MindShift Power Podcast

Fatima Bey The MindShifter
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"There's POWER in shifting your thinking!" MindShift Power Podcast is the world’s only international platform dedicated to teen perspectives and the next generation of leaders. With voices from all over the world, the show creates conversations that go beyond borders and reflect the realities shaping young people today. Each episode brings together a powerful mix of voices. Teens share their lived experiences alongside educators, innovators, and professionals who work directly with youth. Together, these conversations explore the issues that matter most right now, including mental health, education, technology, leadership, and global challenges affecting the next generation. What sets this platform apart is its approach. Conversations are unfiltered and grounded in real experiences. Guests speak openly about what they are navigating, what they are questioning, and what they are building. The goal is not to control the narrative, but to understand it. With active listeners in over 100 countries and availability across more than 60 streaming platforms, MindShift Power Podcast has become a global hub for understanding teen perspectives and the future they are stepping into.

  1. Aug 11

    You Are Not The Problem Child - You Are The Beacon (Episode 144)

    You can have a roof over your head and still feel unwanted in your own home, and that kind of rejection doesn’t stay in childhood. It can quietly train you to chase approval, overachieve, and then carry that same hunger for acceptance into every relationship and every room you walk into.  I’m joined by Aisha Berry, a prophetess, author, coach, and speaker, for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, family rejection, and the long road to real self-worth. We talk about how perfectionism can be a survival strategy, why people pleasing feels safer than boundaries, and what it looks like when you start seeing partners as “projects” because you’re addicted to proving you can make something work. Aisha also shares the moment she accepted a painful truth: some families don’t have the capacity to give the love you deserve, and peace begins when you stop fighting for what they refuse to offer.  We go deeper into spiritual healing and emotional healing, including the role of forgiveness, asking hard questions about your triggers, and refusing to live inside boxes people assign to you. If you’ve ever been labeled the black sheep, the problem child, or “too different,” this will help you rethink the label and reclaim your identity with clarity and courage.  Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. What part of your old narrative are you ready to challenge today? 🛜 Connect with Aïcha Barry: http://www.aichabarrycoaching.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    You Are Not The Problem Child - You Are The Beacon (Episode 144)

  2. Aug 4

    THE INVOICE: America's $9.2 Quadrillion Bill (Episode 143)

    Reparations debates often collapse into heat, defensiveness, and shutdown. So we tried something different: we followed the money. I’m joined by Susan Burgess-Lent (author and executive producer), Troy Jones (co-producer and co-director), and Dave Lent (co-producer and co-director) to unpack their documentary series The Invoice, a project that frames 250 years of racial injustice as an economic crime with receipts, not a culture-war argument. When you separate people from the problem, the evidence gets harder to dismiss and a lot easier to act on.  We talk through the mechanics of wealth extraction from slavery forward and why it’s not “old history” when the racial wealth gap is still with us. We dig into the policies and systems that kept compounding harm: Reconstruction reversals, Jim Crow, redlining, discriminatory lending, unequal GI Bill access, and mass incarceration. Dave shares striking scale, including estimates that put stolen labor plus interest in unimaginable territory, and the team discusses a $20 trillion reparations proposal alongside the idea that restitution could lift the entire economy (including a cited projection of GDP growth if reparations were paid).  Then we widen the lens. Troy explains why a 16-year-old in Nigeria, Brazil, or South Korea should care: power, capitalism, and history travel, and what gets normalized in one country becomes a blueprint elsewhere. Susan lays out the vision for The Invoice as a “detective” series led by expert investigators and built to spark community discussion groups that can translate awareness into coordinated federal pressure. The team also shares where the film is in fundraising and how listeners can support the work.  If this conversation shifts something for you, subscribe, share it with a friend who avoids the topic, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one “receipt” you think the country still refuses to look at? Learn more about THE INVOICE: https://www.theinvoiceseries.com/ Donate to the cause: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trudat/the-invoice-settling-the-debt-with-black-america Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    THE INVOICE: America's $9.2 Quadrillion Bill (Episode 143)

  3. Jul 29

    The Bologna Sandwich Era of Success (Episode 142)

