Blow Your Mind(set)

Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed.
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Welcome to the Blow Your Mind(set) Podcast — where ordinary moments meet extraordinary mindset shifts. 🎙️ In a world that’s noisy, messy, and constantly moving, we slow things down just enough to ask: "Did that really just happen?"  I’m your host, Nicole Smith — emotional intelligence expert, mindset disruptor, and your favorite thought partner in this wild ride we call leadership and life. Every episode, we crack open the stories, shifts, and surprises that challenge how we think, lead, and show up. From boardrooms to breakups, social trends to self-talk, we’re unpacking it all through the lens of emotional brilliance. You’ll hear powerful solo episodes and unfiltered conversations with game-changers, thought leaders, and real people doing the inner work. No fluff. Just real talk, real insight, and a real push to think differently. Whether you're navigating a personal pivot or leading in high-pressure spaces — this is your space to reset, reframe, and blow your mindset wide open. Let’s get into it.

  1. DEC 17

    Blow Your Mind(set): 50 Cent, Diddy, and the Emotional Intelligence Masterclass You Missed

    Send us a text Most people see drama. Leaders see strategy. In this episode, I dissect 50 Cent's documentary move on Diddy—not as celebrity gossip, but as an emotional intelligence masterclass. He controlled his emotions, read the cultural moment, understood the emotional climate, and turned years of tension into influence, revenue, and global positioning. Your leadership will face similar moments. Maybe not on Netflix, but absolutely in your workplace and reputation. I break down five critical truths for leading in cancel culture: Power without EQ is a liabilitySilence is the real scandalReceipts live foreverEQ gives you influence that outlasts backlashSelf-correction speed determines survivalYou cannot afford to lead on autopilot. The leaders who rise in 2025 are the ones who maximize their emotional intelligence—not for show, but for sustainability. This is your wake-up call. You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE! Contact Nicole - she can't wait to talk to you! Instagram LinkedIn nicole@thenicolefsmith.com powered by: JMS Creative Leadership Solutions Website: https://www.thenicolefsmith.com © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set). All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this podcast or its content without express written permission is prohibited.

    18 min

  2. DEC 10

    Blow Your Mind(set): From Trauma To Triumph: Mastering the Art of Becoming with Malaysia Harrell

    Send us a text In this transformative episode, host Nicole F Smith sits down with Malaysia Harrell—psychotherapist, spiritual transformation coach, UN peace ambassador, best-selling author, and military veteran—for a conversation that will challenge everything you thought you knew about success, purpose, and healing. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:  ✅ How to know when you're living in your divine assignment  ✅ The difference between authenticity and transparency  ✅ Why trauma can redirect you toward your purpose  ✅ How to master the art of becoming and surrender  ✅ Why everyone can't come with you on your journey  ✅ How to redefine success on your own terms MALAYSIA'S STORY: After surviving childhood trauma, near-death experiences in the military, and nine surgeries in five years, Malaysia found herself at rock bottom—254 pounds, Bell's palsy, sarcoidosis, and unable to walk. But in that dark night of the soul, she had a true conversation with God and chose surrender. Three weeks after military retirement, she met with Howard Schultz (Starbucks founder), proving that obedience leads to miracles. Now as a UN-sanctioned peace ambassador, Malaysia travels internationally, helping high-achieving women heal from behind their masks of perfection and step into their divine assignments. CONNECT WITH MALAYSIA HARRELL:  📖 Book: God Has My Six  🌐 Website: MalaysiaHarrell.com  🏢 Consulting: BlissfulLifeConsulting.com  📧 Email: info@MalaysiaHarrell.com  📱 Instagram: @MalaysiaHHarrell @YourWellnessMogul SUBSCRIBE for more transformational conversations that blow your mindset! 🔔 You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE! Contact Nicole - she can't wait to talk to you! Instagram LinkedIn nicole@thenicolefsmith.com powered by: JMS Creative Leadership Solutions Website: https://www.thenicolefsmith.com © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set). All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this podcast or its content without express written permission is prohibited.

