35 episodes

Beyond is a brand that aims to highlight individuals who are actually making an impact, and instilling real change in the world. Beyond prioritizes problem solving over news and highlights people with answers over people with outrage/finger pointing habits.

Beyond pushes the boundaries of traditional conversation, discourse, observation, analysis, and discovery across current events, politics, media, culture, and more - all the while asking the question: What can you learn from someone you think you have nothing in common with?

Beyond With Nicole Nicole Behnam

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 18 Ratings

Beyond is a brand that aims to highlight individuals who are actually making an impact, and instilling real change in the world. Beyond prioritizes problem solving over news and highlights people with answers over people with outrage/finger pointing habits.

Beyond pushes the boundaries of traditional conversation, discourse, observation, analysis, and discovery across current events, politics, media, culture, and more - all the while asking the question: What can you learn from someone you think you have nothing in common with?

    Lessons on Bitcoin, Money, and more with Mark Moss

    Lessons on Bitcoin, Money, and more with Mark Moss

    Nicole Behnam sits down with Mark Moss to talk about the history of money and how it relates to Bitcoin— a crash course that should be taught in schools. They also delve into topics like family, values, community, and much more.

    • 1 hr 49 min
    Let’s do what works, with Konstantin Kisin

    Let’s do what works, with Konstantin Kisin

    In the episode, Konstantin Kisin delves into societal dynamics, particularly the harmful notion of adversarial relationships between groups, such as men versus women, minorities versus majorities, or various other divides like LGBT versus non-LGBT. Konstantin condemns this divisive mindset, asserting that cooperation and mutual support have historically been essential for human survival and progress.

    He attributes the "versus" mentality to a deep-rooted human need for belonging and community.

    Konstantin emphasizes that experiencing trauma and realizing the imperfections of the world are universal aspects of life.

    He also opens up about his marriage, and the importance of doing the work in order to keep a relationship afloat. He shares many reasonable takes which appear to be controversial in today’s society, but hey, someone needs to say it.

    • 1 hr 59 min
    Codie Sanchez: Lessons on Money, Marriage, & Freedom that Schools Failed to Teach Us

    Codie Sanchez: Lessons on Money, Marriage, & Freedom that Schools Failed to Teach Us

    We live in a world where financial literacy education is almost nonexistent. Enter Codie Sanchez— an investor, business owner, and social media star who’s on a mission to help people become financially and philosophically free.

    In this episode, Nicole and Codie begin by going over the terminology that schools never taught us about business and how people can get skin in the game/ equity in businesses they devote so much of their time to.

    Later Codie gives her two cents on how to navigate fame and the criticism that comes with increased exposure.

    They discuss the importance of aligned values and ethics in both friendships and relationships, and the role of sacrifice when it comes to success.

    By the end of this episode you will have a newfound perspective on what you’ve been taught by your parents, institutions, + society, and will walk away with concrete advice on how to have significantly more fulfillment and freedom both financially and in your relationships.

    • 1 hr 55 min
    She made 50m in one year from LASHES! Glamnetic Founder Ann McFerran

    She made 50m in one year from LASHES! Glamnetic Founder Ann McFerran

    What does success truly mean? For Ann McFerren, founder of Glamnetic and a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Top Inks recipient, it's defined by happiness and the freedom to pursue what you love. Join us as we walk through Ann's inspiring story, from her challenging childhood in Bangkok to the launch of her successful lash business, Glamnetic. Ann's journey is a testament to the power of determination, creativity, and the transformative potential of gratitude and manifestation.



    Ann's journey to building a successful beauty business Glamnetic is a riveting tale of resilience. Recognizing a gap in the market for magnetic eyelashes, she spent a year and a half researching and developing her product— a venture that saw her make $1,000 in sales on her first day. As we explore the growth of Glamnetic, we'll discuss the tactics Ann used to grow her business, like Facebook ads and DM sales, and the challenges she faced in expanding her team and navigating the uncertainties of the pandemic.



