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Be Freaking Awesome Podcast
Tired of surface-level conversations and sugar-coated advice? You’re in the right place. The Be Freaking Awesome podcast is where real transformation happens—no fluff, no B.S., just raw, honest conversations that challenge you to step into your most authentic, powerful self. If you’re ready to stop playing small, rewire your mindset, and take bold action toward the life you actually want, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Angela and Sami, a mother-daughter duo with a passion for personal growth, this show is all about real talk and real results. We bring two perspectives, two generations, and one shared mission: to empower you to harness fear, build resilience, and create lasting confidence. Whether you're navigating big life changes, pursuing a dream, or just trying to feel more like yourself again, we’re here to remind you: you are capable of so much more than you think.
Expect a mix of inspiring solo episodes, powerful guest interviews, and candid conversations where we don’t hold back. We tackle topics like overcoming self-doubt, cultivating courage, redefining success, and embracing authenticity—because let’s be honest, trying to fit into someone else’s version of success is exhausting.
Through humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, we tackle topics like overcoming self-doubt, cultivating courage, redefining success, and embracing authenticity. No more waiting for the “perfect” moment. No more second-guessing yourself. It’s time to step fully into your purpose and live a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and freaking awesome.
If you're ready to elevate your mindset, transform your habits, and show up for yourself in ways you never have before, hit play and join us. This is your space to grow, to be challenged, and to be reminded that you are more powerful than you realize.
Let’s do this—because life is too short to settle for anything less than freaking awesome.
Be Freaking Awesome Podcast
EP 165 From $5 a Week to President: Growing Up in the Family Business
In this heartfelt and insight-packed conversation, Angela and Sami sit down with longtime client, coaching partner, and friend Jonathan Janacek. Jonathan opens up about the journey from sweeping job sites as a kid to purchasing and running the family remodeling business.
This episode is a goldmine for second-generation business owners, parents preparing for leadership transitions, and anyone navigating the tension between honoring legacy and carving a new path forward.
Jonathan shares what it was like growing up in a business-focused family, how he set intentional boundaries between work and home, and the hard-earned lessons that come with evolving a business while staying true to your values.
What They Explore:
- The shift from “babysitting on job sites” to leading the company
- How calling your dad “Tim” at work changes everything
- Navigating loneliness, perfectionism, and high expectations in leadership
- The emotional weight of rebranding the family business
- Owning your mistakes—and the healing that follows
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to transition from employee to owner in a way that builds trust and confidence
- Why boundary-setting is crucial (and tricky) when your coworkers are also your parents
- How to balance honoring what was with building what could be
- Insights on leading authentically—especially in a business that bears your last name
- Why vulnerability and honesty are leadership superpowers in generational businesses
Why You Should Listen:
Whether you’re stepping into leadership, working with family, or learning to own your role without losing yourself, this episode is your reminder that growth is messy, legacy is complicated, and it’s all part of being freaking awesome.
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