TLDR: This episode is for anyone who looks successful on paper but feels lost in their own life and for those ready to stop chasing the dream job and start building a brave life instead.

In this vulnerable and hyper-practical episode Vivianne Castillo — Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠⁠⁠ — cracks open the glossy façade of what society sells as the “dream job.” From a life in corporate UX that looked perfect on paper to building a purpose-led business and life in Mexico, Vivianne shares her raw journey of confronting burnout, rediscovering agency, and choosing courage over comfort.

This episode isn’t about entrepreneurship as a quick fix, it’s about internal revolution. Vivianne weaves together stories, truths, and shares some of the transformative practices she teaches to her clients (The Body Truth Audit, The Identity Archeology Dig, and The Relationship Audit) to help them get radically honest about what’s no longer serving them and start building lives they don’t need to escape from.

This episode covers: 

• How your body keeps score when you’re out of alignment
• The truth about stress weight and soul-crushing jobs
• The identity crisis after leaving corporate titles behind
• Why healing is essential to build a brave life and how to begin
• How childhood patterns keep us seeking worth through achievement
• Letting go of prestige, salary, and reputation to choose peace

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In this episode Vivianne Castillo — Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — is joined by her co-host Ash Coleman Hynie for a vulnerable, layered dialogue about what it means to prioritize softness over survival. Together, they unpack how generational patterns, childhood conditioning, and internalized guilt can keep us from living the life we truly deserve.

This is more than a conversation: it's a mirror, a permission slip, and a blueprint for becoming the kindest version of yourself. Some of the things we cover include:

• The mindset shift from survival mode to soft life
• Releasing ancestral guilt and generational expectations
• Practicing boundaries without over-explaining
• What it means to keep promises to yourself
• How guilt is often a sign of transformation, not wrongdoing
• Parenting, healing, and showing up as your whole self
• Why convenience isn’t the same as love or necessity
• Living for your relationship with yourself, not just others

Let this episode sit with you like a good friend who reminds you: you’re allowed to be gentle with yourself.

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Choose Courage Inc. is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠⁠ brand and this podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CountrPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode Vivianne Castillo — Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠⁠⁠ — is joined by Sandra Camacho — an entrepreneur who’s been living in France for the past 12 years — for a rich, multidimensional conversation about moving abroad.

Together, they explore the practical, emotional, and systemic considerations of relocating to another country — regardless of whether it's for greater personal freedom, safety, or simply a new chapter.

This is not your typical “how to move abroad” checklist, because we also get into the invisible work — the inner questions, financial recalibrations, healthcare realities, tax implications, and grief — that often go unspoken in shiny social media posts about "living your best life abroad."

Both will be speaking from their perspectives of moving abroad from the U.S. as they discuss topics like:

• How to assess if moving abroad is right for you
• Key financial and legal considerations before you go
• Research strategies for choosing the right country
• Practical insights on visas, banking, healthcare and taxes
• Building a support system in a new country

Regardless, if you're considering a short-term adventure, a permanent relocation, or simply craving insight into what life abroad might look like for you, then this episode offers grounded wisdom and unfiltered truths.

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Sandra Camacho is a design educator, consultant and strategist based in Paris, France, specializing in designing for systemic change. She's also the founder of Design Changemakers, a gathering place for learning and co-design of liberatory futures.

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In this soul-nourishing solo episode, Vivianne Castillo — Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠⁠ — invites us into her slow-is-smooth season.

Vivianne reflects on the Navy SEALs-inspired mantra “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast” and how it’s reshaping her approach to work, creativity, leadership, and life. This episode covers:

• Life in the Slow Lane (For Now): Vivianne shares how choosing slowness is helping her realign with clarity and purpose, both personally and professionally.
• Rethinking the Hustle: From high-touch consulting to more scalable impact, she reflects on how her work at HmntyCntrd is evolving to reach more people without sacrificing her wellbeing.
• An Audit of Impact: Vivianne takes stock of 5 years at HmntyCntrd — 230+ pieces of IP — and invites listeners to pause and celebrate how far they’ve come.
• Entrepreneurship as Healing: She opens up about her passion for coaching and why entrepreneurship is one of the greatest tools for self-discovery and growth.
• Building moonpaws: With big dreams for her astrology-for-pets app, Vivianne reveals why this next chapter of innovation and intention deserves her creative energy.
• A Big Life Move: As she prepares to move abroad, Vivianne opens up about the grief, the clarity, and the joy that come with leaving behind old boxes (literally) and creating room for what matters most.

