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Badassery Life
by Kelly Young/Tina McIntosh
Badassery Life is a podcast about ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Women willing to share their stories - whether they are filled with heartbreak or amazing accomplishments. These inspiring women include social activists, moms, entrepreneurs, athletes, survivors, mentors, and more. Each has a unique and beautiful story about how they are living out their Badassery Life!
Episodes
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Natural Health Expert Melissa Ray on Health, Hustle & Finding More Joy
Melissa Ray has spent more than 25 years in natural health, and she's questioning something a lot of us can relate to: Why does taking care of ourselves sometimes feel like another full-time job? In this episode of Badassery Life, Kelly and Tina talk with Melissa, a certified natural health...
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Philanthropist Marianne Glick on Reinvention, Rebellion & What’s Next
Marianne Glick is an artist, philanthropist, community leader, and longtime champion for women — but this conversation goes way beyond the résumé. We talk about the rebellious little girl she was, the trouble she got into along the way, her husbands, finding art in her late 50s, what brings her…
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Singer Jennie DeVoe: Success on Her Own Terms
Jennie DeVoe is a singer-songwriter, recording artist and performer who has built a loyal following through a career filled with music, storytelling and connection. In this episode of Badassery Life, Jennie talks about growing up painfully shy, having one close friend and never quite knowing…
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Amy Pauszek: A Badass Producer Who Tells Stories That Matter
Amy Pauszek is an Emmy-winning producer, award-winning documentary filmmaker and storyteller who believes everyone has a story—and that some stories have the power to change lives. Throughout her career, Amy has dedicated herself to telling stories that matter. From documentaries that have…
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The Badasses Behind The Sports Bra Indy: Eve Keller and Jenni White
In this episode of Badassery Life, Kelly sits down with Eve Keller and Jenni White. They are partners in life and partners in business -- they're the team bringing The Sports Bra Indy to downtown Indianapolis. The Sports Bra is the country's first sports bar concept dedicated to women's sports.…
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Building Belonging with Bo Turner & FIND
What happens when you stop waiting for community—and decide to build it yourself? In this episode of Badassery Life, Kelly Young and Tina McIntosh sit down with Bo Turner, founder of FIND, an Indianapolis-based company creating in-person social experiences, speed dating events, and community...
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Crime Unfiltered, Justice & Wrongful Convictions with Dr. Nicky Ali Jackson
Dr. Nicky Ali Jackson lives in a world most of us only hear about through headlines, documentaries, and podcasts. She’s a criminal justice professor, advocate, founder of the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network, and host of Crime Unfiltered — a live tour and podcast that dives deeper into...
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Leadership, Motherhood & Mental Health with Lindsay Gramlich
Lindsay Gramlich is a nonprofit leader, CEO, mom of three, lifelong Hoosier, and candidate for state office — but this conversation goes way beyond politics. In this episode, Lindsay talks honestly about balancing leadership, motherhood, public life, and mental health while trying to keep showing...
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Jenn Cristy Returns: Louder, Bolder, Still Badass
We first sat down with Jenn Cristy a couple years ago—and we knew she’d be back. And now she’s back—louder, bolder, and still every bit as badass. Jenn joined us in studio (with her keyboardist Mario, which added to the fun) to talk about what’s happening right now—new music, live shows, and...
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From Rugby World Cups to Cancer Fights: Jill Potter’s Badassery Life
Jill Potter has lived through more than most. She's a former USA Rugby player. A business owner. A fighter. She grew up with very little. She broke her neck playing the sport she loved. Got diagnosed with a rare cancer while training for a World Cup. And she still kept showing up. In this…
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Bonus Episode: Badassery Life LIVE at The Phoenix Theatre
In this special LIVE bonus episode, we took Badassery Life out of the studio and onto the stage at The Phoenix Theatre Company following a performance of Wasabia — a show that takes on life, death, and everything in between with honesty, humor, and heart. We sat down with cast members Jen…
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The Power of Vulnerability: Sarah Myer on Leadership, Loss & Using Your Voice
On paper, Sarah Myer looks like she has it all figured out. As Chief of Staff & Strategy for the Indiana Sports Corp., she’s helped lead some of the biggest sporting events in Indianapolis — from NCAA Final Fours to the Olympic Swim Trials — operating on some of the biggest stages, with thousands...
