Badass Women at Any Age Bonnie Marcus

A natural born leader, Michelle Redfern recognized and embraced her resourceful, curious, adventurous spirit early in life. Combining this spirit with her high appetite for risk Michelle is fearless in the pursuit of what sets her soul on fire, which is closing the global leadership gap in business and sports. Michelle owns Advancing Women in Business and Sport, an enterprise providing consulting and advisory services on workplace gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as Lead to Soar, a multi platform resource for ambitious women leaders. She's the producer and host of the Advancing Women in Sport podcast and is the author of The Leadership Compass, The Ultimate Guide for Women Leaders to Reach Their Full Potential.
 
What You Will Hear in This Episode: 
1:28 Michelle’s personal story
5:09 Embracing her role as a leader and rude awakenings entering the workplace
12:03 Similarities in the corporate world and sports world for women
17:21 Michelle’s education journey, imposter syndrome and challenging limiting   beliefs
23:29 Michelle’s book, The Leadership Compass and her 3 pillar formula
30:24 Effective DEI initiatives
 
Quotes
“You might have to grow old, but you don't have to grow up.”
"No woman is an island you know, we do things with and through people.” 
“Women are conditioned and socialized their entire lives about the role that they will play, the behaviors that they will exhibit. We take that on whether we like it or not.”
“Being a leader sometimes means shut up.”
“Women don't need fixing, the system needs fixing…... part of fixing that system is getting more women into positions of power..”
“When you say I don't do politics for me, that says to me I'm not interested in progressing my career.”
"managers and executives need to do is understand where you are right now versus where you want to be>”
 
Mentioned:
Michelleredfern.com
LinkedIn
Instagram
The Leadership Compass
 
eConnect with Bonnie
Gendered Ageism Survey Results
Forbes article
5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
IAMMusicGroup
 
Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: 

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As a senior leader in a fortune 500 company, it took Teresa Vozza 3 different episodes of being wheeled out of a meeting to realize something was wrong. Diagnosed with burnout, these life changing events led her to her mission to address the source of her own trauma and also to help others deal with their burnout. Teresa is an award-winning leadership expert, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former Chief Human Resources Officer for a Fortune 500 company. She is on a mission to help executive professionals eradicate burnout and transform their leadership. Teresa’s thought leadership can be found in many top 2% podcasts such as Wickedly Smart Women and Leaders of Transformation, along with leading magazines like Fast Company, Collective World and Women of Influence. 
 
 What You Will Hear in This Episode: 
 
1:40 Tereza’s story
8:38 Changing internal and self limiting beliefs
13:02 Identifying burnout, signs and characteristics in women and men
21:09 Tools and practices to recognize and address symptoms of burnout
28:46 Meditating, stress and finding joy
 
Quotes
“Investment dollars for venture capital will go to males much more than it will go to a female.”
“So much of my healing came from understanding that I felt under threat from men; certain men who were very dominating in stature or voice.”
“What joy does to your body is better than any kind of prescription you're going to take.”
Mentioned:
TeresaVozza.ca
LinkedIn
 
eConnect with Bonnie
Gendered Ageism Survey Results
Forbes article
5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
IAMMusicGroup
 
Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: 
 
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Launching a digital magazine for women over 45, Jeannie Ralston began building a community that has blossomed into much more than a good read. An experienced traveler and planner,  Jeannie is the co-founder and CEO of Next Tribe, the digital magazine that has recently morphed into a travel company devoted to smart, engaged women over 45.  She homeschooled her children while traveling the world. As a magazine writer, her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including National Geographic, the New York Times, Life Magazine, Travel and Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Parenting, and Allure.  Jeannie is the author of The Unlikely Lavender Queen, A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming, and the e-book, The Mother of All Field Trips, Homeschooling Two Kids in 14 Countries.
 
 What You Will Hear in This Episode: 
2:02 Jeanne’s story and shifting focus
9:37 Business and personal challenges faced while changing focus
14:28 What Jeannie has learned about herself
19:28 Discoveries and surprises about women in the 45 plus demographic
26:24 2024 destinations
 
Quotes
"I want to get people behind the tourist facade into the real life of women in those destinations.”
“On a trip, my job is to make sure people have fun.  If it's not fun, don't do it. “
 
Mentioned:
Nextribe.com
 
eConnect with Bonnie
Gendered Ageism Survey Results
Forbes article
5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
IAMMusicGroup
 
Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: 

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Growing up in a home where she had to withstand physical, mental, verbal, emotional and sexual abuse, Alreen Haeggquist was desperate to escape her reality.  After failed suicide attempts, Alreen’s journey took a turn when she realized going to college would give her the opportunity to escape the abusive environment. Through therapy and a lot of intentional work to overcome Alreen turned her traumatic past into a mission to help other women stand up for themselves and own their power.  Alreen has a fervent passion to advocate for women who suffer from sexual abuse, harassment or discrimination.  As a lawyer with 21 years of experience, she has recovered millions of dollars for clients in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. In addition,  Irene has an unwavering commitment to not allow wealth, power, influence or status to exempt anyone from the rules of society. 
 
