The 1% Shift with Niyi

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Jack Oujo, founder of Oujo Wealth Strategies and author of Too Smart to Be an Umpire.

After spending eight years pursuing his dream of becoming a Major League Baseball umpire, Jack’s career came to an unexpected end. At 30 years old, with a pregnant wife, no money, and no clear path forward, he had to rebuild from scratch. That setback became the foundation for building one of America’s largest tax-focused wealth management firms.

Together, they explore why failure isn’t the end, why process beats goals, and how preparing for life’s unexpected turns can position you for greater success.

Learn more about Jack and his book:

http://www.toosmarttobeanumpire.com

In this episode, we discuss:

* Turning disappointment into opportunity

* Why everyone needs a Plan B

* The power of trusting the process

* Lessons from professional sports that apply to life and business

* Building resilience through life’s unexpected setbacks

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with organizational architect and author Danny Carpio to explore why the future of work isn’t about building bigger companies—it’s about building better systems around yourself.

After more than a decade designing operating systems for startups, venture-backed companies, and decentralized organizations that raised millions in capital and achieved nine-figure valuations, Danny believes the greatest competitive advantage today isn’t having more employees—it’s learning how to scale yourself.

Together, they discuss why traditional career paths are rapidly changing, how AI is reshaping opportunity, and the small shifts individuals can make to thrive in a world where adaptability matters more than ever.

Learn more about Danny and his work:

https://x.com/augmentedthings

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why the future belongs to self-scale, not just company scale

* How AI changes the way we think about work

* Building systems instead of chasing productivity

* Becoming indispensable in a rapidly changing world

* Small mindset shifts that create outsized results

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with transformation strategist, author, and creator of The Storyboard Method™, Tanya Thompson.

After navigating burnout, toxic workplaces, and a complete life reset, Tanya discovered that lasting transformation begins by changing the stories we unconsciously live by. Through her practical framework, she helps people move beyond vision boards and wishful thinking to intentionally create lives that align with who they truly are.

Together, they explore how our internal narratives shape our choices, why alignment matters more than achievement, and the small shifts that make reinvention possible.

Learn more about Tanya and her work:

https://www.tanyathompson.com (or her preferred website/social link)

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why the stories we believe shape our reality

* Moving beyond vision boards into intentional action

* Healing after burnout and toxic workplaces

* Creating alignment before pursuing success

* Small shifts that lead to lasting reinvention

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with entrepreneur, author, and health researcher Dennis Henson.

After spending five decades building a successful business empire, Dennis’s life changed overnight when a devastating stroke left him without his eyesight, control of his limbs, and countless brain cells. Rather than accepting defeat, he dedicated the next seven years to researching how the body heals, rebuilding his health, and creating what is now known as the Body of Health Protocol.

Together, they explore what true resilience looks like, how small daily health decisions shape our future, and why longevity is built intentionally—not accidentally.

Learn more about Dennis and the Body of Health Protocol:

https://www.bodyofhealth.life/

In this episode, we discuss:

* Recovering after a life-changing stroke

* Building a “Shield of Longevity”

* The science behind lasting health

* Daily habits that improve long-term wellbeing

* Moving from surviving to thriving

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Nicole Majik, transformational strategist, keynote speaker, and creator of the DASH Method™.

Drawing from nearly three decades of experience—and a life shaped by adversity, healing, and reinvention—Nicole helps people understand why they keep repeating the same patterns and how to finally create lasting change. Blending science, psychology, subconscious reprogramming, and practical strategies, she equips people to move beyond survival and live with greater purpose, confidence, and freedom.

Together, they explore why transformation starts from the inside, how limiting beliefs quietly shape our lives, and the small shifts that can completely change our future.

Learn more about Nicole and the DASH Transformation Lab:

https://nicolemajik.optin.com/forms/460172727

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why we keep repeating unhealthy patterns

* The DASH Method for lasting transformation

* Reprogramming limiting beliefs

* Healing the past without staying stuck in it

* Small mindset shifts that create extraordinary results

What happens when life changes in ways you never expected—and you have to figure out who you are all over again?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, we sit down with Cheyenne Heflin, a motivational speaker, advocate, counseling trainee, cancer survivor, and above-knee amputee.

Cheyenne shares her personal journey through illness, disability, and adversity, while exploring resilience, identity, hope, humor, and the tools that help us keep moving forward when life gets difficult.

You can learn more about Cheyenne and her work at https://www.cheyenneheflin.com/.

What does it really take to build wealth—not just financially, but in a way that creates freedom, confidence, and fulfillment?

In this episode, Shakti Sharma shares her journey from 12 years in the corporate world, finance, consulting, and investment banking to helping people transform their relationship with money, sales, and entrepreneurship.

We explore money mindset, emotional intelligence, confidence, building wealth beyond income, and the small shifts that can change how we approach success.

What happens when the thing you’re most afraid of becomes the very thing you help others overcome?

In this episode, Peter George shares his journey from struggling with a childhood lisp and stutter to becoming a public-speaking and TEDx coach, professional speaker, podcast host, and author of the six-time award-winning The Captivating Public Speaker.

We explore fear, confidence, storytelling, authenticity, and how finding your voice can transform the way you show up in both life and work.

What happens to creativity when AI can do more and more of the work?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Tara Collins brings more than 25 years of experience as a creative director, marketer, agency owner, mentor, and entrepreneur to a conversation about creativity, leadership, career growth, and adapting to change.

From building agencies and working in corporate environments to mentoring founders and running a zombie-themed charity, Tara has learned that curiosity, humor, experimentation, and staying human can be powerful advantages in a rapidly changing world.

What if getting older isn’t about losing possibilities, but discovering new ones?

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Carolyn Hatton shares her journey from struggling with weight, confidence, and an eating disorder to becoming a life-success coach helping women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s create a healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling second act.

We’ll explore mindset, nutrition, joyful movement, brain health, resilience, and the small shifts that can completely change how we experience the next chapter of life.

Learn more about Carolyn and download her free Reclaim Your Second Act ebook at the-foreveryoung.com.