Listen Bitch Presents TELL ME WHY YOU'RE SPECIAL

Listen Bitch Presents TELL ME WHY YOU'RE SPECIAL
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Tell Me Why You’re Special is a platform for people who are actually doing something with their life and are willing to talk about it honestly. Hosted under the Listen Bitch Podcast umbrella by Branden LaNette, this show exists to spotlight real stories, real work, and real potential. Entrepreneurs, authors, creators, leaders, founders, and misfits who have built something meaningful are invited to the mic to share why they’re special without hype, without fluff, and without pretending it was easy. This isn’t an interview about perfection. It’s about process. Obedience. Failure. Calling. And the courage to put your voice, product, book, message, or story into the world. If you’ve built something, are building something, or are brave enough to tell the truth about the road you’re on this show is for you. No gatekeeping. No fake humility. No watered-down potential. Just real people, real stories, and the question that matters most: Tell me why you’re special.

  1. 20h ago

    Nathalie Doremieux in the hot seat building real trust.

    Make sure you click on your free audit .https://podcastleadfrlow.com/branden In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with podcast growth and monetization strategist Nathalie Dormeu to uncover why so many podcasts fail to generate leads, clients, and revenue despite producing great content. Nathalie explains why podcast downloads are often vanity metrics and why the real value of a podcast comes from building trust with actual human listeners. She shares how successful podcasters use their shows as relationship-building tools rather than content machines, creating long-term opportunities through connection and credibility. The conversation dives into podcast monetization, lead generation, audience psychology, business growth, AI-generated content, and the importance of authentic human communication in a world increasingly filled with automation. Nathalie reveals why many podcasters struggle to see business results and how a single clear call to action can dramatically outperform multiple competing offers. Branden and Nathalie discuss the growing role of AI in content creation, why listeners can still recognize authentic human connection, and how podcasting remains one of the most powerful trust-building tools available to entrepreneurs today. They also explore sales psychology, relationship marketing, membership growth, audience engagement, and the systems necessary to turn podcast listeners into paying clients. Nathalie shares practical strategies for measuring podcast ROI and explains how business owners can reverse engineer their podcast content to support their larger business goals. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your podcast into a lead-generation asset instead of just another content channel, this episode delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately. Bonjour! I’m Nathalie,  a Podcast Growth & Monetization Strategist with a deep love for systems that serve humans, not the other way around. For the past 10+ years, I’ve helped coaches, creators, and educators build scalable programs and memberships. Along the way, podcasts kept showing up as the most under-leveraged asset in their business. Great episodes. Loyal listeners.But no clear path from listening → action. Today, I help podcasters rethink monetization beyond downloads and sponsorships, using simple frameworks that turn episodes (solo or interviews) into opportunities for connection, qualification, and growth. If your audience cares about podcast growth, lead quality, ethical monetization, or using AI without losing trust, this will be a very practical conversation. When I’m not mapping podcast journeys, you’ll find me lifting weights (emotionally committed, physically inconsistent but getting there), tending to my orchids, or hanging out with my husband, our 3 kids and 3 dogs. https://themembershiplab.com/

