The 1% Shift with Niyi

Oluwaniyi
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The 1% Shift with Niyi explores personal growth, overcoming challenges, breaking limiting beliefs, and the small, intentional changes that help people create meaningful growth in their lives and careers. Through honest conversations with experts and people with powerful stories, we explore mindset, relationships, leadership, business, resilience, and navigating a changing world to help listeners become better versions of themselves.

  1. 4d ago

    Your Story Is Your Superpower: Finding Your Voice and Owning Your Message With Sean Tyler Foley

    What if the experiences you’ve been through, including the ones you rarely talk about, are the very things that can help you connect with others and make a meaningful impact? On this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Sean Tyler Foley, actor, performer, #1 bestselling author of The Power to Speak Naked, and Managing Director of Total Buy In. Tyler began acting at just six years old, built a diverse career across film, television, stage, and other industries, and overcame a medical incident at 17 that left the left side of his body paralyzed for over a year. Today, he helps executives, CEOs, and professionals communicate with confidence, connect their personal stories to their leadership, and inspire their audiences. Together, Niyi and Tyler explore resilience, identity, public speaking, self-belief, storytelling, and the courage to let yourself be heard. Because sometimes, the next shift in your life begins when you stop hiding your story and start owning your voice. Guest website: https://www.seantylerfoley.com/

  2. 4d ago

    Knowing Yourself Isn’t Enough: The Small Shifts That Create Lasting Success with Amy Lenius

    What if understanding yourself is only the beginning of personal growth, and the real transformation comes from what you do with that understanding? On this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Amy Lenius, a Next Level Certified Personal Development & Success Coach, professional speaker, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University. Amy helps people strengthen their self-awareness, self-worth, self-belief, and consistency so they can grow as individuals, improve their leadership, and build meaningful success. Her perspective is also shaped by navigating significant health challenges, identity, and self-worth, giving her a personal connection to the work she does. Together, Niyi and Amy explore limiting beliefs, identity, consistency, female leadership, courageous decisions, and why knowing what needs to change doesn’t always mean we’re ready to change it. This conversation is a reminder that lasting growth isn’t just about what we know. It’s about the small intentional actions we take consistently. If you’re a motivated podcaster looking to grow your show in a more intentional and sustainable way, you can learn more about our group coaching community at nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching.

  3. Oct 25

    Quieting the Noise — Overthinking, Self-Trust & Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs with Liz Coleman

    What happens when everything looks fine on the outside, but you still can’t truly switch off? On this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Liz Coleman, Certified Transformational Life Coach, Psychology graduate, Mind Shifting and NLP practitioner, and creator of the MindLife Reset™. Liz works with successful women who look confident and capable on the outside but struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, stress, and constantly feeling like they need to be “on.” Her own journey took her through a C-suite career in New York, two mortgages, relationship challenges, health issues, therapy, medicine, and countless wellness approaches before she realized that something deeper needed to change. Together, Niyi and Liz explore overthinking, self-trust, limiting beliefs, boundaries, the mind-body connection, and why sometimes the answer isn’t a better calendar—but understanding the beliefs driving the way we live. This conversation offers a reminder that meaningful change doesn’t always require a major life overhaul. Sometimes, it starts with one small shift in how we think, respond, and treat ourselves. In this episode, we discuss: Why successful people can still struggle internallyOverthinking, stress, and self-doubtRebuilding self-trustRecognizing limiting beliefs and patternsSetting boundaries without guiltUnderstanding the mind-body connectionSmall shifts that support meaningful personal growthLearn more about Liz Coleman: Liz Coleman’s Website

  4. Oct 25

    The Stories That Shape Us: Faith, Family & the Power of Writing with Nancy Ensley

    In this inspiring episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, host Niyi sits down with Nancy Jasin Ensley—author, legal nurse consultant, hospice specialist, educator, and storyteller whose life has been dedicated to service, compassion, and the art of writing. From caring for patients during life’s most vulnerable moments to writing across genres, including memoir, mystery, science fiction, thrillers, children’s literature, and literary fiction, Nancy shares how her professional experiences and personal faith have shaped the stories she tells. Together, Niyi and Nancy explore creativity, storytelling, family, faith, resilience, caregiving, writing with purpose, and how life’s everyday moments can become powerful stories that inspire others. Whether you’re a writer, reader, creative, or simply someone who appreciates meaningful conversations, this episode reminds us that every life holds stories worth sharing—and that small shifts in how we see our experiences can lead to meaningful growth. In this episode, we discuss: How nursing shaped Nancy’s storytellingWriting across multiple genresFaith, family, and finding purposeLessons learned through hospice careTurning life experiences into meaningful storiesThe importance of empathy in writingCreativity and lifelong learningBuilding a legacy through wordsFinding inspiration in everyday lifeWhy stories connect us allLearn more about Nancy Ensley and her books: Nancy Ensley’s Website

