389 Badass Debrief: What They Don’t Tell You About Being a Leader

Think leadership comes with a rulebook? Think again.
In this week’s Badass Debrief, Marie Sonneman breaks down the hidden truths behind episode 388—and the gut-punch reality of what it actually feels like to lead in rooms that weren’t built for you.

From crying in your car to losing friendships you thought were solid, this isn’t about being weak. It’s about being real. And Marie’s walking you through what to do when leadership feels more like emotional whiplash than celebration.

✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Resilience in Leadership
We’re talking:

• The identity shift no one prepares you for

• Why emotional intelligence is your actual superpower

• The truth about loneliness at the top (and how to reframe it)

You’ll hear:
🔥 A story of showing up while holding back tears
💡 Why empathy and intuition make you a better leader—not a weaker one
💬 A challenge to name one leadership truth you wish someone had told you sooner

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