  2. 1d ago

    Jeremy Norrie in the hot seat with Every Story Matters

    In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with award-winning filmmaker and documentarian Jeremy  for a wide-ranging conversation about adversity, personal transformation, storytelling, mental health, and the lessons learned from life’s hardest seasons. Jeremy shares his journey from a troubled youth involved in drug sales and reckless behavior to becoming a successful filmmaker whose documentaries explore topics ranging from alternative medicine and personal growth to Bigfoot, UFOs, combat sports, and human behavior. He discusses how bullying, anxiety, and difficult experiences shaped his worldview and ultimately helped him develop a deeper understanding of people and personal growth. The conversation explores society’s relationship with anxiety, technology, social media, and modern distractions. Jeremy explains how many people spend their lives avoiding discomfort rather than learning from it and why mindfulness, gratitude, and self-awareness can create lasting transformation. Branden and Jeremy also discuss martial arts, combat sports, and how challenging physical experiences can help eliminate ego and build resilience. They dive into the hero’s journey, why audiences connect with stories of struggle and redemption, and why every person has a story worth sharing. The episode also explores alternative medicine, psilocybin microdosing, documentary filmmaking, and Jeremy’s work investigating unconventional topics while encouraging listeners to approach life with curiosity, courage, and personal responsibility. This conversation is a reminder that your past doesn’t define you, your mistakes don’t disqualify you, and your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear. ⸻ Jeremy Norrie Podcast/Radio/TV/Film/ClubHouse etc. Areas of Experience (Professional)• Director/Producer of Independent Documentary Films for Amazon, FOX & CBS streaming platforms • Former Concert/Event Promoter from small private/public events internationally to large 30k person multiple day festivals in California • Formerly in the Cannabis Industry doing growing, concentrate & hash making, international journalism and almost every other possible aspect of cannabis industry• Formerly a journalist for MMA websites (MMAWeekly, SherDog, MMA.tv and MMA-Fighter) discussing UFC and other combat sports Areas of Experience (Personal)• adversity, trauma, & dealing w/anxiety • bullying, predators and being a victim• relationships, treating women better • partying, drugs and balance vs recovery Other knowledge • prowrestling• combat sports• movies (sci-fi action mystery thriller)• television (sitcom & above)  Awards (Cannabis) * 1st : Best Concentrate - Dab City* 1st : Best Product - HTCC 2009* 2nd : Best Product - HTCC Bay Area 2012 Awards (Filmmaking)“The Secret Cup”* 1st Place Best Documentary  - Poppy Film Festival (February 2022 - Sweden) “Aliens v.s BigFoot”“Don’t Call Me BigFoot”“Other Side of the Ring” “Why We Fight”& various others also are award winners previously  Most of my other films have been Official Selections at various other film festivals, some currently screening, and again official awards for numerous others. I lived a wild and crazy rockstar like life and love to share my unique experiences from being on the ground level during the rise of both MMA/UFC to the Cannabis Industry.  There were all kinds of close calls with danger but also big achievements as well as the wisdom learned from the negative and positive parts of that journey both personally and professionally. Now I am making films for Amazon, FOX & CBS among other streaming platforms where we get to tell stories about all kinds of topics.  All of our films are from a serious open minded perspective, and there is an ongoing theme of overcoming adversity, helping people and personal struggles.   http://theskyisland.com/

  3. 4d ago

    Belinda Coker in the hot seat Adventure Creates Confidence

    In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with adventurer, author, educator, and Soul Treader founder Belinda Coker to discuss confidence, reinvention, adventure, and finding yourself again in midlife. Belinda shares the pivotal moment in 2020 when she realized she no longer recognized the person staring back at her in the mirror after years of corporate stress, burnout, and losing touch with her sense of identity. What started as her first hike in more than three decades became the catalyst for a complete life transformation. The conversation explores how confidence is built through action rather than waiting to feel ready, why many people stay stuck longer than necessary, and how taking small brave steps can create extraordinary change over time. Belinda opens up about solo adventures, hiking across Greenland’s Arctic Circle, learning self-compassion through solitude, and embracing a simpler lifestyle focused on experiences rather than possessions. Branden and Belinda also discuss midlife challenges, divorce recovery, authenticity, risk-taking, lipedema, community support, women’s confidence, early retirement, travel, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who encourage growth rather than fear. The episode serves as a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to start over, take a chance on yourself, and build a life that feels aligned with who you truly are. ⸻Belinda is an Australian hiker, writer, and educator who helps women rebuild confidence through practical adventure and responsible travel. She has completed solo hikes from Australia’s Red Centre to crossing Greenland’s Arctic Circle, experiences that shaped her belief that confidence grows through action, not theory. Through her platforms, Soul Treader and The House Sitting Collective, she teaches how structure, trust, and responsibility create genuine freedom and stability in life. https://soultreader.com/

