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Your brain on AI? Turns out, it might be shrinking. No, really. We brought on marketing legend Ann Handley to talk about what AI is doing to creativity—and how to stop sounding like every other ChatGPT-generated caption out there.

If you’ve been tempted to let tech do the heavy lifting, Ann shares a smarter way to collaborate with AI without outsourcing your originality. We talk content that connects, the power of personal storytelling, why email marketing is still her #1 tool—and how she’s built a wildly loyal audience by treating the inbox like a sacred space (not a sales funnel).

Show Notes:

• Connect with Anne on Instagram
• Connect with Ann on LinkedIn
• Sign up for Ann's Newsletter
• Check out the MIT study on AI: Your Brain On ChatGPT

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• Candice Carcioppolo
• Kat Torre

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Today, we’re calling out the habits that are killing your confidence… because you can be brilliant at what you do—booked, busy, and bringing in results—and still feel like you're constantly questioning yourself.

Our guest today is the incredible Shadé Zahrai, a “leadership alchemist”, peak performance researcher, and the person top execs call when they want to stop getting in their own way.

We are breaking down what neuroscience actually says about confidence, performance, and the sneaky ways we self-sabotage without even knowing it.

If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, “Why did I say it like that?” or you catch yourself shrinking in situations where you should be leading—this episode is your permission to stop playing small.

Show Notes:

• Follow Shadé
• Download Shade's Confidence Scripts
• Check out Shadé's TedX talk on Habits That Kill Your Confidence

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• Candice Carcioppolo
• Kat Torre

📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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Is being “too much” really the problem… or the power move?

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Shivani Peterson—loan officer, speaker, coach, and expert in being unapologetically herself. Shivani is known for saying the quiet part out loud—on topics like money, motherhood, hormones, politics, mental health (you know… all the things we’re “not supposed” to talk about online). Shivani is sharing how being "refreshingly direct" has helped her and her clients build a strong business that thrives on trust and meaningful connection.

This one is for the entrepreneurs who are tired of performing and ready to connect.

Shivani is proof: when you stop trying to be “professional” and start being real, the right people will listen (and want to work with you).

Connect with Shivani:

• Follow Shivani on Instagram
• Shivani’s Circle community
• Mind Over Markets coaching program

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• Candice Carcioppolo
• Kat Torre

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You did everything “right.” So why does it still feel… wrong?
If you’ve built the business, hit the milestones, and checked all the boxes—but deep down you’re wondering is this it?—this conversation will hit home.

Today’s guest is Max Stephens—personal development coach, speaker, and author of What the Fck Do You Really Want?* Known for cutting through the noise and calling out the BS in the coaching world, Max works with high-achieving entrepreneurs and execs to help them finally get real about what they actually want—and why they’re not going after it.

We’re talking about the cost of chasing external validation, the myth of “doing it all,” and how to rewrite the rules so your life actually feels like yours.

• Visit Max's Website
• Get Max's Book "What the f*ck do you really want?"

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Feeling burned out but afraid to take a break from your business? You’re not alone. In this episode we are getting real about behind-the-scenes life pauses that had nothing to do with tropical vacations—and everything to do with real life.

We are also answering DMs and Not Nice Advice submissions about what it really looks like to take time off as a business owner without feeling like you’re falling behind. We're sharing honest reflections on burnout, and refreshing reminders that rest is productive.

If you've ever felt pressure to be "on" 24/7, this is your permission slip to step back, breathe, and redefine what success looks like for you.

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• Candice Carcioppolo
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Let’s be real, building a personal brand in today’s world can feel like performing on a stage while juggling flaming swords.

But Theoni Rapo? She makes it look effortless and she’s here to tell you exactly how she does it. In this high-energy, no-fluff conversation, Theoni— viral TikTok creator, mortgage lending expert, and full-time mompreneur, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to grow online without selling your soul to the algorithm.

We’re talking storytelling that sticks, content creation that converts, and how to actually use TikTok and Instagram to grow your brand in 2025 and we’re not skipping the messy parts!

Whether you’re knee-deep in diapers or dreaming up your next launch, this episode is packed with personal branding tips, social media strategies, and the kind of mindset shifts that make real magic happen.

If you’re ready to disrupt the norm, create with purpose, and conquer your corner of the internet—hit play now.

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Ever freeze up mid-convo or replay awkward moments on a loop in your head?
You’re not alone, and today is the day we're going to fix that!

This week, we're revisiting our incredible conversation with viral Communication coach Cole Jennette! With over 478K Instagram followers, Cole is on a mission to help you feel more confident in conversations (even the cringey ones).

We’re talking:

• What to say (and what not to say) to sound more confident in conversation
• How to gracefully exit a convo without ghosting
• Turning social slip-ups into genuine connection

Plus, Cole gets real about his own story—from struggling with leadership and feeling misunderstood, to becoming the go-to coach for mastering social skills and unlocking your inner communicator.

If you’ve ever Googled “how to talk to people” or wished you had a script for life, this one’s for you.

Follow Cole On IG: https://www.instagram.com/colejennette
Checkout Cole's Website: https://www.leadovert.com/

Episode Highlights

00:00 The Art of Connection and Curiosity
02:32 Cole's Journey To Creating Social Cues Content On Instagram
06:41 The Role of Experts vs. Coaches
10:23 Understanding Introversion and Extroversion
13:41 Practical Skills for Better Conversations
19:17 Empathy in Conversations
24:06 The Courage to Be Curious
26:58 How To Politely Exit Conversations
34:05 Finding Your Voice in Conversations
38:59 Reflections on Personal Growth

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• Candice Carcioppolo
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📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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If you’ve ever waited to hit “post” until things felt perfect, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Candice sits down with Neel Dhingra—founder of Forward Academy and the powerhouse behind the Forward Conference—to talk about building your personal brand in public (awkward phases and all). From his early metal band days (yes, seriously) to hosting industry-shifting events that have included powerhouses like Ed Mylett and Chris Do, Neel shares why playing small to avoid embarrassment is costing you big.

We’re unpacking:
→ Why your “cringe” moments are actually your credibility builders
→ The secret sauce behind high-impact events that don’t feel like snooze-fests
→ How to stop asking “what if it flops?” and start betting on yourself like a boss

This convo is your permission slip to create before you feel ready, lean into what actually lights you up, and build something that’s so you it couldn’t possibly be anyone else’s.

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Check out Neel's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/neeldhingra

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• Not Nice Clever
• Candice Carcioppolo
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📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

Find out more HERE.

🎙 Book Kat and Candice to speak at your next event, summit or workshop HERE