Unapologetically Badass

Renee Carbone Fleming
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Unapologetically Badass Podcast 🎙️ I’m Renee Carbone-Fleming — Multi-6-Fig Entrepreneur, Empowerment Coach & your unapologetic hype girl. This is where women 40+ come for real talk on business, building your f*it fund, dating after divorce, empty nesting, travel, and life’s bold new chapters. Some weeks it’s just us, other times I bring powerhouse guests to spill wisdom & laughs. Grab your glass, fix your crown, and let’s do life Unapologetically Badass. 👑 ✨ Connect with your host: https://badassqueen.co

  1. 5 days ago

    Episode 96~ Think One Woman Can't Change the System? Think Again with Kelly Nevins

    What happens when women stop accepting the systems they're handed and start changing them?In this episode of Unapologetically Badass, I sit down with fellow Rhode Islander Kelly Nevins, CEO of the Women's Fund of Rhode Island, for a conversation about women's voices, advocacy, leadership, and the very real impact we can have when we're willing to speak up.Kelly has spent decades working in the nonprofit sector and the last ten years leading the Women's Fund of Rhode Island, advancing gender equity through research, advocacy, grantmaking, and systems change.And she's got the receipts.From helping negotiate language in Rhode Island's Fair Pay Act to advocating for policies affecting women across the state, Kelly has seen firsthand what happens when women get involved in the decisions that shape their lives.We're talking about:- Why systems change isn't just for politicians and policy experts- How everyday women can advocate for issues that matter to them- The laws and policies changing life for Rhode Island women- Why investing in women benefits entire communities- Menopause, the workplace, and why THAT conversation finally matters- Kelly's own evolution from nonprofit leader to systems-change advocate- What she's learned after a decade leading the Women's FundAnd yes, we'll probably find time to talk about red wine and kick-ass women saving the world... because clearly Kelly came to the right podcast.This is a conversation about realizing that your voice matters and learning how to use it. www.wfri.org

  2. 25 Aug

    Episode 95: Is Midlife an Awakening? | Finding Yourself Again with April Kirkwood

    What if the life that's falling apart... is actually making room for the life you were meant to live? In this deeply personal episode of Unapologetically Badass, I sit down with April Kirkwood, intuitive guide, author, and creator of The Golden Revamp, to explore what happens when life forces you to stop performing and start remembering who you truly are. Following her appearance on The Golden Bachelor, April found herself navigating what many call a Dark Night of the Soul—a season of deep questioning, healing, and spiritual awakening that ultimately transformed her life. Now she helps others reconnect with their intuition, release limiting beliefs, and rediscover the wisdom that's been inside them all along. In this episode we discuss: - Why midlife can become your greatest awakening - Trusting your intuition when life takes an unexpected turn - Healing emotional patterns that no longer serve you - The difference between who you've been taught to be and who you truly are - Finding peace, purpose, and joy after life's biggest transitions - Why reinvention begins from the inside out Whether you're rebuilding after divorce, changing careers, questioning what's next, or simply feeling called to something more, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and permission to trust your own path. https://www.thegoldenrevamp.net/

  3. 11 Aug

    Beginner Gardening, Low-Tox Living & Creating a Healthier Home | Meredith McCauley

