Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness

This is where the quiet warrior becomes the unstoppable Lioness.
Welcome to Rise & Roar with the Badass Lioness™, the podcast that hands you the mic, the match, and the momentum to ignite your next chapter.

Hosted by Ginine Emily Smith — global speaker, Int'l best-selling author, trauma-to-triumph storyteller, and co-host of the hit TV show Rockstar Diaries — Healing Out Loud — this show is for the woman who’s done hiding, done shrinking, done surviving… and is finally ready to live louder.

Discover how to craft a powerful story, become a magnetic communicator, build unshakable self-worth, and position yourself as a trusted authority in your field. Through raw conversations, practical tools, and breakthrough insights, The Badass Lioness guides you to rebuild, reinvent, and roar into a new level of impact and income.

If you're an emerging speaker, creator, leader, or woman in reinvention season — this podcast will elevate your voice and revolutionize your life.

Every episode is a fusion of truth-telling, empowerment coaching, emotional healing, storytelling mastery, and fierce Lioness energy.

This isn’t a podcast. It’s a rebirth. A remembering. A rising.

If you’re ready to walk in your power, own your story, and ROAR like never before— you’re in the right place.

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Episodes

Friday Jan 09, 2026

Burnout isn’t a personal failure — it’s often the result of being brilliant for too long without support, boundaries, or rest.
In this powerful episode of the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith sits down with Lizette Warnerto reframe one of the most misunderstood experiences facing high-achieving women today: burnout.
This conversation is for the women who:
Carry responsibility effortlessly
Lead, give, and hold everything together
Have been “the strong one” for years
Appear successful on the outside but feel depleted on the inside
Together, Ginine and Lizette explore why burnout is not weakness — but often a sign of overextension, unprotected brilliance, and identity rooted in output instead of presence.
This episode is not theory.It’s grounded in lived experience, leadership, and emotional truth.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why burnout happens most often to capable, driven women
How brilliance without boundaries leads to exhaustion
The nervous system’s role in high-achiever burnout
How to stop self-abandoning in the name of success
What it means to lead, perform, and live without burning out
How to reclaim energy, clarity, and self-worth without quitting your life
If you’ve ever wondered why doing “everything right” still left you tired…If you’ve questioned your capacity, motivation, or confidence…If you’re ready to stop surviving and start leading from wholeness —
This episode will meet you exactly where you are.
🦁 You’re not broken.You’re brilliant.It’s time to protect your brilliance — not punish it
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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 
 
 

Friday Jan 02, 2026

No More Mediocrity is not a New Year’s resolution — it’s a declaration.
In this powerful kickoff episode (with NEW Theme Song!) of the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith sets a bold new standard for high performance, personal growth, women’s leadership, burnout recovery, and self-worth in 2026.
This episode is for women who are done surviving…Done shrinking…Done tying their worth to output, hustle, and exhaustion.
You’ll learn why burnout is not weakness — it’s feedback, and how true high performance actually comes from alignment, nervous system regulation, identity work, and reclaiming your voice.
This is not theory.Everything shared is rooted in decades of lived experience — from stages, boardrooms, creative industries, leadership, loss, healing, and reinvention.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
A new definition of high performance for women
Why hustle culture is keeping you stuck, tired, and disconnected
How to reclaim your voice, energy, and presence
What it really takes to feel well, confident, and powerful again
How to raise your standards without burning out
Why 2026 is the year women stop playing small and start leading
This conversation blends high-performance coaching, mindset work, emotional wellness, leadership development, and soul-level truth — designed specifically for women in their next chapter who are ready to rise.
If you’re craving clarity, confidence, vitality, and a life that finally feels aligned…If you know deep down there’s more in you…If you’re ready to stop waiting and start living —
This episode is your invitation.
🦁 Reclaim your voice.Restore your well-being.Raise your standards.No more mediocre.
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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 
 
 

Friday Dec 26, 2025

Your voice is more powerful than you think — it’s not just sound, it’s spirit. In this electric, soul-shaking episode, Ginine Emily Smith and Laurie Hardie unpack what it truly means to amplify your voice — to rise from silence, own your story, and stand unapologetically in your divine calling.
Together, they dive deep into the courage to speak, the art of storytelling as healing, and how authentic self-expression becomes a catalyst for confidence, clarity, and connection. You’ll learn how to break free from fear of judgment, imposter syndrome, and the old narratives that once kept you quiet.
This conversation blends faith-based empowerment, women’s leadership, personal branding, and emotional resilience into one powerhouse message: your story carries light, your voice creates ripple effects, and your truth can heal others.
Whether you’re a speaker, entrepreneur, artist, or woman rediscovering her purpose, this episode will ignite your confidence, creativity, and courage to shine brighter than ever before. Because when women rise together — when we speak, share, and shine — we don’t just change the conversation… we change the world.
Be afraid and do it anyway!
Give yourself permission to grow without guilt, rest without shame, and rise without apology. You’ll walk away reminded that grace isn’t weakness — it’s the ultimate power move.
Support the rising women leaders cause!
If you're interested in joining the movement or find out about amazing speaking opportunities- 
Join our Facebook Group
Baddass Lioness Website
Let's connect!  info@theheartlistens.com
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 
 

