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Be Freaking Awesome Podcast

Angela Belford & Sami Kinnison

Tired of surface-level conversations and sugar-coated advice? You’re in the right place.Be Freaking Awesome is not your average personal growth podcast. Hosted by Angela and Sami, an insightful mother-daughter duo with a gift for keeping it real, this is the space where authenticity, emotional intelligence, and radical self-awareness come together.We’re not here just to inspire you. We’re here to equip you with tools, stories, and soul-level truths that will help you grow in the real world, not some

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EP181 Practical Fitness for Every Body & Brain with...

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2025/07/22

Send us a text Ever felt torn between loving the body you have and wishing you moved it a little more? Or walked into a gym, got slammed by fluorescent lights and clanging weights, and thought, “Nope—hard pass”? This conversation with personal-trainer-turned-neurodivergent-fitness-whisperer Abby Clapper is your permission slip to ditch the shame-spiral and find movement that actually fits you. In this episode we explore How ADHD brains (and other neurodivergent minds) beat all-or-nothing work...

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EP 180 Mastering the Art of Allowing with Jamie Lerner

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2025/07/15

Send us a text What if the fastest way to dial down drama and crank up joy is as simple as giving everyone around you a permission slip to be themselves—including you? In this episode, Angela and Sami invite well-being therapist Jamie Lerner to spill the secrets of her Art of Allowing, a practice that turns judgment into curiosity and workplace chaos into something you can actually manage. You’ll get: The story of why Jamie ditched traditional talk therapy and how her clients leap forward by ...

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EP179 Accidental Goat Expert: How Following Your...

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2025/07/08

Send us a text Ever had a wild idea you couldn’t shake—even if it sounded totally out of left field? That’s exactly what happened to Deborah Niemann, a suburban mom who packed up her family, moved to the middle of nowhere, and accidentally became a nationally recognized goat expert. In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Deborah shares how her journey started with a desire to eat organic and live more intentionally. What unfolded was a story filled with goats, gardening, fiber animals, and ...

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EP178 The Joy Quest with Moyra Gorski

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2025/07/01

Send us a text 🌟 What if joy isn’t random—but a daily quest you can map out? In this uplifting episode, wellness entrepreneur and podcast host Moyra Gorski joins Angela and Sami to reveal how she turned a season of overwhelm into a life anchored in grace-filled, repeatable joy practices. From mirror work to micro-habits and community, Moyra shares simple tools that anyone—no matter how busy—can start today. 🎧 Press play to laugh, learn, and launch your own Joy Quest! 💡 What We Talk About

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EP177 Masculinity & Mental Health with A Soul's Quest

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2025/06/26

Send us a text This episode is Part 2 of our 2-part conversation with writer and coach Omar Ferraira of A Soul’s Quest. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there—we explore life transitions, identity, and what it means to go on your own hero’s journey. In this second half, we’re turning toward men’s mental health, emotional resilience, and what it takes to find your footing when life has fallen apart. Omar opens up about his personal story, the quiet suffering many men c...

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EP176 The Hero’s Journey, But Make It Real Life With...

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2025/06/25

Send us a text This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation with writer and coach Omar Ferraira. Both episodes drop this week, so when you’re done here, hop over to Part 2 to continue the conversation. We’re diving into life transitions, inner growth, and the search for purpose when it feels like you’ve checked all the boxes—but still feel like something’s missing. From Carl Jung and Maslow to the hero’s journey and cultural traditions, Omar shares a deep, reflective view on how we evolve...

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EP175 The Power of One Step, 175 Times Over

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2025/06/17

Send us a text This isn’t just a milestone—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the practice of showing up. In this episode, Angela and Sami get real about what 175 episodes have taught them: how to let go of the pressure to be perfect, reframe what success looks like, and lean into meaningful, fun, and fulfilling work. They talk about the doubts that almost stopped them early on, the episodes that unexpectedly took off, and why metrics like downloads and dollars don’t tell the who...

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EP174 Joy Isn’t Beige: The Bold Psychology of Color...

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2025/06/10

Send us a text What if the colors around you could transform your mood, mindset, and even your life? In this vibrant episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Sami and Angela sit down with brand architect and color psychology expert J. Nichole Smith (Nic) to explore the powerful (and often overlooked) connection between color, psychology, and joy. From navigating burnout to creating joy-centered brands, Nic unpacks how we can all use color as a tool for emotional resilience, intentional living, and eve...

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EP173 The Social Capital Strategy Every Woman Needs...

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2025/06/03

Send us a text We’ve all heard “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”—but what if that’s actually true and empowering? In Part 2 of our conversation with Anna Beth Gorman, we shift from financial literacy to the life-changing concept of social capital—and how women can build it with intention. This episode is a masterclass in forming relationships that matter—not just for your career or business, but for your personal safety, freedom, and future. From building a “kitchen cabinet” of advi...

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EP172 The Conversation Every Woman Needs to Be Having...

