw.The dreams they put on hold.The love that shaped us… even through imperfection.
From the author of Story to Stage — The Badass Guide to Rising from Pain to Power — this conversation is a powerful reminder that stories are more than memories… they are legacy, healing, and survival instructions for the next generation.
If you’ve ever lost someone… struggled with your relationship with your mother… become a mother… or realized your voice and story matter too—this episode will stay with you long after it ends.
✨ Because people are not one chapter.They are entire libraries.
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31 | Longevity, Energy & Next-Level Wellness with Jana Bullard

Longevity, Energy & Next-Level Wellness with Jana BullardPeptides, Hormone Health & the New Standard of High-Performance Living
What if your energy, focus, and vitality didn’t decline with age…but actually improved with the right strategy?
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, we go deeper with Jana Bullard into the world of advanced wellness, peptide support, hormone balance, and sustainable energy—and how today’s top-performing women are redefining what it means to feel strong, clear, and fully alive.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about optimized living.
We unpack:
What peptides are—and why they’re becoming a game-changer in wellness
How hormone shifts impact energy, weight, mood, and performance
The connection between cellular health and leadership capacity
Why high achievers must prioritize recovery, regulation, and longevity
How to build a body that supports your mission, message, and momentum
Jana shares her insights on helping women reclaim their energy, confidence, and vitality—especially in midlife—through intentional health strategies, supplementation, and daily habits that actually work.
 This Episode Is For You If:
You’re feeling depleted, foggy, or not like yourself
You want sustainable energy—not caffeine and burnout cycles
You’re curious about peptides, hormone optimization, and longevity
You’re ready to align your health with your purpose and performance
Key Takeaways
Why peptides are gaining traction in modern wellness
How to support your body through hormonal shifts
The truth about energy, metabolism, and aging
Why your health is your leadership advantage
Simple shifts that can radically impact how you feel daily
 
⚠️ Note: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new wellness or peptide protocol.
 
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30 | Jana Bullard -$82 Million + sales - Best Selling Author | Speaker

Alignment, Leadership & the Next-Level Entrepreneur with Jana Bullard
What does it really take to build a top-tier business—and stay aligned while doing it?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jana Bullard, a former corporate banking leader turned top sales entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and community builder, who has created a multi–seven-figure business by helping women rise in both health and wealth.
But this conversation goes deeper than success.
We explore the intersection of:
Alignment over hustle
Heart-led leadership in high-performance environments
Midlife reinvention and identity evolution
Faith, resilience, and disciplined action
Building a business that fuels freedom, purpose, and impact
Jana shares her journey from corporate structure to entrepreneurial freedom—and what it really means to lead with consistency, vision, and heart… especially when the pressure is high.
Together, we unpack the truth most people miss:
👉 Sustainable success isn’t built from burnout👉 It’s built from alignment, community, and courageous action
This episode is for the woman who knows:There’s more in her.More impact. More income. More purpose.
And she’s ready to build it—without losing herself in the process.
 
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29 | Storytelling as Sacred: Why Your Scars Matter in the Mirror and the Mic

Your scars are not signs of weakness—they are proof of survival, courage, and strength. In this episode of the Badass Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith reveals why storytelling is sacred and how your scars hold the power to heal, connect, and transform both yourself and others.
From the mirror to the mic, Ginine shares how facing your own reflection with honesty can free you from shame—and how speaking your truth out loud turns your pain into power. You’ll discover practical tools to embrace your story, silence the inner bullies, and use your voice as a force for good.
If you’ve ever felt like your past disqualified you, this conversation will remind you: your scars are not the end of the story—they are the very lines that make your story unforgettable.
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28 | Michelle Valley, Freedom Collaboration - Ignite Freedom, Business and Life

You don't have any weaknesses (NOT!).
What happens when you stop managing people…and start unleashing their genius?
In this powerhouse episode, Michelle Valley (Freedom Collaboration). drops truth that every leader needs to hear:
👉 Your people don’t need more control.👉 They don’t need more pressure.👉 They need permission to shine in their zone of genius.
Because when you create a culture rooted in freedom + collaboration, everything shifts.
This isn’t about micromanaging performance—it’s about activating purpose.
It’s about leaders who trust enough to let go…teams who feel safe enough to rise…and environments where innovation isn’t forced—it’s inevitable.
💥 In this episode, we dive into:
Why most workplaces are unknowingly suppressing brilliance
How to identify and activate each person’s genius zone
The leadership shift from control → co-creation
Building a culture where people feel seen, trusted, and unleashed
And the truth: Freedom fuels excellence. Collaboration multiplies it.
This is for the leaders who are done with burnout, bottlenecks, and playing small—and are ready to build something alive, aligned, and unstoppable.
Because when people are empowered to fully be who they are…they don’t just work harder—
✨ They rise. They create. They transform everything they touch.
Stop trying to fit your people into roles…and start building roles around their brilliance.
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27 | Breaking Free From Labels: Reclaiming Your Identity, Voice, and Power

