Not Nice. Clever. | Personal Branding, Marketing & Business Growth For Introverted Entrepreneurs
Looking for a marketing podcast that speaks to the introverted entrepreneur?
Join Kat Torre and Candice Carcioppolo for real talk on personal branding, smart marketing moves, business growth, and money manifestation.
Every week, Kat and Candice chat with top experts and thought leaders who pull back the curtain on their real stories, proven strategies, and practical tools, so you can thrive in business and in life.
If you’ve ever felt like your introverted nature was holding you back or felt overwhelmed by the thought of creating social media content, this podcast flips that script.
Join the #CleverCrew and learn how to grow your brand, boost your confidence, and build a business that works for you, not against you.
Episodes
267 episodes
Calm Under Pressure: Performance Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Khai McBride
Performance isn’t just for athletes, it’s the missing piece in your business playbook.In this episode, we sit down with Khai McBride, business performance coach and former competitive gymnast who’s coached everyone from Olympic at...
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Episode 266
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48:25
LinkedIn Lead Generation: The 3-Step Strategy To 5X Your Business!
Entrepreneur fam, are you ready to transform your LinkedIn into a client-generating machine? In this episode of Not Nice. Clever, we're revisiting our conversation with Brand Strategist and LinkedIn Wizard,
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Episode 265
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42:06
Why Your Content Is Broken: The Broke Agent's Content Marketing Strategies That Convert
Struggling with your social media content? What if the struggle you’re hiding is actually the story your audience needs to hear?That’s exactly what happened to Eric Simon, aka The Broke Agent went from awkward open ho...
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Episode 264
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48:43
The Science Of Luck With Nicole Perrone
Is luck actually random—or can you create your own?Today’s guest, Nicole Perone, says luck isn’t some mystical force reserved for the chosen few. It’s a strategy—and she’s living proof. As the SVP at the #1 retail mortgage company and ho...
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Episode 263
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51:24
Your Creative Brain On ChatGPT With Ann Handley
Your brain on AI? Turns out, it might be shrinking. No, really. We brought on marketing legend Ann Handley to talk about what AI is doing to creativity—and how to stop sounding like every other ChatGPT-generated caption out there....
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Episode 262
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45:05
Habits That Are Killing Your Confidence with Shadé Zahrai
Today, we’re calling out the habits that are killing your confidence… because you can be brilliant at what you do—booked, busy, and bringing in results—and still feel like you're constantly questioning yourself.Our guest today i...
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Episode 261
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47:49
Why You Should Say The Inside Thing Out Loud With Shivani Peterson
Is being “too much” really the problem… or the power move? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Shivani Peterson—loan officer, speaker, coach, and expert in being unapologetically herself. Shivani is known for saying th...
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Episode 260
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38:33
What the F*ck Do You Really Want? With Max Stephens
You did everything “right.” So why does it still feel… wrong? If you’ve built the business, hit the milestones, and checked all the boxes—but deep down you’re wondering is this it?—this conversation will hit home.Toda...
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Episode 259
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49:14
That Break You Know You Need But Won't Take + Life Updates!
Feeling burned out but afraid to take a break from your business? You’re not alone. In this episode we are getting real about behind-the-scenes life pauses that had nothing to do with tropical vacations—and everything to do with real l...
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Episode 258
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28:10
Disrupt, Create & Conquer: Building a Standout Brand with Theoni Rapo
Let’s be real, building a personal brand in today’s world can feel like performing on a stage while juggling flaming swords. But Theoni Rapo? She makes it look effortless and she’s here to tell you exactly how she does it. In this h...
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Episode 257
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46:29
Say This, Not That: How To Sound More Confident In Conversations
Ever freeze up mid-convo or replay awkward moments on a loop in your head? You’re not alone, and today is the day we're going to fix that!This week, we're revisiting our incredible conversation with viral Communication coach <...
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Episode 256
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47:00
Neel Dhingra’s Brutal Truth About Building a Brand in Public
If you’ve ever waited to hit “post” until things felt perfect, this one’s for you.In this episode, Candice sits down with Neel Dhingra—founder of Forward Academy and the powerhouse behind the Forward Conference—to talk about bui...
