Listen Bitch Presents TELL ME WHY YOU'RE SPECIAL

In this emotional and powerful episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Chris Smith, a man who survived being shot in the head, spent 49 days in a coma, and fought his way back from partial paralysis after a traumatic attempted murder. Chris shares the unbelievable true story of surviving a violent shooting during what was supposed to be a first date, waking u...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Dale Montgomery, Director of Advanced Planning for a virtual family office, to talk about the hidden side of entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, stress, delegation, tax strategy, nervous system regulation, and what success actually costs people behind the scenes. Dale breaks down the concept of virtua...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Marcy Axelrod for a deep conversation about fear, presence, emotional disconnection, parenting, authenticity, and how people truly “show up” in life. Marcy shares her personal story of developing a stutter as a child after a major life transition and how that experience led her to study human behavior, emotional...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Jayna K. Palmer for a brutally honest conversation about trauma, self-sabotage, healing, accountability, and learning how to stop living trapped by the voices in your own head. Jayna shares the life-changing moment where she woke up physically paralyzed and realized she had to confront the destructive mindset pa...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Becky Farrar to talk about fear, perfectionism, identity, and what it actually takes to move forward when your nervous system wants safety more than growth. Becky shares the moment she dropped out of dance college at 18 because of self-doubt, and how years later she found herself facing fear all over again while...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Shelli Galvan to talk about fear, health, and what happens when you stop trusting your own body. Shelli shares her experience of being misdiagnosed with lupus and how that fear impacted her mindset, her health, and her daily life. We get into how fear can take over your nervous system, why so many people stay st...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with Mike Dillon to talk about environmental health, mold exposure, and how your home could be impacting your body more than you realize. We get into how indoor air quality, humidity levels, and modern energy-efficient homes can actually trap toxins and contribute to symptoms like fatigue, respiratory issues, and brai...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Jake April to talk about judgment, identity, and what it really takes to stop letting other people define you. Jake opens up about being judged from a young age due to a physical disability, and how those early experiences shaped his confidence, his mindset, and his drive. We talk about the difference between pr...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with family law attorney Arusyak Abrahamyan to talk about the conversations most couples avoid—money, prenups, and what actually destroys marriages. We get into the reality of financial conflict in relationships, why emotional attachment to money leads to bad decisions, and how a lack of communication can quietly bui...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Bruna Pabon to talk about faith, healing, and rebuilding your life from the ground up. Bruna shares her journey from childhood abandonment and instability to becoming a successful entrepreneur in real estate and business. We talk about how trauma impacts identity, relationships, and decision-making—and how faith...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Debbie Weiss to talk about what happens when life forces you to take a hard look at yourself. Debbie shares how turning 50 became a turning point—after years of putting others first, facing loss, and watching the impact of regret up close. We get into the reality of shifting out of a victim mindset, taking owner...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, I sit down with David Chametzky to talk about what it really means to live your message—not just say it. David opens up about his personal journey through mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt that changed everything and pushed him toward honesty, purpose, and helping others. We talk about authenticity, self-talk,...

In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , I sit down with Colleen Ofsenic, a business owner and wellness leader who walked away from a high-stress corporate career in banking and government to pursue a completely different path. We talk about what it really costs to change your life—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—and why so many people stay stuck in environment...

This episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special features Julie Grimm, a guide who helps people break free from self-imposed limitations and step into their calling—even when they don’t feel ready. We talk about what it really looks like to stop settling in your daily life, how small compromises turn into big misalignment, and why fear and lack of self-trust keep people stuck in l...

I’m Nancy Jasin Ensley author, legal nurse, hospice specialist, and teacher. Writing has always been my way of listening to life, remembering the moments that shape me, and processing the experiences that leave a mark. Over the years, I’ve written across multiple genres including memoirs, literature and fiction, science fiction, mystery, thriller, action and adventure, and children’s literature. E...

You know how most people talk about leadership as if it’s a set of inspirational quotes and a few habits? That’s not the world I come from. I spent years inside organizations where managers were drowning. And the reason was not that they were incompetent, but that the system around them was chaotic, political, and constantly shifting. I watched talented people burn out, teams collapse under unclea...

Wes Towers runs Uplift 360, a digital agency for builders and trades. His focus is simple: smarter websites, practical SEO, and growth you can measure. He earned his playbook on real jobs, not in theory, and now helps others skip the painful lessons. I didn’t learn business or marketing in a lecture theatre. I learnt it on the job, building an agency from scratch, breaking things, fixing them, and...

You already know what you want… so why the hell aren’t you doing it? In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , Branden sits down with Lizzie Siegel, a coach who helps people stop hiding behind their own patterns and finally take aligned action. They dig into the gap between knowing and doing—the internal tug-of-war between your desires and the fear, doubt, and self-dec...

You can be holding everything together… and still be falling apart. In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , Branden sits down with Fanteema Barnes, a licensed clinical social worker and caregiver advocate, to talk about the silent weight so many people are carrying—and why nobody sees it. They unpack what it actually looks like to be “functioning but not okay,” espec...

What if the thing you think makes you “not interesting”… is actually the exact reason people need to hear you? In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , Branden sits down with Jesse Jackson, a multi-podcast host and creator, to talk about what really makes a podcast work—and why most people talk themselves out of starting. They get into the real reason people believe t...

What happens when you look like you have it all together… but you’re quietly falling apart? In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , Branden sits down with Katie Baker, a trauma survivor, author, and healing facilitator, to talk about the kind of pain people don’t see and the radical choices it sometimes takes to break cycles for good. Katie opens up about her battle...

What if the most meaningful conversations happen right before it’s too late? In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special , Branden sits down with Dan Cohen to talk about one of the most emotional and powerful experiences of his life—walking through his father’s dementia journey and the unexpected moments of clarity, connection, and love that came in the middle of it. Dan s...

Chandra Lynn I know what it feels like to look successful on the outside yet still be struggling on the inside. After a 25-year career leading marketing for powerhouse brands like Apple, Mercedes, and Tyra Banks, I hit a point where ambition and achievement weren’t enough—my personal life and inner world told me something had to change. That breaking point became my breakthrough. I trained as a Ce...

I’m the author of "Pitching Sales! A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional".  I focus on helping people enter the sales profession and develop the mindset and skills needed to succeed early in their careers. Unlike many sales books that focus on helping experienced sellers go from good to great, my approach takes more of a mentorship perspective. I help guide new sales professionals thro...

Alma Collins Thomas is a multifaceted professional with a broad spectrum of skills and achievements. She holds the titles of an ordained minister, educator, motivational speaker, playwright, and author. Alma is a holder of two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Human Services with a focus on Children and Families and another in Christian Studies. In addition, she imparts her knowledge as a Bible...