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. 5D AGO

    Episode 77~ Unshakeable Leadership in Childcare with Erica Saccoccio

    In this episode, Renee sits down with Erica Saccoccio — early childhood powerhouse, multi-site childcare CEO, and host of The Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast — to dismantle the old leadership playbook and rewrite it for today’s leaders. We go deep on stepping into authority with intention, building teams that actually thrive, and turning daily chaos into clear systems that fuel growth. It’s real talk, strategic frameworks, and no-BS leadership lessons for anyone who’s done with surviving and ready to start leading. The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast (@ccdcpodcast) • Instagram profile

    36 min

  2. MAR 17

    Episode 76 - Building Empires in the Dirt: How Billie Jo Aasen Turned Bold Vision into a Global Festival Brand

    What does it take to build a massive entertainment brand in one of the most male-dominated industries on the planet—and expand it onto the global stage? In this high-energy episode of Unapologetically Badass, I sit down with Billie Jo Aasen, founder and CEO of The Festival Company and executive producer of Extreme Mudfest, Canada’s largest mud and music festival. With more than a decade in live event production, talent booking, and brand creation, Billie Jo has built large-scale experiences attracting tens of thousands of fans across North America—and has taken her festival brand international, expanding into Abu Dhabi. Recognized as one of BC’s Top 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs and named by Billboard Amplify Magazine as a festival professional to watch, she’s known for combining fearless vision with serious operational execution. But this story goes deeper than festivals. As a female founder breaking barriers in entertainment and motorsports, Billie Jo has built powerful partnerships, consulted on major entertainment portfolios including BC Place Stadium, and worked alongside leading brands and organizations—all while leading with purpose. She is also the President of LIFTED, a nonprofit supporting youth and mental health through music and community-driven events, proving that business and impact don’t have to live in separate worlds. In this episode, we talk about: Building a brand from bold idea to international expansion Leading confidently in male-dominated industries Turning live experiences into powerful business ecosystems Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and leadership Why business should always be a force for good If you’ve ever dreamed of building something bigger than yourself—or stepping into rooms where you weren’t expected to win—this conversation will show you what happens when vision meets resilience. 🎧 Press play and get ready to think bigger. https://thefestivalcompany.com/

    57 min

  3. MAR 10

    Episode 75 ~ 🎙 She Had the Mic… But Lost Her Voice: Erin Logan on Identity, Reinvention & Rising Again

    For years, Erin Logan was the voice delivering the news…But behind the scenes, she was losing her own. In this raw and riveting episode, Emmy-nominated reporter, professor, author, and founder of Revive With Purpose, Erin Logan, shares the truth about: Losing yourself inside your career Detaching your worth from your title The emotional toll of high achievement And the courage it takes to reinvent in midlife This is a conversation about burnout, bravery, and becoming — and it will hit home for every woman who’s ever given everything to everyone else and wondered when it’s finally her turn. Spoiler: It is. 💥 https://www.revivewithpurpose.org

    45 min

  4. MAR 2

    Episode 74~ Marriage Inc.: Why Love Isn’t Luck—It’s Leadership with Dr. Robin Buckley

    What if relationships weren’t about chemistry, luck, or fairy tales—but about leadership, strategy, and execution? In this powerful episode of Unapologetically Badass, I’m joined by Robin Buckley, PhD, clinical psychologist, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of Marriage Inc.: The Boardroom Blueprint for a Lasting Love. Robin is known for challenging everything we were taught by Disney, Hallmark, and rom-com culture—and replacing it with something far more effective: a business framework for relationships. And yes, there’s delicious irony here. She wrote a bestselling book on successful relationships after being divorced twice—which makes this conversation honest, grounded, and refreshingly real. Her work blends cognitive behavioral psychology, data-driven strategy, and heart-centered leadership to help high-performing women stop hoping their relationships will improve—and start building them intentionally. In this episode, we dive into: Why love isn’t luck—it’s a strategy How high-achieving women succeed at work but struggle in relationships What it means to be the CEO of your relationship Why clarity, accountability, and vision matter just as much at home as they do in business Redefining relationship “success” in midlife and beyond If you’re done outsourcing your happiness, tired of outdated relationship myths, and ready to apply the same leadership skills you use professionally to your personal life—this conversation will shift how you think about love forever.   Dr. Robin Buckley (she/her)✨Love isn’t luck. It’s strategy. (@drrobinbuckley) • Instagram profile Couples Coach, Professional Speaker, Executive Coach Use code MARRIAGE20 for 20% off of her book!

