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 limiting beliefs, the grief we never processed, the boundaries we were never taught to hold, and the dreams we’re still afraid to say out loud. From navigating burnout and setting healthy boundaries to healing your relationship with money and learning how to sit with hard emotions, we go deep and we do it with compassion, humor, and zero judgment.
This show is especially for the big-feeling, high-achieving, people-pleasing, growth-obsessed folks who are ready to stop pretending they’ve got it all together and actually start living aligned. If you've ever said, “I know there’s more for me,” or “I’m tired of carrying all this alone,” this podcast was made for you.
We bring two generations of experience, two distinct but complementary perspectives, and one shared mission: to help you stop settling, start healing, and live a freaking awesome life.
You’ll hear from a mix of powerful guests including trauma-informed financial coaches, creatives who turned pain into purpose, and business leaders with heart. We also share solo and co-hosted episodes where we dive into our own struggles and triumphs from the therapy room to the boardroom to our own kitchen table.
We’re not into quick fixes or perfectionism. We’re into progress, emotional regulation, nervous system safety, redefining success, and showing up with more courage, joy, and clarity than you ever thought possible.
No matter where you are on your journey, whether you’re starting over, in transition, building something bold, or just feeling a little lost, we’re here to remind you that you are not broken, you are not too much, and you are capable of far more than you’ve been led to believe.
Take a breath. Hit play. And get ready to do the deep work of becoming who you were always meant to be.
This is your space to grow, heal, laugh, cry, question, and transform. Because life’s too short to settle for anything less than freaking awesome.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 188
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
EP 167 The Confidence Crisis in Leadership (And How to Fix It)
Struggling to lead with confidence? You’re not alone. Whether it shows up as micromanaging, burnout, or saying yes to too much, a lack of confidence can quietly undermine even the most …
EP166 Law of Attraction Isn’t Magic—It’s Neuroscience (Here’s How It Works)
This week, Angela’s back on her soapbox—and we are here for it. She and Sami take us on a deep (and sometimes hilarious) dive into why vision boards, affirmations, and goal-setting stra…
EP 165 From $5 a Week to President: Growing Up in the Family Business with Jonathan Janacek
In this heartfelt and insight-packed conversation, Angela and Sami sit down with longtime client, coaching partner, and friend Jonathan Janacek. Jonathan opens up about the journey from…
EP164 How to Build a Connected Life with Adam Dorsay
In part two of our conversation with psychologist and author Dr. Adam Dorsay, we’re diving into how to build connection—not just feel it. This episode is all about friendship, chosen fa…
EP163 Why Connection Changes Everything with Adam Dorsay
What if the most important connections in your life didn’t happen by chance—but by choice?
In this episode, Angela and Sami chat with psychologist and author Dr. Adam Dorsay about the fo…
EP162 The League of Women Voters Spotlight: Democracy in Action
Ever feel like politics is just too messy, too partisan, or too overwhelming to even try to get involved? We get it. But what if there was a way to protect democracy, empower voters, an…
EP161 Why You’re Always Tired (Even When You Sleep All Night) with Tara Clancy
Are you waking up exhausted even after getting a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone. The problem isn’t just how much sleep you’re getting—it’s how well you’re sleeping.
In this episod…
EP160 Be Freaking Awesome 3.0
What does it really mean to be freaking awesome? It’s a question we’ve explored since Episode 1, revisited in Episode 70, and now—we’re back with Be Freaking Awesome 3.0.
In this episode…
EP159 How to Step Into Leadership Before You Feel Ready with Kash Rocheleau
👉 Have you ever been given an opportunity that felt bigger than you?
👉 Do you feel like you need more experience, more confidence, or more skills before you can lead?
👉 What if stepping u…
EP158 Why Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be Profound (or Permanent) with Amy Zastrow
❓ Ever felt stuck because you think your purpose has to be BIG, life-altering, and crystal clear? What if we told you that’s a total myth?
In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, we’re t…
EP157 The Hidden Connection Between Grief and Money (And How to Heal Your Financial Mindset) with DonJay Rice
💡 Did you know that your emotions around money are deeply tied to your past experiences?
In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford sit down with financial …
EP156 Talking Politics Without Losing Friends: Strategies for Difficult Conversations
In today’s episode of Be Freaking Awesome, we dive into one of the most challenging topics of our time—political conversations. Whether at work, with family, or on social media, it’s ea…
EP155 How to Stop Letting Fear of Rejection Hold You Back From Success with Bernadette Joy
Join Angela Belford and Sami Kinnison as they chat with Bernadette Joy, a financial empowerment expert and angel investor. Together, they dive into overcoming the fear of self-promotion…
EP154 The Healing Power of Creativity: How One Woman Overcame Addiction and Loss with LaDawnya Faulkner
In This Special Episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Angela and Sami are joined by LaDawnya Faulkner, whose story of resilience and renewal will inspire you to see the beauty in starting ove…
EP153 Forget SMART Goals: How Dreaming Boldly Changes Everything with Jen Porter
In This Special Episode of Be Freaking Awesome
Hosts Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford are joined by leadership and empowerment coach Jen Porter to dive into what it means to dream big fo…
EP152 Pick Your Island
In this special episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Sami guides you through a hands-on New Year’s exercise to help you start the year with intention. Using the metaphor of a sailboat, Sami …
EP151 The Books That Changed Us: Our Top Nonfiction Reads of 2024
As the year wraps up, Angela and Sami take a moment to reflect on the nonfiction books that shaped their lives in 2024. In this special New Year’s Eve episode, they share the stories, l…
EP150 Creating Rhythms That Work for You
In this special episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Angela and Sami dive into the power of creating rhythms that truly work for your life. Whether it’s balancing work and rest, navigating p…
EP149 Turning Disappointment into Growth with Kennis Clark
Ready to embrace life’s journey and find purpose through faith and creativity? Kennis Clark, a faith-driven recording artist, joins Angela and Sami for an inspiring conversation about t…
EP148 Boundaries 101 with Paige Rene
Ready to transform your approach to boundaries and reclaim your life? Paige Renee, an executive branding and performance coach, joins Angela and Sami for an eye-opening conversation abo…