The Badass Women in Business Podcast
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About the Show
Welcome to the “Badass Women in Business Podcast,” where fearless women leaders take center stage. Hosts Cristy and Aggie highlight women business owners and leaders who are unapologetically making their mark in the business world.
This podcast features candid conversations with women entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and innovators breaking barriers and making history. Each episode delves into the challenges, triumphs, and unique journeys of these remarkable women, sharing real, raw, and relatable stories that inspire and empower.
Join Cristy and Aggie as they uncover the untold stories behind the success of these incredible women. The discussions are honest, inspiring, and sure to ignite your inner strength.
Be part of the change. Tune in to get inspired and discover the badass woman in you. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes are released twice a month!
Meet the Hosts
Aggie Chydzinski is the co-host of the Badass Women in Business podcast and co-founder of Athena Advisory Collective, where she partners with women-owned businesses to build sustainable strategies that drive growth, profitability, and leadership excellence.
With over 20 years of experience in business advisory, Aggie specializes in strategic financial planning, sales enablement, operational efficiency, and partnership alignment. As a Techstars Business Coach, she explores leadership, diversity, and the human side of entrepreneurship, helping founders navigate the complexities of scaling a business while staying true to their values.
Through the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie shares real conversations with women who are building, leading, and redefining success. She brings a direct, no-nonsense approach to uncovering the strategies, lessons, and experiences that help entrepreneurs turn vision into impact.
Cristy O’Connor is the co-host of the Badass Women in Business podcast and co-founder of Athena Advisory Collective. She is known for her ability to align business strategy with the human side of operations, helping leaders build strong, engaged teams that drive long-term success.
With deep expertise in strategic leadership, operational excellence, company culture, and staff retention, Cristy helps businesses go beyond traditional benchmarks, focusing on people as the key to exceeding goals. Her approach blends business strategy with personal growth, ensuring that leadership development, culture, and operational efficiency work together for sustainable success.
Cristy is currently mastering Human Design for Business Owners, adding a unique lens to how entrepreneurs can align their strengths with their business strategies. Through the Badass Women in Business podcast, she shares insights on leadership, culture, and business transformation, inspiring listeners to create businesses that thrive—financially and culturally.Athena Advisory Collective is proud to sponsor the Badass Women in Business podcast. Co-founded by Aggie Chydzinski and Cristy O’Connor, Athena helps women-owned businesses scale with purpose—aligning strategy, profitability, and leadership excellence. With a focus on financial growth, team development, and operational efficiency, Athena empowers founders to build businesses that thrive. Learn more at athenaac.com.
