Badass Basic Bitch

Brianna Dunbar-DeMike

Brianna was born in New York and raised by a single mom of 5 kids. Through her struggles with self-worth and battling an eating disorder for over a decade, Brianna found herself packing everything in her Honda Civic and moving 3,000 miles to California where she knew no one, to chase an entrepreneur dream. She found her passion, voice, and used her scrappiness and hardships to achieve something no one ever thought she could; creating a multi-million dollar company, which she sold. But then she found herself in the middle of her own divorce leaving her a single mom of 3. Now, remarried, Brianna lives in Austin with her husband and four children, as she continues to build companies and empower women to see they are enough. So, what is a Badass Basic Bitch? It all started at an event, in a deep debate when another woman called Brianna a “basic bitch”. Quick off the mark, she replied with, “I’m a badass basic bitch”. We are often quick to judge and quicker to jump to our own conclusions. This woman knew very little about me. She judged me simply on our few interactions with each other. She coined me how she felt I fit into her view. These Baddie Bs are everywhere. They’re our neighbors, women at church, soccer moms, or single women at the bar. These women are all of different religions and races, they are poor and rich, married, divorced or single. But they all have one thing in common; they are ordinary women doing extraordinary things. And now, it’s time their stories are told. Follow Brianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mombossinaustin/Follow Brianna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannademike/Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassbasicbitch/

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    How Breaking Up with Alcohol Could Help You Break Through to Your Best Life with Amanda Kuda

    In this episode of Badass Basic Bitch, Brianna sits down with Amanda Kuda, an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, speaker, and author of Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol And Break Through To Your Best Life. Amanda shares how her own alcohol-free journey began not because of addiction or rock bottom, but because she felt disconnected from her full potential. Despite having a successful career, active social life, and doing all the “right” personal development work, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was holding her back. What she discovered changed the trajectory of her life—and ultimately became her life’s work. Together, Brianna and Amanda dive into the sober-curious movement, the hidden role alcohol plays in the lives of ambitious women, and why removing alcohol can unlock greater self-trust, intuition, confidence, and fulfillment. Whether you’re completely alcohol-free, sober-curious, or simply questioning your relationship with drinking, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what becomes possible when you stop numbing and start living intentionally. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why you don’t need to hit rock bottom to quit drinkingThe difference between addiction recovery and elective sobrietyHow alcohol can quietly block personal growth and self-actualizationThe connection between alcohol, perfectionism, and high-achieving womenWhy so many ambitious women use alcohol to cope with stressThe rise of the sober-curious movementHow alcohol impacts intuition, creativity, and self-trustThe emotional challenges and rewards of going alcohol-freeWhy Dry January isn’t always enough to experience the full benefitsHow sobriety can transform relationships and friendshipsPractical first steps for anyone curious about exploring an alcohol-free lifestyleKey Takeaways Alcohol doesn’t have to be an obvious problem to be holding you back.Many women use alcohol as a socially accepted coping mechanism without realizing it.Removing alcohol creates space to develop healthier tools for managing stress, emotions, and confidence.True self-trust and intuition often become more accessible when alcohol is removed.Sobriety isn’t about deprivation—it’s about expanding what’s possible in your life.Memorable Moments Amanda shares how she realized alcohol was the one thing left to remove after years of personal development work weren’t creating the results she wanted.Brianna discusses the generational shift toward sober curiosity and how younger generations are redefining their relationship with alcohol.A powerful conversation about using alcohol as a “cheat code” for confidence, relaxation, and social comfort.Amanda explains why alcohol can feel like it’s helping in the moment while actually keeping people stuck in patterns they want to outgrow.The discussion around intuition, authenticity, and learning to trust yourself without external crutches.Website: https://amandakuda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakuda/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.kuda Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandakuda LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakuda/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amandakuda Book - Unbottled Potential: https://amzn.to/3MTmW2S Podcast - Unbottled Potential: https://www.amandakuda.com/podcast Quiz - Is Alcohol Blocking Your Potential?: https://amandakuda.com/quiz Free Mini-Course - Awakened without Alcohol: https://amandakuda.podia.com/awakened-without-alcohol-free-series