    Your inbox is empty, rent is due, and every application feels like it vanishes into space. That’s the reality a lot of teens and young adults are living in the 2026 job market, so we brought back Lawrence C. Harris, a 20-year-old author and youth empowerment speaker from Philadelphia, to talk through what it takes to keep building when the door looks closed. We get real about the “grind” people don’t see: editing content, sending countless cold emails, hearing constant no’s, and getting ghosted. Lawrence explains how he learned to stop taking silence personally, how persistence compounds over time, and why entrepreneurship is not the fantasy social media sells. We also dig into phantom jobs and fake job postings, why they happen, and how knowing about them can protect your confidence while you keep searching. You’ll walk away with practical career advice you can use today: how to translate your life experience into interview language, how to stand out with specific details instead of generic claims, why applying to uncomfortable roles can reduce competition, and when it makes sense to expand your search beyond your neighborhood. We end with a mind-shifting principle that ties it all together: determination is not stubborn repetition, it’s the decision to keep seeking answers until something works. If you know someone who’s discouraged right now, share this conversation with them. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what job-search challenge you want us to tackle next. Connect with Lawrence: https://www.lawrencecharris.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    The Bologna Sandwich Era of Success (Episode 142)

  4. Jul 29

    He's Family - I'm Safe (Episode 141)

    Someone you call “brother” should be the safest person in the room, not the biggest risk. That’s why this conversation hits so hard: Coco (Floco), a relationship and family coach from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, tells the story of being 14, home alone, and opening her bedroom door to someone her family trusted completely. What followed was an attempted molestation that only stopped because help happened to be nearby. We unpack what her experience reveals about child sexual abuse prevention and child safety in real life: why “stranger danger” is incomplete, how familiarity and access create vulnerability, and how quickly grooming can hide behind kindness. Coco shares the trauma aftermath too, including how one event can shrink your trust, change how you relate to male relatives, and make you constantly scan for danger even when nothing is happening. Then we get practical for parents and caregivers. We talk about age-appropriate sex education, consent, boundaries, secrecy red flags, and grooming signs like gifts that come with expectations. One of the biggest takeaways is simple but powerful: teach kids to ask questions and make it normal to tell you everything. That habit builds critical thinking and makes it harder for anyone to manipulate your child with lies, pressure, or “don’t tell your mom.” If you care about safer homes, healthier family boundaries, and raising kids who feel confident speaking up, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a parent or caregiver, and leave a review with the one safety conversation you think every family should have. 🔗 Connect with Koko https://www.facebook.com/share/1EYrAQXiJG/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.youtube.com/@Realtalk-withkoko https://www.instagram.com/realtalk_with_koko Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    He's Family - I'm Safe (Episode 141)

  5. Jul 9

    If You Write It Down, Make It Accurate. I'm Autistic (Episode 140)

    Most people talk about autism. Far fewer can tell you what it actually feels like to walk into a workplace while autistic and wonder if the rules are about to change without warning. We sit down with Sam Mitchell, executive director of Autism Rocks And Rolls, for a raw, practical conversation about fear, literal instructions, and why a job that “looks fine on paper” can become overwhelming the moment reality doesn’t match the written expectations.  Sam breaks down the hidden stressors many employers and co-workers never notice: the anxiety around management, the pressure of workplace social interaction, and the painful pattern of being misunderstood or mistreated. He explains why it’s often not getting hired that’s hardest, it’s keeping the job and surviving the unwritten social code. We also dig into the difference between quantity-driven workplaces and the autistic drive for quality, accuracy, and doing things the right way, even when the culture rewards speed over care.  We move from challenges to solutions: what kinds of roles can be a better fit, why clear direction and predictable routines matter, how online work can reduce social strain, and what it looks like to “bend” on schedules while still keeping healthy boundaries. Sam also shares how he built real leadership skills running a nonprofit, including the importance of surrounding yourself with a board that covers your weak spots.  If you’re autistic, love someone who is, or manage people for a living, this conversation will change how you think about hiring, retention, and human potential. Subscribe to Mind Shift Power Podcast, share this episode with a manager or educator, and leave a review telling us: what workplace change would make the biggest difference? 🔗 Connect with Sam Mitchell: https://info@autismrocksandrolls.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    If You Write It Down, Make It Accurate. I'm Autistic (Episode 140)

  6. Jul 7

    Damn! I Ran Into War Zones (Episode 139)

    What would you do if the news you were producing no longer felt like the truth? We sit down with author and activist Susan Burgess Lent, who walked away from broadcast journalism and chose to learn firsthand what conflict and poverty do to people, from post-genocide Rwanda to Darfur and the slums of Nairobi. She doesn’t romanticize humanitarian aid or conflict reporting. She tells the story the way the field teaches it: through risk, relationships, and the realities you can’t “unknow” once you’ve witnessed them. We talk about how real relief projects begin, not with grand plans, but with listening. Susan explains why the most ethical international development work is rooted in humility, cultural awareness, and local leadership, and why treating communities as “projects” is a fast path to harm. She also makes a strong case for trauma-informed care and mental health support in war zones and chronically under-resourced communities, where the psychological toll can be as devastating as the physical shortages. For younger listeners who want to help, we get practical: the toolkit you need, the role mentors play, why language and geography matter, how safety decisions get made, and what people misunderstand about the UN, NGOs, and how humanitarian funding actually reaches the ground. Susan also shares where to find her books and the bigger idea she still believes in: women’s centers as safe resource hubs in refugee camps, displaced persons camps, and urban slums. If this conversation challenges you, share it with someone who wants to make a difference, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What kind of advocate are you willing to be? 🔗 Connect with Susan Burgees-Lent: https://susanburgesslent.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    Damn! I Ran Into War Zones (Episode 139)

