Unapologetically Badass

Episode 85~ From Mic to Main Character: Bekah Berger on Saying Yes to Herself & Building a Life That Fits

She wakes up Rhode Island every morning, but Bekah Berger’s real superpower isn’t radio—it’s self-trust. As a co-host on 92 PRO FM Mornings, a podcaster, TV contributor, and all-around media powerhouse, Bekah’s success didn’t come from one big break—it came from a thousand small yeses. In this episode, Bekah shares how choosing herself, staying unapologetically authentic, and refusing to say no to aligned opportunities built a career (and life) that actually feels good. From radio studios to TV screens, motherhood, marriage, and everything in between—this is a masterclass in trusting your voice and owning your lane. If you’ve ever felt like success had to look a certain way… this conversation will crack that wide open.

Episode 84~ You’re Not Stuck—You’re Drifting: The Wake-Up Call for High-Performing Women with Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer

What if the life you worked your ass off to build… isn’t actually the one you’d choose? In this unapologetically real conversation, Renee sits down with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer—a PhD-level social psychologist, executive coach, and former C-suite leader who spent over 30 years at the top… only to realize success without alignment is just well-managed drift. After losing her executive role at 56, Cynthia didn’t panic—she pivoted. And not in the fluffy, “find yourself” kind of way. She created a framework that’s now helping high-performing women reclaim clarity, control, and direction in their careers and lives. Inside this episode, we get into: * The difference between being stuck vs. drifting (and why most women don’t see it) * What really happens when your identity is tied to your title—and it disappears * Why pushing harder is NOT the answer * The power of intentional decisions over default success * How to course-correct your life without burning it all down If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but something still feels off… this is your wake-up call. Because being successful isn’t the goal. Being aligned is. If you're a high-performing woman feeling stuck, burned out, or disconnected from your success, this episode dives into leadership transformation, career pivots, and how to find clarity and direction in your life and career. Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer shares powerful executive coaching insights for women ready to stop drifting and start leading with intention. Website: www.dr-cynthia.com [http://www.dr-cynthia.com/]

Episode 83~ Structure Is the New Hustle: The Systems Behind 6 & 7 Figure Growth with Simone Little

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Simone Little, a Business & Productivity Strategist, Operations Architect, and trusted advisor to over 50 women-led businesses scaling to 6 and 7 figures. Simone isn’t teaching theory — she’s lived every role. From CEO to admin to sales and marketing, she’s worn all the hats, navigated the overwhelm, and learned firsthand what actually works behind the scenes of high-performing businesses. After leaving Corporate America and launching multiple successful ventures, Simone discovered the truth most entrepreneurs don’t talk about: growth without structure leads straight to burnout. Through experience, intuition, and data-driven frameworks, she built a proven system that replaces hustle with strategy, chaos with clarity, and stress with calm. In this conversation, we dive into: * The biggest mistakes high-achieving women make when scaling * Why doing everything yourself is the fastest way to stall growth * How structure, team alignment, and leadership unlock sustainable success * The underrated systems that quietly power 6 & 7 figure businesses * How to shift from reactive overwhelm to confident, strategic leadership * Why visibility (podcasts, speaking, collaborations) must be supported by strong operations * The mindset shift that brings both profit and peace This episode is a must-listen for women CEOs who are tired of holding it all together, craving expansion without exhaustion, and ready to build a business that actually supports the life they want. ✨ Bottom line: You don’t need to work harder. You need better structure — and Simone shows you exactly how. https://www.chiefalignmentagency.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnN8dU4alg2Jw_BQmRBc4hO3lXwIP4wsZ3QM3Bjw20V8opZOFdZURpQCm2RYU_aem_koFI_inLY__8jrFTtaUV9g [https://www.chiefalignmentagency.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnN8dU4alg2Jw_BQmRBc4hO3lXwIP4wsZ3QM3Bjw20V8opZOFdZURpQCm2RYU_aem_koFI_inLY__8jrFTtaUV9g]

Episode 82~ The Sacred Business Shift: Building a Self-Led Business Without Hustle or Burnout with Cailen Ascher

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Cailen Ascher, a Sacred Business Mentor for coaches who has built a half-million-dollar coaching business working within school hours — without hustle culture, burnout, or sacrificing her values. Cailen teaches a radically grounded approach to entrepreneurship that blends soul, strategy, and staying power, helping women lead their businesses from identity and internal trust rather than pressure, overworking, or constant reinvention. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ Collapsing Time Through Identity Why growth accelerates when you stop building toward a future version of yourself and start leading from who you are becoming right now. ✨ Identity First, Then Strategy How anchoring who you are before what you do eliminates burnout, second-guessing, and misaligned effort. ✨ The Shift to a Self-Led Business What changes when you stop outsourcing authority and start making decisions from self-trust, clarity, and coherence. ✨ Designing a Business That Matches Your Next Chapter How to evolve your offers, pricing, and visibility so your business reflects who you are today — not an outdated version of you. This conversation is for women who know their business is more than a to-do list or income stream — it’s a sacred vehicle for purpose, leadership, and personal growth. If you’re done hustling, craving alignment, and ready to lead your business from confidence instead of chaos, this episode will shift how you see everything. Instagram: @‌cailen.ascher Website & Training: The Sacred Business Shift – Rise from Coach to Movement-Maker 🔗 Connect with Cailen

Episode 81~ Breaking the Status Quo: How Victoria Pelletier Built Power, Influence & an Unapologetic Legacy

Victoria Pelletier does not do “status quo.” She does impact. She does influence. She does next level. From becoming one of the youngest COOs in corporate history to being named one of the world’s top LGBTQ executive role models, Victoria has built a career on courage, authenticity, and fearless leadership. In this episode, we go deep on: * What it really takes to rise in male-dominated, traditional corporate spaces * The truth about personal branding and why it accelerates your success * Leading with empathy without losing authority * Building resilience when the room isn’t built for you * And how to create a career (and life) that actually feels aligned This conversation is raw, real, and ridiculously empowering. Victoria Pelletier | Official Site | Speaker | Author | Board Director [https://victoria-pelletier.com/]