Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness

35 | Part 2 Champagne Taste but Beer Salary - A Conversation with Change Guru Mary Lou Panzano

What happens when you've achieved everything you thought would make you happy... yet something still feels missing?
In this powerful episode of Rise & Roar with the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™, Ginine Emily Smith sits down with award-winning communications executive, leadership coach, speaker, and bestselling author Mary Lou Panzano for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and the courage to create a life aligned with your deepest purpose.
After spending more than three decades leading transformational communication initiatives for global organizations including Pfizer, Bayer, and Prudential, Mary Lou made the bold decision to step away from corporate success and pursue a mission focused on helping people prosper through life's biggest transitions.
Together, Ginine and Mary Lou explore:
• Why so many high-achieving women feel disconnected despite outward success• The hidden cost of burnout, people-pleasing, and performance-based identity• How to navigate major life and career transitions with confidence• The power of emotional intelligence and authentic communication• Mary Lou's transformational 4Cs Change Framework™: Clarity, Connection, Caring, and Courage• Why storytelling is one of the most powerful leadership tools available today• How to lead with heart without losing your voice, boundaries, or purpose• What true prosperity means beyond titles, money, and achievement
If you're standing at a crossroads, feeling called to something more, or searching for greater meaning in your work, relationships, leadership, or life, this episode will challenge, inspire, and empower you to take the next courageous step forward.
Because success isn't the destination.
Alignment is.
🎤 Hosted by Ginine Emily SmithAward-winning Speaker | Bestselling author of Story to Stage | TV & Podcast Host | Founder of Hearts In Sync Productions | Creator of the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™ movement
Because your story matters.Your voice matters.And the world desperately needs more authentic humans willing to stay soft in a hard world.
Get your Book NOW-  on sale for .99cents so every mother is blessed-  www.story-to-stage.com
Ginine wants to hear your story- No pressure! Let's Connect!
Grab the RISE Legacy Framework Workbook (Companion Download)-https://sfgt1.share-na2.hsforms.com/2pJHSSOrISMSXDPTm3eHUhw 
Baddass Lioness Website
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If this movement has touched you, inspired you, or awakened something inside you…supporting with a “coffee” helps us reach more women who need a lifeline of hope.☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ginineemily 
 
#Leadership #WomenInLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #AuthenticLeadership #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransformation #BurnoutRecovery #PurposeDrivenLife #CareerTransition #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #Storytelling #WomenEmpowerment #RiseAndRoar #BaddassLioness

34 | Champagne Taste but Beer Salary - A Conversation with Change Guru Mary Lou Panzano

What happens when you've achieved everything you thought would make you happy... yet something still feels missing?
In this powerful episode of Rise & Roar with the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™, Ginine Emily Smith sits down with award-winning communications executive, leadership coach, speaker, and bestselling author Mary Lou Panzano for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and the courage to create a life aligned with your deepest purpose.
After spending more than three decades leading transformational communication initiatives for global organizations including Pfizer, Bayer, and Prudential, Mary Lou made the bold decision to step away from corporate success and pursue a mission focused on helping people prosper through life's biggest transitions.
Together, Ginine and Mary Lou explore:
• Why so many high-achieving women feel disconnected despite outward success• The hidden cost of burnout, people-pleasing, and performance-based identity• How to navigate major life and career transitions with confidence• The power of emotional intelligence and authentic communication• Mary Lou's transformational 4Cs Change Framework™: Clarity, Connection, Caring, and Courage• Why storytelling is one of the most powerful leadership tools available today• How to lead with heart without losing your voice, boundaries, or purpose• What true prosperity means beyond titles, money, and achievement
If you're standing at a crossroads, feeling called to something more, or searching for greater meaning in your work, relationships, leadership, or life, this episode will challenge, inspire, and empower you to take the next courageous step forward.
Because success isn't the destination.
Alignment is.
🎤 Hosted by Ginine Emily SmithAward-winning Speaker | Bestselling author of Story to Stage | TV & Podcast Host | Founder of Hearts In Sync Productions | Creator of the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™ movement
Because your story matters.Your voice matters.And the world desperately needs more authentic humans willing to stay soft in a hard world.
Get your Book NOW-  on sale for .99cents so every mother is blessed-  www.story-to-stage.com
Ginine wants to hear your story- No pressure! Let's Connect!
Grab the RISE Legacy Framework Workbook (Companion Download)-https://sfgt1.share-na2.hsforms.com/2pJHSSOrISMSXDPTm3eHUhw 
Baddass Lioness Website
Apply to be a guest here- https://sfgt1.share-na2.hsforms.com/2kojgtVwKSnadxnJDEpTeJg
If this movement has touched you, inspired you, or awakened something inside you…supporting with a “coffee” helps us reach more women who need a lifeline of hope.☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ginineemily 
 
