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EP201 How to Actually Improve Communication at Work
Most team trainings don’t fail because of bad content — they fail because they don’t create lasting behavioral change. In this episode, we unpack why workplace communication issues are often symptoms of deeper team dynamics and how leaders can move beyond one-time workshops to build sustainable growth. If you’re a manager or business owner looking to strengthen organizational culture, this conversation is for you.
EP200 Milestones and Magic: Live Celebration
Episode 200 is more than a milestone, it’s a movement. In our first ever live episode, we celebrate with surprise guest drop-ins, reflect on what success really means, and share big news: Be Freaking Awesome is now its own standalone brand. With coaching, training, and more on the way, we’re leaning all the way into this mission. Plus, we ask ourselves and our guests: what are you doing right now that’s freaking awesome? Come for the party, stay for the purpose.
EP199 Neurodivergence at Work: What Needs to Change with Summer Jelinek
What does it actually look like to create a workplace where neurodivergent people can thrive? In this episode, Summer Jelinek shares insights from her leadership journey and her own neurodivergent experience. We talk about why flexibility, empathy, and structural changes, not just surface-level accommodations, are key to building teams where everyone feels seen and valued.
EP198 Mac & Cheese and Mom Guilt: Let’s Talk About It with Dr. Juhi
If you’ve ever judged yourself for serving mac and cheese or not being the “perfect” parent, this episode is for you. Dr. Juhi joins us to unpack the real roots of mom guilt, why we carry so much pressure to do it all, and how to replace that shame spiral with self-compassion and connection. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that being present matters more than being perfect.
EP197 What 50 Concussions Can’t Take From You with Nick Morrison
Fifty concussions will change your life, but they don’t have to take it from you. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Nick Morrison opens up about the reality of living with traumatic brain injury, the long road to healing, and how he found purpose through persistence. Whether you’ve faced brain trauma or life has just hit hard in other ways, this episode is a reminder that your story isn’t over and you still get to decide what comes next.
EP196 Stop Waiting Crisis: What Happy Couples Know That Others Don’t
“Fine” shouldn’t be the goal in marriage. In this episode, Angela and Sami talk with marriage coach and licensed counselor Karen Maloney about how couples can move from disconnection to deep connection with small, intentional shifts. Karen introduces her “Marriage Jolt” method and explains why investing in your relationship before it hits a crisis point can make all the difference. If you’re craving more joy, intimacy, and purpose in your partnership, this episode is for you.
EP195 Radical Self-Care Is an Act of Resistance
What if self-care wasn’t indulgent, but revolutionary? In this powerful episode, Angela and Sami sit down with Dr. Joi Lewis, healer and author of Healing: The Act of Radical Self-Care. Together, they explore how mindfulness, emotional liberation, and community connection can transform burnout into empowerment. Whether you’re running on empty or ready to deepen your healing journey, Dr. Joi’s Orange Method offers a grounded and accessible path to wholeness. This episode will leave you inspired to reclaim your humanity and your hope.
EP194 Pineapple, Taylor Swift, and the Truth About Limiting Beliefs
Welcome to a delightfully unfiltered episode where Angela and Sami get a little grumpy, but not without a purpose.
This week, we’re naming the little things that poke at our peace and exposing the deeper beliefs underneath. Whether it’s pineapple on pizza or people who won’t do their inner work, this episode is packed with sharp insights, heartfelt honesty, and just the right amount of sass.
From workout pain and sugar crashes to holding space for messy people, we talk about the cost of not growing and why setting boundaries doesn’t make you a villain. If you’ve ever been the “bad guy” for choosing peace or felt drained by someone else’s drama, this is your mirror and your motivation.
🧠 What we dig into:
Why noticing someone’s limiting beliefs isn’t judgment, it’s awareness
How to tell the difference between emotional expression and energy dumping
What to do when other people’s refusal to grow starts costing you
Why healing can feel lonely (and how to stay the course anyway)
This isn’t your typical self-help chat, it’s funny, honest, and full of the real-life stuff most people avoid. Laugh with us, reflect with us, and walk away feeling seen and empowered.
EP193 Healthy Competition with Jake Thompson
What if competition isn’t the problem? What if it’s the way we’ve been taught to think about it?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Jake Thompson—keynote speaker, leadership coach, and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day—we get real about how competition shows up in everyday life. From relationship dynamics to workplace pressure to our inner critic, Angela, Sami, and Jake unpack how competition can either sharpen you or sink you—depending on your mindset.
Jake shares hard-won wisdom on why striving to be your best is more sustainable (and fulfilling) than trying to be the best. You’ll walk away with practical tools and real-life stories that show how to turn competition into fuel for growth—not comparison.
💥 You’ll learn how to:
Compete in ways that energize you instead of drain you
Balance ambition with empathy and curiosity
Use comparison as a tool for growth (instead of a shame spiral)
Build a community that celebrates winning together
If you’ve ever tied your worth to the scoreboard or struggled with self-comparison, this episode will help you reset your mindset and redefine what success actually looks like.
EP192 I Stopped Competing With Everyone, Here’s What Happened
You’re not running against everyone else, you’re running against yesterday’s version of you. In this conversation with Jake Thompson, we explore what it means to stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start building habits that move your life forward. It’s not about hustle for hustle’s sake, it’s about growing with intention, finding peace in progress, and learning how to compete in a way that’s actually sustainable.