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The Just Pop In Twins: Success, Sacrifice & What Matters Most
Carly Swift and Mandy Selke — known as the Just Pop In Twins — have spent more than two decades building their popcorn business into a beloved Indianapolis brand. Their gourmet popcorn has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people — from local families to travelers passing through the...
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Grief, Grit, Pink Hard Hats & High Heels with Casey Russo
In this episode, we sit down with Casey to talk about what it looks like to lose yourself… and then fight your way back. She shares openly about: Being a single mom raising a daughter with serious medical challenges Losing her husband to suicide Surviving years of toxic messaging that chipped…
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Surviving the Unthinkable and Choosing Gratitude: Michelle Carrao
Michelle Corrao — author of Found: Triumph Through Gratitude — shares her journey through trauma, survival, and the long road back to herself. We talk about: • The moment everything changed (on Sept. 12, 1996, she survived a violent abduction by three strangers)• How anger and denial became her...
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Cartwheels, Sobriety, and Reinvention with Amanda Kingsbury
What if the bravest thing you could do was turn your life upside down — and trust yourself to land on your feet? In this first guest episode of our new season, we sit down with Amanda Kingsbury — writer, journalist, co-founder of Indy Maven, and Managing Editor of Innovation at Mirror Indy — to...
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Meet Your New(ish) Hosts: Kelly & Tina
Welcome to a new chapter of Badassery Life. Kelly returns with a new co-host: Tina McIntosh and the two of them turn the mics on each other to talk about who they are, why THIS podcast, and what it looks like to show up — even when life is messy. They cover everything from navigating grief and…
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Linda Calvin: Badass Survivor, Tech Leader & Advocate
Season 6 | Episode 16 In this powerful episode of Badassery Life, Kelly sits down with Linda Calvin, a national tech leader, attorney, storyteller, mentor, and fierce advocate for women and Black leaders in tech. She's also a survivor of childhood trauma and she's boldly telling that story. Her...
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Leah Johnson: Loudmouth, Voice for Visibility & Literary Badass
Season 6 | Episode 15 In this episode, Kelly sits down with bestselling author and Loudmouth Books founder Leah Johnson — a woman using her voice, her books, and her bookstore to champion joy, representation, and radical visibility. Leah’s debut novel, You Should See Me in a Crown, was named one…
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Amanda Bonilla: Creating Spaces for Women to Rise
season 6 | episode 14 Amanda Bonilla is a powerhouse advocate, speaker, and connector who’s made it her mission to create spaces where women can thrive. A first-generation college graduate, she’s navigated challenge and change with courage — from being the “first and only” Latina voice in many...
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Jennifer Pace Robinson: The Badass Leading The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Season 6 | Episode 13 Jennifer Pace Robinson is the creative force and badass behind The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis -- the largest children’s museum in the world. After nearly 30 years of saying “yes” to bold ideas, she’s now the President & CEO, leading with curiosity, courage, and a…
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Beth McCarthy Smith: The Badass Behind Simplicity Juice
Season 6 | Episode 12 Beth McCarthy Smith is the founder behind Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice & Cocktails. Before she built a brand that landed everywhere from Whole Foods and Kroger to the Super Bowl Players Tailgate and the Indy 500, Beth was running fast in the corporate media world. But life...
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Jennifer Magley: A Badass Who Owns the Mic and Dreams Out Loud
Jennifer Magley is fire, fearless, and full of badassery. From the tennis court to the keynote stage, she’s reinvented herself time and again — always out loud, always unapologetically. In this episode, we talk about presence, audacity, and joy. We laughed. We got real. We got silly. And through…
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Preenacting a Better Future: Joanna Taft on Art, Courage & Community
Season 6 | Episode 10 This is a mini-episode — recorded LIVE during an event and shared completely unedited. Joanna Taft is the badass visionary behind PreEnactIndy - an anti-gentrification project that uses the power of arts, community, and courage to reimagine what’s possible. We sat down with...
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From Log Cabin to Leadership: Chelsea Marburger's Badass Journey
She grew up in a log cabin. Now she leads one of the most historic women’s organizations in Indianapolis. This is the story of how Chelsea Marburger built a badass life of creativity, courage, and community impact. In this episode of Badassery Life, Chelsea shares how she’s helped others through...
