Anne Marie Dougherty grew the Bob Woodruff Foundation from $4.3 million to nearly $40 million by applying a business lens to nonprofit work. In this episode, she shares how data, strategy, and personal connection drive her approach to funding veteran support programs, forging long-term corporate partnerships, and preparing for the evolving mental health needs of military families.

Kate Wolff left big agency life to build something different. She went on to launch four companies rooted in creativity, equity, and bold leadership. In this episode, she shares the unfiltered truth about failure, fundraising, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.

Christina Lenkowski, founder of Publicity by Christina, shares how she built a boutique podcast PR agency by doing things differently. From guaranteeing client results to treating visibility as a measurable business strategy, she breaks down the power of podcast guesting, what most people get wrong about publicity, and why relationships are the real return on investment.

Global brand strategist Yuki Bi joins the Badass Women in Business podcast to share how she built Helios Worldwide across four continents without shortcuts or compromises. From her early days in Canadian marketing to leading integrated strategy for global brands, Yuki unpacks the lessons that came from burnout, cultural missteps, and bold decisions. She shares how structure, clarity, and emotional honesty shaped her leadership; and why real growth often begins in the hardest moments.

Laura Rike’s story shows how strategic use of Pinterest helped her navigate life’s obstacles and build a thriving business. After a serious injury left her immobile, Pinterest became her business’s lifeline, continuing to generate passive income and even fund her wedding. In this blog, we dive into how Laura’s journey as a Pinterest strategist not only helped her overcome personal challenges but also enabled her clients to build six-figure businesses without sacrificing their work-life balance. Learn how you can leverage Pinterest for sustainable business growth and passive income.

Libby DeLucien didn’t build her business from a vision board. She built it while navigating a divorce, a custody battle, and starting over with nothing but her experience and work ethic. In this episode, Libby shares how she went from cleaning houses to running a national franchise and two software companies. We talk about her 1 Layer Deep systems approach, the family meetings that guide her business decisions, and how she redefined what it means to be a good mother and a strong leader. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, her story will change the way you think about growth.

After getting laid off and losing thousands on a real estate deal, Lisa Troyano-Ascolese turned her lowest moment into a tech startup, and built a thriving brokerage along the way. Her story is raw, real, and a must-listen for every aspiring entrepreneur.

When talk therapy isn’t enough, what comes next? Dana Hargus, a veteran counselor and founder of Restore of Ada, shares how biofeedback and nervous system healing are transforming the lives of kids, parents, and adults who’ve tried everything else. In this powerful story of personal and professional growth, Dana explains why overstimulation is at the root of so many emotional challenges, and how real change begins when the body learns to feel safe again.

Kathy Eberwein built a global recruitment empire not by following the rules, but by breaking them with intention. From walking job sites as the only woman in steel-toed boots to launching Global Edge the day after her divorce, Kathy’s story is a masterclass in resilience, values-driven leadership, and trusting your gut even when the stakes are high. In this episode, she shares how staying true to who you are, especially when the world expects otherwise, is the most powerful strategy of all. If you have ever questioned your voice, your timing, or your path, this conversation will remind you that real success starts with owning exactly who you are.