  4. 5d ago

    Jim Laird in the hot seat with Rest Beats Hustle

    In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with strength and conditioning coach Jim Laird to discuss burnout, health, performance, recovery, and the dangerous belief that working harder always produces better results. Drawing from nearly 30 years of experience coaching elite athletes and high performers, Jim shares why so many successful people unknowingly sabotage their health through chronic stress, excessive training, poor recovery, and constant productivity. He opens up about his own battles with ulcerative colitis, severe illness, and burnout, and how those experiences completely changed his approach to health and life. The conversation explores practical strategies for improving overall wellness, including walking after meals, prioritizing sleep, spending more time outdoors, reducing screen time, managing stress, and focusing on simple habits rather than chasing complicated fitness trends. Jim explains why performance and health are not always the same thing and why many people fail because they overlook the fundamentals. Branden and Jim also discuss technology addiction, the impact of modern lifestyles on physical and mental health, the importance of rest and recovery, and why sustainable success requires balance rather than constant grinding. The episode closes with fascinating stories from Jim’s travels, his work in Nicaragua, coaching elite athletes, celebrity encounters at the Aspen Comedy Festival, and his mission to help people create lasting transformation through implementation instead of information overload. ⸻ Jim is a strength and conditioning coach with nearly 30 years of experience working with everyone from professional athletes to high-performing professionals who are burned out and not getting results. He’s trained athletes across the NFL, MLB, CFL, and LPGA, including a 15-year partnership with Scott Downs, and has helped develop athletes from youth to Division I scholarships. He was also a business partner and mentor to Molly Galbraith, founder of Girls Gone Strong, where they co-created Train Like a Girl 1 and 2—two of the first fitness seminars designed exclusively for women. He also worked alongside Dr. Leland Stillman, integrating coaching and accountability into a medical practice. Jim worked under Dusty Baker helping prepare Nicaragua for the World Baseball Classic in Miami. He is currently based in Managua, Nicaragua, where he helped coach Los Dantos to a 2025 championship in the Germán Pomares League and is currently working with the Bóer baseball team, preparing elite athletes for high-level competition. But what makes Jim a remarkable podcast guest goes beyond coaching. He’s lived it. From working as a bouncer and high-end bodyguard… to living with Jim Wendler, author of 5/3/1… to training at Westside Barbell—one of the strongest gyms in the world—Jim has a deep well of real-world experience. Now living in Nicaragua, he continues to build his coaching business while having endless stories and adventures along the way. Jim has also overcome serious personal health challenges—including ulcerative colitis, a staph infection, and a traumatic brain injury—which allows him to deeply relate to the struggles his clients are going through. He’s rebuilt his own health multiple times and understands firsthand what it’s like to push too hard, burn out, and have to figure it out the hard way. https://www.vitalitybrotherhood.com/

  5. 6d ago

    Leif Bristow in the hot seat with Humanity Beyond Politics

    In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with Emmy-winning producer and director Leif Bristow to discuss the power of storytelling, resilience, courage, and the responsibility of bringing real-life experiences to the screen. Leif shares the remarkable story behind his film Dancing Through the Shadow, based on the life of Tia Zhang, a Chinese ballerina who defected during China’s Cultural Revolution. He discusses how he became involved with the project through his daughter Brittany, an actress and ballerina, and the challenges of telling such a powerful story while protecting those connected to it. The conversation explores universal themes of survival, perseverance, freedom, identity, and overcoming adversity. Leif explains why authentic storytelling matters, how stories create understanding across cultures, and why some of the most powerful lessons come from listening to experiences that are very different from our own. Branden and Leif also discuss the healing power of sharing personal stories, the courage required to speak truth through art, and whether every person has a story worth telling. Leif shares insights from his decades-long career in film and television, his upcoming projects, and his belief that every life contains lessons capable of impacting others. This episode is a powerful reminder that stories do more than entertain—they create connection, preserve history, inspire courage, and help people recognize their own strength in the face of adversity. Leif Bristow is an Emmy winning producer, director, screenwriter, and bestselling author known for bringing powerful stories to life on both page and screen. With more than 30 film and television projects to his credit, including beloved international productions, Leif has built a career around compelling storytelling, historical narratives, and cinematic adaptation. He joins us to discuss the creative journey of transforming unforgettable stories into books and films, the realities of the entertainment industry, and the inspiration behind Dancing Through the Shadow. https://www.dancingthroughtheshadow.com/