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2025/05/27

Send us a text Money. Just saying the word can make some of us sweat. And yet—it impacts every corner of our lives. In this episode, we’re starting a deeply honest, sometimes hilarious, and always empowering two-part conversation with Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. In Part 1, we talk about what wealth really looks like for women—not yachts or private jets, but retirement accounts, health insurance, education, business ownership, and the ability to withstand life'...

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EP171 The Cascade Effect of Self-Awareness: Growth...

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2025/05/20

Send us a text This week, Angela and Sami are joined by Kathryn Heizer, also known as The Cascade Effect Coach, for a real and powerful conversation about how we influence others — often without even knowing it. From corporate leadership to parenting, from grief to goal-setting, we unpack what it means to live and lead intentionally. Kathryn shares her transition from the corporate world into coaching, the inspiration behind “The Cascade Effect,” and how even our smallest actions ripple outw...

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EP170 Why Most Leaders Miss the Big Picture (And How...

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2025/05/13

Send us a text Do you ever feel like you're stuck reacting to problems instead of leading with clarity and vision? In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Angela and Sami sit down with business consultant and author Todd Smith for a game-changing conversation that blends football strategy, leadership insight, and real-world wisdom. Drawing from his book First and Ten on the Twenty, Todd uses powerful sports metaphors to reframe what it really means to lead, whether in business, life, or perso...

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EP169 What Leadership Looks Like When Everything...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text In this moving and insightful episode, Angela and Sami speak with Jody LaVoie, founder of Widows in the Workplace and The Grief Company. Following the traumatic loss of her husband, Jody assumed leadership of his company, all while raising three daughters and facing unimaginable grief. Now a grief expert and coach, Jody shares how that experience shaped her purpose—and how she now equips both individuals and organizations to better navigate grief. This conversation offers both...

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EP168 Why Communication Matters—and Why Sami’s...

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2025/04/29

Send us a text 🔧 What if communication isn’t just a tool—but the tool? In this thought-provoking and hilariously vulnerable conversation, Sami shares the messy middle of writing a book about communication—and Angela digs deep into what it means to clarify not just our words, but our hearts. From exploring the emotional roots of poor communication to dissecting how our inner world struggles to translate into language, this episode is both a sneak peek at Sami’s evolving book and a powerful

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EP 167 The Confidence Crisis in Leadership (And How...

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2025/04/22

Send us a text Struggling to lead with confidence? You’re not alone. Whether it shows up as micromanaging, burnout, or saying yes to too much, a lack of confidence can quietly undermine even the most capable leaders. In this episode, Angela and Sami sit down with leadership strategist and speaker Therese Gopaul-Robinson for a powerful conversation about what confidence really is—and why it’s way more than just a personal mindset issue. From micromanaging and burnout to team culture and career...

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EP166 Law of Attraction Isn’t Magic—It’s Neuroscience...

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2025/04/15

Send us a text This week, Angela’s back on her soapbox—and we are here for it. She and Sami take us on a deep (and sometimes hilarious) dive into why vision boards, affirmations, and goal-setting strategies work better when you understand the brain behind them. Spoiler: it’s not about manifesting magic. It’s about your Reticular Activating System—the part of your brain that filters what you notice based on what you believe. And once you understand how it works, you can start intentionally re...

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EP 165 From $5 a Week to President: Growing Up in the...

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2025/04/08

Send us a text In this heartfelt and insight-packed conversation, Angela and Sami sit down with longtime client, coaching partner, and friend Jonathan Janacek. Jonathan opens up about the journey from sweeping job sites as a kid to purchasing and running the family remodeling business. This episode is a goldmine for second-generation business owners, parents preparing for leadership transitions, and anyone navigating the tension between honoring legacy and carving a new path forward. Jonath...

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EP164 How to Build a Connected Life with Adam Dorsay

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2025/04/01

Send us a text In part two of our conversation with psychologist and author Dr. Adam Dorsay, we’re diving into how to build connection—not just feel it. This episode is all about friendship, chosen family, and why adult connection often needs more intention (and less perfection) than we think. Angela, Sami, and Adam explore the vulnerability of reaching out, the reality of feeling lonely in a busy world, and the beauty of showing up for the people who matter. From voice texts to Google Sheet...

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EP163 Why Connection Changes Everything (with Adam...

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2025/03/25

Send us a text What if the most important connections in your life didn’t happen by chance—but by choice? In this episode, Angela and Sami chat with psychologist and author Dr. Adam Dorsay about the four types of connection outlined in his book Super Psyched: connection to self, others, the world, and something greater. It’s a real, reflective conversation about how intentional connection shapes how we live, love, and show up. They explore why asking for what you want isn’t selfish, how awe c...

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EP162 The League of Women Voters Spotlight: Democracy...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text Ever feel like politics is just too messy, too partisan, or too overwhelming to even try to get involved? We get it. But what if there was a way to protect democracy, empower voters, and make a real impact—without the drama? This week on Be Freaking Awesome, we’re joining the global Podcasthon Movement to highlight an organization that’s been fighting for democracy since 1920—the League of Women Voters. Angela, a dedicated volunteer and board member, shares her journey with t...

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