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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.
Be Freaking Awesome Podcast
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, crafting a life of financial independence, and pursuing joy through purpose-driven living. Whether you’re a business owner, coach, or someone looking to crush their money goals, this episode will inspire you to step into your potential.
Episode Description:
In This Special Episode of Be Freaking Awesome
Angela and Sami sit down with Bernadette Joy to unpack the challenges of self-promotion and the myths around money and success. Bernadette shares her journey from corporate America to financial independence, and her mission to empower others to break free from money fears. This conversation explores navigating rejection, embracing creative hobbies, and redefining what financial freedom means for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to overcome your fear of self-promotion and share your value unapologetically.
- Why rejection can be your best feedback tool for growth.
- The practical steps to achieve financial independence for your next endeavor.
- The importance of exploring hobbies and practicing retirement now.
- How to align your personal goals with your values and passions.
Key Takeaways:
- Confidence in Self-Promotion: Why advocating for yourself is a skill you must develop.
- The Fine Number: Learn what it means to achieve Financial Independence for your Next Endeavor (FINE).
- Practicing Retirement Now: Start hobbies that bring you joy outside of work.
- The Power of No: Why honesty and integrity in business lead to long-term success.
- Freedom in Rejection: How rejection can sharpen your focus and clarify your goals.
Resources Mentioned:
- Bernadette Joy’s Website: CrushYourMoneyGoals.com
- Find Bernadette on Social Media: Instagram & YouTube: @BernadetteJoy
- Special Offer: Want to crush your own money goals? Check out Bernadette Joy’s book and courses at CrushYourMoneyGoals.com.
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