    50 min

  3. NOV 26

    Blow Your Mind(set): When Clarity, Confidence, and Courage Collide: Season 4 Recap

    Send us a text Season 4 brought the real work to the surface. Across every episode, leaders opened up about grief, reinvention, parenting almost-adults, navigating faith, surviving adversity, and choosing courage over comfort. You heard raw conversations about DEI, AI, emotional maturity, purpose-driven leadership, and what it means to stop performing and start living your truth. This season reminded us: • Clarity comes when you confront what you’ve been avoiding • Confidence grows when you lead with honesty instead of perfection • Emotional maturity is the foundation of spiritual, personal, and professional growth • Healing is leadership work — not a side assignment • Mindset + EQ determine the quality of every conversation, decision, and relationship • Purpose gets louder when you stop hiding behind titles and start telling the truth • You can’t build trust or resilience without emotional intelligence From faith leaders to entrepreneurs, community builders to corporate voices — every guest showed what transformation looks like in real time. Season 4 asked you to stop reacting. Season 5 will push you to rise. See you on Season 5! You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE! Contact Nicole - she can't wait to talk to you! Instagram LinkedIn nicole@thenicolefsmith.com powered by: JMS Creative Leadership Solutions Website: https://www.thenicolefsmith.com © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set). All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this podcast or its content without express written permission is prohibited.

    26 min

  4. SEP 24

    Blow Your Mind(set): Why Spiritual Maturity Requires Emotional Maturity

    Send us a text Together, Nicole and Melanie Pratt, radio personality of Charlotte Praise 100.9, dive deep into the intersection of faith and emotional intelligence—challenging the tendency to “put glitter on it” in church and in life, while ignoring the pain beneath. With vulnerability and wisdom, Melanie shares her personal journey from singing in choirs to becoming a trusted voice on gospel radio, and what she’s learned about healing, authenticity, and emotional maturity along the way. 🔑 In this conversation, you’ll discover: - Why faith and healing aren’t either/or—but both/and. - How unprocessed emotions like anger, fear, and grief sabotage spiritual growth. - The power of emotional intelligence as a toolkit for resilience, conflict, and capacity. - Why being the same person in all spaces is the foundation of trust and integrity. - How healthy conflict, pausing, and self-awareness can transform relationships. This episode is a candid, liberating reminder that spiritual maturity requires emotional maturity—and that true faith is never about hiding pain, but about healing it. Connect with Melanie! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniewho/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniewho1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanielpratt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melaniewho1 You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE! Contact Nicole - she can't wait to talk to you! Instagram LinkedIn nicole@thenicolefsmith.com powered by: JMS Creative Leadership Solutions Website: https://www.thenicolefsmith.com © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set). All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this podcast or its content without express written permission is prohibited.

    41 min

  5. SEP 10

    Blow Your Mind(set): I am not waiting for one day…ever again.

    Send us a text From starting a bookkeeping firm at her kitchen table to becoming a global speaker, Nesha Pai’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and emotional intelligence. She shares how travel, loss, and even a cancer diagnosis shaped her priorities and taught her the power of self-discovery, vulnerability, and courage. This episode is more than a story of success, it’s a masterclass in using emotional intelligence to rise above adversity, reclaim your confidence, and pursue the life you truly desire….and not wait for one day. Connect with Nesha for speaking engagements! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neshapai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neshapaicpa/ You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE! Contact Nicole - she can't wait to talk to you! Instagram LinkedIn nicole@thenicolefsmith.com powered by: JMS Creative Leadership Solutions Website: https://www.thenicolefsmith.com © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set). All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this podcast or its content without express written permission is prohibited.

    44 min

  6. AUG 27

    Blow Your Mind(set): Clarity, Confidence, and Courage in a Year of Change

    Send us a text She’s back! 🙌 Communications strategist Roshanda E. Pratt returns to Blow Your Mind(set) to share how 12 months of change—including parenting “almost adults,” navigating grief, and prioritizing self-care—reshaped her life and leadership. With honesty and emotional intelligence, she reveals how clarity, confidence, and courage emerge in seasons of transition. Connect with Roshanda! Facebook: facebook.com/roshandapratt Instagram: instagram.com/therosholive LinkedIn: linkedIn.com/roshandaepratt You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE! Contact Nicole - she can't wait to talk to you! Instagram LinkedIn nicole@thenicolefsmith.com powered by: JMS Creative Leadership Solutions Website: https://www.thenicolefsmith.com © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set). All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this podcast or its content without express written permission is prohibited.

