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Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders

Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders

By: Angela Gill Nelms
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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 podcast@angelagillnelms.com. 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. #BeBraveBeBadass #BadassLeadersPodcast #BraveHeartsBraveConversationsBadassLeaders #TheAGNGroup2024 Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Sophie Badré: Peaceful Leadership in a Multicultural World
    May 21 2025
    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 lead in a multicultural world. Sophie unpacks the concept of peaceful leadership—a style rooted in kindness, self-awareness, and authentic communication—and why it’s becoming essential in today’s complex global landscape. From her rich experiences working across cultures, Sophie shares insights into how adaptability, intuition, and cultural sensitivity shape a leader’s effectiveness. The conversation dives deep into how leaders can build legacy through alignment, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connection, rather than authority or ego. Learn more about Sophie at: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-badré Website: www.peaceful-leadership.com Email: sophie@peaceful-leadership.com Mentioned this Episode: Daniel Barenboim: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD7QUSiWc7QBP2XGRMGwjEg Butterfly Effect book: https://amzn.to/3Zjfq6R Dash poem: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/the-dash-poem-by-linda-ellis/ "I heard you die twice. Once when they bury you in the grave. And the second is the last time when someone mentions your name.": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OrLroFa0AI&t=66s The Culture Map: https://amzn.to/43bWlVq Radical Candor: https://amzn.to/43hO6HC Questions Are the Answer: https://amzn.to/431g5wg About Angela: Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies. Angela 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 hello@TheAGNGroup.com to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com. 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 Want to be a Podcast Guest? If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@angelagillnelms.com. Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Badass Best of: Real Talk on Conflict Management
    May 7 2025

    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 guests who’ve shared their wisdom on navigating conflict at work and in life. From embracing discomfort to leaning into tough conversations, our guests offer practical strategies, candid stories, and refreshing perspectives on what it means to manage tension with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

    Whether you're leading a team, managing up, or facing peer-to-peer challenges, this montage is packed with insights to help you transform conflict into connection.

    Watch the full interviews here:

    • Mark Williams: https://youtu.be/RVhQK9FT0hI?si=HP3AE0An7YAaz3fD

    • Patrick Lyons: https://youtu.be/Crf6TXEB-Rk?si=9U3DsVX1HxkF1q3V

    • Gia Ganesh & Angela Gill Nelms: https://youtu.be/vh69c_f4Sv8?si=hQX1M2dx6bcnKyOc

    • Marc Reifenrath: https://youtu.be/x4yuJeb3G4Q?si=MsI0yunXLmxkeDR7

    About Angela:
    Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies.

    Angela 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 hello@TheAGNGroup.com to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.

    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

    Want to be a Podcast Guest?

    If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@angelagillnelms.com.

    Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.

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    16 mins
  • Sherry Farrugia: Diversity is the Driver, Creating Inclusive Healthcare Innovation
    Apr 30 2025

    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 complex healthcare and life sciences landscape. From her decades in health IT to her work commercializing cutting-edge medical devices, Sherry shares the behind-the-scenes lessons that have shaped her leadership philosophy — one rooted in empathy, inclusion, and relentless innovation.

    We dive into the challenges women face in STEM, how public-private partnerships can actually work, and why diversity isn’t just a checkbox — it’s the key to better solutions. Sherry opens up about the importance of a joint mission, the art of conflict resolution, and how to build sustainable teams in a fast-moving, high-stakes industry.

    Learn more about Sherry at:

    • Instagram: sherryfar723

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sherryfarrugia

    • Website: www.veranex.com

    About Angela:
    Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies.

    Angela 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 hello@TheAGNGroup.com to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.

    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

    Want to be a Podcast Guest?

    If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@angelagillnelms.com.

    Learn more about the podcast at www.BadassLeadersPodcast.com.

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    1 hr and 6 mins

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