  5. Oct 25

    From Beverly Hills Lawyer to International Aid: Purpose, Sacrifice, and the Human Side of Global Development with Clifford Brown

    What would it take to walk away from a successful career, a comfortable lifestyle, and a dream home to pursue work that serves people around the world? On this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, I’m joined by Clifford Brown, a former commercial law firm partner who spent 27 years working in international development with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). From navigating political instability in Haiti, Nicaragua, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries to confronting difficult legal and ethical questions in foreign assistance, Clifford's experiences offer a unique perspective on service, leadership, and the complexities of helping communities across borders. He is also the author of Inside USAID: An Odyssey of Foreign Assistance and Dilettante: Tales of How a Small-Town Boy Became a Diplomat Managing U.S. Foreign Assistance. In this conversation, we’ll explore what motivates people to choose purpose over comfort, the realities of international aid, the challenges of working across cultures, and the lessons we can learn from a career dedicated to public service. Because sometimes, the most meaningful shift in life begins when we decide that our work should serve something bigger than ourselves. Connect with Clifford Brown:https://cliffordHbrown.com, X.com @bliffordcrown, and cliffordbrown.substack.com

  6. Oct 23

    From Feeling Like an Outsider to Finding Your Voice with Noah May

    In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, I’m joined by Noah May, an Auburn University journalism graduate and host of three podcasts: Lethal Venom, Southern Reads, and Music Talks. Noah’s journey has included years of battling depression, anxiety, self-doubt, and feeling like an outsider. Despite these challenges, he continued pursuing his goals and found a way to turn his experiences into a voice for others who may be facing similar struggles. We’ll discuss overcoming self-doubt, learning from past mistakes, pursuing your goals through difficult seasons, and using your experiences to connect with others. Guest Website: https://www.noahspodcasts.com

  7. Oct 23

    Defying the Odds: Win Charles on Cerebral Palsy, Resilience, and Living Life to the Fullest

    What does it mean to live life to the fullest, regardless of the challenges you face? In this episode, I sit down with Win Charles, author, motivational speaker, and advocate, to explore her inspiring journey of resilience, determination, and breaking barriers. Born with cerebral palsy, Win has refused to let her condition define her limits. Through her memoir, I, Win, she shares her life experiences and the lessons she has learned along the way. As a Kona Ironman Triathlon competitor, she continues to challenge expectations, inspire others, and raise awareness about cerebral palsy. She also advocates for veterans and speaks at schools and institutions, encouraging people to embrace life’s possibilities. In this conversation, we explore: Overcoming challenges and refusing to be defined by limitations.Building resilience and maintaining a positive outlook through difficult times.Turning personal experiences into a source of hope and inspiration for others.Raising awareness about cerebral palsy and advocating for others.What it means to live a meaningful and fulfilling life despite the odds.Win’s story is a powerful reminder that our circumstances do not have to determine our future. Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation about courage, perseverance, self-belief, and the power of continuing to move forward, no matter what life brings.

  8. Oct 23

    Healing Our Money Wounds and Reimagining the Future of Commerce with Connie Davis

    What if money is about more than transactions—and what happens when we forget the human being behind them? In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, we sit down with Connie Davis, a strategic commerce advisor, community thought leader, and fintech professional who spent 25 years in payments before stepping away to explore the deeper relationship between money, trauma, trust, and human value. We’ll explore the idea of “money wounds,” how financial trauma shapes the way people interact with money, why underserved communities are often left behind by financial systems, and how technology and AI can either deepen those gaps or help create a more human-centered economy. Learn more about Connie and her work through Sacred Ledgers⁠.

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The 1% Shift with Niyi explores personal growth, overcoming challenges, breaking limiting beliefs, and the small, intentional changes that help people create meaningful growth in their lives and careers. Through honest conversations with experts and people with powerful stories, we explore mindset, relationships, leadership, business, resilience, and navigating a changing world to help listeners become better versions of themselves.

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  • Creator
    Oluwaniyi
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oluwaniyi
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