Angela Belford & Sami Kinnison

Be Freaking Awesome Podcast

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 Pinterest-perfect version of it. Each week, we open up the real stuff: the messy middles, the...

Author

Angela Belford & Sami Kinnison

Category

Education

Podcast website

bfreakingawesome.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

EP56 Relationships with the Husbands of BFA 14.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Sami are joined by their husbands, Barry Belford and Chris Kinnison, to talk about relationships and marriage advice. Listen in to this fun, Valentine's themed episode where Angela and Sami put their husbands on the hot seat.  You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the coaching. And the pattern is still there. The Invisible Edge Foundation 1:1 Coaching...

EP55 Your Relationship with Money with Sarah Mac 07.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Mac joins Angela and Sami to talk about our relationship with money, one of the few relationships we can never really walk away from. Listen as they talk about how your childhood experiences with money can impact your money beliefs today. They provide tips on how to improve the quality of your relationship with money so that you can improve the quality of your life. You can...

EP54 Syndrome or Superpower: Perfectionism 31.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Angela and Sami finish up the syndrome vs. superpower series and discuss perfectionism. From the pros, the cons, how to address it, and their personal stories about how perfectionism has impacted both of these women, the episode is full of great nuggets to wrap up this series. Be sure to sign up for our giveaway at our website, bfreakingawesome.com!    You've done the work. T...

EP53 Syndrome or Superpower: ADHD 24.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Sami and Angela continue the conversation about "Syndrome or Superpower" and discuss ADHD, the impacts it has had on their lives, and lessons and coping skills that they've picked up along the way. Mentioned in the Episode: "ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer's World" by Thom Hartman ADDitude Magazine The transcript for the episode can be found at bfreakingaw...

EP52 Syndrome or Superpower: Imposter Syndrome 17.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Angela Belford and Sami Kinnison start a new series: Syndrome or Superpower. In the first of three episodes, they talk about imposter syndrome. What it is, why it can be bad for you, and how it can actually help you succeed. Listen in to learn more about overcoming imposter syndrome and find out whether it's a syndrome to hold you back or a superpower to launch you forward. M...

EP51 Reflections on the New Year and New Season 10.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Join Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford as they reflect on the new year of Be Freaking Awesome. Whether you already have detailed goals lined out for the year or you still can't believe it's already 2023, you'll find some wisdom and gentleness to support your own reflections.  You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the coaching. And the pattern is still t...

EP50 A Year in Podcasting: Looking Back at Season 1 03.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Listen to the last episode of Be Freaking Awesome Season 1. We reflect back on some of our favorite moments, lessons learned, and transition hosts from Josh to Sami, as Josh takes on a new role in the new year. Some of the episodes mentioned as favorites are below: Episode 17: Raising Adults Episode 18: See Your Parents as Humans Episode 24: Conquer Fear Episode 35: Toxic Masculin...

EP49 What do parenting, life, and editing a book have in common with Gwen Rockwood 20.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail Josh Belford hosts Angela Belford and Gwen Rockwood as they discuss what editing a book is like. Whether you're editing a book or not, you can find a way to apply the editing process to reflect on your life. You can read more of Gwen's work online at therockwoodfiles.com . Below are the books that Gwen mentioned in the podcast:  - Wired for Story by Lisa Cron - Story Gen...

EP48 Revisiting Be Freaking Awesome with Corrine Sudar 13.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail Angela is joined by Corrine Sudar to revisit what it means to Be Freaking Awesome. Listen in as these two talk about so many different things, including what it's like to work somewhere with your name on the door, being who you are confidently, and building your support network. Find Corrine online at Sudar Group, www.sudargroup.com and on every social media at The Sudar Grou...

EP47 Sports, Marketing, and Success with Joe Zollo 06.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail Angela Belford hosts Josh Belford and Joe Zollo in a conversation about marketing, sports, and success. Listen in to hear Josh and Joe get nerdy excited about fantasy football and Angela challenge ideas about success. Connect more with Joe Zollo in a variety of ways! His podcast about fantasy football is Club Fantasy, on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. You can also conn...

EP46 Intuitive Eating Part 2 with Meghan Cahill 29.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a second conversation about Intuitive Eating, this time with Josh Belford and guests, Angela Belford and Meghan Cahill. Listen in as they weave together eating habits, social justice, and emotional regulation. Follow Meghan Cahill on Instagram @cahillwellness to connect with her more!  You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the coaching. And the pattern is...

EP45 Intuitive Eating Part 1 with Ashley George 22.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Josh Belford is joined by Angela Belford and Ashley George to talk about intuitive eating. Listen to the conversation as they talk about what it means to process our emotions around food and eat in a way that makes sense to our bodies. Connect with Ashley at CuratedHealthAR.com or on social media @CuratedHealthAR!  You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the coaching....

