Welcome back to Season 3 of The Bigger Braver Life Show. I’m Angela Williams, a licensed clinical social worker and leadership mindset coach, and this season, I’m exploring something I care deeply about: the intersection of leadership, mental health, creativity, embodiment, and nervous-system capacity. In this episode, I’m joined by Bunny Divine, a burlesque performer, showgirl, choreographer, show producer, teacher, and visionary — and the headmistress of a one-of-a-kind Showgirls School in Switzerland. Through the art of burlesque and striptease, Bunny empowers women to bring fun, confidence, and embodied self-trust back into their lives. Bunny’s journey into burlesque began just a few years ago, challenging the belief that creativity, dance, or self-expression must start early in life. What began as curiosity quickly became expansion — leading to the creation of her own school, performance troupe, online programs, and a growing international community of students. Her work is rooted in the belief that embodiment, play, and pleasure are not indulgences — they are pathways to confidence, intuition, and personal power. Through safe, consent-centered spaces, Bunny helps women reconnect with their bodies, trust their instincts, and explore all facets of who they are. This conversation is playful, expansive, and deeply affirming — especially for leaders, creatives, and women who want to reclaim joy, confidence, and intuitive leadership in a world that often demands constant productivity. In This Episode, We Discuss:💃 Embodied Leadership & Burlesque as Self-Expression How burlesque shifts women from object to subject — reclaiming agency, choice, and power. 🔥 Starting Later & Expanding Anyway Why it’s never too late to begin something new — and how desire and curiosity fuel growth. 🧠 Embodiment, Intuition & Nervous-System Trust How listening to your body strengthens boundaries, decision-making, and leadership confidence. 🎨 Creativity, Play & Confidence Why fun is not frivolous — and how play builds resilience, magnetism, and self-trust. 👠 Feminine Power Without Shame Reframing femininity as strong, wise, and powerful — not weak or performative. 🌍 Community, Safety & Self-Expression How Bunny created inclusive spaces for exploration, consent, and creative freedom — both in person and online. ✨ The Three Rules of Burlesque (and Life) Have fun. Have fun. And remember: everything is a can, nothing is a must. Resources & Next StepsStart your self-development journey with Angela: 1:1 Leadership & Mindset Coaching Connect with Bunny Divine: 📸 Instagram: @bunnydivine 🎭 Patreon: Burlesque with Bunny (online classes & embodiment practices) If this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe to The Bigger Braver Life Show and leave a review — it helps more leaders find these conversations. For questions, collaborations, or coaching inquiries, contact Angela at angela@angelamarie.co and join the newsletter for weekly leadership and nervous-system insights. This episode is a reminder: leadership doesn’t have to be rigid — it can be playful, embodied, and deeply human. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the Podcast and leave a review so it reaches more leaders like you! You can reach Angela here: Instagram & LinkedIn @theangelamariewilliams Learn more, add more resources to your toolkit, and apply to work with Angela here: https://www.angelamarie.co/ Music Credit: Produced by G-Rod *While Angela is a licensed psychotherapist, this show is purely for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not a substitute for mental health treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health advice.
