By the time she was 21, Maria Camille had already been married to a mafia man for nine years, had 3 children, and saw her son's death along with two homes being burned to the ground. Illustrated by true stories, Becoming Badass provides wisdom and insight for taking the journey to reinvent yourself when needed.  Each chapter unfolds a captivating tale written in a candid style which is often funny and sad but always inspirational. What if you learned to be aware of and embrace change before life throws you the next curveball? What if you faced the next disaster with newfound confidence? Never living in one place longer than two years, Maria Camille journeyed into the unknown and was mentored by spiritual guides, martial arts masters, and entrepreneurs. She found her personal power through diverse experiences few have experienced. In this refreshingly frank and irreverent breakthrough book, Maria Camille shares: Valuable insights and badass habits gleaned from her 30 years of entrepreneurial travel and business ventures. Badass life lessons for success she learned from competing in extreme sports and winning four gold medals. Tips on how to cultivate a stronger sense of self as you go through life changes and learn how to develop your own identity that's separate from societal expectations. Business lessons she learned from the Mafia. Strategic concepts and actionable steps to help you become wiser, more robust, braver — And so much more! It's the Badass version of "Choose Yourself." Becoming Badass puts you a giant leap ahead of others looking for the "magic formula" for success.