🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This:
Think burnout is just the cost of leadership? Think again.
In this Badass Debrief, Marie Sonneman calls out hustle culture and gives women leaders the permission slip to prioritize self-care and boundaries—without guilt. Discover why self-care for female leaders is essential to real leadership—protecting your energy, saying “no” unapologetically, and creating success on your own terms.
🎧 Press Play & Power Up
⏳ Episode Breakdown by Timestamp:
00:00 – Welcome & Mission
Marie sets the tone for empowering women to lead authentically and take up space—without burning out.
00:32 – Badass Debrief Intro
The real talk on why self-care is non-negotiable for female leaders.
01:17 – Self-Care vs. Hustle Culture
How hustle culture sabotages your leadership—and why boundaries are your lifeline.
02:18 – Finding Clarity Through Your Needs
A step-by-step reframe: Ask yourself what you need, then give it to yourself.
03:36 – Weekly Challenge & Mindset Shift
Commit to one self-care action, document it in your “brag file,” and try Marie’s leadership affirmation:
“I move at my pace, I protect my energy, I don’t need to hustle to lead.”
04:54 – Call to Action
Share this episode with a woman leader who needs to hear it, and grab your free “Breaking Barriers” guide at ordinarytobadass.com/barriers.
💬 In This Episode, We Get Into:
- 👑 Why self-care is essential—not selfish—for women in leadership
- 🛑 How boundaries boost confidence and protect your energy
- 🧠 The truth about hustle culture and its impact on mental health
- 🗂️ The power of the “brag file” to track your self-care wins
- 💥 How saying “no” can be your most powerful leadership tool
- 🔥 Weekly self-care challenge for badass leaders
🛠 Tools, Resources & Quotes:
- Free Guide: Breaking Barriers – 03:36
- Key Quote: “When we say yes to everything, we’re still saying no to sleep and to peace of mind.” – 01:17
- Mindset Shift: “I move at my pace, I protect my energy, and I don’t need to hustle to lead.” – 03:36
- Brag File Tip: 03:36
💥 This Episode Lit a Fire? Don’t Let It Burn Out.
If this episode gave you permission to slow down and show up as a powerful leader—don’t keep it to yourself.
👉 Grab my free guide, Breaking Barriers:
Real stories. Real strategies. No fluff. It’s your roadmap to leading with confidence, setting boundaries, and thriving in male-dominated spaces.
Because you weren’t made to burn out.
You were made to lead on your own terms.
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