Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders
Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, and Badass Leaders. Industry experts join host Angela Gill Nelms for intimate and eye-opening discussions about the challenges and joys facing today's leaders. Listen in, and get ready to scale your company, grow your brand, and unlock your full badass potential. Guests include authors, CEOs, Fortune 500 advisors, serial entrepreneurs, heads of global marketing, nonprofit leaders, and educators. You'll discover new insights in every episode. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!
If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected].
You can learn more about The AGN Group and its services on its website: www.TheAGNGroup.com. Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.
About Angela:
Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer for building exceptional companies and teams. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The AGN Group and Recovery Advocate Network. She has held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, she has mastered navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, and ensuring that customers and patients are always the top priority.
Angela is a passionate advocate for mental wellness and diversity. She is the CEO and co-founder of Recovery Advocate Network, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Through this organization, she addresses resource disparities for individuals with mental health disorders, trauma, and identity challenges. In addition, she hosts the Coffee and Conversation Podcast to educate the community and reduce the stigma around mental health and wellness.
She shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.
About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at [email protected] to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.
#BeBraveBeBadass #BadassLeadersPodcast #BraveHeartsBraveConversationsBadassLeaders #TheAGNGroup
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-leaders-podcast-brave-hearts-brave-conversations/id1788987881
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Content Themes
The podcast covers various topics related to leadership, personal development, and business strategy. Episodes delve into themes such as creating a culture of innovation, navigating AI in leadership, dealing with family businesses, and building inclusive company cultures, with examples like discussions on firing toxic clients and the significance of personal branding.

Welcome to the Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, and Badass Leaders. Industry experts join host Angela Gill Nelms for intimate and eye-opening discussions about the challenges and joys facing today’s leaders. Listen in, and get ready to scale your company, grow your brand, and unlock your full badass potential. Guests include authors, CEOs, Fortune 500 advisors, serial entrepreneurs, heads of global marketing, nonprofit leaders, and educators. You’ll discover new insights in every episode. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!
If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected].
You can learn more about The AGN Group and its services on its website: www.TheAGNGroup.com. Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.
About Angela:
Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer for building exceptional companies and teams. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The AGN Group and Recovery Advocate Network. She has held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, she has mastered navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, and ensuring that customers and patients are always the top priority.
Angela is a passionate advocate for mental wellness and diversity. She is the CEO and co-founder of Recovery Advocate Network, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Through this organization, she addresses resource disparities for individuals with mental health disorders, trauma, and identity challenges. In addition, she hosts the Coffee and Conversation Podcast to educate the community and reduce the stigma around mental health and wellness.
She shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.
About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at [email protected] to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.
#BeBraveBeBadass #BadassLeadersPodcast #BraveHeartsBraveConversationsBadassLeaders #TheAGNGroup
Social Media Channels:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bebravebebadass/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Dg8OQ7SqtGtSiCWQUfLB?si=c17c0f1abe29446f
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-leaders-podcast-brave-hearts-brave-conversations/id1788987881
Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Badass-Leaders-Podcast-Brave-Hearts-Brave-Conversations-Badass-Leaders/B0DS2CQL9V?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/
Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2
Episode 50 of the Badass Leaders Podcast marks a major milestone and the kickoff of Season Two. In this unscripted Q&A episode, host Angela Gill Nelms answers real questions submitted by listeners about leadership, burnout, trust, career pivots, and navigating uncertainty at work and in life.
This episode goes beyond theory and tackles leadership as it actually shows up. Messy. Personal. Uncomfortable at times. Angela shares hard-earned lessons from executive leadership, motherhood, career reinvention, and years of managing people through change.
If you are a first-time manager, an experienced leader feeling burned out, or someone trying to build a career with intention instead of fear, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/frequency-illusion
- Cathleen Quigley’s episode: https://youtu.be/A1FVVQ1hmi4
- Brian Rowe’s episode: https://youtu.be/sMWZ5bhTZ0M
- More about Angela: https://youtu.be/DgawGLVRPgw
- For podcast production services: [email protected]
- North American Honey Bee Expo: https://www.nahbexpo.com/
- Conflict montage: https://youtu.be/6fQVyixxrpI
- https://www.angelagillnelms.com/a-blueprint-for-success-without-burnout-6-easy-steps/
Produced by: The AGN Group
Host: Angela Gill Nelms
Producer: Katie Hart
Tagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.
Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.com
About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.
Social Media Channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/
Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2
Want to be a Podcast Guest?
If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected].
The discussion also tackles questions…
- How do you become a trusted leader instead of trying to be liked?
- What should first-time managers focus on to avoid common leadership mistakes?
- How do you deal with burnout without guilt or fear of appearing lazy?
- How do you manage a negative or demoralizing team member without making things worse?
- Can you have a successful career and still prioritize family and personal life?
- How do you know when it’s time to say no and let go of commitments?
- Should you start a podcast or business, and how do you know if your “why” is strong enough?
- How do you celebrate wins without ego while avoiding burnout?
- What advice would you give your younger self about career decisions and life pressure?
Themes:
- Trust and authenticity in leadership
- First-time manager anxiety and confidence
- Burnout, rest, and sustainable success
- Career pivots and nonlinear paths
- Leading through curiosity instead of control
- Setting boundaries without guilt
- Building community and feedback-driven leadership
- Redefining success beyond titles and productivity

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