What if the most powerful safety tool you have is the one you already carry…your intuition?

On this episode of The Art of Badassery, Jenn Cassetta returns while editing her upcoming book, Secrets of a Sensei (releasing February 2027), for a powerful conversation about women’s safety, awareness, and reclaiming calm, confident power.

Jenn dives into the difficult reality that most assaults against women are committed by someone they know, often inside the home, referencing the shocking Gisèle Pelicot case and recent investigations into online networks where men share tactics involving drugging and assault. She also explores the connection between women’s safety, bodily autonomy, and the importance of using your voice, including at the ballot box.

But this conversation is ultimately about empowerment, not fear. Jenn shares practical tools to help women move through the world with greater confidence, including her “Sensei Scan” practice: one breath, one 360 scan, one right action. She explains how to strengthen intuition, increase situational awareness, and develop a grounded sense of personal power. You’ll also hear practical recommendations for self-defense resources, safety apps, and wearable tools like InvisiWear jewelry.

This episode is a reminder that awareness is not paranoia: it’s preparation, presence, and power.

Links Mentioned:

• InvisWear - use this link for a discount https://invisawear.com/?growi=jenn399
• Episode 02: Not Today Moth******er! Kelly Lieberman’s Story of Survival = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-not-today-moth-er-kelly-liebermans-story-of-survival/id1692809626?i=1000640469258

Do you want to feel confident with money and stop carrying fear, scarcity, or someone else’s money story?

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Gushue, former Wall Street insider and founder of Personal Finance Warrior, to break down what it really takes for women to build wealth and step into financial independence. From her mom losing access to money after leaving a marriage to graduating with $120K in debt, Kelly shares the experiences that shaped her mission.

We talk about why investing feels so overwhelming, the biggest mistakes women make (like sitting on too much cash), and why the “Women’s Wealth Shift” makes this conversation more important than ever.

Plus, you’ll walk away with simple, actionable steps—like the three accounts every woman should have and how to start investing with confidence.

This is your permission to invest, build wealth, and take up space financially.

Connect with Kelly Gushue:

• Website: https://personalfinancewarrior.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinancewarrior

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling dismissed, unheard, or questioning your own body?

In this episode of The Art of Badassery, I sit down with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier—OB-GYN physician assistant, reproductive health advocate, and author of the upcoming book We Deserve More to unpack medical gaslighting, power dynamics in healthcare, and how to confidently advocate for yourself.

Nikki shares how her personal experiences from gaps in postpartum care to surviving childhood sexual abuse have shaped her work and the online community she’s built. Together, we explore the complex history of U.S. gynecology, disparities in care for Black women, and real-life examples of gaslighting, including delayed endometriosis diagnoses.

We also dive into navigating perimenopause and menopause, and discuss practical ways to protect yourself in medical settings like requesting a chaperone or declining an exam if something doesn’t feel right.

This conversation is both eye-opening and empowering, leaving you with the knowledge and confidence to trust your body and demand the care you deserve.

Connect with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier

• Website - https://www.nikkivinck.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nikkivinck
• Book - We Deserve More - https://www.nikkivinck.com/wedeservemore

Episodes Mentioned

• Ep. 59: Have No Fear - Explore Death and Dying with Hospice Nurse Julie - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-have-no-fear-exploring-death-and-dying-with/id1692809626?i=1000755909660
• Ep. 58: Unraveling Patriarchy with Anna Malaika Tubbs - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/58-unraveling-patriarchy-with-anna-malaika-tubbs-a/id1692809626?i=1000753032394
• Ep. 56: The New Rules of Women’s Health with Meghan Rabbit -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-the-new-rules-of-womens-health-with-meghan/id1692809626?i=1000748006819

What is dying really like—and could understanding it help us live more fully?

In this episode of The Art of Badassery, I’m joined by Julie McFadden—better known as Hospice Nurse Julie. A former ICU nurse turned hospice educator, Julie has helped millions rethink what the end of life actually looks like. Her honest and compassionate approach to talking about death has made her a trusted voice online and led to her New York Times bestselling book, Nothing to Fear.

Julie shares how her TikTok unexpectedly exploded, leading to major media coverage and a book deal. More importantly, she explains what she’s learned from thousands of patients about the natural dying process—and why it’s often far more peaceful than people imagine.

