You did everything right.
...Worked hard. Stayed low-key. Easy to work with.

So why are you still not the obvious choice for promotion?

Because this isn’t a confidence problem.
...It’s a visibility problem.

In Part 2 of this series, we flip the script.

You’ll learn why being “easy to work with” is quietly holding you back—and what actually gets you promoted instead. (Hint: it’s about becoming the safest bet in the room.)

We’re breaking down:

• The real difference between being liked vs. being trusted with more
• Why promotions are risk decisions (not rewards for hard work)
• The dangerous gap between what you do and what your boss actually sees
• 3 powerful shifts to go from reliable → promotable
• How to start translating your work so leadership gets it

And if you’ve ever felt overlooked—even though you KNOW you’re capable—this episode is going to change how you show up starting today.

Because you don’t need more confidence.
...You need to be more understood.

🎧 Listen now—and then send this to the woman who’s been doing everything right but still isn’t being seen.

Click the link below to get in the classhttps://go.ordinarytobadass.com/joinbcd

You learned to blend in to survive… but leadership requires you to stand out.

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Think working hard, staying low-key, and “fitting in” is the path to promotion?
...Think again.

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In this episode, we’re diving into the invisible rules women learn in predominantly male industries—and how those same rules start working against you the moment you step into leadership.

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Because here’s the truth:
...The behaviors that helped you succeed early on—being agreeable, adaptable, and easy to work with—can quietly hold you back when it’s time to lead.

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This is career advice most people won’t say out loud.

✨ Theme: Mindset + Leadership Awareness

We’re talking about:

• The pressure to assimilate at work (and why you didn’t even realize you were doing it)
• The leadership double bind women face once they step into authority
• Why leadership can feel confusing, exhausting, and like you’re constantly getting it “wrong.”

You’ll hear:
🔥 Why fitting in feels safe—but costs you more than you think
💡 The moment the “rules” flip—and what that means for your career
💬 The powerful shift from blending in to leading on your own terms

If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to be taken seriously…
...or like leadership suddenly changed the rules on you…

You’re not broken.
...You’ve just been playing a game no one explained.

🎁 Want to understand how promotion decisions are really made?
...Join my masterclass: Behind Closed Doors
...👉 ordinarytobadass.com/behind-closed-doors

💬 DM me on Instagram @ordinarytobadass and tell me—where have you felt this show up in your career?

⭐ And if this episode hit home, share it with another woman who needs to hear this. Because we’re not doing this alone anymore.

Life doesn’t always go the way we planned.

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Sometimes the path completely changes—and we’re left figuring out who we are on the other side.

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In this Flashback episode of Ordinary to Badass, I sit down with Michelle Lauren Anderson, a burn survivor who experienced burns over 91% of her body at just two years old.

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What followed was a lifetime of surgeries, physical challenges, and emotional healing—but also a powerful journey of reclaiming her story.

Michelle shares how surviving trauma shaped her perspective on strength, identity, and resilience—and why being “tough” isn’t always the same thing as being strong.

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This conversation dives into what it really looks like to move from surviving… to thriving.

✨ Theme: Resilience Stories

In this episode we talk about:

🔥 The difference between toughness and true emotional strength
...💡 How to set boundaries when people ask about your trauma
...💬 Why reclaiming your story is one of the most powerful things you can do
...🐎 How passion (like Michelle’s love for horses) can help you heal and move forward

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Michelle also shares the concept of “rehearsed responses”—a tool burn survivors use to confidently respond to difficult questions from others.

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If you’ve ever felt like your past defines you, this conversation will remind you that you get to author your own story.

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Because being a badass isn’t about pretending everything is fine.

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Sometimes it’s about facing the hard things—and choosing to rise anyway.

Connect with Michelle:
Website: SurvivorNotVictim.com

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⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow the show and leave a review.

To your Badassery,

Think confidence comes first?

Think again.

In this flashback episode of Ordinary to Badass, Marie revisits a powerful conversation with Laquita Monley — speaker, coach, and Army wife — who shares how life experiences, identity struggles, and unexpected challenges helped her discover the strength she already had inside.

Laquita’s journey didn’t start with confidence.

It started with a wake-up moment that forced her to realize she had lost her identity after years of defining herself by roles — wife, mother, daughter — instead of who she truly was.

From raising five children to navigating military deployments and rebuilding after major setbacks, Laquita learned that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship.

It’s about changing your perspective.

✨ Theme: Resilience & Mindset Shifts

In this episode we talk about:

🔥 Why losing your sense of identity can become the moment that transforms you
💡 How perspective can turn life’s hardest situations into opportunities for growth
💬 Why asking for help is actually one of the strongest things you can do
🔥 The mindset shift that helps you push past imposter syndrome

If you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring things out as you go… this conversation will remind you that you’re stronger than you think.

Because sometimes the most powerful transformation doesn’t happen when life gets easier.

It happens when you start seeing yourself differently.

🎧 Connect with Laquita:
https://www.laquitamonley.com

💬 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she’s stronger than she thinks.

⭐ And if you enjoy the show, don’t forget to rate and review Ordinary to Badass so more women can find these stories and step into their own power.