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re being called to recalibrate, to soften, to dream again — and to slow down in order to speed up in the direction of what matters most.

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It's been a minute since Vivianne and Ashley did an episode together, so this episode is focusing on real talk. In this intimate and unfiltered conversation, they explore two powerful questions:

• Where in your life are you playing small, even though you know better?
• What belief about success are you starting to question, even if it still scares you to say it out loud?

Together, they unpack the internal shifts they’re navigating in real time — including what it means to reclaim rest, visibility, worth, creativity, and self-permission.

This episode is a mix of truth-telling, gentle confrontations, and necessary invitations and is for anyone who’s been shrinking, second-guessing, or simply ready to move differently.

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This episode is a special one because our guest isn’t just a powerhouse entrepreneur, creative visionary, and cultural curator … she and Vivianne are family.

In this episode episode, ⁠⁠Vivianne Castillo⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠connects with her cousin Nikki The Jeanius, Founder of All Things Ankara (the number one African print platform in the world). Nikki’s journey is a masterclass in trusting your gut, honoring your creativity, and turning a passion project into a global platform — all while staying deeply rooted in authenticity, faith, and community.

This conversation has range, we get into:

• How a single email helped Nikki land her first celebrity collaboration
• What it means to dream bigger (even when you're the first in your family, industry, or city to do it)
• Why nurturing your creativity and your health go hand-in-hand with building a business that lasts
• The importance of finding your ride-or-die hype person for your vision
• Real talk about perfectionism, scaling smart, and staying ready for your breakthrough

This conversation is full of laughs, truth bombs, some insights into their family group texts and moments that will make you rethink what's possible when you stop waiting for perfect conditions and start moving in courage.
If you’re at the start of your journey, pivoting into a new season, or needing a reminder that you’re not dreaming too big ... then this episode is your permission slip to move in courage, not fear.

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Nikki The Jeanius (formerly known as Nikki Billie Jean, born Nicolette Titilayo Orji) is a Nigerian American editor-in-chief, fashion designer, creative director, and campaign/event producer based in the Washington, D.C. area. Of Yoruba-Igbo descent, Nikki’s journey into fashion began at Penn State, where she combined her love for African prints with formalwear design.

In 2012, she founded All Things Ankara, now the leading platform celebrating ankara print fashion through media, e-commerce, and major cultural events. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Yahoo, Forbes, Essence, and more, and she’s collaborated with artists like Jidenna, Cardi B, Yemi Alade, and Kelly Rowland.

Nikki has been recognized as a trailblazer by Macy’s, curated fashion shows at Yale University, and earned multiple awards for her contributions to fashion and culture. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State.

Nikki’s story is one of creativity, cultural pride, and fearlessly turning passion into legacy.

In this episode episode, ⁠Vivianne Castillo⁠⁠⁠, Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠Kevin Bethune⁠, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of ⁠dreams • design + life⁠, dive into the sacred space where creativity meets grief, hope meets disillusionment, and personal healing becomes a catalyst for professional clarity.

Together, they explore:

• What it means to “fake hope” when the systems around you are breaking your spirit
• Why some rooms don’t deserve your ideas and what to do when that realization hits
• The overlap between church and corporate: both preaching care while practicing exclusion
• Creativity as an act of endurance, love, and resistance
• The hard truths about real innovation and why most people won’t talk about them
• Protecting your energy, your imagination, and your story
• Why healing is essential to creativity and how working on yourself unlocks deeper work

This episode is a sermon, a journal entry, a group therapy session, and a permission slip all in one. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s time to let go, move forward, or create something that’s never been seen before — we hope this helps you say yes.

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Kevin Bethune serves as the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of dreams • design + life, a think tank that delivers design & innovation services using an empathic, holistic approach.  His background spans engineering, business and design in equal proportion over 25+ years of in-depth product experiences at enterprises including Westinghouse Nuclear, Nike and BCG, positioning him to help brands deliver meaningful innovations to enrich people’s lives.His first book, Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation released with notable acclaim under the Simplicity: Design, Business, Technology, Life Series (The MIT Press) in March 2022. Kevin's second book, ⁠Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction⁠, released in February 2025.  Kevin also serves as a Board Trustee for ArtCenter College of Design, and was recently named an honoree among The Curious 100 recognized by The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity.