Thursday Dec 18, 2025

We’ve all been there — the job that vanished, the relationship that ended, the dream that suddenly crumbled. It’s easy to label those moments as failure, but what if they were never detours at all… just divine rerouting? In this powerful episode, Ginine Emily Smith and Laurie Hardie unpack what it means to trust God’s timing when life doesn’t go according to plan.
Laurie shares a deeply personal story of a door that slammed shut and how that heartbreak led her into a life of deeper faith, new opportunity, and renewed purpose. Together, they explore the delicate dance between surrender and action, between holding on and letting go.
If you’re walking through uncertainty, feeling stuck in “why,” or questioning your next step, this conversation will remind you that every delay, detour, and disappointment might just be God whispering, “I’ve got something better.”
Be afraid and do it anyway!
Give yourself permission to grow without guilt, rest without shame, and rise without apology. You’ll walk away reminded that grace isn’t weakness — it’s the ultimate power move.
Support the rising women leaders cause!
If you're interested in joining the movement or find out about amazing speaking opportunities- 
Join our Facebook Group
Baddass Lioness Website
Let's connect!  info@theheartlistens.com
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 
 

Thursday Dec 11, 2025

This conversation hits deep. Laurie Hardie joins Ginine Emily Smith to unpack The Power of Permission — the courage to let go of perfection, lean into healing, and lead from the heart. Whether you’re in reinvention or recovery, this episode reminds you that your next chapter begins the moment you give yourself permission to live it.
Be afraid and do it anyway!
Give yourself permission to grow without guilt, rest without shame, and rise without apology. You’ll walk away reminded that grace isn’t weakness — it’s the ultimate power move.
Support the rising women leaders cause!
If you're interested in joining the movement or find out about amazing speaking opportunities- 
Join our Facebook Group
Baddass Lioness Website
Let's connect!  info@theheartlistens.com
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 
 
 
 
 

Thursday Dec 04, 2025

Your soul keeps score. It remembers what lights you up, what drains you dry, and the whispers you’ve ignored for far too long. In this episode of the Badass Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith takes you on a raw and transformative journey of self-discovery through the practice of a soul inventory.
You’ll learn how to:🔥 Reclaim the fire by identifying the passions and practices that make you come alive.🔥 Release the drain by cutting ties with the roles, routines, and relationships that deplete your spirit.🔥 Honor the whispers—the sacred nudges of intuition, faith, and inner truth that are guiding you toward your next rise.
If you’ve been restless, burned out, or living on autopilot, this conversation will remind you that your soul is not a storage unit—it’s a launchpad. The moment you take inventory is the moment you ignite your roar.

Thursday Nov 27, 2025

In the wild, lionesses don’t hunt alone—they rise, thrive, and survive together. In this episode of the Badass Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith unpacks the powerful leadership and life lessons we can learn from the pride: teamwork, trust, and resilience.
Through fierce storytelling and real-life strategies, you’ll discover how to:🔥 Build authentic sisterhood and community that fuels your growth.🔥 Cultivate trust—in yourself and in others—to create unshakable bonds.🔥 Develop resilience that helps you rise stronger after every setback.
Whether you’re navigating burnout, chasing big dreams, or leading in life, love, or business, these Lioness lessons will empower you to stop carrying the weight alone and start thriving together.
Because when one Lioness rises, the whole pride roars. 
If you're interested in joining the movement or find out about amazing speaking opportunities- 
Join our Facebook Group
Baddass Lioness Website
Let's connect!  info@theheartlistens.com
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
 
 
 

Friday Nov 21, 2025

For too long, you’ve carried the weight of duty, perfection, and people-pleasing—burying your truth under the noise of everyone else’s expectations. But the truth is, your voice was never meant to stay quiet.
In this episode of the Baddass Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith shares how to rise as the Quiet Warrior—the woman who has endured, survived, and stayed silent long enough, and is now ready to reclaim her fierce, authentic voice.
Through raw storytelling and empowering tools, you’ll discover how to:🔥 Break free from silence and shame.🔥 Reconnect with your voice as a source of courage, creativity, and healing.🔥 Step into unapologetic authenticity—on the mic, in the mirror, and in your everyday life.
If you’ve ever felt invisible or muted, this episode will remind you: your roar is your power, and the world needs to hear it.
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Friday Nov 14, 2025

Have you been restless, craving more, or feeling invisible in your own life? Those aren’t random emotions—they’re signs you’re ready to rise. In this episode of the Badass Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith reveals how to decode the whispers of your soul that are nudging you toward growth, courage, and unstoppable confidence.
Through bold storytelling and practical wisdom, you’ll learn how to:🔥 Recognize the hidden clues that you’re made for more.🔥 Shift from feeling unseen to standing fully in your worth.🔥 Harness restlessness and turn it into unstoppable momentum.
This isn’t just about surviving another season—it’s about reclaiming your roar and stepping into the chapter where you rise unapologetically. Because the truth is, your power has been waiting for you all along.
Join our Facebook Group
Baddass Lioness Website
info@theheartlistens.com
 

Friday Nov 07, 2025

What happens when you give everything to everyone else… and your body finally says no more? In this raw and life-changing episode of the Badass Lioness Podcast, Ginine Emily Smith shares her personal story of hitting rock bottom—flatlining in a hospital bed in 2010—and the fierce awakening that followed.
This episode is about more than survival. It’s about moving from burnout to brilliance, from living small and silent to choosing life, purpose, and power. Ginine unpacks the signs of burnout, the cost of ignoring your body’s whispers, and the exact moment that changed her forever.
If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unseen, or stuck on autopilot, this conversation will remind you that burnout is not the end of your story—it can be the beginning of your brilliance.

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