  6. Aug 11

    Brheanna Meyers in the hot seat with Death. Purpose. Permission.

    In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with Brheanna Myers, founder of Light and Breezy Coaching, for a deep conversation about transformation, healing, purpose, fear, and what happens when life forces you to question everything you thought you knew. Brheanna shares the story of her near-death experience during the COVID era after contracting fungal pneumonia and how that event completely changed the direction of her life. She discusses her experiences with healing, self-trust, personal growth, and the lessons she believes emerged from facing death and rebuilding her life afterward. The conversation explores topics including overcoming fear, understanding the role of the nervous system, developing self-love, breaking free from limiting beliefs, rebuilding trust in yourself, and finding purpose through personal growth rather than external validation. Brheanna also shares her views on healing, consciousness, personal responsibility, and the importance of returning to unconditional love. Together, Branden and Brheanna discuss why so many people spend their lives waiting for permission to become who they already are, the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, and how small shifts in perspective can create massive changes over time. This episode is for listeners interested in personal growth, resilience, healing journeys, self-discovery, mindset work, and conversations that challenge conventional thinking. ⸻ Brheanna Myers is the founder of Light & Breezy Coaching and the creator of the Awaken Your Potential method. After a near-death experience in 2020 that radically transformed her life, she dedicated herself to helping others navigate spiritual awakening, release energetic blocks, and reconnect with their higher self. As a certified QHHT practitioner, quantum energy healer, spiritual coach, and author of Awaken Your Potential and Healing Frequencies Made Easy, Brheanna guides clients through powerful experiences such as past-life regression, DNA activations, subconscious healing, and nervous system recalibration. Her work blends practical psychology with advanced energetic and frequency-based tools, making complex spiritual concepts approachable and embodied in everyday life. Through her sessions, teachings, and writing, Brheanna helps people move out of survival mode and into alignment with their true purpose — restoring clarity, balance, and higher consciousness in a way that is grounded, supportive, and sustainable. Today, she joins us to share her story and explore what spiritual awakening really looks like, how to move through it safely, and how we can all awaken our potential while staying rooted in the human experience. https://www.lightandbreezycoaching.com/

  7. Aug 10

    Susan Gooch in the hot seat with Faith Family Fiction

    In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with author and former educator Susan “Susie” Gooch for a heartfelt conversation about marriage, teaching, storytelling, purpose, and finding meaning in everyday life. Susie shares her journey from aspiring attorney to beloved educator, explaining how her son’s learning challenges unexpectedly led her into a teaching career that would impact countless students over more than two decades. Known as the “school mama,” Susie discusses the importance of supporting children beyond academics and creating meaningful connections that last a lifetime. The conversation explores lessons from her nearly 40-year marriage, including the importance of choosing commitment, embracing imperfections, supporting each other’s passions, and understanding that love is often built in ordinary moments rather than grand gestures. Susie also opens up about retiring from education to pursue writing full-time, the inspiration behind her Carrington Series novels, and her belief that every person has a story worth telling. Together, she and Branden discuss parenting adult children, faith, family values, second chances, and why storytelling remains one of the most powerful ways to connect with others. This episode is for readers, parents, educators, married couples, and anyone who appreciates real-life wisdom delivered through authentic stories. Susan Gooch is the author of The Carrington Series, which includes The Carrington Affairs, The Nonnegotiable, and The Dirty Birds’ Book Club. A lifelong lover of books, history, and art, Susan spent many years as an educator sharing her passion for reading and writing with her students. She holds a BA in English and graduate degrees in education with concentrations in reading, administration, and gifted and talented education.A proud Southern storyteller, Susan set her Carrington novels in her beloved hometown of Searcy, Arkansas. Now retired from education, she spends her days writing contemporary women’s fiction that celebrates strong women, enduring friendships, and the lessons learned from a life well lived.An avid reader who devours more than 150 books a year, Susan actively connects with fellow readers online, highlighting favorite titles through her Instagram feature “Y’all Have Got To Read This.” A passionate supporter of book clubs, she loves discussing books and storytelling with readers everywhere.Susan and her husband,her high school sweetheart, have been married nearly forty years. They have three grown children and four granddaughters. Susan loves speaking with book clubs and frequently participates in discussions with readers. https://www.instagram.com/susangoochauthor/ https://www.susangooch.com/