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, Vivianne Castillo⁠⁠, Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠⁠, and Kevin Bethune, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of dreams • design + life, for a conversation about the moments that shape us, the systems that try to contain us, and the courage it takes to keep dreaming anyway.Together, they explore:

• What to do when your bold ideas make people uncomfortable
• The emotional rituals of creativity — from vinyl sessions to visionary storytelling
• How to show up in rooms not built for you (and when to leave them altogether)
• The power of confrontation as a form of care, creativity, and cultural disruption
• Why it’s time to stop asking for permission — and start crafting new realities

This episode is both a mirror and a map for anyone who’s ever felt out of place, underestimated, or creatively stifled. If you’ve been sitting on a dream or trying to navigate spaces not designed with you in mind — this one’s for you.

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Kevin Bethune serves as the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of dreams • design + life, a think tank that delivers design & innovation services using an empathic, holistic approach.  His background spans engineering, business and design in equal proportion over 25+ years of in-depth product experiences at enterprises including Westinghouse Nuclear, Nike and BCG, positioning him to help brands deliver meaningful innovations to enrich people’s lives.
His first book, Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation released with notable acclaim under the Simplicity: Design, Business, Technology, Life Series (The MIT Press) in March 2022. Kevin's second book, Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction, released in February 2025.  Kevin also serves as a Board Trustee for ArtCenter College of Design, and was recently named an honoree among The Curious 100 recognized by The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity.

In this deep and energizing conversation, Vivianne Castillo⁠⁠, Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠Behzod Sirjani⁠, Founder of ⁠Yet Another Studio⁠, explore what it means to live with both deep ambition and deep peace — and how the two can coexist when we stop chasing someone else’s version of success. This episode moves from the personal to the professional, exploring the fences we build to protect ourselves, how fear of scarcity holds us back, and what it actually means to take the first bold step (even if it’s a small one). With honesty, laughter, and thought-provoking stories, this episode invites listeners to dream bigger — and start smaller.

Together, Vivianne and Behzod cover:

• Can you be deeply ambitious and deeply at peace?
• The difference between fences and boundaries
• How fear and scarcity keep us in places we’ve outgrown
• What it means to prototype your way forward
• Why perfectionism is just self-sabotage in cuter clothes
• The importance of internal shifts and micro-actions
• Building legacy not through consumption, but courageous creation

This one is both a sermon and a strategy session for anyone asking, “Is there more for me?” (The answer: Yes. And it starts with one step.)

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Behzod Sirjani is a consultant who is regularly sought out to navigate complex challenges, whether that's helping a fast-growing startup drive growth or a large public company restructure their innovation practice.

Through Yet Another Studio, Behzod partners with companies ranging from small startups to industry leaders like Figma and Dropbox to build and scale research practices that drive better decision-making and growth. He is also a Program Partner at Reforge, where he built the "User Insights for Product Decisions" and "Effective Customer Conversations" programs and a venture partner at el cap.

In this rich and reflective episode, Vivianne Castillo⁠, Founder and CEO of ⁠⁠⁠HmntyCntrd⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠moonpaws⁠⁠, and Behzod Sirjani, Founder of Yet Another Studio, unpack what it means to leave the safety of corporate roles in pursuit of something deeper, truer, and more aligned. From navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship to deconstructing what real abundance and self-worth look like, this conversation invites listeners to ask themselves big questions: Am I growing, or just growing old? Am I choosing what nourishes me?

With vulnerability and wit, Vivianne and Behzod explore:

• Leaving a “great job” to bet on yourself
• How to financially and emotionally prepare for uncertainty
• The role of experimentation, play, and internal clarity in navigating career pivots
• What happens when the world doesn’t see your worth — and how to stop contorting yourself to be chosen
• Living with intention, defining your own carrots, and finding pride in your path
• Recognizing when you’re chasing dreams that aren’t even yours

This is part one of a two-part conversation that will challenge you to rethink your relationship with work, worth and what truly lights you up.

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Behzod Sirjani is a consultant who is regularly sought out to navigate complex challenges, whether that's helping a fast-growing startup drive growth or a large public company restructure their innovation practice.

Through Yet Another Studio, Behzod partners with companies ranging from small startups to industry leaders like Figma and Dropbox to build and scale research practices that drive better decision-making and growth. He is also a Program Partner at Reforge, where he built the "User Insights for Product Decisions" and "Effective Customer Conversations" programs and a venture partner at el cap.