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
EP88 Understanding Your Nervous System and Building Resilience with Leah Davidson
Explore the fascinating world of nervous system regulation and resilience in this insightful episode. Join us as we sit down with Leah Davidson, a seasoned life coach and speech-languag…
EP87 Motivational Triad Part 3: Unpacking Be Efficient and Conserve Energy
Join us, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford, as we navigate the last piece of the motivational triad, with be efficient/conserving energy.
We unpack the concept of conscious competence, i…
E86 Motivational Triad Part 2: Embracing Pleasure and Self-Healing with Tantric Sex Coach, Anne Bland
On part two of our deep dive into the motivational triad, we spoke with Anne Bland, a tantric sex coach and relationship coach from Europe, to guide us through the idea of seeking pleas…
EP85 Unraveling the Motivational Triad: Avoiding Pain with Tommy Geary
We kick off our mini-series on the motivational triad with Tommy Geary, a certified Life Coach, focusing on avoiding pain. We'll continue with seeking pleasure and being efficient in th…
EP84 Embracing an Examined Life Before 30
As Sami nears her 29th birthday, we can't help but dive deep into a reflective state, evaluating each aspect of life. Join us on this fascinating journey of introspection in our latest …
EP83 Traveling Light Launch Day
Join us as we celebrate a significant landmark in our co-host Angela Belford's life, the launch of her new book, Traveling Light. An engaging exploration of the lasting impact of incomp…
EP82 From Trauma to Hope: Tracing Angela's Journey
Join us as we journey through the life story of our co-host, Angela, who transformed her personal trauma into a beacon of hope. Angela takes us through the meandering paths of her life.…
EP81 Owning Our Stories with Madison Hoagland
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 pod…
EP80 Why "Just Think Positive" Doesn't Work When You're Battling Your Inner Critic
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…
EP79 Tackling Imposter Syndrome in Life and Workspaces with Maureen Zappala
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 s…
EP78 Sneak Peak at Traveling Light: Chapter One
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, "T…
EP77 What is Eudaimonia and Why Do I Want It?
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, extend…
EP76 Understanding 'Ask vs Guess' Culture with Ashlyn Simmons
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 situa…
EP75 Exploring Freedom and Emotional Health
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-antic…
EP74 Are we really an average of the five people we spend the most time with?
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 inspirat…
EP73 Juggling Parenthood, Self-Care, and a Thriving Career with Jessica Formicola
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 develop…
EP72 Paths of Decision: The Journey of Creating, Choosing, and Moving Forward
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…
EP71 Embracing Life's Seasons: Finding Joy and Living a "Freaking Awesome" Life
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 Awesom…
EP70 It's Okay to Live with Nathan Wainwright
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 t…
EP69 Authentically Raw: Forgiveness, Self-Awareness, and Resilience with Jamie Berris
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 overco…