  7. Jun 30

    Released From Prison - What Now? (Episode 138)

    “Aren’t you glad you’re free?” sounds like a celebration, but for many young men coming home from prison it lands like pressure, confusion, and a thousand urgent questions. We sit down with Tavon J. Partlow Sr. from Maryland, founder of Re-entry Recovery and Beyond, to talk about the real first moments after incarceration and the parts most people never think to ask about. We get honest about the mental and emotional overwhelm of reentry, including how probation and parole can keep you feeling like you are still on trial. Tavon breaks down why communication matters so much when prison teaches a survival style of speaking and reacting, and why learning your triggers and building self-awareness can protect your relationships and your future. We also talk mental health support, therapy stigma, and how state insurance and benefits can make counseling possible when funding is tight. Then we move into the systems that block progress: employment after incarceration, housing barriers, and the label that follows a criminal record. Tavon shares practical strategies like turning prison work into resume experience, building new networks, and choosing accountability without letting the past become a permanent address. We also speak directly to families, partners, and friends about what support looks like in real life: patience, sensitivity, and treating someone like fragile glass without taking away their dignity. If you care about prison reentry, reducing recidivism, and helping returning citizens rebuild with purpose, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review. What’s one way you think we should treat people who are trying to change? 🔗 Connect with Tavon (Founder Low): https://www.reentryrecoverybeyond.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    Released From Prison - What Now? (Episode 138)

  8. Jun 23

    He's Not Spoiling You - He's Breaking You In (Episode 137)

    The “windowless van” story is not what puts most teens at risk. The real danger often looks like attention, gifts, flattery, and a private message that slowly turns into a demand. We sit down with Basil Bass, founder of the Association for the Recovery of Children, former CIA operative, and former U.S. Marine Corps captain, to talk plainly about how trafficking recruitment and grooming work in the real world and why common myths can leave families exposed. We break down what predators actually look for: vulnerability, isolation, low self-worth, and a teen who feels unseen at home. Basil explains the grooming ladder, how the “help” always comes with a price, and why the most important question is, “What do they want in return?” We also talk about how social platforms can be used to identify and exploit kids, how bold abductions can still happen, and why prevention requires more than a one-hour awareness talk. Fatima shares a direct message to teens about boundaries, identity, and refusing to be treated like a commodity. Basil offers practical next steps for getting help safely, including involving trusted parents and reputable law enforcement, plus ways his organization supports reports through its tip line and training. If you care about teen safety online, child trafficking prevention, and recognizing grooming tactics before they escalate, this conversation is built for you. Subscribe, share this with a parent or teen you care about, and leave a review with the most important red flag you want more people to recognize. 🔗 Connect with the Association for the Recovery of Children: https://www.recoveryofchildren.org/ Review Bazzel's Books: https://bazbooks.com/ Send us an anonymous text message Support the show Every episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free! Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-search Explore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.com I also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog! Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblog Follow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492 Thank you for listening!

    He's Not Spoiling You - He's Breaking You In (Episode 137)
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"There's POWER in shifting your thinking!" MindShift Power Podcast is the world’s only international platform dedicated to teen perspectives and the next generation of leaders. With voices from all over the world, the show creates conversations that go beyond borders and reflect the realities shaping young people today. Each episode brings together a powerful mix of voices. Teens share their lived experiences alongside educators, innovators, and professionals who work directly with youth. Together, these conversations explore the issues that matter most right now, including mental health, education, technology, leadership, and global challenges affecting the next generation. What sets this platform apart is its approach. Conversations are unfiltered and grounded in real experiences. Guests speak openly about what they are navigating, what they are questioning, and what they are building. The goal is not to control the narrative, but to understand it. With active listeners in over 100 countries and availability across more than 60 streaming platforms, MindShift Power Podcast has become a global hub for understanding teen perspectives and the future they are stepping into.

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  • Creator
    Fatima Bey The MindShifter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 MindShift Power Podcast
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