Badass Basic Bitch
Brianna was born in New York and raised by a single mom of 5 kids. Through her struggles with self-worth and battling an eating disorder for over a decade, Brianna found herself packing everything in her Honda Civic and moving 3,000 miles to California where she knew no one, to chase an entrepreneur dream.
She found her passion, voice, and used her scrappiness and hardships to achieve something no one ever thought she could; creating a multi-million dollar company, which she sold. But then she found herself in the middle of her own divorce leaving her a single mom of 3. Now, remarried, Brianna lives in Austin with her husband and four children, as she continues to build companies and empower women to see they are enough.
So, what is a Badass Basic Bitch? It all started at an event, in a deep debate when another woman called Brianna a “basic bitch”. Quick off the mark, she replied with, “I’m a badass basic bitch”. We are often quick to judge and quicker to jump to our own conclusions. This woman knew very little about me. She judged me simply on our few interactions with each other. She coined me how she felt I fit into her view.
These Baddie Bs are everywhere. They’re our neighbors, women at church, soccer moms, or single women at the bar. These women are all of different religions and races, they are poor and rich, married, divorced or single. But they all have one thing in common; they are ordinary women doing extraordinary things. And now, it’s time their stories are told.
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Badass Basic Bitch
Healing from the Past to Become the Best Version of Myself with Christy Parisi
On this week’s episode we have Christy Parisi, who is a single mom, special education teacher, blogger, and part-time singer in an emo pop-punk band. As a long time listener of the Badass Basic Bitch podcast, it's Christy's turn to share her personal story of navigating divorce, mental health, recovering from a toxic environment in childhood, being a single mom, setting boundaries, and finding a community of people she trusts.
After separating from her ex, Christy moved from a giant four-bedroom colonial to a very modest two-bedroom first floor condo. She was determined to make this chapter of her and her son’s lives as comfy and peaceful as possible. She started sharing, on Instagram, all the little ways she was doing just that: painting her kitchen floor, wallpapering, unscrewing the doors off cabinets to give the aesthetic of open shelving. Not consistently feeling at peace when she was growing up, she remembers always thinking, “whatever this is.... I want the opposite of it when I have my own home.” She feels that it is incredibly important for your home to be your safe haven. A place where you can decompress from the demands and ups and downs that is everyday life. She always wants her son to feel safe at home. She wants him to grow up knowing stability and consistency. She also hopes to teach him, and remind herself, that self care is never selfish. It’s ok to take breaks and recharge. It’s ok to say, “no,” and not to overcommit yourself. She has found that setting boundaries and leaving time for herself whenever possible allows her to be the best version of herself for not only her, but her friends, family, and little boy.
Connect with Christy!
Christy's Instagram: @our.comfy.abode
Connect with us!
Brianna's Instagram: @mombossinaustin
Podcast Instagram: @badassbasicbitch