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More Than Music: Jenny Boyts, CEO of Forty5, on Leading Loud
Season 6 | Episode 8 In this episode, we sit down with Jenny Boyts, President of Forty5 and the creative force behind some of Indy’s most electric music experiences (The Vogue, Rock the Ruins, Turntable, Made Rock & Roll). From growing up knowing she was gay at six in a deeply evangelical family,...
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Rosetta Clay on Equity, Advocacy & Owning Your Worth
Season 6 | Episode 7 In this episode of Badassery Life, host Kelly Young sits down with Rosetta Clay—an equity advocate, social impact strategist, and fierce champion for women and girls. Rosetta shares how her personal journey shaped her professional calling, why true inclusion is about more…
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Martha Hoover on Ageism & Amplifying Women
In this episode of Badassery Life, I’m joined by the one and only Martha Hoover—a true powerhouse in hospitality, a champion for women, and now the founder of MSH Collective, a bold new initiative focused on empowering women through mentorship, community, and connection. We talk about what it…
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Claire Wilcher: a Badass Actor, Educator and Arts Advocate
Claire is hilarious, talented, and unforgettable . She's an actor, improviser, and member of Indianapolis' badass arts community. At the time of taping this interview, she is starring in Indiana Repertory Theatre's production of "The Play That Goes Wrong," where she brings her signature wit and...
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Paige Lavoie: A Spooky, Sweet & Badass Top Author and Mom
Season 6 | Episode 4 In this episode of Badassery Life, we sit down with the brilliantly creative and delightfully spooky author, Paige Lavoie, who writes stories about misfits, monsters, and falling in love. Paige shares her journey from growing up in a haunted house to becoming a writer of...
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Heather Pirowski: Badass breast cancer survivor and advocate
Season 6 | Episode 3 In this episode ofBadassery Life, meet Heather Pirowski—a powerhouse advocate, breast cancer survivor and all-around badass. She turned her diagnosis into action and making waves in policy as the founder of Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocates and is pushing for Indiana’s first...
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Andrea Watts: a badass speaking out against sexual harassment
Season 6 Episode 2 Andrea is an advocate, writer, and fearless leader who turned her passion into purpose. She’s the Communications and Policy Manager at Health by Design, a consultant, and co-founder of Nonprofit Girl Gang. But she’s also a brave badass who made headlines with her courageous…
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Jeronna Bolden: A badass advocate for women
Jeronna Bolden is a powerhouse leader who’s transforming lives through her work at Dress for Success Indianapolis. She’s resilient, empowering, and authentic—a true badass in every sense of the word. She has turned obstacles into stepping stones - whether it’s battling imposter syndrome, juggling...
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Special Episode: A Real Conversation Post Election
From chaos to connection, distrust to action, pain to purpose. In this episode, we had a raw and real conversation with Denise Herd and Angie Carr Klitzsch about building trust, creating community, and protecting our joy in the face of political chaos. We tackled tough questions around the…
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Frank: Badass modern pop artist, songwriter and HEDS advocate
Frank is a modern-day pop artist and songwriter from Indianapolis. Known for her powerful, evocative voice and striking live presence, Sydney spent three years fronting and touring with acclaimed 5-piece band Forstory. Sydney conceived FRANK in 2022 from a desire to create music of her own…
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Sarah Boutwell: the Vulnerability Queen and co-owner of Epicenter-Indy
Sarah is a self-proclaimed Vulnerability Queen who encourages women to own their story and their skin through B.O.W (Beauty of Women) Sessions. She's a photographer of 18 years turned woman empowerment advocate, writer, women's event/retreat host, professional speaker, and most recently the new...
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Gwendolyn Rogers: the Badass Cake Bake lady
Gwendolyn Rogers is the president and owner of The Cake Bake Shop, a whimsical table service restaurant and bakery. With two locations in Indianapolis and one set to open in Disney World, Gwendolyn is leaving her badassery life. Before the interview she told us she's been working since she was 12...
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Angie Carr Klitzsch: An advocate for women (new CEO of Women4Change)
Angie is a Notre Dame graduate, lived in Cairo, Egypt, started her career in Republic of Moldova in the Peace Corps, she's an adventurer and a servant leader and is now leading an organization called Women4Change. Personally, she’s managing a household filled with cats, dogs, a husband and two...
