Take The Lead with Carine Badran

Carine Badran
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Interviews, unfiltered conversations to help you take the lead in your own life.

  1. Sep 11

    Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Family Law (what are your rights as a stay-at-home mom?) with Me Sheri Spunt and Me Sheri Subawalla

    What really happens behind the closed doors of family court? In this episode, family lawyers Sheri Spunt and Sheri Subawalla join us for an honest conversation about the emotional, legal, and practical realities of family law. From divorce and separation to parenting disputes and difficult negotiations, they share valuable insights into the challenges families face—and the role lawyers play in helping clients navigate some of the most personal moments of their lives. Whether you are going through a family-law matter, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how the system works, this episode offers an informative and compassionate look at family law beyond the courtroom.   Follow us on socials:  Carine's Instagram Podcast Instagram Page Subscribe to our newsletter

  2. Aug 5

    Keep the Snacks in the Cupboard: Rethinking Diet Culture (why restrictions backfire) with Dietician Olivia Carone

    We’ve been taught that discipline means restriction. This week’s guest, a registered dietitian Olivia Carone, breaks down why that mindset actually fuels the binge-restrict cycle instead of solving it. We get into why keeping trigger foods accessible (not banned) can reduce obsession over time, what “set point” theory means for weight and genetics, why macro counting can quietly become disordered, and how the language we use around food with our kids shapes their relationship with eating for life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “good” on a diet and “bad” off one, this conversation reframes the whole thing.

  3. Jul 28

    Why Female Founders Get Less (And Deserve More)... Funding, Harassment, and What Leadership Really Costs | Christina Di Nolfo Part 2

    Christina is back for round two and this one goes deeper. We talk about the real numbers behind female funding, why only a tiny fraction of investment goes to women founders, and why that has nothing to do with women being less capable. We get into the Lamborghini story that says everything about how women lead differently. And Christina opens up about losing her mother to dementia while running her company, and what that taught her about resilience that no leadership book ever could. This one is for anyone who has ever felt like they had to hide what they were carrying to keep showing up. Follow us on socials:  Carine's Instagram Podcast Instagram Page Subscribe to our newsletter

  4. Jul 21

    She Failed Her Nursing Exam 3 Times. Then Scaled Her Nurse Agency to 6 Figures in The First Year | Melanie J Boulerice

    Melanie Boulerice failed her nursing licensing exam twice. Burned out in her first year as an ER nurse. And still built Nomadic Nurse Network into a six-figure business — plus a coffee brand on the side. In this episode, Melanie gets real about what nobody tells you about "the system" — whether that's healthcare, corporate, or your own body. We talk about the difference between your calling and your identity, why boundaries come in levels (not just walls), and the moment she found a man having a heart attack just by double-checking lab work nobody asked her to check. If you've ever wondered whether to stay in a job that's safe but slowly burning you out, this one's for you. In this episode: Why she almost quit nursing school (twice) The real reason she burned out in year one of her ER career How she caught a massive heart attack just by being thorough Separating your calling from your identity (and why it matters) The "five pillars" framework for evaluating your life Why founder-face branding is non-negotiable right now Follow us on socials:  Carine's Instagram Podcast Instagram Page Subscribe to our newsletter

  5. Jul 14

    From Boutique Consultant to Fintech CEO: Christina Di Nolfo on Selling Yourself, Setting Boundaries & Building Wealth Without a Traditional Path

    Christina Dinolfo didn't grow up dreaming of becoming a CEO — she just kept saying yes to problems no one else wanted to solve. Now she's leading a fintech group-gifting platform, and in this episode she's unpacking exactly how she got there without a traditional career map. We talk about what it actually takes to advance in your career (hint: it's not "working hard"), why investing in yourself is the one financial move she never regrets, and the mistake so many women make when negotiating a raise or promotion. Christina also gets real about burnout, learning to say no, remote vs. hybrid work debates, and why chasing someone else's version of success will always leave you short. If you're building something — a career, a business, a life that doesn't look like anyone else's — this conversation is full of the practical, no-fluff advice we wish someone had handed us earlier. In this episode: Why "how hard you work" is the wrong pitch for a raise or promotion The financial mindset shift every woman needs (and the one book she recommends) Scaling a business to $54M without a background in the industry Remote vs. hybrid work — and why "one size fits all" doesn't work Recognizing burnout before it recognizes you Her honestly-not-that-wacky morning routine Connect with Christina on LinkedIn Follow us on socials:  Carine's Instagram Podcast Instagram Page Subscribe to our newsletter:

  6. Jul 7

    How to Come Back To Yourself | Hot Mom Diaries Part 1 (Identity Crisis, Matrescence and Systems)

    Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought — I love my life, I love my kids, I love my family… but where did I go? I felt this exact thing before having my second baby. In Part 1 of this series, I break down matrescence — the psychological and hormonal shift into motherhood nobody warns you about — and the data behind it: 62% of moms say they’ve lost part of their identity, and we carry 71% of the household’s mental load. I get into my own story: the guilt around asking for help, why I resisted childcare for so long, and the actual shifts that helped me come back to myself — brain-dumping my to-do list, streamlining the boring stuff, and making my own time non-negotiable. This isn’t about bouncing back to who I was. It’s about evolving into someone better. Follow us on socials:  https://www.instagram.com/carinebadran/ https://www.instagram.com/taketheleadpodcast/  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.carine-badran.kit.com/b8b87327db/

  7. Jun 30

    From Family Legacy to Global Spice Brand: The Unfiltered Truth About Building a Business That Lasts | Ayman Saifi

    This week I’m sitting down with a fourth-generation spice merchant Ayman Saifi who turned a stagnant family import business into a premium spice brand "A Spice Affair" now sold in 7 countries, 4,000+ TJ Maxx and Marshalls locations across the US, and growing fast online. We get into all of it — the seven years of losing money, the two years without a salary, the marketing agency that almost tanked everything, and the single decision in 2018 that completely changed the trajectory of his business. If you’ve ever felt like you’re building and building and going nowhere, this episode is going to hit. We talk about: Why he went all-in on manufacturing his own product (and why it scared him) The $0-investment pitch that landed his first retail account at Winners The ambassador program that’s now outperforming paid ads Why he says going after the big fish takes the same energy as the small fish Balancing a growing business, a new baby, and a wife who eventually joined the company This is the kind of conversation that makes you want to get out of your own way and just start. Follow the podcast and leave a review — it’s the best way to help us reach more people who are ready to take the lead. Follow us on socials:  https://www.instagram.com/carinebadran/ https://www.instagram.com/taketheleadpodcast/  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.carine-badran.kit.com/b8b87327db/

  8. Jun 23

    Marriage, Money and Ambition with My Husband Riad Darwiche | Prenups, Investment Properties, Relationship Advice & More

    What happens when you bring your husband on the podcast mid-NYC trip? An unfiltered conversation about careers, real estate, relationships, and the honest math behind building a life together. This week, I sit down with my husband — a structural engineer turned entrepreneur — to talk about accidentally having lunch with Warren Buffett, leaving a six-figure salary at Kiewit for a massive pay cut that turned out to be the best move he ever made, and how we navigated starting a business, buying investment properties, and building a marriage all at once. Plus: prenups, the 50/50 myth, and why "love is like a fart — if you force it, it went to sh*t." Follow us on socials:  https://www.instagram.com/carinebadran/ https://www.instagram.com/taketheleadpodcast/  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.carine-badran.kit.com/b8b87327db/

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