    45 min
  2. 26 mai

    Tough Love & Transformative Truths: Therapy with Jordanne Sculler, LMHC

    In this powerful and insightful episode, we sit down with licensed therapist and mental health expert Jordanne Sculler, LMHC, who brings a bold, relational approach to therapy that blends compassion with candid introspection. Based in New York City, Jordanne specializes in helping individuals and couples uncover patterns, build self-awareness, and cultivate more authentic relationships—with others and themselves. Jordanne doesn’t believe in staying comfortable—she believes in doing the work. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your dating life, navigating anxiety, or simply ready to confront the parts of your life that need clarity and healing, Jordanne’s guidance offers a path toward real transformation. We talk about how to identify the right therapist, what it really means to grow through discomfort, and why self-awareness is the foundation of lasting change. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why relationships are the mirror for personal growthThe difference between challenging vs. nurturing therapy stylesHow past experiences shape current behaviors—and how to break the cycleWhy self-awareness is often the missing link in dating strugglesWhat to expect in a first therapy session and how to find the right matchHow therapy can improve everything from sleep and anxiety to work and intimacyResources & Links: [Jordanne Sculler, LMHC – Website or contact info here if desired]Follow Jordanne on @Jordannesculler and Jordannescullerlmhc.comLearn more about starting therapy with Jordanne, including a free 15-minute consultationJordanne Sculler, LMHC is a New York City-based licensed therapist who helps individuals and couples develop deeper self-awareness, break unhealthy patterns, and create more fulfilling relationships. Known for her warm yet challenging style, Jordanne uses a relational lens to guide clients toward growth—asking the tough questions and offering direct feedback with care and compassion. Her multifaceted approach explores not just relationships with others, but also the inner dynamics between clients and their bodies, money, work, and personal values. Jordanne specializes in helping clients uncover the root of their struggles through introspective work, and she empowers them to take ownership of their healing journey. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or personal transitions, Jordanne offers therapy grounded in clarity, honesty, and trust—because real change doesn’t happen in the comfort zone.

    36 min
  3. 19 mai

    Reclaiming Your Intuition with Kate Saint Clair

    In this episode of Badass Basic Bitch, Brianna sits down with Kate Saint Clair, a Human Intuition Expert, Psychic Medium, and Intuitive Advocate who has been teaching intuition as a practical, embodied skill since 2007. Kate shares how intuition has shaped her life since childhood — from sensing things she couldn’t explain, to suppressing her gifts, to eventually learning how to trust and teach them. Through her grounded and validating approach, Kate helps normalize intuition as something everyone can access, understand, and strengthen. Together, Brianna and Kate explore the connection between intuition, trauma, self-trust, energy awareness, and the “Clairs” — clear knowing, feeling, seeing, hearing, and sensing. This conversation is both spiritual and deeply practical, offering listeners a fresh way to think about their inner guidance. In This Episode, We Talk About: •Kate’s journey from suppressing her intuition to teaching it professionally •How childhood experiences and trauma can impact self-trust •Why intuition is a practical, embodied skill •The difference between intuition, psychic senses, and mediumship •The Clairs: clear knowing, feeling, seeing, hearing, and sensing •Why people second-guess their inner guidance •How energy sensitivity shows up in everyday life •What it means to move from self-doubt to self-trust •Common misconceptions about psychic mediums •How to reconnect with your intuition in a grounded way Memorable Moments •Kate shares the moment she realized her toddler sensed the same intuitive warning she did. •Brianna reflects on how trauma can heighten awareness and intuition. •Kate explains why intuition is not reserved for a chosen few — it is a natural language of the soul. •A powerful discussion on grounding, boundaries, sensitivity, and learning to trust what you know. About Kate Saint Clair Kate Saint Clair is a Human Intuition Expert, Psychic Medium, and Intuitive Advocate who has been teaching intuition as a practical, embodied skill since 2007. Her work is devoted to normalizing intuition and helping people trust their inner guidance with clarity and confidence. Through her books, live programs, and communities like The Clair Club, Kate supports individuals in understanding how intuition communicates through the Clairs — clear knowing, feeling, seeing, hearing, and sensing. Known for her grounded, validating approach and direct insight, Kate empowers people to move from self-doubt to self-trust and live guided from the inside out. Connect with Kate •Website: https://www.katesaintclair.com •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katesaintclair/ •TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katestclair •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014002215835 Follow Badass Basic Bitch on Instagram: @badassbasicbitch