    52 min

  7. AUG 13

    Beyond the Buzzwords: The Truth About DEI and AI in Today’s Workplace

    Send us a text This episode will blow your mind(set) ++++ PLUS - you get a FREE offer at the end! What if everything you thought you knew about workplace DEI—and the role of AI—was only half the story? In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse attorney, equity strategist, and author Luaskya Nonan, Esq.. to shift perspectives, challenge assumptions, and spark new thinking about the future of work. We unpack:  - How executive orders are quietly reshaping DEI (and why Title VII still rules)  - The double-edged sword of AI in the workplace  - 15 strategies to create inclusive, high-performing organizations  - Why values-driven leadership is the only way forward If you think DEI is “just HR’s job” or AI is “someone else’s problem,” this conversation will change your mind—and your approach. 🎧 Listen now, grab Luaskya’s book Embracing the Future of Work, and claim your free strategy session to start leading the change. Contact Luaskya Nonon, Esq. https://www.linkedin.com/in/luaskyanonon/ You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE! Contact Nicole - she can't wait to talk to you! Instagram LinkedIn nicole@thenicolefsmith.com powered by: JMS Creative Leadership Solutions Website: https://www.thenicolefsmith.com © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set). All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this podcast or its content without express written permission is prohibited.

    48 min

  8. JUL 30

    Blow Your Mind(set): Overwhelmed, Overcommitted, and Out of Options? Let’s Talk Decision Fatigue

    Send us a text Ever hit a wall at 2pm and feel like you can’t make one more decision—let alone a good one? You’re not broken. You’re experiencing decision fatigue—and it’s one of the biggest (and most silent) leadership blockers out there. In this solo episode, Nicole F. Smith breaks down what decision fatigue really is, how it impacts your emotional intelligence, and how to fight back using her EQ Impact® Framework. You’ll walk away with three real-time strategies you can use today to reset your energy, reclaim your clarity, and protect your leadership power. ✅ Learn the Frustration to Focus Reset Tool ✅ Discover how EQ unlocks better decision-making ✅ Get a sneak peek inside the 90-Day EQ Impact® Activation Cohort Whether you're leading a team, managing a business, or just trying to stay sane—you need this episode. 🎯 Ready to stop snapping and start shifting?  👉 Join the 90-Day EQ Cohort or grab the EQ Impact® Workbook Series at  90- Day EQ Activation Cohort: https://stan.store/thenicolefsmith/p/90day-eq-impact-activation-cohort Workbook Series: https://stan.store/thenicolefsmith/p/eq-impact-workbook-bundle You can even SEE us power through this conversation via YOUTUBE! Contact Nicole - she can't wait to talk to you! Instagram LinkedIn nicole@thenicolefsmith.com powered by: JMS Creative Leadership Solutions Website: https://www.thenicolefsmith.com © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set). All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this podcast or its content without express written permission is prohibited.

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Welcome to the Blow Your Mind(set) Podcast — where ordinary moments meet extraordinary mindset shifts. 🎙️ In a world that’s noisy, messy, and constantly moving, we slow things down just enough to ask: "Did that really just happen?"  I’m your host, Nicole Smith — emotional intelligence expert, mindset disruptor, and your favorite thought partner in this wild ride we call leadership and life. Every episode, we crack open the stories, shifts, and surprises that challenge how we think, lead, and show up. From boardrooms to breakups, social trends to self-talk, we’re unpacking it all through the lens of emotional brilliance. You’ll hear powerful solo episodes and unfiltered conversations with game-changers, thought leaders, and real people doing the inner work. No fluff. Just real talk, real insight, and a real push to think differently. Whether you're navigating a personal pivot or leading in high-pressure spaces — this is your space to reset, reframe, and blow your mindset wide open. Let’s get into it.

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  • Creator
    Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed.
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Blow Your Mind(set)
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