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. JAN 7

    Blow Your Mind(set) | From Trauma to Triumph: Healing Through Divorce with Nicole Bright

    Send us a text You're Not Going BACK, You're Becoming NEW w/ Nicole Bright Divorce doesn't mean going back to who you were before—it means discovering who you're becoming. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Nicole Bright, certified divorce coach, author, and motivational speaker, to talk about healing from divorce with emotional intelligence, authenticity, and intention. Nicole shares her personal journey of leaving a controlling, abusive marriage while secretly coaching other married women—and how she transformed that pain into her purpose of helping others rebuild their lives after separation. In This Episode, We Discuss: ✨ Why you can't recover the old you—and why that's a good thing  ✨ The shame, guilt, and anger that surface during divorce (and how to process them)  ✨ Nicole's "Find the Bright Spot in Your Darkness" framework  ✨ How to reposition your ex-spouse in your life while protecting your peace  ✨ Why therapy and coaching aren't optional—they're essential  ✨ Breaking free from the masks we wear and the exhaustion of pretending  ✨ The truth: two people in a home can still be a broken home Whether you're navigating divorce, supporting someone through it, or leading others through major life transitions, this episode will shift your perspective on healing, resilience, and self-discovery. About Nicole Bright: Nicole Bright is a certified life coach specializing in divorce recovery, author, motivational speaker, and mother of two. She helps individuals heal from divorce and rebuild their lives with confidence and clarity. www.facebook.com/CoachNicoleBright/  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

  2. 12/17/2025

    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

  3. 12/10/2025

    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

  4. 11/26/2025

    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

  5. 09/24/2025

    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

  6. 09/10/2025

    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

  7. 08/27/2025

    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

  8. 08/13/2025

    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
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Blow Your Mind(set)
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