  8. Aug 7

    Tiffanie Janowitz in the hot seat with Truth. Trust. Reinvention.

    In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with entrepreneur, strategist, and transformational leader Tiffanie Janowitz for a powerful conversation about reinvention, self-trust, resilience, and personal growth. Tiffanie shares the defining moment that changed the trajectory of her life during a family vacation in Mexico, where she realized everything was about to change. That realization led her to leave an unfulfilling marriage, challenge deeply rooted beliefs, and rebuild her life around authenticity rather than expectation. Together, Branden and Tiffanie explore the cost of self-betrayal, why people stay stuck in situations they’ve outgrown, and how fear often disguises itself as practicality. They discuss the importance of listening to your inner voice instead of outside opinions, overcoming judgment from family and friends, and finding the courage to trust yourself during major life transitions. The conversation also dives into personal responsibility, building daily habits that create resilience, navigating adversity, breast cancer recovery, gratitude practices, mindset shifts, and creating the infrastructure necessary for long-term success. This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads, questioning whether they should stay where they are or finally take the leap toward the life they know they’re meant to live. ⸻ “How many people confuse being comfortable with being alive?” 🔥 Tiffanie helps people stop settling for “fine” and start building lives and businesses that actually feel aligned, powerful, and free. Audiences learn how to create personal and professional infrastructure that supports growth instead of chaos—how to lead themselves through hard seasons, make decisions with conviction, and build habits, systems, and identity that scale with them. Listeners walk away with both mindset shifts and tangible tools: how to reclaim their time, energy, confidence, and agency—especially during seasons of transition, reinvention, or leadership expansion. My story resonates because it bridges strength and vulnerability with execution. I’ve rebuilt my life multiple times—walking away from relationships that no longer aligned, leaving a belief system that defined my identity, navigating entrepreneurship at high levels, and advocating for my own survival during breast cancer when my concerns were initially dismissed. I don’t just talk about resilience—I teach people how to rebuild after life forces a reckoning. Podcast audiences connect deeply with the honesty, but they stay for the frameworks. My story gives permission to question, courage to choose differently, and tools to move forward with clarity instead of fear. https://www.tiffaniejanowitz.com/

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Tell Me Why You’re Special is a platform for people who are actually doing something with their life and are willing to talk about it honestly. Hosted under the Listen Bitch Podcast umbrella by Branden LaNette, this show exists to spotlight real stories, real work, and real potential. Entrepreneurs, authors, creators, leaders, founders, and misfits who have built something meaningful are invited to the mic to share why they’re special without hype, without fluff, and without pretending it was easy. This isn’t an interview about perfection. It’s about process. Obedience. Failure. Calling. And the courage to put your voice, product, book, message, or story into the world. If you’ve built something, are building something, or are brave enough to tell the truth about the road you’re on this show is for you. No gatekeeping. No fake humility. No watered-down potential. Just real people, real stories, and the question that matters most: Tell me why you’re special.

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