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What if everything you thought you knew about women’s health was outdated or incomplete?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