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

    Seeing Opportunities Early and Being an Entrepreneur Before a Creative with Anthony Frasier

    Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfraiser) is the CEO and founder of ABF Creative (www.abfc.co) – a data-driven podcasting production company that leverages machine learning technology to reach very specific audiences. Anthony is also the author of Don’t Dumb Down Your Greatness, a young entrepreneur’s guide to thinking and being great. Anthony is a global speaker on topics related to technology, media and entrepreneurship.

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    Getting to Your First Property with a Plan with Mutiat Bello

    Mutiat Bello is a real estate wealth strategist and soon-to-be private lender and developer. Mutiat’s goal is to close the real estate equity gap by helping people make strategic decisions that suit their goals without having to sacrifice their time and financial resources.

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    Behind the Scenes of Moving to the United States for Graduate School with Trishala Pillai

    Trishala Pillai (@_TrishalaPillai) is an Indian-Canadian, born & raised in the Middle East, and she currently lives in the US. Over the past 5+ years, she has contributed to building some of North America's avant-garde, leading social technology start-ups/scale-ups with her skills in new product development, research, business strategy & development.

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    How to Own and Communicate Your Story with Anthony Murdock II

    Murdock (@amurdock_ii) is a purpose-driven, action-oriented, servant-leader and proud product of Indianapolis, Indiana. He’s passionate about leveraging the power in his story and other Black stories to create opportunities for economic & community development. He's in the business of becoming the greatest "powerpreneur" Indianapolis has ever seen.

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    Bobbie Racette’s inclusivity-first platform is revolutionizing the $455 trillion gig economy

    In the midst of losing her job, Bobbie Racette set out to build a platform that would economically empower others. As the Founder and CEO of Virtual Gurus, this Cree-Metis champion for Indigenous and the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is doing just that through her inclusivity-first talent and services solution.

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    She’s ushering a new generation of financially empowered youth. Introducing Tecla Kalinda

    With an eye to ushering a new generation of financially empowered youth, Tecla K. Kalinda, a Senior Analyst at the Bank of Canada, founded ZalaSmart: a financial education company geared towards teaching kids and teens financial literacy by helping them develop personal finance skills to better manage their money.

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    Creative Storytelling, Internet Companies, and Not Doing What You’re “Supposed To” with Erin Blaskie

    Erin Blaskie is a fractional CMO and marketing advisor to startups and scaleups. In 2004, Erin founded one of the first virtual assistance businesses in Canada, served over 300 business across North America and entered into the technology space. As a voracious learner, Erin made a name for herself in the industry, took on many challenges and built a brand as a marketing expert.

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    “You Have to REALLY Want It” and Navigating the Traditional Publishing Industry With Natasha Roy

    Natasha Roy is a writer who is working towards becoming a published author. She is currently navigating the publishing field and writes mainly young adult fantasy. She has spent 10 years on her latest project. On this episode, Natasha talks about her experience bringing her book to life, navigating the publishing industry, pitching her book, pitching agents.

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    Summary of 2021 Invest Ottawa Partnership with the Power of Why

    Julian Cook is the co-founder and CEO of a London-based tech company called Howamigoing. They are on a mission to prevent 1 million people from having painful performance review processes. Julian and his team have developed an online platform that helps employees get better feedback, more often.

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    How to Give Feedback That Is Actually Helpful With Julian Cook

    Julian Cook is the co-founder and CEO of a London-based tech company called Howamigoing. They are on a mission to prevent 1 million people from having painful performance review processes. Julian and his team have developed an online platform that helps employees get better feedback, more often.

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