The Global Affair Podcast

Nicole Gibson
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For over 15 years, my work has revealed profound truths about our shared humanity. I've sat with hundreds of thousands of people, heard their stories, and seen firsthand how deeply we are connected—far beyond belief systems and divisive ideas. The Global Affair is where I bring my background as an entrepreneur in technology, movement building, and mental health advocacy to the forefront, creating a space to explore some of the most political and provocative topics of our time with curiosity and empathy. Each episode invites you to join me in conversations with thought leaders and disruptors who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. Together, we delve into unconventional ideas on leadership, high-performance strategies, and health optimisation, uncovering insights that may shift the way you see the world and your place in it. This is a podcast designed to dismantle divisive narratives and bridge perspectives, one powerful conversation at a time. Tune in, and experience the power of connection in our complex, modern world. Nicole Gibson IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/Our Community: https://www.skool.com/institute 

  1. Apr 8

    Why 99% of People Fail as Entrepreneurs (Risk & Ambiguity) with Benjamin Jarrett

    The DNA of an Entrepreneur: Risk, Shame, and the Future of Motorsport. What actually separates a successful founder from everyone else? According to Benjamin Jarrett, it isn’t just intelligence, it’s a high tolerance for pain and an appetite for ambiguity. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Benjamin Jarrett, an Australian founder who is now revolutionising motorsport fan engagement through his company, RPM.  In this episode, we discuss: - The Entrepreneurial Personality: Why "propensity for risk" is the ultimate differentiator. - Institutional Wisdom: Applying market-structure thinking to blockchain and motorsport. - The Inner Battle: Dealing with the cycle of shame and running away from "predictable" paths. - The Future of RPM: How prediction-driven systems are changing the way we watch racing. Connect with Benjamin: https://www.instagram.com/bj.jarrett/ ________ 📲  Download inTruth:  📲 https://intruth.io/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: ?sub_confirmation=1 🌏 Follow Nic on: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/  ➡︎ X: https://x.com/nicgibson_ ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/ ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolegibson.unifier/ ____________ 🎙️ Follow The Global Affair Podcast on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalaffairpodcast/ #Entrepreneurship #Motorsport #Trading #Blockchain #StartupSuccess #MentalHealth #BenjaminJarrett #RPM

  2. 08/12/2025

    AI Ethics Round 2: Incentive Alignment, Emotional Data, and the Future of Tech Governance

    #aiethics  #blockchainintegration  #quantumcomputing   In this follow-up to one of our most discussed episodes, Nicole Gibson is joined again by Marquesa Finch and Dr. Kaushik Ram to unpack the biggest challenges and opportunities in AI ethics, blockchain integration, and quantum computing. We cover: - AI and blockchain contradictions and the race for post-quantum cryptography - Technical integration challenges in decentralized verification and data sovereignty - Privacy laws, biometric authentication, and consent in technology - Emotional data, emotion tracking ethics, and the risks of data commercialization - Two-factor authentication using biometrics for privacy protection - Governance and policy, including AI regulation, the EU AI Act, and global tech governance gaps - How energy policy, AI energy consumption, and blockchain energy use intersect with sustainable technology - Geopolitical energy dependency and the risk of compute power scarcity - Incentive alignment, ethical innovation, and the influence of venture capital and investor expectations - Wealth concentration, capitalism versus redistribution, and public–private collaboration - Why public engagement, education in AI, and unity through difference are critical for the future - Social impacts from political algorithms, echo chambers, and the decline of critical thinking This is a frank conversation on how governance, technology, and public will intersect to shape the next era of AI and blockchain. Watch Part 1 first for context, then join us for this deeper exploration into incentive alignment, privacy protection, and the policies that will determine whether technology serves the public interest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbHBo0pOtkc ________ Follow Love Out Loud ► Website: https://loveoutloud.io/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1IFS5rjYsPRlryv1M72kw Instagram: @loveoutloud.movement Facebook @Love Out Loud Linkedin:   @Love Out Loud ________ 🌏 Follow Nic on: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/  ➡︎ X: https://x.com/nicgibson_ ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/ ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolegibson.unifier/ ____________ 🎙️ Follow The Global Affair Podcast on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalaffairpodcast/ 💥 Follow Marquesa Finch on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesafinch/ #aiethics  #blockchainintegration  #quantumcomputing  #postquantumcryptography  #datasovereignty  #airegulations  #privacyprotection  #biometricauthentication  #EmotionalData #IncentiveAlignment #ethicalinnovation  #venturecapital  #energypolicy  #TechGovernance #publicengagement

