In this special bonus episode of This Shit Works, host Julie Brown explores the fascinating balance between being likable and being a badass with guest Alison Fragale, author of Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. Julie and Alison break down the psychology of power vs. status, the importance of warmth in leadership, and why self-promotion is vital—especially for introverts.

Julie and Alison also touch on the value of relationships in career success, the impact of humor in building warmth, and the role of networking in achieving your goals. Don’t miss this episode filled with actionable insights, empowering advice, and a reminder that the people you meet can change your life.

Key Topics:

• The difference between power and status
• Why caring about what others think isn’t bad advice
• The introvert’s guide to self-promotion
• The importance of networking and how people you meet change your life

Grab Alison's book, Likable Badass, hitting shelves on September 3rd!

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LIKABLE BADASS

Tune in to hear what's happening in my world and when the podcast will return.

Firstly, I want to thank you for your incredible support since we started this journey in 2020. It's been an amazing ride connecting with you all and our fantastic guests.

Life's throwing some exciting challenges my way, including a new book project focused on empowering Generation Z in networking and career beginnings. To give this my all, I'm taking a break from the podcast for a bit.

But don't worry, it's not goodbye! I'll be back with updates and maybe even some new episodes in the future. In the meantime, why not revisit some past episodes?

Thanks for being part of this journey. Stay curious, keep networking, and stay tuned for what's next!

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In this episode Julie explores the transformative power of adversity, inspired by Robert Downey Jr.'s remarkable journey.

Downey's acknowledgment of his "terrible childhood" underscores how early experiences shape us. Despite facing addiction, incarceration, and professional setbacks, he emerged as one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, thanks to his resilience.

Listen in for lessons on resilience, transformation, and finding light in the darkest of places from Downey's inspiring story.

Drink of the week….Iron Man Inspired Tony Stark Mocktail.

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