Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders
Episodes
Season 1 Wrap-Up + Sneak Peek of Season 2: Be Brave, Be Badass
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode Season 1 of the Badass Leaders Podcast comes to a close with a heartfelt wrap-up episode from host Angela Gill Nelms. After nearl...
What Leaders Get Wrong About Creativity — And How to Fix It | Corean Canty
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the real, often unspoken emotional terrain of caregiving, leadership burnout, and reclaiming joy at work through the power of ...
How to Raise Strong Girls in a Messy World: Mental Health, Boundaries & Body Image | Kate Rope | S1 E47
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, journalist and author Kate Rope shares the untold story behind her career, her mission to help us all f...
Real Stories, Real Leadership: Georgia Tech Alumni
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real Stories, Real Leadership: Georgia Tech Alumni This episode features a deep, surprisingly personal conversation with two Georgia Tech powerhouses ...
Leaving the 80-Hour Grind for a Life You Actually Want | Ed Morgan
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edward "Bean" Morgan joins the Badass Leaders Podcast for a candid conversation about leadership, burnout, and what it takes to walk away from a caree...
From the Yankees to Flea Markets—The Leadership Lessons No One Expects | Dr. John Tuders
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. John Tuders breaks down what it truly means to lead with courage, clarity, and integrity in a world that often rewards shortcuts....
AI in Higher Education: Lessons from Georgia Tech | Raheem Beyah
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Badass Leaders, Raheem Beyah, Georgia Tech's Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs joins Angela to talk about i...
Badass Best of: How to Leave a Legacy That Lasts
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to leave a legacy? In this Badass Leaders Podcast "Best Of" episode, we bring together powerful insights from leaders who are...
From Veteran Medic to CEO: Reinventing Yourself After PTSD | Suzy Wraines
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation, veteran and entrepreneur Suzy Wraines opens up about her journey from military medic to trauma-informed business coach....
From Incarceration to Inspiration: How a 30-Year Prison Sentence into Purpose | Brian Rowe
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2010, Brian Rowe was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for a nonviolent drug conspiracy. Most people would have seen that as the end. Brian s...
The $100M Journey from Discovery to Device | Nassir Mokarram
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if treating brain cancer wasn't about destroying tumors, but redirecting them? In this captivating episode, Dr. Nassir Mokarram—Director of Ven...
The #1 Mistake Leaders Make in Reputation Management (and How to Avoid It) | Aimee Christian
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Angela Gill Nelms sits down with Aimee Christian, a former biopharma executive who boldly walked away from a 25-year corporate career to design a...
Badass Best of: Real Talk on Leaders vs Managers
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, we dive deep into the critical differences between managers and leaders. Our guests explore how authent...
How to Crush Imposter Syndrome & Lead With Confidence | Samuel Osborne and David Graf
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the real difference between a leader and a manager? Why do so many successful executives still wrestle with imposter syndrome? And how do leade...
How to Handle Power and Ego in the Boardroom | Jonathan Bennett
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, Jonathan Bennett, leadership advisor, board director, and former CEO, shares how great leaders don't av...
From Kidnapping Survivor to Badass Leader | STRIPES & Dr. Crystal Simon
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to lead with grit and grace? How do you bounce back from setbacks, own your voice in the boardroom, and still make time for w...
A Leader's 6 Keys to Steering Through Stormy Seas
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Leader's 6 Keys to Steering Through Stormy Seas Navigating Change: Six Keys for Leaders Leading through change can feel like steering a ship in a st...
Scaling Startups to $800M Exits | Lynn Herrick
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to go from practicing law to leading companies through $800M acquisitions? In this episode of Badass Leaders, Lynn Herrick shares he...
Five Years Since I Refused to Die. Fifty Years Old | Life Lessons with Angela Gill Nelms
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons on Survival and Living from my Kidnapping This week's episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast is unlike any before. Normally, Angela sits down w...
Daniel Steere: Turning BS Jobs into Purpose-Driven Work
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid and energetic conversation, Daniel Steere unpacks what it really takes to "make work not suck." From reframing "BS jobs" to uncovering ...
Dr. Beth Harrison: Game Theory, Hospital Turnarounds, & The Courage to Live Authentically
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the streets of Savannah to the boardrooms of European hospitals, Dr. Beth Harrison's life is a masterclass in resilience and bold leadership. In ...
Karen Valencic: The Physics of Conflict from a Black Belt Engineer
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if mastering conflict could bring you more freedom, not friction? In this episode, Angela sits down with Karen Valencic—engineer, Aikido black ...
Caitlin Johnson: Play to Lead - Gamification Strategies for Badass Leaders
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gamification expert Caitlin Johnson joins Angela Gill Nelms to unpack how leaders can transform their work, careers, and teams using game design think...
Bud Moeller: The Strategy Behind Influence
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bud Moeller has built a career out of solving hard problems: from transforming global companies at Booz Allen and Accenture to mentoring future leader...
