Insight with Justin G. Cobb

Mahmoud Baydoun is no stranger to being in the spotlight. Before becoming a respected sexologist, educator, and advocate, Mahmoud appeared on reality television in Brazil, including *Big Brother Brasil* and *No Limite* (the Brazilian version of *Survivor*). Yet his most transformative journey happened after the cameras stopped rolling. In this episode of *Insight*, Mahmoud reflects on growing up i...

Work with Justin: https://calendar.app.google/mqPi2rRiGgEPQppy8 Insight Prompt Pack: https://justingcobb.gumroad.com/l/insightpromptpack Reconnecting to Our Roots: Indigenous Wisdom, Colonialism, and Hope for the Next Generation What does it mean to rediscover who we are in a world shaped by colonialism, disconnection, and environmental crisis? In this episode of Insight with Justin G. Cobb, I sit...

The Cost of Disappointment, Code-Switching, and Choosing Your Voice | LeRon Barton LeRon Barton— 4x TED Speaker, equity consultant, and writer—returns to Insight for a powerful conversation on disappointment and how it shapes the process of becoming. In this episode, LeRon reflects on moments of disillusionment and how they’ve clarified his values, voice, and sense of purpose. We explore the emoti...

In this episode of Insight with Justin G. Cobb , I’m joined by Violeta Orowingsas —a French expat, former DMV resident, and former French diplomat to Brazil—where she now resides as a Travel Wellness Specialist and holistic health practitioner. Violeta shares her journey from life inside the “Matrix”— a world shaped by status, systems, and external expectations— into a profound period of collapse...

In this episode, I talk with Anthony Ware II, Founder of RevUpHR, about his journey from burnout to reclaiming his health— and how that path led him to help others do the same. Anthony shares how he supports HR leaders with tools to create healthier workplaces and equips millennials with practical strategies for financial wellness. This conversation is all about the work, the health, and the money...

What if the monsters we fear most are the ones that tell us who we are? In this episode of Insight with Justin G. Cobb , Dr. Emily Zarka—host of PBS’s Monstrum — joins us to explore the stories behind our fears. From the undead echoes of zombies to the masked terror of slashers, we examine how horror evolves alongside humanity, revealing the anxieties, injustices, and moral questions of its time....

Special thanks to Lu Castello for connecting Puneet and I. What does it mean to fight for justice when the world tells you to stay silent? In this episode of Insight, I sit down with Puneet Singh Singhal— climate activist, disability rights advocate, and storyteller— to explore the intersections of climate change, disability, and caste in India. Puneet shares his personal journey of navigating a s...

What happens when someone questions your right to be in the room? Dr. Kazique Jelani Prince has been there. In this episode, the award-winning DEI Executive opens up about moments that shaped him — from childhood travels that sparked a love of cultural difference, to the biases he had to unlearn in himself. With humor and honesty, he reflects on what it means to grow beyond the mindsets you inheri...

Welcome to Insight — a platform where stories drive transformation. In Episode 21, host Justin Cobb sits down with Sterling Hospedales, who shares how he went from growing up in Trinidad 🇹🇹 and joining the U.S. military 🇺🇸 to ending up incarcerated — and how that led to deep personal change. Now a podcaster, mentor, and aspiring attorney, Sterling’s story reminds us what’s possible when we choose...

🎙️ New Insight episode just dropped This one’s with Rhadem Camlian Morados—a humanitarian and LGBTQ+ activist based in the Philippines whose story left me speechless more than once. His humor made me laugh too! Rhadem grew up in a war zone. Not just surrounded by conflict, but shaped by it. In our conversation, he opens up about navigating life as part of an influential Muslim family—one that stru...

🎙️ In this powerful episode, Dr. Esther Zeledon shares her remarkable journey—from surviving a near-fatal illness as a baby to becoming a scientist, humanitarian, and career coach. Born amid the turmoil of Nicaragua’s civil war, Esther reflects on her family's courageous migration, the sacrifices her parents made, and the driving force behind her commitment to service. She also offers timeless car...

In this episode of Insight , we sit down with Parth Sharma — a Liberation Therapist based in Bengaluru, India — to explore their powerful journey of self-discovery and transformation. Parth opens up about growing up in India and coming into their gender identity, how they first found purpose as a journalist amplifying underrepresented voices, and how the pandemic catalyzed a life-altering shift to...