  3. 07/31/2025

    What Real Leadership Takes | Jan Owen AM

    #leadership #longevity  In this episode of The Global Affair, Nicole Gibson is joined by Jan Owen, a trailblazer in social entrepreneurship and the founder of BeWell, a wellness clinic focused on longevity and holistic health. Their conversation explores powerful themes such as: - Building community: Jan reflects on her role in shaping youth advocacy and empowering young entrepreneurs through initiatives like FYA (Foundation for Young Australians). - Leadership and values: They dive deep into the idea of leadership driven by love, community, and the balance of power, money, and purpose. - Personal growth: Jan shares personal stories of her journey, from her family's influence on her commitment to social change to the impact of grief and adoption on her life. - Longevity and health: A conversation about the importance of closing the healthspan-lifespan gap and the need for a holistic approach to well-being, as well as the future of health tech and AI in personal wellness. Tune in for an insightful discussion on leadership, legacy, and living a meaningful, connected life in today's rapidly evolving world. Don't miss out on Jan's powerful perspective on how we can harness our human potential in the face of an uncertain future. #leadership #longevity #entrepreneurship #wellness #community  #socialchange #ai  #mentalhealth #innovation #personalgrowth ________ 📲  Join inTruth Beta Waitlist:  📲 https://intruth.io/beta/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: ?sub_confirmation=1 🌏 Follow Nic on: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/  ➡︎ X: https://x.com/nicgibson_ ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/ ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolegibson.unifier/ ____________ 🎙️ Follow The Global Affair Podcast on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalaffairpodcast/ ____________ 💥 Follow /Guest/ on: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/janowenamaq ____________

  4. 07/23/2025

    Redefining Gender: Tradition, Biology & Authentic Expression | Jack Bohannan

    #authenticexpression #evolvinggenderdynamics #TheGlobalAffairPodcast In this episode of The Global Affair, Nicole Gibson and Jack Bohannan step into a raw, nuanced conversation about the evolution of gender roles across cultures. This is not a debate. It is a deep inquiry. Jack shares reflections from his global travels, from matriarchal structures in Southeast Asia to patriarchal expectations in the West. Nicole unpacks how societal systems shape, limit, and sometimes liberate our experience of gender. They explore the tension between honoring biological reality and allowing full-spectrum self-expression. The question is not who is right. The question is whether we can hold complexity without collapsing into conflict. If you are tired of binary thinking and ready for a conversation that respects both science and soul, this is for you. ________ 📲  Join inTruth Beta Waitlist:  📲 https://intruth.io/beta/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: ?sub_confirmation=1 📲  Join inTruth Beta Waitlist:  📲 https://intruth.io/beta/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: ?sub_confirmation=1 🌏 Follow Nic on: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/  ➡︎ X: https://x.com/nicgibson_ ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/ ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolegibson.unifier/ ____________ 🎙️ Follow The Global Affair Podcast on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalaffairpodcast/ 💥 Follow Jack Bohannan on: https://www.instagram.com/jackbohannan1/?hl=en #GenderRolesAcrossCultures #EvolvingGenderDynamics #EmotionalIntelligenceAndGender #NicoleGibsonPodcast #culturalperspectives  #authenticexpression  #GenderIdentityAndSociety #TraditionVsAuthenticity #BiologicalVsSocialIdentity #JackBohannanInterview #GenderNuance #RedefiningMasculinityAndFemininity #CrossCulturalInsights #emotionalawareness  #TheGlobalAffairPodcast

  5. 07/15/2025

    The Scary truth about AI: Nicole Gibson, Marquesa Finch & Dr. Kaushik Ram

    In this episode of The Global Affair, I sit down with Marquesa Finch—VC and founder who’s challenging the status quo, and Dr. Kaushik Ram, neuroscientist and InTruth’s Chief of Science. This isn’t a polite panel. It’s a bare-knuckled conversation about what’s really at stake as AI, blockchain, and emotional tech collide.    We speak frankly about: - The cost of ignoring emotional data in the design of tech - Why sovereign infrastructure isn’t just a technical issue—it’s a human one - How quantum computing could unravel everything we trust about encryption - The tension between speed, decentralization, and safety - Who gets to own your health data—and why that matters more than ever - The addiction to LLMs and the slow creep of emotional numbing in digital systems - What it actually takes to build ethical leadership in tech—beyond PR statements You won’t find hype here. Just hard questions, real frameworks, and a shared willingness to look at the emotional, cultural, and ethical layers of this moment. This is for the builders who know responsibility can’t be outsourced. And for the founders who are done pretending they’re not affected. ________ 📲  Join inTruth Beta Waitlist:  📲 https://intruth.io/beta/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: ?sub_confirmation=1 📲  Join inTruth Beta Waitlist:  📲 https://intruth.io/beta/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: ?sub_confirmation=1 🌏 Follow Nic on: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/  ➡︎ X: https://x.com/nicgibson_ ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/ ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolegibson.unifier/ ____________ 🎙️ Follow The Global Affair Podcast on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalaffairpodcast/ 💥 Follow Marquesa Finch on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesafinch/

  6. 11/10/2024

    The Hero’s Journey: Navigating Life’s Transformations and Embracing the Unknown with Chris Kay