#Leadership #WomenInLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #AuthenticLeadership #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransformation #BurnoutRecovery #PurposeDrivenLife #CareerTransition #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #Storytelling #WomenEmpowerment #RiseAndRoar #BaddassLioness

33 | Tune out the Noise, Not the Music-Don’t Let the Noise Steal Your Joy, Calling, Creativity or Confidence

🎙️ Tune Out the Noise… Not the Music | Rise & Roar with the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™
In a world overflowing with opinions, comparison, social media pressure, fake perfection, and nonstop online noise… how do you protect your peace, your purpose, and your authentic voice?
In this deeply powerful and emotional episode, global speaker, bestselling author, songwriter, and transformational coach Ginine Emily Smith dives into the mental health impact of modern culture, self-worth, burnout, emotional healing, and the importance of learning how to tune out the noise without losing the music inside your soul.
This episode explores:✨ Self-compassion and emotional resilience✨ Mental health, anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm✨ Social media pressure and comparison culture✨ Discernment in a world full of online “experts” and influencers✨ Protecting your peace, creativity, and calling✨ Nervous system healing and personal growth✨ Authentic leadership and heart-led living✨ Reconnecting to your intuition, faith, and inner voice
If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to keep up, questioned your worth, or lost yourself in the pressure to perform… this conversation is your reminder that you were never meant to become the noise.
You were meant to become the music.
This episode is for dreamers, leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, women rebuilding their lives, and anyone searching for deeper purpose, emotional healing, confidence, and clarity in a loud and distracted world.
🎤 Hosted by Ginine Emily SmithAward-winning songwriter | Bestselling author of Story to Stage | TV & Podcast Host | Founder of Hearts In Sync Productions | Creator of the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™ movement
Because your story matters.Your voice matters.And the world desperately needs more authentic humans willing to stay soft in a hard world.
Get your Book NOW-  on sale for .99cents so every mother is blessed-  www.story-to-stage.com
Ginine wants to hear your story- No pressure! Let's Connect!
Grab the RISE Legacy Framework Workbook (Companion Download)-https://sfgt1.share-na2.hsforms.com/2pJHSSOrISMSXDPTm3eHUhw 
Baddass Lioness Website
Apply to be a guest here- https://sfgt1.share-na2.hsforms.com/2kojgtVwKSnadxnJDEpTeJg
If this movement has touched you, inspired you, or awakened something inside you…supporting with a “coffee” helps us reach more women who need a lifeline of hope.☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ginineemily 
#MentalHealth #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #BurnoutRecovery #AuthenticLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #MindsetShift #RiseAndRoar #BadassLioness #HealingJourney #StoryToStage #InnerPeace #PodcastForWomen #PurposeDrivenLife #HeartLedLeadership #AnxietyHealing #SelfCompassion #ProtectYourPeace #Transformation

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.
#MothersDay #StoryToStage #HealingOutLoud #RiseAndRoar #GinineEmilySmith #WomenEmpowerment #Legacy #Storytelling #GriefAndHealing #Motherhood #HeartLedLeadership #BadassLioness #PodcastEpisode #TraumaToTriumph #StoriesMatter
 
Get your Book NOW-  on sale for .99cents so every mother is blessed-  www.story-to-stage.com
Ginine wants to hear your story- No pressure! Let's Connect!
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If this movement has touched you, inspired you, or awakened something inside you…supporting with a “coffee” helps us reach more women who need a lifeline of hope.☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ginineemily 
 
 
 

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.
 
Ginine wants to hear your story- No pressure! Let's Connect!
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If this movement has touched you, inspired you, or awakened something inside you…supporting with a “coffee” helps us reach more women who need a lifeline of hope.☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ginineemily 
 
 

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.
 
Ginine would Love to hear your story- no pressure! et's Connect!
Let's Connect!
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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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