What if a major life transition isn’t the end of something, but an invitation to rediscover yourself?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, we sit down with Susan Hensley, transformational coach, speaker, and author of Art for Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos and Unleash Joy.

After decades as a corporate executive and leadership coach, Susan discovered art journaling during a stressful season of her life—and found an unexpected tool for creativity, self-discovery, and navigating change.

Together, we explore how small creative practices can help us manage uncertainty, reconnect with ourselves, and find more joy and purpose in everyday life.Susan, for listeners who want to explore art journaling, learn more about your work, or get a copy of Art for Your Sanity, where can they connect with you?”

Susan’s website: susan-hensley.com

Listeners can also access her free art-journaling tips and learn more about her Artful Transitions course.

What does it take to rebuild your life after experiences that completely change you?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, we sit down with author Angel Willard to talk about her powerful journey through trauma, survival, motherhood, loss, chronic pain, incarceration, and healing.

Through her memoir Fighting to Come Home, Angel shares what she has learned about accountability, resilience, breaking painful cycles, and finding the courage to begin again. This is a conversation about more than surviving—it’s about finding your way back to yourself.

Dyslexia can turn reading into a daily source of frustration for children and their families—but the right approach can make a meaningful difference.

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, we sit down with Russell Van Brocklen, the Dyslexia Professor, to explore why some reading strategies fail struggling learners and what parents can do differently.

Russell shares practical insights on structured literacy, multisensory learning, building confidence, and helping children make steady academic progress without turning reading into a battle.

What does it really take to stay grounded when life, leadership, and relationships put you under pressure?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Michael Ostrolenk shares practical insights on resilience, disciplined presence, emotional regulation, leadership, and relationship mastery. Drawing from decades of work in psychology, high-performance coaching, and resilience training, Michael explores how we can become stronger without simply becoming harder.

What happens when difficult questions about faith become opportunities to think deeper and understand God differently?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, we sit down with Dr. Gerald Robison, affectionately known as Dr. G—a pastor, teacher, speaker, and award-winning author who has spent decades helping people understand difficult Christian concepts in simple, practical, and often humorous ways.

From pastoring across three continents and training Bible teachers in more than 25 countries to navigating his own battle with tongue cancer, Dr. G brings a unique perspective on faith, suffering, purpose, doubt, and discovering genuine joy.

“Dr. G, for listeners who want to explore your books, teachings, and resources or learn more about your work, where should they go?”

Website: geraldrobison.com

What if your deepest wounds became the very place where hope was reborn?

In this powerful episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Carolyn Sherrow—author, speaker, former physician assistant, and founder of Cords of Grace. After surviving ritual abuse, trauma-based mind control, and living with a dissociative disorder, Carolyn discovered that no wound is beyond God’s ability to heal.

Drawing from both her medical background and personal journey, Carolyn shares how trauma affects identity, why healing is a process of learning to depend on God, and how forgiveness, truth, and grace can lead to lasting freedom.

Learn more about Carolyn and her ministry:

https://cordsofgrace.com/

In this episode, we discuss:

* Healing from deep trauma through faith

* How trauma shapes identity

* The connection between emotional, mental, and spiritual healing

* Learning to depend on God instead of people

* Why no life is beyond redemption

What does it really take to become a confident leader?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, we sit down with Victoria Noethling—leadership coach, speaker, podcast host, and co-author of six collaborative books—to explore how confidence is built through intentional growth, servant leadership, and consistent self-development.

Drawing from more than 40 years in corporate leadership, decades in Toastmasters, and years of coaching entrepreneurs, Victoria shares practical insights on becoming a leader who inspires others, communicates with confidence, and creates lasting impact.

Why do some businesses continue to grow while others stall—even with great products and talented teams?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, we sit down with Debra Bowers—growth strategist, leadership advisor, co-founder of The Growth Vanguard, founder of Hexagon Media, and host of the Deals with Heels podcast.

Debra shares why sustainable growth isn’t just about better marketing or more sales. It’s about leadership, culture, customer experience, and understanding the human behavior that drives every business decision.

If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or professional looking to build a healthier business and stronger team, this conversation is packed with practical insights.

In this thought-provoking episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with David Deighton—conceptual artist, entrepreneur, author, and creator of Triptych Dialogue, an innovative art project exploring how meaningful conversations can bridge deep political and societal divides.

After spending 17 years running an art gallery, David shifted his focus from displaying art to creating experiences that bring strangers together. Through more than 300 conversations across the United States, he’s discovered that genuine curiosity, better questions, and intentional listening can transform conflict into connection.

In this episode, David explains why the greatest divide isn’t politics—it’s our inability to truly hear one another. He shares how small shifts in the way we communicate can strengthen relationships, challenge assumptions, and help us rediscover our shared humanity.

Learn more about David and Triptych Dialogue:

https://www.triptychdialogue.com

Watch David’s projects and interviews:

https://www.youtube.com/@triptych-dialogue

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why meaningful conversations are disappearing

* Breaking free from echo chambers

* How art can bring people together

* The Triptych Dialogue framework

* Listening as a leadership skill

* Small communication shifts that create deeper human connection

In this inspiring episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Julie Fairhurst, founder of Women Like Me, writing coach, publisher, business strategist, and podcast host.

Julie knows firsthand what it means to rewrite your life. After becoming pregnant at 14, leaving school, and raising three children as a single mother for nearly three decades, she rebuilt her confidence, career, and identity one step at a time. Today, she’s helping hundreds of women around the world find the courage to own their stories and transform them into purpose, healing, visibility, and impact.

In this conversation, Julie shares why your story is one of your greatest assets, what keeps so many people silent, and how one small decision to speak your truth can change not only your life—but someone else’s too.

Learn more and start writing your story:

https://535d-julie.systeme.io/story-starter-hub

In this episode, we discuss:

* Turning pain into purpose through storytelling

* Why your story matters more than you think

* Overcoming shame, fear, and self-doubt

* Using your personal story to create impact and opportunity

* Reinvention after life’s biggest setbacks

* Small shifts that help you find your voice

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