    Can planting one garden change your entire life? In this episode of Unapologetically Badass, Renee Carbone Fleming sits down with Meredith McCauley, founder of Homegrown & Grounded, to explore how beginner gardening, low-tox living, and intentional home habits can improve your health, reduce stress, and reconnect you with what truly matters. What began as sharing simple gardening tips evolved into a mission to help people simplify natural living without the overwhelm. Meredith believes you don't need acres of land or years of experience to grow your own food, create a healthier home, or embrace a more sustainable lifestyle you simply need to start. In this conversation, you'll discover: - Beginner gardening tips anyone can follow - How to start living a low-tox lifestyle without perfection - The connection between gardening, wellness, and mental health - Practical ways to create a healthier, more intentional home - Why small daily habits can create extraordinary life changes Whether you're curious about organic gardening, holistic wellness, sustainable living, or simply craving a slower, more intentional lifestyle, this episode will inspire you to take your first step. Connect with Meredith McCauley: Homegrown and Grounded Subscribe to Unapologetically Badass for conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers who are building extraordinary lives through courage, resilience, and authenticity. Hosted by Renee Carbone Fleming Founder of Badass Queen™ Personal Branding & Media Agency #Gardening #BeginnerGardening #LowToxLiving #HealthyHome #OrganicGardening #GrowYourOwnFood #IntentionalLiving #SustainableLiving #HolisticWellness #HomegrownAndGrounded #WellnessPodcast #WomenInBusiness #UnapologeticallyBadass

  4. 28 Jul

    Episode 93~ From WTA Tennis Pro to Billion-Dollar Dealmaker | Dr. Angela Kerek

    What does it take to reinvent yourself multiple times and still rise to the top?In this powerful episode of the Unapologetically Badass Podcast, Renee sits down with Dr. Angela Kerek, whose life story spans elite athletics, global finance law, and high-performance coaching.Born in Romania during the final decade of communism, Angela crossed the Iron Curtain at sixteen to pursue her dream of professional tennis. She went on to compete on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour for eight years before walking away from the sport to reinvent herself again.Her next chapter? Law.Angela earned a PhD in constitutional law, built a career advising billion-euro deals at top international law firms, completed an Executive MBA at Kellogg School of Management while nine months pregnant, and ultimately became a partner in a global finance law firm.But the biggest transformation was still ahead.Today, Angela works with high performers including lawyers, founders, and executives helping them navigate pivotal life transitions, reclaim clarity, and lead with purpose.In this conversation, we dive into:- Reinventing yourself at every stage of life- What elite sports teaches about leadership and resilience- The hidden pressure behind high-achievement careers- Knowing when to push harder and when to pivot- How successful women redefine power, purpose, and performanceAngela’s journey proves that success isn’t a straight line it’s a series of courageous decisions to evolve.If you’ve ever felt the pull toward your next chapter, this episode will challenge you to step into it unapologetically.

  5. 14 Jul

    Episode 92~ How Bianca B. King Went From $38 to $280M in Client Revenue

    What if ambition didn’t have to cost you your peace?In this powerful episode of Unapologetically Badass, Renee sits down with entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and Pretty Damn Ambitious™ founder Bianca B. King, a woman who rewrote success on her own terms.After leaving home at just 13 years old to escape instability, Bianca built a life driven by resilience, determination, and vision. She went on to earn her MBA, close more than $1.6 billion in commercial real estate transactions, and later launched a marketing agency during the 2008 recession with only $700 and a laptop at one point surviving with just $38 in her bank account.Nearly two decades later, her agency has helped clients generate over $280 million in revenue.But her greatest breakthrough wasn’t financial, it was redefining ambition itself.Through her Joyful Ambition™ framework, Bianca now helps women entrepreneurs build profitable businesses without sacrificing their wellbeing, relationships, or identity.In this conversation, we dive into:How to rebuild your life and career after starting from survival modeThe truth about ambition, burnout, and sustainable successTransitioning from corporate achievement to purpose-driven entrepreneurshipBuilding wealth while protecting your peaceWhy reinvention is the most powerful season of a woman’s lifeThe mindset shifts required to scale profitably without overwhelmFeatured in Forbes, ESSENCE, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and a former Forbes Business Council member, Bianca brings nearly 30 years of business wisdom and the honesty most leaders are afraid to share.If you’re a woman in your next chapter who refuses to play small, this episode will challenge how you think about success, joy, and what’s actually possible.🎧 Listen now and step into ambition that finally feels aligned.

