The Power of Why
With over 30,000 total podcast downloads, 200+ interviews, and reaching people in over 50 countries, the Power of Why podcast explores how we can lead high-quality lives and contribute to the world meaningfully.
Since 2017, we’ve interviewed leaders globally from Netflix’s CHRO to change makers in defense, aviation, tech and media. Our promise is to help you stay ahead of the curve and turn your purpose-portfolio into infrastructure that funds your long-term freedom.
The Power of Why’s goal is to help you stay ahead of the curve, create solutions and make income online. All while operating in your life’s purpose.
Hosted by Naomi Haile, entrepreneur and speaker, and guests who have divergent ways of thinking. We have a bias towards action and you’ll get the insights on building real skills, scaling your business, and launching your purpose-portfolio.
New episodes weekly on Thursdays.
THE PODCAST
“What I believe should define every human being is their SOUL.”
WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING
The newsletter helping leaders build systems, use AI intelligently and launch their purpose portfolios.
Every Tuesday at 8am EST, you’ll receive a memo with the resources I typically just share with my friends. Interviews, articles, books, to help you build a meaningful life and biz.
TUNE INTO THE POWER OF WHY
Build a Consulting Business Around Your Expertise (Here’s How) with Angela Frank
Angela Frank walks through how she went from an unlimited engagement that nearly broke her to a value-based pricing model, and the sales process she built to protect her time while still closing.
What It Actually Takes to Go From Solo Freelancer to Trusted CEO with Marie Lewis
If you're building a service-based business and still figuring out how to price your time, set boundaries with clients, or hand off work without losing quality, this episode is for you.
How to Be Relentless Without Burning Out: The Breathwork, Kettlebells, and Grief That Shaped Soji James
New York City-based Soji James grew up in the Bronx, and his mother always told him he could write his own story. In this episode, Soji shares powerful meditation and strength-rooted health practices on how ambitious people can be still, when they were only taught how to go hard.
Why the Women Who Give the Most Are the Last to Rebuild with Wellness Practitioner, Almeta Brown
If you've ever wondered why rest feels like something you have to earn, Almeta Brown brings her lived experience of grief, hypertension, and healing into a conversation about what it actually looks like to build strength from the inside out.
"I'm Building Bougie Birch to Last 30+ Years" - On Reverse Engineering a Vision, Indigenous Economic Systems, and Why Starting Right Matters with Ashley Clark
If you've ever wondered what it looks like to build a business with a 30-year horizon in mind, and why the oldest systems are the ones making a comeback - this episode is for you.
"Be a Good Comms Person, But Be a Better Business Person" — How to Unlock Strategic Value as a Communicator with Amy MacLeod
How to position yourself as a business partner, not just a communications executor, and how learning the business is the most effective path to being at the decision-making table.
"Saying Yes Changed My Life" - From HR Executive to COO, Thinking Like an Operator, and Leveraging AI in Business With Megan Paterson
If you've ever talked yourself out of an opportunity because you didn't feel ready, this episode is for you. Megan Paterson said no for five months, and then said yes to the role that changed everything.
Why Some Businesses Thrive in Uncertainty and Others Don't with Sueling Ching
If you're trying to build momentum in uncertain times and wondering what actually separates the businesses that grow from the ones that stall, this episode is for you.
A Cybersecurity Leader on Protecting Your Business, Your Data, and Your Purpose in the Age of AI with Diane Watson
If you're building something and treating cybersecurity as a "later" problem, or if you're curious what it looks like to reinvent yourself across industries, continents, and decades of tech, this episode is for you.
Stop Underselling Your Story & How To Strengthen Your Visibility Online with Chanel Cathey
If you’ve ever felt like your story wasn’t “newsworthy enough,” if you’re leading something bold but struggling to be seen, or if you’re curious how the best brands align reputation, voice, and values—this episode is for you.
How to Build a Brand That Never Goes Out of Style—Because It’s YOU with Sigute Zitikyte
Sigute shows you how to build a future-proof brand rooted in identity, and not just your skills, so you can evolve without starting your brand from scratch. This is the path to building a brand that grows with you.
The Biggest Economic Opportunity of Our Generation (Agriculture): Justine Hendricks on Why Showing Up As You Is Your Best Bet
Ready to lead on your own terms? Meet Justine Hendricks, President & CEO of FCC. She’s reshaping Canadian agriculture, building trust by doing what she says, and showing up as herself.
"It’s Not Just About Cosmetics—It’s About Economic Sustainability for Us All”: Denyse Nadon on Building a Movement for Healing and Generational Impact
Learn from Denyse Nadon, Founder & CEO of Tribalure, who is reclaiming beauty through Ancestral teachings, and building a brand rooted in cultural pride, healing, and purpose.
Unconstrained Thinking, Shaping the Future of Aerospace & Defence, and Leading High-Performing Teams with France Hébert
Meet France Hébert, a trailblazer in aerospace and defence. She’s redefining military pilot training with AI, simulation, and emerging tech. With 35+ years of experience, she shares how unconstrained thinking, leadership, and teamwork drive innovation in high-stakes industries.
Building a Startup While in Medical School: Yoobin Lee on Innovation, AI, and Time Mastery
Meet Yoobin Lee, founder and CEO of Quip Medical. As a medical student and entrepreneur, she is reimagining how physicians navigate billing by leveraging AI to simplify complex systems, recover lost revenue, and give doctors back their time. From partnering with her co-founder to bringing on her first customer and building in real time, she is making her mark in the industry.
How AI-Powered Training Helps Companies Scale Faster, Grow Their Revenue, and Retain Top Talent with Sarah Sedgman
Meet Sarah Sedgman, Founder & CEO of LearnExperts AI. After years in the C-suite leading global learning strategies, she saw a major problem—training was slow, expensive, and couldn’t keep up with business demands. Instead of waiting for a solution, she built one. Learn how Sarah bootstrapped LearnExperts, landed her first customer, and secured $1.25M in funding to scale.
“It Took Me Seven Years to Break Into Acting,” Integrating Body, Mind, and Soul for a Fulfilling Life With Catherine Bell
Meet Catherine Bell, acclaimed actress, entrepreneur, and mother. Best known for JAG and The Good Witch, Catherine shares her journey from overcoming shyness and battling thyroid cancer to spending seven years breaking into Hollywood. Listen for how she developed her discipline in her craft, nourished her spirit, and built businesses with purpose.
Strategies to Make More Money and Position Yourself as an Industry Leader With Kimberly Brown
Learn from Kimberly Brown, a career and leadership expert, as she helps you navigate the workplace, earn more money, and establish yourself as an industry leader.
“I’ve Hit Rock Bottom and Bounced Back Enough Times to Know It’s a Good Thing”, Building a Renowned Media and Entertainment Company With Kevin Bourne
Learn from Kevin Bourne, a storyteller and media visionary building an empire that stands the test of time. Discover how to embrace pivots, build for longevity, and create more opportunities by building in public.
Don’t Overlook Your Training Practice, Freedom in Our Creative Lives, and the Meisner Acting Technique with Terry Knickerbocker
Meet Terry Knickerbocker, the renowned acting coach and founder of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio in Brooklyn. Terry discusses the transformative power of training, creative freedom, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself. Terry brings 30 years of experience helping actors unlock their authentic voices, refine their craft, and find their purpose.