    39 min
  4. 12 mai

    The Ambition Penalty: How Empowerment Emboldened Women at Work — Then Punished Them For It

    In this episode of Badass Basic Bitch, Brianna sits down with journalist and author Stefanie O’Connell to unpack the hidden double standards women still face in the workplace — despite decades of “girl power” messaging. Stefanie shares insights from her new book, The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up — and Then Pushes Them Down, exploring how women are often encouraged to be ambitious, confident, assertive, and outspoken… only to face backlash the moment they actually are. Together, Brianna and Stefanie dive into the systemic realities behind the gender pay gap, workplace bias, leadership dynamics, negotiation myths, and the emotional toll of constantly being told women simply need to “lean in” harder. This conversation is validating, eye-opening, and deeply relevant for any woman who has ever felt punished for taking up space. In This Episode, We Talk About: •Why confidence alone doesn’t close the gender pay gap •The hidden backlash women face for negotiating salaries •How ambition is perceived differently in men vs. women •The “girl boss” myth and why empowerment messaging can be misleading •Why women are often penalized for leadership traits rewarded in men •Workplace systems that quietly reinforce inequality •The emotional impact of internalizing professional rejection •Why collective power and community matter more than ever •How tokenism in leadership affects women at every level •The difference between individual empowerment and systemic change Memorable Moments From the Episode •Stefanie shares the story that inspired her research: a woman who lost a job offer simply for negotiating her salary. •Brianna opens up about being denied a raise, quitting her corporate job, and ultimately building a multimillion-dollar business. •A powerful discussion around why women are conditioned to blame themselves instead of questioning broken systems. •Stefanie explains how workplaces often shift “what matters” depending on who holds the qualifications. About Stefanie O’Connell Stefanie O’Connell is a journalist focused on debunking the myths that keep women from equal pay, leadership, and power — one data point at a time. She has spent over a decade reporting on women, work, money, and inequality. Her new book, The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up — and Then Pushes Them Down, examines the disconnect between empowerment messaging and the realities women face in modern workplaces. Connect with Stefanie •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieoconnell/ •TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stefaniemoconnell •Newsletter/Substack: https://tooambitious.substack.com/ •Book: https://tooambitious.com/book/ Follow the Podcast Follow Badass Basic Bitch on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and new episodes: •Instagram: @badassbasicbitch If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss a conversation.