  6. 30 Jun

    Episode 91~ How Women Entrepreneurs Scale to 7 Figures Without Burnout | Fabienne Fredrickson

    What if growing your business didn’t require working more hours… but building smarter systems? In this powerful episode of the Unapologetically Badass Podcast, Renee Carbone Fleming sits down with world-renowned business mentor, author, and Boldheart founder Fabienne Fredrickson, a pioneer in helping women entrepreneurs scale to six and seven figures while reclaiming their time, energy, and freedom. For over 20 years, Fabienne has helped thousands of women build leveraged, self-managing businesses that generate millions in revenue without burnout, hustle culture, or sacrificing the life they actually want to live. Together, Renee and Fabienne dive into: The shift from overwhelmed entrepreneur to CEO leadershipThe Leveraged Business methodology explainedHow women can scale beyond six figures with structure and systemsWhy working harder is NOT the path to sustainable growthFeminine leadership and freedom-based business modelsBuilding a company that runs without youFabienne is the author of The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at 6 Figures to 7 Figures (and Get Your Life Back) and founder of Boldheart, where she teaches women how to make more while working less and finally enjoy the success they’ve created. If you’re ready to scale your business, increase revenue, and create true time freedom, this conversation will change how you think about growth. Subscribe for bold conversations on personal branding, entrepreneurship, visibility, and building multiple income streams after 40.

  7. 23 Jun

    Episode 90: Stop Hustling Against Your Body with Renae Fieck

    What if the reason you feel exhausted isn’t because you’re doing business wrong… but because you’ve been taught to ignore your body while building it? In this powerful conversation, feminine leadership coach and cycle-syncing expert Renae Fieck shares how one of the most challenging seasons of her life raising three young children while supporting her husband through a brain tumor diagnosis forced her to question the way women are taught to succeed. After entering entrepreneurship searching for flexibility and freedom, Renae found herself facing another familiar reality: burnout from hustle culture disguised as ambition. When traditional productivity strategies failed, she discovered something unexpected aligning her business with her body’s natural rhythms. With a background in occupational therapy, somatic healing, and breathwork, Renae now helps high-achieving women scale their businesses using science-backed energy management, feminine wealth energetics, and cyclical strategy so success no longer requires constant overworking. Inside this episode, we talk about:- Why hustle culture keeps women stuck in exhaustion- The hidden cost of ignoring your nervous system in business- What feminine leadership actually looks like in real life- Cycle-synced productivity and why timing matters more than effort- How to build success that supports your life not consumes it If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still feel drained… this conversation might completely change how you approach work, leadership, and success.

  8. 16 Jun

    Episode 89~ Rebuild Self-Worth & Real Momentum with Amy Lenius

    What if success isn’t something you chase… but something you redefine? In this powerful conversation, Renee sits down with speaker, coach, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, Amy Lenius, to unpack the truth most personal development conversations avoid — growth isn’t always pretty, and healing isn’t always comfortable. After rebuilding her health, identity, and self-worth following years of chronic illness, Amy now helps women stop performing for approval and start living in deep alignment with who they truly are. Together, they dive into: Why self-worth is the real foundation of success The difference between discipline and sustainable consistency How emotional resilience creates lasting momentum Reconnecting with your identity, values, and purpose Redefining success in a way that actually feels fulfilling This episode is for the woman who’s done checking boxes and ready to build a life that feels as good internally as it looks externally. Because real transformation doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from becoming aligned.

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Unapologetically Badass Podcast 🎙️ I’m Renee Carbone-Fleming — Multi-6-Fig Entrepreneur, Empowerment Coach & your unapologetic hype girl. This is where women 40+ come for real talk on business, building your f*it fund, dating after divorce, empty nesting, travel, and life’s bold new chapters. Some weeks it’s just us, other times I bring powerhouse guests to spill wisdom & laughs. Grab your glass, fix your crown, and let’s do life Unapologetically Badass. 👑 ✨ Connect with your host: https://badassqueen.co

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  • Creator
    Renee Carbone Fleming
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Renee Carbone Fleming
  • Show Website
    Unapologetically Badass