    In this compelling episode of The Global Affair, Nicole Gibson sits down with filmmaker and documentarian Chris Kay to explore the essence of the hero’s journey and how it applies to each of us navigating through life’s changes and challenges. Chris shares his journey from a narrative filmmaker to a documentary creator driven to highlight the human experience, unveiling powerful stories that resonate with universal truths. His upcoming documentary is not just a film but a guide, offering insights into the transformative nature of vulnerability, grief, and reintegration. Throughout this conversation, Chris and Nicole delve into how recent world events have accelerated personal growth for many, highlighting the need to question our conditioning, confront our biases, and let go of the control we often seek. With a mix of humility and insight, Chris reflects on the beauty of facing life's transitions head-on and the importance of doing so with authenticity. Whether you’re interested in filmmaking, personal growth, or exploring the depths of the human experience, this episode promises to inspire you to embrace life’s unknowns. Chris’s story is a testament to the resilience and courage required to build a more connected, empathetic world. ________ 📲  Join inTruth Beta Waitlist:  📲 https://intruth.io/beta/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: ?sub_confirmation=1 🌏 Follow Nic on: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/  ➡︎ X: https://x.com/nicgibson_ ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/ ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolegibson.unifier/ ____________ 🎙️ Follow The Global Affair Podcast on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalaffairpodcast/ ____________ 💥 Follow Christopher Kay on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopherkayfilm/

  7. 11/03/2024

    Is Monogamy Natural? What If We Consciously Chose Our Relationship Structures? Ally Iseman

    In this thought-provoking episode of The Global Affair, Nicole Gibson sits down with Ally Isman, relationship coach and creator of "Passport to Pleasure," to explore the nuanced dimensions of relationships, intimacy, and self-connection. Ally shares insights on navigating complex relational structures beyond traditional monogamy, emphasising the importance of open communication, trust, and self-awareness as cornerstones for any meaningful connection. From discussing the challenges and rewards of non-monogamous relationships to unpacking why embracing discomfort can be a pathway to deeper fulfilment, Ally dives into her own journey of self-discovery and the wisdom she brings to her clients. Together, they also address the broader societal impact of how we relate to one another, touching on everything from power dynamics to the roles of empathy and discernment in leadership. This episode is an invitation to rethink relationship norms and embrace vulnerability as a strength. Tune in to learn how prioritising authenticity in our connections can lead to a more empathetic, connected world. 📲 Join inTruth Beta Waitlist: https://intruth.io/beta/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGlobalAffairPodcast 🌏 Follow Nic on: LinkedInXInstagramFacebook🎙️ Follow The Global Affair Podcast on: Instagram💥 Follow Ally Iseman on: Instagram

  8. 10/15/2024

    The Truth About The MAID Laws in Canada. Kelsi Sheren

    In this powerful episode of The Global Affair, we dive into the dark side of Canada's MAID law (Medical Assistance in Dying) with Kelsi Sheren, a Canadian combat veteran.  Kelsi raises critical concerns about the ease of access, the questionable assessment processes, and the drugs used for euthanasia under the current MAID system. She calls for resistance against the normalization of MAID and advocates for a shift toward promoting life, proper palliative care, and mental health education. Kelsi shares her personal journey of healing from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) through alternative therapies and plant medicine, such as ayahuasca and psilocybin. Kelsi discusses how these therapies helped her confront survivor's guilt and transform her life, and highlights the need for better mental health care for veterans.  This episode is a must for anyone interested in the debate around MAID law, veteran mental health, and the potential of psychedelic healing. ________ 📲  Join inTruth Beta Waitlist:  📲 https://intruth.io/beta/ 🔴 Subscribe to The Global Affair Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGlobalAffairPodcast ________ 🌏 Follow Nic on: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/  ➡︎ X: https://x.com/nicgibson_ ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/ ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolegibson.unifier/ ____________ 🎙️ Follow The Global Affair Podcast on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalaffairpodcast/ ____________ 💥 Follow Kelsi Sheren on: ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsie_sheren ➡︎ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kelsi_sheren

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For over 15 years, my work has revealed profound truths about our shared humanity. I've sat with hundreds of thousands of people, heard their stories, and seen firsthand how deeply we are connected—far beyond belief systems and divisive ideas. The Global Affair is where I bring my background as an entrepreneur in technology, movement building, and mental health advocacy to the forefront, creating a space to explore some of the most political and provocative topics of our time with curiosity and empathy. Each episode invites you to join me in conversations with thought leaders and disruptors who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. Together, we delve into unconventional ideas on leadership, high-performance strategies, and health optimisation, uncovering insights that may shift the way you see the world and your place in it. This is a podcast designed to dismantle divisive narratives and bridge perspectives, one powerful conversation at a time. Tune in, and experience the power of connection in our complex, modern world. Nicole Gibson IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicgibson_/Our Community: https://www.skool.com/institute 

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  • Creator
    Nicole Gibson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Global Affair Podcast
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