    38 min
  5. 5 mai

    Freedom Unlocked: From Suicidal Corporate to Travel & Thriving with Connie

    In one of the most raw and inspiring episodes to date, we sit down with Connie, a travel entrepreneur and suicide survivor, who shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout and emotional rock bottom to a life of global freedom and thriving purpose. Connie opens up about the moment everything changed—the turning point that took her from suicidal ideation in a high-pressure corporate environment to building a life by design rooted in travel, healing, and empowerment. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that’s draining your soul, or questioned whether it’s possible to truly start over, this conversation is your sign. Connie doesn’t just preach freedom—she’s lived her way into it. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The hidden mental health toll of hustle culture and toxic corporate environmentsHow Connie rebuilt her life after surviving a suicide attemptThe link between personal liberation and location independenceWhat it takes to turn pain into purpose—and businessHow to start living in alignment with who you actually areWhy the freedom lifestyle isn’t just about travel—it’s about healingQuotes from Connie: “I wasn’t living—I was barely surviving. Freedom didn’t come from quitting my job. It came from choosing myself.” “My lowest moment gave birth to the most authentic version of me.” “You don’t have to hit rock bottom to change. But if you’re there, let it be your foundation.” Resources & Links 📸 Instagram: @cpconnie🎵 TikTok: @cpconnieAbout Connie Connie is a travel entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and suicide survivor who turned her darkest chapter into a catalyst for radical reinvention. Once trapped in a high-stress corporate job that left her emotionally depleted and dangerously depressed, Connie made the courageous decision to walk away—and rebuild. Today, she lives a location-independent lifestyle helping others unlock personal and professional freedom through travel, mindset, and healing. Her story is a reminder that no matter how far you’ve fallen, you can rise again—and build a life that truly lights you up.

    42 min
  6. 17 mars

    Gut Check: Probiotics and Gut Health with Just Thrive CEO and Co-Founder, Tina Anderson

    On this week’s episode we have Tina Anderson, who is the CEO and co-founder of Just Thrive, a wellness brand that empowers you to control your health, live your best life, and feel amazing. Today we are going to hear about Tina’s journey that led her to launching Just Thrive and take a deep dive into understanding our gut health and digestion and the role of probiotics in our overall health and wellness. We unpack the difference between probiotics and prebiotics, uncover myths and misconceptions,  and understand how gut health impacts us both physically and mentally . Tina Anderson’s journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual turns. She began her career as a trial lawyer who specialized in settling cases by bringing both sides together, a personal passion of hers. Once her second child arrived, Tina left that high-stress job behind so she could focus on her family. Luckily, she was still able to use her considerable legal skills to point her career in a new direction as the in-house counsel for a family pharmaceutical company. But what Tina saw there made her change direction again. Frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina turned toward the field of natural health, and found her life’s work. She channeled her energy into learning all she could about disease prevention and good health maintenance. That led her to discover the importance of gut health and how connected and crucial it is for overall health and wellness. To share her discovery with the world, Tina along with her husband created a unique supplement that contains the superior probiotic strains of renowned researcher Dr. Simon Cutting. By promoting gut health and probiotics, Tina shares her passion for wellness, helping others live their best physical and emotional lives. Connect with Tina and Just Thrive! Instagram: @justthrivehealthTry Just Thrive Probiotics and Just Calm: https://justthrivehealth.com/ Use code BRIANNA at checkout for 15% off your order.Connect with Brianna! Instagram: @mombossinaustinLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademikeFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @badassbasicbitch Love the podcast? We would love if you would leave a review!

    42 min

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Brianna was born in New York and raised by a single mom of 5 kids. Through her struggles with self-worth and battling an eating disorder for over a decade, Brianna found herself packing everything in her Honda Civic and moving 3,000 miles to California where she knew no one, to chase an entrepreneur dream. She found her passion, voice, and used her scrappiness and hardships to achieve something no one ever thought she could; creating a multi-million dollar company, which she sold. But then she found herself in the middle of her own divorce leaving her a single mom of 3. Now, remarried, Brianna lives in Austin with her husband and four children, as she continues to build companies and empower women to see they are enough. So, what is a Badass Basic Bitch? It all started at an event, in a deep debate when another woman called Brianna a “basic bitch”. Quick off the mark, she replied with, “I’m a badass basic bitch”. We are often quick to judge and quicker to jump to our own conclusions. This woman knew very little about me. She judged me simply on our few interactions with each other. She coined me how she felt I fit into her view. These Baddie Bs are everywhere. They’re our neighbors, women at church, soccer moms, or single women at the bar. These women are all of different religions and races, they are poor and rich, married, divorced or single. But they all have one thing in common; they are ordinary women doing extraordinary things. And now, it’s time their stories are told. Follow Brianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mombossinaustin/Follow Brianna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannademike/Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassbasicbitch/

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