Don't Let Anything Hold You Back with Dana Vallera

Jen, Julie and Asses in Chairs

Tears, Truth & Turning Pain into Purpose This week’s podcast is a deeply personal one. I’m sharing a vulnerable story about reading Jen Hatmaker’s Awake and the unexpected emotional spiral that followed. What began as admiration turned into tears, comparison, an Enneagram 4 revelation (hello, melancholy and meaning-making 😆). Along the way, I talk about the beautiful reality of building dreams while still carrying in the folding chairs yourself… and yes, with much love, admit that if putting asses in seats is what helps women gather, heal, laugh, and come alive again… apparently I’m your chair-carrying girl! 😆🪑✨ If you’ve ever felt behind, questioned your path, or compared your journey to someone else’s, this episode is for you. And I’m also joined by the brave and inspiring Julie LaMeng, who shares her own story of pain, healing, and stepping into her voice through music and courage. Thanks in part to the inspiration and mentorship of Karen Drucker, Julie is creating songs of hope and facing fears in beautiful ways. This episode is about awakening, authenticity, and remembering that being an adorable badass doesn’t mean having it all figured out… it means showing up anyway. 💛 Come pull up a chair with us!

Don't Let Anything Hold You Back with Dana Vallera

This week on Be an Adorable Badass, I’m joined by Dana Vallera—a true, authentic woman, just like the ones listening. She’s not a celebrity. She’s real. And in this honest conversation, she shares what it looks like to face fear, find her voice, and speak up even when it’s uncomfortable. If you’ve ever questioned yourself, held back, or wondered if your voice matters… this episode will feel like sitting down with a friend who gets it. Because the truth is—she’s not so different from you. And that means… you can do this, too!

One Hand on the Heart, One Hand in the Cosmos

"One Hand on the Heart, One Hand in the Cosmos" AKA: Top 10 Things a Birthday Cruise Reminded Me About Life, Joy, and This Pivotal Year! After my birthday cruise, I took a few days to reflect and what came through surprised me. In this episode, I share the 10 things I’ve learned and remembered about joy, gratitude, friendship, age, astrology, chaos, courage, and how to return to yourself in a world that feels loud. We’re in a powerful, transformational year. Big shifts. Big feelings. Big invitations. This is an episode about hope, honesty, play, peace, and why dancing through hard seasons might be one of the most spiritual things we can do. I also share a special call-out to one of my adorable badass friends who is now dancing in heaven.

Hello 2026!

As we welcome 2026, this episode is an invitation to slow down, trust your inner guidance, and step into the new year with intention instead of pressure. I share the story of my tree as a symbol of growth, noticing the signs around you, and setting intentions that feel rooted and true. This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to force what’s next. You’re supported. You’re guided. And you’re allowed to begin again in a way that feels aligned and authentic. ✨ Set an intention.  🌳 Trust the whisper.  💫 Welcome 2026 as your most adorable badass self.

A Holiday Exhale: Peace, Play, and What Comes Next

Christmas is almost here and Hanukkah is ending, and so on today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing: ✨ A holiday wish just for you ✨ A reminder to take it easy after a chaotic year ✨ A simple Christmas Eve Eve ritual to invite peace and joy ✨ A song to dance it out and reset your energy ✨ And a look at 2025 as a powerful 9 year of completion, clearing, and release… as we quietly prepare for the fresh beginning of 2026 You don’t need to fix everything before the year ends. You don’t need to have clarity yet. You only need to show up with kindness for yourself. Take a listen when you can, maybe with a cup of something warm… and if you feel the nudge, let yourself move, sway, or dance a little too.