 What You Will Hear in This Episode: 
2:23 Alreen’s Personal Journey
8:38 Lessons learned
12:04 Challenges faced while transitioning from victim to advocate
16:00 Gender impact in the courtroom and the  Me Too Movement
19:58 Advice on helping women speak out and working through trauma
Quotes
“When you’ve been abused, when you’ve experienced trauma, t doesn’t just leave you because you’ve left it.”
“If I change my beliefs, I can change the entire experience I'm having about them.”
“When more women can see that they are not alone, and if they talk about it, it's actually going to help them.  By keeping it inside, the only person you're hurting is yourself.   Speaking out, the only person you are helping is not only yourself, but others around you to give them the courage to stand up and say something.”
“Even if you don't want to take action, at least know what actions you can take.”
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Mentioned:
Joe Dispenza
Alreen's Website
Alreen's Instagram
Fired Up by Alreen Haeggquist
 
eConnect with Bonnie
Gendered Ageism Survey Results
Forbes article
5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
IAMMusicGroup
 
Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: 
 
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Kristen Gibbons Feden has always had a knack for the art of argument.  After earning a bachelors in neuroscience, she redirected her focus from medicine to law.  Kristen’s passion for fighting for victims of sexual abuse was ignited after working in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Family Violence unit where the stories of young girls who had survived horrific violence inspired Kristen to become the powerful voice piece she is today for those who have been silenced. A celebrated trial attorney and legal expert, known as the female litigator who stared down Bill Cosby, Kristen joined Anapol Weiss as a shareholder in March 2024. In addition to being internationally recognized as a fierce and relentless litigator in the MeToo movement and for her world renowned closing argument in the Bill Cosby trial, Kristen is known for many eight figure verdicts that she's won.  Between 2023 and 2024 alone, there was a $10. 5 million verdict against the survivors of singer and entertainer R. Kelly, and  a $22 million verdict for a sexual abuse survivor of a renowned, pediatrician in New York. She's had many, many successes beyond the courtroom as well.  Kristen serves as a powerful voice for survivors nationwide and is frequently sought after for expert commentary on high profile matters by attorneys and various international and national media outlets. media outlets, including MSNBC, NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR, and BBC.
 
 What You Will Hear in This Episode: 
2:28 Kristen’s personal journey
6:48 Challenges faced along the way, overcoming biases
11:30 Lessons learned
15:41 Pillars of Kristen’s success
20:34 Bill Cosby trial
27:55 Overturned verdicts, Cosby, Weinstein and and the MeToo movement
 
Quotes
“Transparency is really the pillar of integrity. “
“I speak to people for a living. I speak to them and I become the voice piece of those who have been silenced. “
“Speaking from the heart, trusting your gut, you make the right decisions.”
“I'm going to teach my future generations, my kids, my nieces, my nephews, whoever I'm mentoring to treat human beings as human beings, and that requires a level of dignity to individuals. And once we begin to learn to do that, then violence, I hope, will begin to be eradicated.”
 
Mentioned:
Anapol Weiss
eConnect with Bonnie
Gendered Ageism Survey Results
Forbes article
5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
IAMMusicGroup
 
Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: 

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Jillian Ramirez Chaves’s life took an unexpected turn when she faced the painful discovery of infidelity by her soon to be fiance.  This life altering experience shattered her self-confidence and left her questioning her ability to make healthy relationship choices.  Refusing to let this define her, she embarked on a profound journey of healing, discovery, and personal growth. Jillian is a dynamic visionary who has pioneered transformative changes in the dating and relationship health landscape as the founder and CEO of Clara.  For daters, she leads a revolution that empowers individuals to make informed purposeful choices in their dating lives. Her journey from a successful career in the male dominated automotive industry to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the tech world is a testament to her resilience and passion.  As a female minority founder and CEO, Jillian embodies the spirit of resilience and innovation. She is a staunch advocate for mental wellness in the context of dating, a subject often overlooked but of paramount importance in today's society. Her mission is to guide individuals in embracing intentional dating thereby  enhancing their overall wellbeing. 

 
 What You Will Hear in This Episode: 
2:30 - Jillian’s Personal Journey
10:20 - Bouncing back & finding your mission
20:45 - Jillian’s dating app, Clara for Daters
28:09 - Challenges for women in dating
 
Quotes
“I had to figure out how to learn from my mistakes and not let them happen again on an expedited level.”
“We have all these ways to meet people, dating apps, social media, yet we're still facing a loneliness epidemic because we're not actually converting them into social connections.”
“When it doesn’t work out that means that you learn something and you’re going to keep going.”
“Being hopeful is not a bad thing, but we have to be smart and hopeful”
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Mentioned:
The Rules of Love by Jay Shetty
Esther Perel
Clara For Daters
Instagram 
Jillian's Instagram
Jillian's LinkedIn
eConnect with Bonnie
Gendered Ageism Survey Results
Forbes article
5 Tips to own the superpower of your age
IAMMusicGroup
 
Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: 
 
If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.