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PODCAST

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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25:50

EP214 Why Your Vote Actually Matters (And What the...

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2026/03/17

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever thought your vote doesn't really matter, that politics is too confusing, or that the whole system is just... too much, this episode is for you. A lot of us are carrying around this low-grade exhaustion with national politics right now, and it's easy to let that feeling bleed into disengagement. But there's a whole level of government that most people skip over completely, and it's the one that fills potholes, sets school policy, and shapes what your actual dail...

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33:48

EP213 You Can't Be Mad About an Expectation Nobody...

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2026/03/10

Send a text You have expectations of the people in your life. And they have expectations of you. The problem is that half the time, nobody actually said any of that out loud. And then someone ends up disappointed, resentful, or quietly fuming on the drive home. In this episode, we dig into a reframe that might just change how you navigate every relationship in your life: the difference between expectations and agreements. Because if you're expecting something from somebody who never agreed to...

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Bonus Episode Living for 80-Year-Old You: The Europe...

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2026/03/03

Send a text Five countries. Six cities. Olympic tickets. A two-star Michelin restaurant. A near meltdown over very expensive seats. And more walking in the cold than Angela would normally tolerate. This is the full story. In this extended version of episode 211, we let you behind the curtain of the trip and of our friendship. We unpack the moments that did not make Instagram, the history nerd rabbit trails, the money conversations, the unexpected disappointments, and the small mindset shifts ...

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EP212 Living for 80-Year-Old You

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2026/03/03

Send a text What if the person you should be trying to impress isn’t the internet, your boss, or even the people around you, but 80-year-old you? Fresh off a whirlwind Europe trip that included five countries, Olympic events, freezing mountain tops, and one very heavy backpack, Angela came home with more than stories. She came home with confirmation that growth doesn’t happen accidentally. It happens because you decide in advance who you are going to be and then you practice. In this episode,...

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EP211 What to Do When You Achieve Your Goals and Feel...

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2026/02/25

Send a text You worked hard, you stayed focused, you finally got there. So why doesn't it feel the way you thought it would? Nobody talks about this part. We spend so much time chasing our goals that we never stop to ask what happens when we actually catch them. Whether it's the dream job, the business you built, the house you wanted, or the milestone you sacrificed for, sometimes you arrive and realize the view from here looks a lot different than you imagined. In this episode Sami and Angel...

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EP210 Why Accepting People Isn't the Same as...

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2026/02/18

Send a text You've been told your whole life that if you don't call someone out, you're letting them get away with it. But what if that's completely wrong and it's actually making things worse? Most of us are exhausted from trying to change the people around us. Whether it's a frustrating family member, a difficult coworker, or a friend with completely different values, we pour energy into trying to fix people who never actually change. And somehow we end up feeling like the problem. In this ...

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EP209 Why Fear and Resistance Appear Right Before Growth

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2026/02/10

Send a text Every time we go after something meaningful, a new goal, a big conversation, a leadership role, or personal growth, fear and resistance seem to show up right on cue. In this episode, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford explore why resistance is not a sign you are doing something wrong, but often a signal that you are getting close to something important. Together, they unpack how fear shows up in the body, why resisting discomfort actually makes it stronger, and how learning to lea...

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EP208 Stop Waiting for Permission to Belong

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2026/02/04

Send us a text Ever walked into a networking event or professional gathering wondering if you're wearing the right thing, saying the right things, or even supposed to be there? You're not alone. In this episode, hosts Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford reveal a simple mental shift that can transform how you show up in any room—and it has nothing to do with what others think of you. Angela introduces the powerful concept of "host energy vs guest energy" and explains why belonging isn't somethin...

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34:39

EP207 Why You Shouldn’t Fire Your Inner Critic (And...

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2026/01/28

Send us a text If you’ve ever tried to silence your inner critic by sheer willpower, only to end up overwhelmed, anxious, or spiraling into imposter syndrome, this episode is for you. This week, Angela and Sami unpack the truth about the inner critic. Spoiler alert: it’s not about getting rid of it. In fact, trying to push that voice away can sometimes make it come back louder and stronger. So instead of firing your inner critic, what if you gave it a new job? In this honest and insightful ...

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EP206 Why You Feel Guilty No Matter What You Choose

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2026/01/20

Send us a text Have you ever made a decision and still felt bad afterward? No matter what you choose, there is guilt, second-guessing, or that lingering feeling that you are letting someone (or yourself) down. In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford unpack one of the most common but least named challenges people face: conflicting values. This is not about being indecisive or doing something wrong. It is about what happens when two things that both matter dee...

