Be Freaking Awesome Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Imagine carrying the weight of a secret that gnaws at your identity, a story untold that hinders your personal growth. Our guest today is Madison Hoagland, host of the Dare to Share podcast, who believes in the power of sharing personal experiences, even if you aren't willing to put your name to every story. We go on an insightful journey, exploring the freedom that comes fro...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to personal growth is not to shy away from negative emotions but to embrace them? This intriguing idea is at the heart of our conversation with Angela, a self-proclaimed feeling advocate and author of the transformative book, "Traveling Light." Angela shares her eye-opening journey of writing her book, where she discovered the profound influence of acknow...

Send us Fan Mail In this illuminating conversation, we sit down with Maureen Zappala, an experienced former rocket scientist at NASA, who, despite her impressive background, intimately understands the struggle of imposter syndrome. Drawing on Maureen's vast experience, we discuss how to approach intimidating tasks with confidence and resilience, and how to embrace failures as essential steppi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special episode of Be Freaking Awesome! Today, we have a treat for all our listeners as we present an exclusive sneak peek at chapter one of the highly anticipated book, "Traveling Light: Free Yourself from the Crap in Your Head" by the incredible author, Angela Belford. "Traveling Light" delves deep into the core of our beings, urging us to confro...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of eudaimonia with us, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford. The ancient wisdom encapsulated in this enduring philosophy, handed down from Socrates and Aristotle, extends beyond mere happiness—it's a pursuit, a journey towards life satisfaction. And we promise you, in this episode, you'll discover how relevant this age-old concept still is, how it's...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, we dive deep into the concept of "Ask" Culture and "Guess" Culture, evaluating what the advantages and disadvantages are of each in various situations. Our guest, the astute Ashlyn Simmons, a licensed clinical social worker and best friend of Sami, shares her personal journey navigating through this concept. This episode...

Send us Fan Mail We're igniting the spark of celebration for Independence Day, as your hosts, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford. Amidst our shared love for the holiday, we also gear up for the much-anticipated release of Angela's new book, "Traveling Light." Join us as we reveal the exhilarating journey of Angela's book writing, while also unmasking our deep personal connec...

Send us Fan Mail Join Sami and Angela in this captivating episode of the podcast as they delve into the popular notion that you become like the five people you spend the most time with. Drawing inspiration from the "Be Freaking Awesome" book (which you can download for free on AngelaBelford.com) they embark on a deep exploration of this concept. In a thought-provoking and occasionally li...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion into a full-time career? Our inspiring guest, Jessica Formicola, did just that! From a psychotherapist to a successful chef, recipe developer, and writer, Jessica's journey shows us that it's possible to follow your heart and find balance in work and family life. As a stay-at-home mom, Jessica candidly shares the struggles an...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how your decision-making process affects your life and the paths you choose? Join us in this insightful episode, where we share our personal experiences in decision-making, from the two-year journey of writing a book to witnessing the growth of our coaching clients. Discover the relief and joy of completing a project and the excitement of having someone to share it w...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like life comes at you in seasons? As if each chapter brings different challenges and triumphs? Join us, Sami and Angela, as we uncover the secret to living a "Freaking Awesome" life, embracing the season we're in, and finding joy in every moment. Tired of comparing yourself to others and feeling inadequate? We chat about navigating comparisons, peer press...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Nathan Wainwright returns for a follow-up conversation that brings hope and renewed perspective. Nathan, who previously believed he was nearing the end of his life due to cancer, shares his remarkable update: he continues to live each day with new-found energy. Angela engages in a heartfelt conversation with Nathan, exploring the unexpected...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Be Freaking Awesome podcast! In this powerful discussion, originally aired on the Authentically Raw podcast with Jamie Berris, Angela's unwavering determination to overcome her hardships becomes evident. Through her inspiring tale, she reveals how she made a conscious decision to break free from the shackles of her past, embarking on a transformative path towar...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Angela Belford and Sami Kinnison sit down with Felicia LaTour to explore the world of travel-volunteering, and how it can be an affordable way to explore new places while also making a positive impact.    Felicia shares her personal experiences with travel-volunteering, detailing the amazing places she's been to and the rewarding work she's done to help...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of family systems theory with Corinna Dranow, a licensed therapist. We talk about how our families impact who we are and model examples of how we can process events from our past to better serve us in the future. Drawing on her background in family systems theory, Corinna provides insightful perspectives on how our family relationship...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we're celebrating a milestone birthday for one of our hosts - Angela is turning 50! Angela shares her insights on life, aging, and personal growth. She reflects on the lessons she's learned and how she's grown as a person. She also talks about how fifty isn't as big of a deal as we make it.  Join us for a heartfelt and insightful conver...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Be Freaking Awesome! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mekel Harris, a licensed psychologist with a long-standing career in mental health, to explore the topic of navigating tough conversations with kids about grief, death, and loss.   Dr. Harris shares her insights and experience on how to approach difficult conversations about death and loss with children in a way...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Greg Murray, life coach, to explore the meaning of belonging and how it can impact our personal and professional lives. Throughout the conversation, Greg shares his insights on different levels of belonging, from building a sense of camaraderie in sports teams to fostering a community in the corporate world. He also highlights the importance of sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Sami and Angela to explore the topic of cultivating meaningful friendships in adulthood.   Sami and Angela share their experiences and insights on how to navigate the ups and downs of making and maintaining friendships as adults. They discuss the importance of being intentional about cultivating meaningful connections, the value of vulnerability a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sami and Angela explore the challenges of making friends as an adult. They share their own personal experiences of trying to build meaningful connections and offer practical advice for listeners who may be struggling to make friends or find a sense of community. Throughout the episode, Sami and Angela provide a range of strategies for overcoming these obstacles an...

Send us Fan Mail On today's special episode of the podcast, Angela is joined by Nathan Wainwright in a challenging, educating, and funny episode (no really, it is!!) about what it's like to die. Whether you want to know what to tell people in hard situations or need some perspective on living while knowing that we will all die one day (whether from cancer or just walking down the street)...

Send us Fan Mail Angela shares lessons that she gathered during her recent, month-long trip to Costa Rica and her and Sami discuss how the lessons we pick up along the way while traveling can help us improve how we live our everyday life. Whether you are a travel junkie or just want to live life more in the present, you're sure to find some lessons you can pick up and add to your toolkit.  Yo...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Angela and Sami talk about having hard conversations, why it matters, and how you can approach tough talks. They share some stories about their hard conversations and real tips for how to handle hard convos. If you want to join the hard conversations workshop on March 16, sign up at bfreakingawesome.com/workshop.  You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the...

Send us Fan Mail "From a business standpoint, one of the biggest tragedies there is are people who don't get ideas out there that can improve the world because they have fear. They're afraid and I just don't want to see that. Too many ideas go to the grave. I want to make sure they get out there." - Michael Davis Angela and Sami are joined by Michael Davis for a conversati...

Send us Fan Mail Has anyone ever called you foolish for chasing your dreams? Or, have you ever thought someone else was being a fool for not choosing the "traditional" path? This inspiring episode with Alex "Nemo" Hanse, author of "Foolies Approved: How to change the world with a foolish dream and zero in your pocket" and creator of Foolies Approved, has a message to...