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Episode 255
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51:46
Feng Shui Your Workspace To Grow Your Business with Danijela Saponjic
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things in your biz, but something still feels off? What if we told you that it might not be your mindset or your strategy—it could be your workspace!In this episode, Candice sits down wi...
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Episode 254
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42:06
From Clashing to Collaborating: Using the Enneagram to Lead Like a Pro
Let’s be real: working with other humans is one part strategy, two parts vibes, and sometimes just a teeny tiny dash of emotional rollercoaster.That is why in this episode we're digging into the magic of the Enneagram! We’re ...
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Episode 253
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50:46
The Introvert's Edge To Public Speaking And Networking With Salvatore Manzi
If you are an introvert who has thought thought “public speaking just isn't for me” this is your permission slip to think again.In this episode, we’re sitting down with Salvatore Manzi—transformational speaker, communication coach...
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Episode 252
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53:11
Humanizing Your Personal Brand With Justin Schuman
If you’ve ever been told to “just be yourself” online and thought, cool but... who even is that?—you are going to love this episode.This week, we’re joined by the wildly magnetic Justin Schuman—Broadway star turned bran...
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Episode 251
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58:30
Sharran Srivatsaa On How Being Coachable Changed His Career
🎉Our guest for our 250th episode is so incredible— it brought Candice out of maternity leave. No, really. If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a coach is “worth it,” this episode will show you the ROI in real time.From buil...
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Episode 250
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53:08
Stop Selling, Start Storytelling: Building Authority Online With Jason Cassity
Think building authority online means talking about your success? Think again.In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we’re sitting down with San Diego real estate powerhouse and edutainment video expert, Jason Cassity<...
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Episode 249
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48:38
From Self-Doubt to Self-Made: Creating Your Future with Jenn Cody
Ever feel like you're waiting for permission to step into your power? Not anymore, friend. In this episode, Kat and Candace sit down with the unstoppable Jenn Cody—author, podcast host, and life coach for fierce female entrepreneurs—who’s here ...
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Episode 248
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46:06
The Hard Truth About Work Life Balance As An Entrepreneur
Balancing business, creativity, and parenthood—is it even possible? According to Daniel Coffman, the answer isn’t as simple as we’d like to think. In this raw and honest conversation, Daniel pulls back the curtain on what it really
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Episode 247
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45:26
Unmasking Reality TV: Tricia Lee's Journey On Owning Manhattan
She’s back, and she’s bolder than ever! This week, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Tricia Lee, whose life has taken a wild turn since joining the cast of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan. From navigating the pressures of reality ...
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Episode 246
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38:00
The Broke Agent Unfiltered: What Really Works in Real Estate Marketing
🔥 Buckle up, because on this episode of Not Nice, Clever we’re hanging out with none other than Eric Simon—yes, The Broke Agent himself—who went from a struggling real estate agent to the co-founder of BAM Media. And let’s jus...
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Episode 245
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48:43
Transformative Storytelling & Harnessing TikTok with Theoni Rapo
Get Ready to Disrupt, Create, and Conquer with Theoni!In this powerhouse episode, we’re sitting down our favorite TikTok creator, lending expert, and all-around content queen—Theoni Rapo—who’s mastered the art of building a person...
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Episode 244
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46:29
The Referral Secret: How Social Media Helped Build 80% of Andrew Jevin’s Business
Ever feel like imposter syndrome is holding you back from showing up online? You’re not alone! In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we’re hanging out with social media coach, content creator, and LA realtor Andrew Jevin, who’s k...
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Episode 243
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49:54
5X Your Business with LinkedIn in 2025: Tyler Mount’s Proven Strategy
Clever Crew, get ready—because today’s episode is straight-up gold! We’re sitting down with powerhouse brand strategist, Tyler Mount to talk about the one platform you’re seriously underutilizing: LinkedIn. Tyler shares wi...
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Episode 242
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42:06