Andrew Dingee: Aviation Safety Secrets— Transforming Corporate Culture
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How a fighter pilot helped BP slash safety incidents by 70%—Andrew Dingee on systems, leadership, and learning from failure. Andrew Dingee, former f...
A Blueprint for Success Without Burnout: 6 Easy Steps
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Badass Leaders podcast, Angela Gill Nelms discusses the critical issue of burnout and offers a blueprint for achieving success ...
Cathleen Quigley: Building the Backbone of the Internet
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of the Badass Leaders podcast, Angela welcomes Emmy Award-winning technologist and engineering trailblaz...
Dr. Kofi Smith: No Timeouts in Life, an Athlete's Story of Resilience and Rising Up
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former college football athlete turned powerhouse leader, Kofi Smith joins the Badass Leaders Podcast to share his journey from the field to the front...
Building Your A-Team: Who You Need in Your Corner for Leadership Success
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Angela Gill Nelms explores the power of building an A-Team—your personal support system crucial for leadership success. ...
Jacob Karnes: Leadership Lessons that Stick
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, business coach and former Chick-fil-A leader Jacob Karnes shares practical insights on leadership, team...
Kristi Straw: Why 'Shamagers' Fail and Unicorn Leaders Thrive
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to lead with authenticity in a world that often rewards conformity? In this powerful episode, Kristi Straw—serial founder, ...
Sophie Badré: Peaceful Leadership in a Multicultural World
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with leadership coach and global thinker Sophie Badré to explore what it truly means to l...
Badass Best of: Real Talk on Conflict Management
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict is inevitable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. In this special "best of" episode, we've curated powerful moments from past gue...
Sherry Farrugia: Diversity is the Driver, Creating Inclusive Healthcare Innovation
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angela Gill Nelms sits down with Sherry Farrugia, Senior Vice President at Veranex, to unpack what it really takes to lead in today's...
Gia Ganesh: Behind the Mic with Angela Gill Nelms
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special role-reversal episode of Badass Leaders Podcast, the mic is flipped! Angela Gill Nelms, usually the fearless host, takes the hot seat ...
Tracy Lee: Redefining Tech Leadership
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Angela Gill Nelms chats with Tracy Lee—entrepreneur, technologist, and advocate for women in tech—about her journey from lea...
Steve Garraty: What Cancer Taught Me About Business & Life
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Steve Garraty, author of Grapefruit, shares how his battle with cancer reshaped his views on life, leadership, and gratitu...
Sherry Grote: How Marketers Can Find Their Voice
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sherry Grote shares her journey from traditional marketing to becoming a licensed pastor and industry leader. She discusses balancing...
Mark Williams: From Barstool to Boardroom, The Rise of a CEO
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with an insurance industry CEO Mark Williams to explore the nuances of authentic leadership. Our conversation delves into...
Jon Sexton: Music & Million-Dollar Deals, Leadership Lessons Learned
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful conversation, Jon Sexton shares his journey from aspiring musician to successful entrepreneur in real estate and health clubs. He e...
Brandon Williams: From Fighter Pilot to Business Leader
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angela Gill Nelms talks to fighter pilot and leadership expert Brandon Williams, who shares powerful insights on building high-perfor...
Vicki Bradley: Breaking Barriers, Women Redefining Leadership
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful and dynamic conversation, Angela Gill Nelms and Vicki Bradley dive deep into the core of leadership—exploring trust, confidence, ...
Drew Harden: Building Workplaces That Spark Joy
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Gill Nelms and Drew Harden dive into the essence of company culture and leadership, challenging the notion that culture is just about perks. Dr...
Marc Reifenrath: Creating a Culture of Curiosity, Problem-Solving, and Innovation
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Angela Gill Nelms as she sits down with Marc Reinfenrath to explore the evolution of digital marketing, the power of core values in leadersh...
Eric Doherty: Navigating Leadership in the Age of AI
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Badass Leaders Podcast, host Angela Gill Nelms sits down with healthcare executive Eric Doherty to explore the evolving relatio...
Patrick Lyons: It's Personal, AND it's Business! Navigating Family Businesses
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Angela Gill Nelms as she sits down with Patrick Lyons, a seasoned expert in family business coaching. Patrick shares his insights on fostering co...
Anne Chow: Firing Toxic Clients, Fostering Company Culture, and Promoting Workplace Inclusion
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Badass Leaders Podcast! Join host Angela Gill Nelms as she sits down with Anne Chow to discuss her new book, Lead Bigger: The Transform...
Scott Wozniak: Raving Fans, Discount Traps, and the Importance of Personalized Service
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Badass Leaders Podcast! In this conversation, Angela Gill Nelms interviews Scott Wozniak, author of 'Make Your Brand Legendary.' They d...
Trailer: Badass Leaders Podcast - Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AGN Group is excited to reveal a project we've been working on.... the Badass Leaders Podcast. What's it all about? Each week, host Angela Gill N...