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EP205 The Unexpected Side Effects of Emotional Healing

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2026/01/13

Send us a text What if growth doesn’t make life easier… at least not right away? In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford get real about the unexpected side effects of emotional healing, like crying more, feeling stretched thin, questioning your capacity, and realizing that growth doesn’t mean you never struggle again. This conversation is a follow-up to The Nonlinear Journey of Growth, but instead of theory, this episode lives squarely in the messy middle. F...

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31:49

EP204 Doing Hard Things on Purpose: with Dominique Blake

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2026/01/07

Send us a text In this conversation, Olympic medalist and entrepreneur Dominique Blake joins Angela and Sami for an honest, high-energy look at what it means to stay committed to growth when life doesn’t go as planned. Dominique shares how setbacks in her athletic career sparked a powerful evolution—from running on the track to building businesses, leading wellness communities, and mentoring others through their own journeys. You’ll hear her take on personal responsibility, emotional regulati...

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EP 203 Family Business and Holiday Drama: Tips That...

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2025/12/30

Send us a text Let’s be honest. Working with your family can be equal parts beautiful and bananas. And when the holidays hit? Whew. That’s when the lines between pass the gravy and circle back on that project get real blurry. In this episode, Angela and Sami get vulnerable and hilarious about what it actually looks like to navigate work and personal relationships within a family business. From setting boundaries around when to talk shop (spoiler: not at Christmas dinner) to knowing when you ...

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EP202 Coaching vs. Consulting: Nervous Systems,...

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2025/12/29

Send us a text In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Angela and Sami dive deep into the world of coaching, what it is, what it isn’t, and why it can be such a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth. Together, they explore the difference between coaching and consulting, why your brain naturally resists change, and how nervous system regulation plays a foundational role in leadership, decision-making, and confidence. Angela shares her journey from consultant to executive coach...

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EP201: How to Actually Improve Communication at Work

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2025/12/16

Send us a text If you’ve ever sat through a workplace training that sounded great in theory but didn’t change a thing, this episode is for you. Angela and Sami are pulling back the curtain on why team trainings often fall flat, what “improving communication” actually means (hint: it’s not just talking nicer), and how to approach development that truly sticks. From metaphors about runny noses to real-world stories of transformation, this episode is packed with practical insights and a fresh ta...

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EP200 Milestones and Magic: Live Celebration

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2025/12/09

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 200, our first ever live episode! We’re celebrating a huge milestone, giving major shout-outs, reflecting on what this podcast has meant so far, and sharing what’s next for the journey of Be Freaking Awesome. What’s Inside This Episode Live recorded energy and community vibe: This is our first time doing a live broadcast, complete with real-time chats, emojis, and surprise guest drop-ins. We love you all for being here.Reflections on success: What does succes...

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EP199 Neurodivergence at Work: What Needs to Change...

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2025/12/02

Send us a text In this powerful and personal episode, Angela and Sami sit down with speaker, leadership trainer, and PhD researcher Summer Jelinek to talk about what it really means to be neurodivergent in the workplace. From masking and burnout to emotional intelligence and late diagnoses, we explore how modern work culture often fails to support neurodivergent thinkers and what we can do about it. Summer shares her journey of being diagnosed with autism later in life and how that led her t...

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37:36

EP198 Mac & Cheese and Mom Guilt: Let’s Talk About It...

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2025/11/19

Send us a text 🎙️ EP198: Mac & Cheese and Mom Guilt: Let’s Talk About It You know that feeling when you're serving up mac & cheese for dinner (again) and thinking, "Am I totally dropping the ball as a parent?" That creeping sense of mom guilt shows up in the quiet moments and the loud ones, making you question if you're doing enough or getting it all wrong. In this episode, Angela and Sami are joined by Dr. Juhi, a pediatrician and parent coach, who shares how she went from

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EP197 What 50 Concussions Can’t Take From You

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2025/11/11

Send us a text When life hits hard—really hard—how do you get back up? In this raw and powerful episode, Angela and Sami sit down with Nick Morrison, a former professional bull rider whose life was dramatically altered by more than 50 concussions. From chasing rodeo dreams to losing the ability to speak, Nick’s story is one of unimaginable setbacks and unshakable resilience. Nick walks us through the highs of living his dream, the brutal reality of repeated head trauma, and how faith, grit, a...

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EP196 Stop Waiting for a Crisis: What Happy Couples...

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2025/11/04

Send us a text Let’s be real. “Fine” is not the goal. And yet, so many couples find themselves stuck in the land of just-okay, coasting through life like roommates instead of staying deeply connected. In this episode, Angela and Sami sit down with marriage coach and licensed counselor Karen Maloney to talk about how to wake up your relationship before it hits a breaking point. Karen shares her signature “Marriage Jolt” approach and why small, intentional shifts can reignite connection in pow...

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