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
Founding a Tech Media Company Covering the Black Innovation Economy with Sherrell Dorsey
Sherrell Dorsey is the founder and CEO of The Plug—a digital news and insights platform covering the Black innovation economy.
Why Taking Risks Are the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Career With Dimple Thomas
Dimple Thomas wants you to embrace the opportunity in uncertainty. In this episode, Dimple shared why she’s never charted her career path, why you should take risks at work, and tech’s potential for transformational good.
The Power of Data, Women in Stem, and Sponsors With Solmaz Shahalizadeh
To drive meaningful change, we need equitable representation among the leaders driving its evolution. That's why Solmaz Shahalizadeh, Shopify's former Head of Data Science and Engineering, became a Founding Partner of Backbone Angels. She joins us to share why great career paths aren't linear, what you need to know to impress investors, and the difference between sponsors and mentors (and why you should have both).
No, Anti-Colonial Ideas Aren’t "Radical" with Sabre Pictou Lee
With her diverse team of experts, Co-founder and CEO of Archipel Research and Consulting Inc. Sabre Pictou Lee is harnessing them to help organizations change for the better. Today, Sabre shares why anti-colonial ways and concepts aren’t radical, how she built her business from the ground up, and the frameworks you can apply to make yours more inclusive.
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare With Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy
Touching the most complex organ in the human body, concussion treatment continues to evolve as experts learn more about the workings of our brain—to mitigate the debilitating, long-term consequences of mistreatment. That’s why Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy co-founded health-tech startup Neurovine AI: combining deep tech, machine learning and the art of neuroscience to empower concussion patients and optimize their recovery process.
Here’s How to Create the Business You’ve Always Wanted With Stacey Martin
Stacey joined us to share the greatest lessons she’s learned as a serial entrepreneur: from overcoming failure and channeling your purpose, to finding the right people for guidance, and raising money during a pandemic (with the power of crowdfunding).
Netflix’s CHRO Talks Operating Within a Culture of Trust & Accountability With Sergio Ezama
Sergio Ezama is Netflix’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). He joined the team in September 2021 and has started strong — doing his best to support all things talent and development at Netflix. Previously, Sergio spent 20 years at PepsiCo — where he explored opportunities to serve and do meaningful work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s How Heather Ward Went From Fashion to Founding a World-Changing Climate Startup
She’s the President & Co-founder of Hyperion Global Energy — a world-leading climate tech startup up developing the world’s first carbon recycling system. But this impact-focused entrepreneur wasn’t always a carbontech leader.
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.
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.
Here’s how Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson got out of her own way to raise $1.4 million and co-found Black Women Talk Tech
She raised $1.4 million and co-founded Black Women Talk Tech along the way. Today, Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson wants to help you get out of your own way.
Building Your Resilience with Makini Smith
Makini Smith is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of A Walk in my Stilettos. As a mindset coach and Proctor Gallagher certified consultant, Makini helps you turn your goals into accomplishments.
A Lively Career in the Sports Industry & Creating Intentional Fan Experiences in Sports with Mark Goudie
Mark Goudie is the President and CEO of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group. He oversees all facets of OSEG’s business operations including sports franchises, concerts, major events, TD Place and the Lansdowne Live retail district.
How to Build a Workplace Culture that Attracts the Best Talent with Ben Branson-Gateley
Ben Branson-Gateley is Founder and CEO and founder of Charlie HR. Charlie HR is a market leading Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platform for small businesses in the UK.
Growing a YouTube Channel in 2021 through CONSISTENCY and Doubling Down on Content Creation with Dennis Mathu
By day, Dennis Mathu is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, where he advises clients on operations, strategy, and finance transformation. By night and on weekends, he is a content creator on YouTube with his girlfriend Steph. He is your go-to for personal finance and career-related topics.
How to Build an Intentional Personal Brand with Reagan Bradley
Reagan Bradley is a brand strategist who helps businesses connect with their customers through the power of thoughtful storytelling. Her brand strategies help people market authentically online, so they can do more of what they love.