In this episode of #Insight, Justin Cobb is joined by Salvin Sawyerr Idehen. He is a Nigerian Creative Writing Coach, Novelist, and Illustrator based out in Lagos State. In this thoughtful discussion, we navigate the challenges that Salvin faced in becoming a writer and storyteller. However, we also look at the inspiring journey that took place. Salvin is the bestselling author of Ayoola of Lagos,...

In this special episode of Insight, Taryn Talley joins Justin Cobb and shares her story growing up and becoming a professional. From rural Pennsylvania to northern California...Taryn endured a lot of trials. She and I unpack the valuable lessons she learned along the way to embracing her full self. The story that unfolds is an example of what is possible when we embrace our full selves.

In this episode of Insight, Justin Cobb is joined by Jaya Saxena. The Global Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Spencer Stewart. We explore growing up as the daughter of Indian immigrants to the U.S., navigating law school through grief, and lessons learned along the way.

In this interview, Loretta Sarah Todd joins Justin Cobb for a profound conversation. The indie Indigenous filmmaker is the Founder of IM4 Lab. She shared more about growing up as a Cree and navigating the independent film scene in Canada. This is insight you don't want to miss! #WomensHistoryMonth is here and we are proud to celebrate women around the globe dedicated to doing their part to making...

In this episode, host Justin Cobb is joined by Certified Diversity Executive Grant Harris. The MBA holder and entrepreneur shares more about his advocacy surrounding neurodiversity and accessibility for underrepresented groups.

In this episode of Insight, Justin Cobb is joined by Jonathan Carrington, LPC. The counselor shares his journey of becoming from a small-town, gay, Black kid in Virginia to a Production Administration major in Howard University. The journey that follows though is one that inspires him to make a difference as a Founder of "Surviving The Black Church." His podcast sheds a light on underrepresented v...

In this episode, Justin Cobb is joined by the Pittsburgh artist, Ashley Jones. The Art Instructor is no stranger to nuance. We explore her Brown Paper Bag series, colorism, and its legacy of discrimination and divisiveness across cultures. This is insight you don't want to miss.

In this episode, host Justin Cobb is joined by 3x Founder, Howard Jean. Born to a Haitian father and a Black American mother, Howard grew up with mentors and guides to shape him into he is today. The Start-up Adviser believes in the power of #Mentorship and #ServantLeadership. He also lives it by example. What unfolds is an episode that explores entrepreneurship, growth, building community, and de...

In this #LunarNewYear Special host Justin Cobb is joined by Nathan Chung. Nathan is a neurodivergent activist, disability rights advocate, and cybersecurity expert. What results is a profound conversation on stigma around mental health in Asian and Asian diasporas, disparities in neurodivergence amongst Western and Eastern cultures, and lessons learned from obstacles along the way. This is an #Ins...

In this hour-long, #MLKJr. Day Special, Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins and I discuss how she became an internationally renowned broadcaster and professor. We navigate her childhood growing up in a family of activists and advocates. She and I also explore how she reclaimed her #Southern roots. This MLK Jr. Day we honor and recognize the legacy of Dr. King's commitment to every day people. Dr. Robbins' wo...

In the final installment of this two-part episode, Perez Harrison Pratt joins Justin Cobb to discuss xenophobia in South Africa. We also discuss the lessons he learned from both personal and professional experiences. These are insights that you don't want to miss! #Insight is a global exploration of the personal and the political. By becoming the change we want to see in the world we affect the on...

In July 2024, Justin Cobb had the privilege of meeting Perez Harrison Pratt in person while the Founder was visiting Johannesburg, South Africa. Months later the two of them decided to record this two-part interview. Perez shares his story growing up and coming out as gay in Accra, Ghana, and how a mission trip to South Africa would change his destiny. You don't want to miss this #Insight.

In this awesome New Year's Eve special episode, Justin Cobb is joined by special guest Andrea Allen. The 7x Emmy Winning News Anchor and Reporter shared her journey growing up and discovering her love for news broadcasting. She also unpacked enduring workplace trauma and the lessons learned along the path towards liberation. It is a celebration of owning our stories.