Labels can help explain our experiences — but they can also quietly limit who we believe we’re allowed to become.
In this thought-provoking episode, Ginine Emily Smith explores how labels formed through trauma, culture, or past experiences can shape our identity and keep us stuck in outdated narratives.
But here’s the truth:
You are not your diagnosis, your mistakes, or your past chapters.
You’ll learn:• How labels impact the brain, identity, and nervous system• Why people unconsciously shrink to fit labels placed on them• The difference between acknowledging your past and being defined by it• How to reclaim your story and rewrite your identity• The path from survival labels to empowered leadership
This episode is a powerful reminder that your story is still being written — and you get to choose the next chapter.
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26 | The Power of Being: Why Authentic Leadership Beats Performance Every Time

In a world obsessed with performance, hustle, and image — what if the real power lies in simply being fully yourself?
In this episode, Ginine Emily Smith dives into the transformative concept of authentic presence and embodied leadership.
When your inner identity aligns with your outer expression, your nervous system relaxes, your message becomes stronger, and your leadership becomes magnetic.
You’ll discover:• Why authenticity regulates the nervous system• The hidden exhaustion of performing instead of being• How congruence creates trust and influence• Why embodied leaders command rooms without forcing authority• The neuroscience behind authentic presence
This conversation is for leaders, speakers, entrepreneurs, and creatives who want to stop performing and start leading with genuine power and alignment.
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25 | Speak From Scars, Not Wounds: The Leadership Power of Sharing Your Story Without Bleeding on the Stage

Your story has power — but how you tell it determines whether it inspires transformation or simply releases pain.
In this deeply important episode, Ginine Emily Smith shares a crucial lesson for speakers, leaders, authors, and storytellers:
Don’t bleed all over the stage. Speak from your scars.
When leaders speak from unresolved wounds, audiences feel discomfort and emotional overwhelm. But when we speak from healed scars, we offer wisdom, hope, and transformation.
In this episode you’ll learn:• The difference between therapeutic storytelling and transformational storytelling• Why nervous system regulation is essential for powerful speaking• How to turn trauma into wisdom without retraumatizing yourself or your audience• Why integrated stories create deeper trust and influence• How great speakers move from pain to purpose
If you want to command a room, connect deeply with audiences, and turn your story into impact, this episode is essential listening.
 
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24 | Gratitude Rewires the Brain: The Science, Spiritual Power & Leadership Advantage of Living Grateful

What if gratitude isn’t just a feel-good practice… but a biological reset for your nervous system and leadership presence?
In this powerful episode, Ginine Emily Smith explores how gratitude rewires neural pathways, regulates stress responses, and shifts you from survival mode into empowered leadership.
You’ll discover why negative emotions struggle to coexist with genuine gratitude, how high-performing leaders use gratitude as a mental and emotional regulation tool, and why practicing gratitude daily can dramatically change your mindset, relationships, and impact.
This episode blends neuroscience, personal transformation, and real-world leadership wisdom to help you move from overwhelm to alignment.
Key Topics:• Gratitude and nervous system regulation• How gratitude rewires the brain• Emotional resilience and mindset shifts• Leadership presence and emotional intelligence• Moving from survival mode to sovereignty
If you’re ready to shift your perspective, regulate your energy, and unlock greater clarity and influence, this conversation will change the way you see gratitude forever.
 
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23 | Aging Backwards and Rising Forward- Part 3 with Joellyn Martin

Aging Backwards & Rising Forward – Part 3: Don’t Go Back to Playing Small
In Part 3 of this powerful conversation, Ginine Emily Smith sits down again with the radiant and unstoppable Joellyn Martin — 71 years young, vibrant, holistic, and living proof that aging is not decline… it’s design. Positive aging!
This episode goes deeper.
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