    30 min

  5. FEB 24

    Episode 73~ Inclusive Employment, Faith & Purpose: How Amie Schindler is Building Wigglewow to Create Meaningful Careers for Adults with Disabilities

    What happens when faith, motherhood, and purpose collide? For Amie Schindler, it sparked a movement. As the mother of a son with autism, Amie saw firsthand what too many families experience after high school ends: opportunities disappear, expectations shrink, and meaningful employment becomes nearly impossible for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Instead of accepting that reality, she said yes to her calling. In this powerful episode of Unapologetically Badass, Amie shares how that quiet nudge of faith led her to Wigglewow — a gourmet dog treat company and nonprofit where 83% of the workforce is made up of adults with special needs, earning fair wages, doing meaningful work, and proving what’s possible when inclusion is done with intention and dignity. ✨ In this conversation, we dive into: What inclusive employment actually looks like when it’s done right Why adults with disabilities are so deeply underestimated — and what employers are missing How Wigglewow is scaling impact while changing systems and mindsets The power of building businesses rooted in purpose, profit, and people Why inclusion is not charity — it’s opportunity This episode is for leaders, founders, employers, and women who know they’re meant to build something that matters — and want proof that impact and success can coexist. Because being unapologetically badass sometimes looks like saying yes… even when it’s scary. 🎧 Listen now and prepare to see inclusion — and leadership — through a whole new lens. Wigglewow https://www.instagram.com/wigglewow/ Wigglewow | Louisville KY

    47 min

  6. FEB 18

    Episode 72~ Hacked, Hunted & Unbreakable: How Hana Omori Turned a Cyber Attack Into a Cyber Empire

    What do you do when you become the target of a sustained cyberattack by sophisticated threat actors?If you’re Hana Omori… you build an encryption system that survives 11 months of real-world attacks and write a 14-chapter cybersecurity playbook while under fire. 😮‍💨🔥 In this jaw-dropping episode, we’re talking to security engineer, technical founder, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneur Hana Omori about what it was really like being hunted by hackers—and how she reverse-engineered their attacks in real time to create Chaos Lock, an offline-first encryption tool that earned a 9.25/10 security rating in a 72-hour penetration test with ZERO breaches. This is not theoretical cybersecurity. This is survival, strategy, and straight-up brilliance.If you think you’re “not technical enough,” “not experienced enough,” or “not qualified enough” to build something powerful… Hana is about to blow that belief out of the water. Website: https://www.aimarketingflow.com IG Handle: YT/Github - @‌aimarketingflow, Tiktok - @‌flowbotgirl

    55 min

  7. FEB 10

    Episode 71~ Vegas, Velvet Ropes & Very Badass Women: Inside the IAOTP Black Tie World with Award-Winning Queens

    This episode is elegance, empowerment, elite recognition—and unapologetically powerful women—wrapped into one unforgettable Vegas conversation. I’m joined by Stephanie Cirami, President of IAOTP, Genine Chiano, Global Account Executive, Susan Noles—Top Wedding Officiant of the Year, Top 50 Fearless Leaders recipient and Bombshell Boss Babe inductee—and Peg Munson, this year’s beloved Golden Bachelor winner, to pull back the curtain on the iconic IAOTP Black Tie Gala in Las Vegas. And yes… I’m not just the host.I’m also an IAOTP award recipient and Bombshell Boss Babe inductee, so this conversation is personal, powerful, and rooted in real experience. We dive into:✨ How IAOTP began and why it’s become a global authority✨ The magic behind the black tie experience in Vegas✨ What recognition at this level truly means✨ Susan’s impact, legacy, and leadership✨ Peg’s inspiring journey and what this season of life represents✨ The future of IAOTP and women rising unapologetically✨ And why being seen, celebrated, and honored is a game-changer This isn’t just a gala.It’s a movement.And we’re all living proof of what happens when women claim their power.

    55 min

  8. FEB 3

    Episode 70~ From Courtrooms to Couture: How Lynne Diamante Built Her Empire Her Way

    This week on the Unapologetically Badass podcast, Renee sits down with a woman who didn’t just reinvent her life—she redesigned the damn blueprint. Meet Lynne Diamante: attorney turned entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, pageant queen, world traveler, and the powerhouse CEO behind OPTX Rhode Island—aka the woman who brought Rodeo Drive straight to the Ocean State. Lynne opens up about: ✨ The bold pivot from law to luxury retail✨ Building a multimillion-dollar brand while putting motherhood first✨ Why travel is the education no school can teach✨ Handling setbacks like a challenge—not a defeat✨ What it really takes to blend career, creativity, and confidence without apology✨ How she turned obstacles into opportunity and crafted a life she designed rather than defaulted into It’s honest. It’s bougie. It’s inspiring.And it’s a masterclass in giving yourself permission to pivot, evolve, and create a life that sparkles on your own terms. If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something “non-traditional,” if you’re ready to step into your next chapter, or if you simply love a story of grit wrapped in glam… this episode is your new obsession. 🎧 Listen now and share this with a woman who’s ready for her reinvention era.   Connect with Lynne~ Website: www.optxrhodeisland.com IG Handle: @‌lynnediamanteceo

    55 min
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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
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Renee Carbone Fleming
  • Show Website
    Unapologetically Badass

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