What will you do with your one wild and precious life?
Hi, I’m Dr. D—founder of Badass University and creator of the Wild Women Workshops.
For over two decades, I’ve helped women break free from fear, playing small, and self-doubt—and step powerfully into the truth of who they are. With a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (and a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies), I combine science, soul, and strategy to help women get unstuck and get moving.
This Substack is your space to reconnect with your wild, powerful self. Every post is designed to give you:
🔥 Bold insights into owning your power
🧭 Tools to clarify your purpose, values, and direction
✊ Language and perspective to lead with confidence
💥 Real talk about womanhood, leadership, and transformation
💬 Invitations to join coaching cohorts, live workshops, and community events
Why Subscribe?
This newsletter is for the woman who’s ready to stop playing small.
You’ll get:
Personal reflections, coaching prompts, and power moves straight from my work with clients and workshop participants
Early access to BU offerings (like 1:1 coaching spots, merch drops, and Wild Women Workshop dates)
Invitations to private office hours, live events, and community conversations
Whether you're navigating transition, rediscovering your voice, or building something new, this space is for you.
My Story
Eight years ago, I made my own badass move—leaving a successful 20-year academic career to start over. I had the vision, the plan… and the fear. I second-guessed everything. I played small. I gave away my power. Something had to change.
Badass University was born from that shift. I took my own Wild Women advice: reframed setbacks as breakthroughs, aligned with my values, took long walks, asked for help, and owned my “why.” That formula? I still use it every day.
Now I coach, teach, and build spaces for women to rise—because when women rise, the world shifts.
My Approach
My work is:
Trauma-informed
Values-based
Intersectional
Rooted in joy, care, and collective power
I don’t believe in “fixing” you. I believe in walking beside you as you remember who you are.
Ready to walk into your one wild and precious life?
👇 Drop your email below and subscribe.
Let’s build something badass—together.
