Badassery Life

Badassery Life is a podcast about ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Women willing to share their stories - whether they are filled with heartbreak or amazing accomplishments. These inspiring women include social activists, moms, entrepreneurs, athletes, survivors, mentors, and more. Each has a unique and beautiful story about how they are living out their Badassery Life!

Badassery Life is a news podcast hosted by Kelly Young/Tina McIntosh, with 129 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelly Young/Tina McIntosh hosts Badassery Life, a news show with 129 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Amy Pauszek: A Badass Producer Who Tells Stories That Matter

  Jul 19, 202645 minS7

  Amy Pauszek is an Emmy-winning producer, award-winning documentary filmmaker and storyteller who believes everyone has a story—and that some stories have the power to change lives. Throughout her career, Amy has dedicated herself to telling stories that matter. From documentaries that have screened on PBS and at film festivals around the world to award-winning films that have raised awareness and inspired action, her work is driven by one simple belief: when someone trusts you with their story, you have the opportunity to make a difference. In this episode, we get to know the woman behind the camera. Amy brought her Emmy and Telly Awards (and explained the Telly in her best British accent!), but it was the stories behind the awards that made this conversation unforgettable. Amy opens up about the personal losses that changed her life, why she believes everyone has a "superpower," and how those experiences continue to shape both her perspective and the stories she chooses to tell. We also talk about Sylvia , Amy's newest documentary premiering at Heartland Film's Indy Shorts Festival, and why she's passionate about giving a voice to stories that deserve to be told. Instagram: wonderwomanamyp Award Winning Film Producer, Photographer and Talent/Casting Scout - Owns A Cape #broadway #indiefilm #talentfusion #photography #redcarpet

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  Episode #12

  The Badasses Behind The Sports Bra Indy: Eve Keller and Jenni White

  Jul 9, 202656 minS7

  In this episode of Badassery Life , Kelly sits down with Eve Keller and Jenni White. They are partners in life and partners in business -- they're the team bringing The Sports Bra Indy to downtown Indianapolis. The Sports Bra is the country's first sports bar concept dedicated to women's sports. How badass is that!?? But this conversation is about so much more than opening a restaurant. The three talk about what it takes to have comfortable careers yet take a leap of faith to build something they believe their city needs. Kelly dives into how the couple met (hint: it had to do with Vagina Monologues), their fears and challenges of opening a new business, chasing a big dream together, and embracing what Jenni calls "delusional audacity." They're creative, thoughtful, passionate sports fans with a vision of creating more than a place to watch a game. They hope The Sports Bra Indy becomes a welcoming gathering place where community, connection, and women's sports are all worth celebrating - and Badassery Life is all IN! It's a conversation about entrepreneurship, partnership, belonging, and believing in an idea before everyone else does. We think you'll walk away rooting for Eve and Jenni—and maybe feeling inspired to chase your own big idea. Oh, and Kelly threw out the idea of a podcast LIVE when the Sports Bra Indy opens - you'll have to follow @Badassery_Life and @TheSportsBraIndy for more.

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  Episode #11

  Building Belonging with Bo Turner & FIND

  Jun 28, 202642 minS7

  What happens when you stop waiting for community—and decide to build it yourself? In this episode of Badassery Life , Kelly Young and Tina McIntosh sit down with Bo Turner, founder of FIND , an Indianapolis-based company creating in-person social experiences, speed dating events, and community gatherings designed to help people make genuine human connections. Whether you're single, looking to expand your circle, or simply craving more authentic connection, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the community you're searching for is the one you're meant to create. Growing up as an Asian adoptee in Indiana, Bo learned early how to navigate questions of identity, independence, and belonging. Those experiences, combined with a love of travel and curiosity about how people connect around the world, ultimately inspired her to create FIND—a community that's helping combat swipe fatigue and bring people together in real life. Together, we explore: Bo's journey as an entrepreneur and community builder The inspiration behind FIND and why in-person connection matters Growing up as an Asian adoptee in Indiana The power of chosen family and meaningful friendships Why solo travel shaped her perspective Creating spaces where strangers become friends Bo Turner | LinkedIn

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  Episode #10

  Crime Unfiltered, Justice & Wrongful Convictions with Dr. Nicky Ali Jackson

  May 26, 202650 minS7

  Dr. Nicky Ali Jackson lives in a world most of us only hear about through headlines, documentaries, and podcasts. She’s a criminal justice professor, advocate, founder of the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network, and host of Crime Unfiltered — a live tour and podcast that dives deeper into the realities of crime, justice, advocacy, and wrongful convictions. And honestly? She’s badass. In this episode, we talk about: Being underestimated as a woman in this field Fighting for credibility The emotional weight of trauma-focused work Why Crime Unfiltered is resonating with audiences And how humor, truth, and humanity all belong in hard conversations Dr. Jackson is smart, fearless, funny, and deeply real — and this conversation is one that will stay with us for a long time. www.crimeunfiltered.com www.pnw.edu/center-for-justice-and-exoneration-network-at-purdue-university-northwest

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  Episode #9

  Leadership, Motherhood & Mental Health with Lindsay Gramlich

  May 13, 202642 minS7

  Lindsay Gramlich is a nonprofit leader, CEO, mom of three, lifelong Hoosier, and candidate for state office — but this conversation goes way beyond politics. In this episode, Lindsay talks honestly about balancing leadership, motherhood, public life, and mental health while trying to keep showing up for everyone around her. She opens up about going through a difficult season personally while still leading at work, parenting, and keeping life moving forward. We also talk about the pressure women feel to do it all, mom guilt, partnership in marriage, therapy, ambition, burnout, and why work/life balance can feel impossible sometimes. We also get into: imposter syndrome public service and community learning to ask for help and why even the strongest women need support too This conversation is vulnerable, real, emotional, and one we think a lot of women will relate to.

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