EP44 The Encourage Project with Amy Fairchild 15.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Josh Belford is joined by Angela Belford and Amy Fairchild to talk about a plethora of things, really! From toxic positivity to encouraging others, join the discussion to think about how we can uplift the people around us in the best ways. Find Amy @the_encourage_project on Instagram and on LinkedIn, and listen to The Encourage Project on all major podcast platforms. You can also...

EP 43 Communication, Sports, and Film with Anthony Bommarito 09.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Josh Belford is joined by author, speaker, and coach, Angela Belford, and producer, director, and filmmaker, Anthony Bommarito. Together, they discuss how to improve your communication skills, whether through sports, work, or creative projects. Connect with Anthony Bommarito! https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-bommarito-2824051b/ https://www.positiveyou.net/ https://www.woodwardo...

EP 42 Minimalism with Dara Zycherman 18.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Listen to hear Josh, Angela, and guest, Dara Zycherman, talk about minimalism and how it can impact your life and worldview. The discussion covered everything from what is minimalism to how to think about gift-giving, especially for the minimalist in your life. You can find more from Dara Zycherman at whylessequalsmore.com, including the ultimate guide to simplifying your life and...

EP41 Elevate Your Communication Skills 11.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Josh Belford is joined by permanent guest, Angela Belford and this week's guest, Sami Kinnison to talk about Elevate, a new professional development division of The Belford Group. Listen in as they talk about making work suck less, philosophy on business, and funny stories from Sami and Josh's childhood.  You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the coaching....

EP40 Motivational Triad 04.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Learn more about the motivational triad, a theory about human behavior and how our brain works, with Josh Belford and Angela Belford in this episode of the Be Freaking Awesome podcast. Have a question from a previous episode or something you'd like to hear discussed? Send us your questions to podcast@thebelfordgroup.com or to Angela's DMs on Instagram. Go to AngelaBelfor...

EP39 Writing Your Own Permission Slip with Jamie Berris 29.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Jamie Berris joins our series regulars, Josh and Angela Belford, to talk about making a relationship with yourself and writing your own permission slip. In addition, they also pass on their best marriage advice. Listen in for your challenge to write your own permission slip! Find her books, coaching info, and the latest updates at  jamieberris.com and on Instagram at https://www.i...

EP38 Why New Year's Resolutions Should Start in September 20.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Angela return from a hiatus to discuss setting "New Year's Resolutions" in September instead of January. Listen to learn more about goals and habits, how your brain works, and improving your life by 1% at a time.  You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the coaching. And the pattern is still there. The Invisible Edge Foundation 1:1 Coaching is w...

EP37 Dealing with the Messy Middle 16.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Join Josh Belford and his mom, Angela as they take a deep dive on what is the messy middle and Angela acts as a guide through what can be a really difficult situation.  You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the coaching. And the pattern is still there. The Invisible Edge Foundation 1:1 Coaching is where that changes. Six sessions, one-on-one, body-based belief work t...

EP36 How Chronic Illness feels like Dealing with Dragons with Kristen Girard 11.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Join Josh Belford, his mom, Angela, and their guest Kristen Girard who is a luminary artist discuss "dragons", which are illnesses and traumatic injuries that leave you very different from who you were before, and how to deal with them. The best place to learn more about Kristen's work is at radianceandgrit.com She can also be found on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebo...

EP35 Dudes doing better at work: What is healthy masculinity with Jeff Harry 02.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a conversation between host, Josh Belford; permanent guest, Angela Belford; and this week's guest, Jeff Harry, as we talk about what toxic masculinity is, how it impacts our day-to-day, and how we can incorporate playfulness into what we can do about it. We dive deep and find a few soap boxes along the way. Jeff can be found online at rediscoveryourplay.com and on...

EP34 Inner Critic with Lisa McFadden 27.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Join Josh Belford, his mom, Angela, and their guest Lisa McFadden who is a mindset coach who works with women writers who are blocked as they discuss how to deal with your inner critic which will not only help you get that book written - it will change your life. Find out more about Lisa at https://www.lisamcfaddenfilm.com/   You've done the work. The retreats, the books, the...

EP33 Grief with Dr. Mekel Harris 19.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Join Josh Belford, his mom, Angela, and their guest Dr. Mekel Harris, who describes herself as a perfectly imperfect woman trying to navigate life and is an expert on grief - both through real-life experiences and education, as they discuss grief and how to be supportive to yourself and others who are navigating those often troubled waters.  During the discussion she talks about t...

EP32 Female Rivalry with Dr. Amber Tichenor 12.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Join Josh Belford, his mom, Angela, and their guest Dr.  Amber Tichenor who has a Ph. D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology and has written "Behind Frenemy Lines" as they discuss female rivalry in the workplace. For more information about Dr. Amber visit her website www. ToBeCoachingandConsulting.com , find her on Instagram as @dr.ambertichenor.phd and on Twitter as...

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