We talk about:

• What actually happens in the body during a natural death
• Why people often lose hunger and thirst at the end of life
• Common end-of-life regrets people share
• Practical ways to prepare, from advance directives to organizing important information

This conversation is thoughtful, eye-opening, and surprisingly empowering. By understanding death a little better, we can learn how to live—and love—the time we have.

Connect with Julie McFadden

• Website - https://www.hospicenursejulie.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hospicenursejulie/
• Book - Have No Fear https://www.hospicenursejulie.com/book

Have you ever wondered why women’s stories keep disappearing from history—and what that means for our lives today?

In this episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, I talk with two-time New York Times bestselling author and sociologist Anna Malaika Tubbs about her book Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From Us and how patriarchy was intentionally designed into the United States’ founding structures to keep power with white elite men through rights like land ownership and voting.

Anna shares how her global, nomadic upbringing shaped her belief that change is possible, and she opens up about personal hardships, including losing her mother at 29 and facing sexism, racism, and ageism in the spotlight as her husband rose in politics. We discuss how American history is a constant tug-of-war between those defending the original social order and those fighting for a real democracy, why Black women have been central to recognizing the system as constructed, why some women still defend patriarchy through proximity to power, and what it looks like to stay spiritually grounded while taking action.

Connect with Anna Malaika Tubbs

• Website - https://annamalaikatubbs.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annamalaikatubbs
• New Book Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From US
• First Book The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped A Nation

Have you ever wondered why networking feels so… icky and yet so necessary?

In this episode of The Art of Badassery podcast, host Jenn Cassetta sits down with keynote speaker, networking renegade, and author of This Sh!t Works, Julie Brown, to blow up everything you think you know about networking.

Together, they dive into why traditional networking makes people cringe, how human-centric connection actually creates real opportunities, and why being unapologetically yourself is the ultimate career advantage. Julie shares her unexpected path from the construction industry to becoming a sought-after speaker, along with how a challenging childhood shaped her grit, resilience, and no-BS approach to success.

Expect laughs, real talk, and plenty of mic-drop moments, plus practical advice you can actually use. If you’re ready to ditch the awkward small talk and build relationships that actually move the needle, this episode proves one thing: authentic connection isn’t just powerful… it works.

Connect with Julie Brown

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebrownspeaks/
• Website - https://juliebrownbd.com/speaking/
• Book - This Sh!t Works - https://juliebrownbd.com/book/

What if everything you thought you knew about women’s health was outdated or incomplete?

In this episode of The Art of Badassery, Jenn Cassetta sits down with award-winning journalist and author Meghan Rabbit to unpack the real, often-ignored truths behind women’s health at every age. Drawing from her groundbreaking book, The New Rules of Women’s Health, Meghan breaks down what women actually need to know about breast cancer, menopause, heart disease, and more without fear-mongering or fluff.

Meghan also shares her own powerful health journey and why self-advocacy isn’t optional, it’s essential. Together, Jenn and Meghan explore the role of intuition, why movement matters more than perfection, and how being informed can be one of the most empowering acts of resistance in a system that often overlooks women.

Connect with Meghan Rabbit:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-rabbitt-04b80116/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meghanrabbitt
• Her book: The New Rules of Women’s Health - https://newrulesofwomenshealth.com/
• See Meghan at Zibby’s Bookshop on Feb. 13th

Tyrer Cuzick Breast Cancer Assessment - https://magview.com/ibis-risk-calculator/

How can joy become your leverage when life feels like it’s falling apart?

In this solo episode of The Art of Badassery, Jenn invites you to rethink joy, not as something frivolous or optional, but as a powerful form of leverage and an act of resistance in the face of chaos. As we step into a new year, Jenn explores how intentionally cultivating joy can help you feel stronger, safer, and more grounded, even when the world (or your personal life) feels heavy.

Jenn shares a deeply personal story about getting married shortly after the unexpected death of her father, and how choosing joy in that moment became emotional leverage—proof that joy and grief can coexist, and that joy can help carry us through our hardest seasons.

You’ll hear practical ways to create and protect pockets of joy through daily rituals, creativity, and artistic expression, along with a reminder that safeguarding your inner light is not selfish; it’s necessary. This episode is an invitation to use joy as fuel, as resistance, and as a strategy for continuing to move toward your dream life, no matter what you’re navigating.

Let’s create joy on purpose—and use it to move forward, together.

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