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Kelly Sokolis: a badass baker who has baked for the Ravens
This badass woman is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and a baker. A few fun facts about her: she was adopted from South America when she was a baby and grew up in Minnesota. She moved to Indiana to go to college and study journalism but after a few years she transferred to culinary school in Chicago....
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Brittany Painter: A badass angel for families following a fire
Brittany was 13-years-old when her friend's home went up in flames. She grew up wanting to be a firefighter. After failing an EMT test and a husband who didn't allow her to pursue her dream, she found clarity for a new mission. Brittany formed the nonprofit Fire Angels and focuses on helping...
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Mary Embry: A badass in merchandising and advocate for fair trade
Episode 92 Mary's work on fair trade has taken her to the Dominican Republic, Uganda, Kenya, China, and Ecuador. She leads study abroad trips to Italy and Guatemala and with “fast fashion” production at an all-time high, Mary tells us how to be more conscious consumers, among many other things....
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Jody DeFord: a badass lawyer and fashionista
Jody is artistic, adventurous, animated and no doubt the most stylish guest we’ve had on the podcast. She's a healthcare lawyer by day, but she's made a name for herself in the fashion world with her eccentric style. She’s turned a passion for fashion and personal style into a meaningful way to...
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Michelle Daniel Jones: the badass who went from prison to a Ph.D
Michelle has overcome so much in her life, including a tough childhood, being placed in the child welfare system, raped in high school, became a pregnant teen, experienced homelessness, and was mentally and emotionally unstable. But that's not the half of it! She served more than two decades in…
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Dianna Boyce: the badass VP of the NBA All-Star 2024
Dianna Boyce admits to never being good at sports growing up, but she was really good on the sidelines. Today, she's leading an All-Star Team as the vice president of NBA All-Star 2024 - the biggest weekend in basketball - which will be held in Indianapolis in February 2024. She's an incredible...
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Brett Kramer: An athlete and badass advocate for mental health
Episode 88 Brett is the Director of Kicking the Stigma at the Indianapolis Colts. She’s determined, passionate and weird (that’s how she describes herself) – others describe her as personable, loud (in voice, personality and bright colors) and ambitious. And after this interview I think you all...
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Charlynda Scales: Badass entrepreneur, maker of Mutt Sauce, mom, author, veteran
Charlynda is a serial entrepreneur: She serves as founder and CEO of Mutt's Sauce LLC and OH Taste LLC; Executive Director of the OH Taste Foundation. She's the author of Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline, a sought-after speaker and coach for women's empowerment and small businesses, a TEDx speaker, a...
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Tamara Winfrey-Harris: Badass author, advocate, wife, and caregiver
We interviewed this badass woman back in 2020 - and 3 years later we had so much to talk about. She’s an author, she’s an advocate for women and girls, she’s a wife, a caregiver for her husband, and a friend to so many. She's also known for uplifting the experiences of real Black women and…
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Tina McIntosh: Badass author, Woman of the Year, cancer survivor
Since interviewing Tina in 2020, she was named one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, and she published a book (the book she dreamed about and talked about in our first interview) -- oh, and she got drunk and bought a duck at Tractor Supply. You never know what you're going to get when you get…
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Badasses need self-care too!
We sat down and had a conversation about the need for self-care and how most women don't make time for it. We shared stories, tips, ideas, and resources. We laughed, nearly cried, and realized that all badasses need self-care. Part of being a badass is recognizing when you need help, when you…
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Felicia Grady: Badass entrepreneur, author and award-winning chef
Felicia Grady is an Executive Chef, Business Owner, and Restaurant Consultant. After graduating from The Chef Academy in 2012, she started her own catering company, Plate it Up! Catering. In 2022, she was awarded chef of the year by the American Culinary Federation. She has a TV show on the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Badassery Life is a podcast about ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Women willing to share their stories - whether they are filled with heartbreak or amazing accomplishments. These inspiring women include social activists, moms, entrepreneurs, athletes, survivors, mentors, and more. Each has a unique and beautiful story about how they are living out their Badassery Life!
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Kelly Young/Tina McIntosh
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