Philanthropy is generous, but the systems behind it are outdated. In this episode, Sarah Angello, cofounder of Daffodil, explains how she is rebuilding trust in giving by creating real-time transparency between donors and nonprofits. She shares her journey from the arts to tech, the mindset shifts she had to make, and why she believes almost everything is fixable when you lead with clarity and action. This is a story about solving a problem most people never see and choosing to build a company that changes how charitable dollars flow.

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.

Christiana Marouchos and Becky Tasker are VPs at StackAdapt. Christiana leads brand and communications. Becky leads growth marketing. Together, they’ve helped shape the company’s marketing strategy, scale its team, and build a culture rooted in clarity, accountability, and equity.

In this episode, they talk about what it means to lead inside a fast-moving tech company. Christiana shares how storytelling has become the core of her approach to marketing. Becky breaks down how data and systems thinking helped her step into leadership. They both talk about imposter syndrome, learning to trust your voice, and what they’ve learned about building and managing teams that deliver.

This is a conversation about doing the work, leading with intention, and staying grounded when things move fast.

In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Gunjan takes us deep into her story, sharing how she pivoted from a celebrated media career in India to co-founding a growing tech company, Codebase, alongside her husband John Bradshaw. It is a story of love, grit, sacrifice, and soaring ambition. It is a story about what it really means to lead with intuition, courage, and perseverance when the stakes are personal and the learning curve is vertical.

In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Christine Watts, Chief of Staff at Ninety, shares her journey from being the first employee to helping scale a company to nearly 200 team members. Christine dives into how Ninety keeps its remote culture thriving through intentional rituals, core values, and leadership alignment. She discusses her personal growth, the challenges of wearing multiple hats, and the importance of creating clarity and connection within a fast-growing organization. Christine’s unique perspective offers insights on balancing work-life priorities, fostering team productivity, and empowering small businesses through effective planning tools.