We’re taught that resilience looks like confidence.
Certainty.
Toughness.
Never doubting yourself.

But that’s not real life — especially if you work in a high-pressure or predominantly male environment.

In this episode of Ordinary to Badass, I break down what resilience actually looks like when you’re in the middle of it — not after you’ve “figured it out.” Not when things feel clean or resolved. But when you’re doubting yourself, replaying decisions, feeling overwhelmed, and still showing up anyway .

This isn’t an Instagram-worthy definition of resilience.
It’s the kind you don’t usually get credit for.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

• Why resilience isn’t about being confident — and never was

• How doubting yourself doesn’t mean you’re weak (it means you’re human)

• The mistake most women make by downplaying everything they’ve survived

• Why hard things — not comfort — are what actually build strength

• How self-trust is built through action, not certainty

• Why rest and recovery are leadership skills, not rewards

I also share personal stories — from second-guessing myself early in my career to pushing through moments that didn’t feel resilient at the time, but absolutely were .

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I should be over this by now.”

• “Other people have it worse.”

• “If I were really resilient, this wouldn’t bother me.”

This episode is for you.

Because resilience isn’t something you earn later.
It’s something you’ve been demonstrating the whole time — even if no one ever taught you to recognize it.

🎧 Listen now and ask yourself one simple question:
What have you survived that you’ve never given yourself credit for?

Save your seat at the Masterclasshttps://go.ordinarytobadass.com/joinbcd

A failed promotion can mess with your head—even when you know you’re qualified.

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Suddenly you’re replaying conversations, questioning your value, and wondering what you missed or what’s wrong with you. And if you work in a predominantly male industry, that spiral can feel even heavier.

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In this episode of Ordinary to Badass, Marie breaks down what a promotion setback actually does to your mindset—and how to stabilize yourself emotionally without pretending it didn’t hurt.

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We talk about:

• What self-worth really means (and why it’s not the same as confidence)

• How to separate your career performance from your personal value

• Why a promotion decision doesn’t define your leadership potential

• What to do when your confidence takes a hit after being overlooked

• Practical ways to rebuild internal trust after a failed promotion

• How women in predominantly male workplaces can stop internalizing rejection

This isn’t about toxic positivity or “just trying harder.”

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It’s about grounding yourself after disappointment, reclaiming your value, and deciding your next career move from a clear, steady place—not a wounded one.

If you didn’t get the promotion and you’re trying to get your footing back, this episode is for you.

Check out Behind Closed doors ordinarytobadass.com/behind-closed-doors

Everyone says, “Just be more confident.”
...But no one tells you how confidence actually gets built—especially when you’re a quiet leader in a high-stakes environment.

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In this Badass Debrief, I’m breaking down the real lesson from last week’s conversation with leadership strategist Traci Austin—and translating it into something you can actually use.

This episode isn’t a recap.
...It’s the reframe most women miss.

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We’re talking about:

• Why confidence doesn’t come before opportunity—it comes after evidence

• How self-doubt shows up when your brain forgets your wins

• The hidden cost of waiting to “feel ready”

• Why awareness often feels like insecurity (but is actually executive-level thinking)

• How to start building confidence without changing who you are

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If you’ve ever thought:

• “I know I’m capable… but I hesitate”

• “I freeze when it’s time to speak up”

• “I need to feel more confident before I go for it”

This episode will change how you see yourself—and how you move next.

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🎯 Plus, I’m giving you one simple action to start building confidence the way leaders actually do: with receipts.

And if you want help turning your proof into words—especially in high-stakes conversations at work—I’ll tell you exactly where to go next.

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Because confidence isn’t something you wait for....

It’s something you build on purpose.

👉 Listen now and start trusting what you already know.

Think you need one more certification, one more year, or one more sign before you go after the role you want?

Think again.

In this episode of Ordinary to Badass, I’m joined by leadership coach and HR expert Traci Austin for a powerful conversation about confidence, self-doubt, and why so many high-performing women underestimate their own qualifications.

This is real, practical career advice for women in predominantly male industries who are tired of playing small, waiting to feel “ready,” and talking themselves out of opportunities they’ve already earned.

From a live coaching role-play to mindset shifts that change everything, Traci breaks down how to separate fear from facts—and start seeing your experience, skills, and leadership potential clearly.

✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Visibility & Advocacy
We’re talking confidence, self-trust, and using smart career advice to position yourself for growth without becoming someone you’re not.

You’ll hear:

🔥 Why self-doubt—not lack of skill—is what keeps women from applying for promotions
💡 How to build proof of your impact so you stop questioning your value
💬 The simple shift that turns “I’m not ready” into “I’ve got this”

If you’ve been searching for honest career advice that actually helps you move forward, advocate for yourself, and step into leadership with confidence—this episode is for you.

🎁 Grab Traci’s Tough Talk Blueprint (link in show notes)
💬 DM me on Instagram @ordinarytobadass if this episode hit home
⭐ And don’t forget to rate + review—help another badass woman find the career advice she needs

All links for this episode can be found in the show notes https://ordinarytobadass.com/429/