Take A Seat Podcast

What do your relationships reveal about you—and how do you know when it’s time to audit them?

Cianna Hope sits down with therapist and writer Austin Newcomb to dive into Austin Essays—his series of p…

What if our careers aren’t about having the answers, but asking the right questions?

Cianna Hope sits down with Bridget Thoreson, founder of My Career River—a community-centered platform for anyone c…

What if success wasn’t about how much you do, but how well you care for yourself while doing it? In this solo episode, I’m opening up about my evolving definition of success—no longer tied to doing m…

What does it mean to grow up in a city that shapes you, and still find the courage to carve your own path?

Cianna Hope sits down with friend, creative strategist, and a proud Chicago-native, Nia Robi…

Cianna Hope sits down with friend and political staffer Jordan Jefferson following their run-in last year in D.C. He opens up about how his upbringing in Mississippi shaped his life, shares personal …

Cianna Hope sits down with Northwestern classmate and friend Ria Parab to reflect on their journey after graduating from their master’s program a year ago. Together, they discuss the key lessons they…

Cianna Hope sits down with LA-based entertainment journalist Giana Levy, known for profiling some of the biggest stars in film, culture, and entertainment. In this conversation, Giana reflects on the…

Cianna Hope sits down with E—a world-traveling photographer, filmmaker, and author working with some of the biggest names in music, like Glorilla, Future, Latto, Burna Boy, Brent Faiyaz, and more. He…

Cianna Hope sits down with Imoni Moneé, founder of wellness brand Love Through Lotus, to discuss their intentional journeys of growth and innerwork. They share defining moments and lessons that have …

Since stepping away from podcasting, Cianna Hope has been navigating the adventurous journey of adulthood. This season, she’ll blend personal stories, valuable lessons, and inspiring conversations wi…

In the final episode of Season 1, Cianna Hope sits down with therapist, Sepideh Speakman, to talk about the importance of forgiveness + the power of the ego. Sepideh takes a deep dive into the trauma…

 Cianna Hope sits down with therapist, Dr. Ouida Parks, to talk about the power of “no.” Dr. Parks breaks down its meaning, its impact + the response oftentimes associated with it. She also explains …

Cianna Hope sits down with therapist, Katia Hurt, who breaks down the emotional + mental effects of unexpected or uncomfortable change. Katia shares crucial advice on how to release the desire to con…

Cianna Hope sits down with financial analyst, Trivia Edwards, to discuss ways to live financially free. Trivia breaks down the how to’s of budgeting, saving + investing along with resources to utiliz…

Cianna Hope sits down with Nakeitra Burse, public health practitioner, maternal health advocate + owner of Six Dimensions, a public health research + development agency. Nakeitra breaks down the syst…

Cianna Hope sits down with Daisy Carter, the executive director of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Central Mississippi (NCADD), to talk about her career journey with one of …

Cianna Hope sits down with mompreneur + wife, Whitney Hunter-Batteast, to discuss how her childbearing journey inspired Pickles & Popsicles, Inc. which connects women navigating to and through mom-li…

Cianna Hope sits down to have an honest and transparent moment. Understanding the pressures that life can bring, she shares advice, poses self-reflection questions and speaks affirmations for all who…

Cianna Hope sits down with 1970 Jackson State College campus shooting survivor and community leader, James “Lap” Baker, from Picayune, Mississippi. Mr. Baker reveals how that life-changing tragedy an…