    Finally, we'll delve into Ann's philosophies around success, relationships, and gratitude. She believes that success is not measured by wealth or fame, but by contentment and the freedom to pursue one's passions. Through her own experiences, she underscores the importance of appreciating the little things in life and the power of manifestation in attracting success. So, prepare yourself for an episode filled with insights that promise to inspire and motivate you to redefine your own idea of success.



    (0:00:00) - The Journey of Glamnetic's Founder

    (0:09:34) - Creating a Successful Lash Business

    (0:16:32) - Glamnetic

    (0:26:16) - Passion and Challenges in Business

    (0:39:53) - Defining Success and Deep Connections

    (0:52:14) - Finding Gratitude and Overcoming Trauma

    (0:55:39) - Gratitude and True Love's Power

    (0:59:08) - Attachment Styles and Manifestation in Relationships

    (1:04:14) - Manifestation and Creating a Vision

    (1:14:02) - Relationship Dynamics and Breaking Barriers

    (1:21:53) - Trust Instincts, Power of Psychedelics

    (1:29:40) - Connecting on the Spiritual Journey



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    • 1 hr 31 min
    Your friends are not your friends. How to make real ones with Sahil Bloom

    Your friends are not your friends. How to make real ones with Sahil Bloom

    Sahil Bloom has the social media generation figured out, and wants to help us tackle our struggles. In this episode we discuss the challenges of love, friendship, and connection in a world full of distractions and addictions. Sahil highlights the importance of humility, open-mindedness, and the ability to hold opposing views to foster meaningful conversations and connections. He provides us with tips on how to navigate life while opening up about his personal journey, including his upbringing, struggles with identity, and the relationships in his life. He talks about his roles and responsibilities as a son, a husband, a father, and a friend. Later, we talk about the importance of perspective and the power of video content in today's digital landscape. He stresses the need to adapt to changing attention spans and the shift towards short-form video. Sahil also shares his views on the current state of social media and the challenges of navigating online platforms.



    Key Takeaways:


    Humility and open-mindedness are essential for fostering meaningful conversations and understanding different perspectives.


    The pursuit of happiness should focus on personal growth and finding joy in ordinary moments.


    Building strong friendships and relationships requires effort, empathy, and genuine connection.


    Chasing external achievements or material possessions does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment.


    Short-form video is the future of content and offers a powerful way to connect with audiences.



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    • 2 hr 5 min
    Stop Lying To Yourself! Kyle Creek AKA The Captain

    Stop Lying To Yourself! Kyle Creek AKA The Captain

    Kyle Creek AKA The Captain opens up about his journey as a writer and the challenges he faced in finding his place in the world. He discusses the fear of rejection and the importance of avoiding tribalism and thinking critically. Kyle shares his experiences of breaking into the writing industry and the obstacles he had to overcome. He also talks about the evolution of his online persona “The Captain” and the value of vulnerability and authenticity. Writing has the power to impact and change lives.



    Key Takeaways:


    The fear of rejection can cause turmoil and prevent personal growth.


    Avoiding tribalism and thinking critically is essential for personal development.


    Kyle's journey as a writer involved persistence and overcoming rejection.


    Embracing vulnerability and authenticity can lead to meaningful connections.


    Writing has the power to impact and change lives.



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    • 1 hr 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

swaggyzebra ,

Awesome and informative Podcast!

Nicole crushes it as an interviewer, pushing the envelope of podcasting and gets a great wide variety of interesting guests! I’m always learning new things and relating to the strong values of the guests in a casual but very entertaining listen.

shanni2018 ,

So informative!

Such a good podcast. I loved the Tom and Lisa episodes! Just such a good host with the best questions! Great flow.

metadavi🧟‍♂️.eth ,

Great podcast!

Nicole is a great interviewer who is easy and fun to listen to. I highly recommend this podcast!

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