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Let’s be real, building a personal brand in today’s world can feel like performing on a stage while juggling flaming swords.

But Theoni Rapo? She makes it look effortless and she’s here to tell you exactly how she does it. In this high-energy, no-fluff conversation, Theoni— viral TikTok creator, mortgage lending expert, and full-time mompreneur, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to grow online without selling your soul to the algorithm.

We’re talking storytelling that sticks, content creation that converts, and how to actually use TikTok and Instagram to grow your brand in 2025 and we’re not skipping the messy parts!

Whether you’re knee-deep in diapers or dreaming up your next launch, this episode is packed with personal branding tips, social media strategies, and the kind of mindset shifts that make real magic happen.

If you’re ready to disrupt the norm, create with purpose, and conquer your corner of the internet—hit play now.

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• Candice Carcioppolo
• Kat Torre

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Ever freeze up mid-convo or replay awkward moments on a loop in your head?
You’re not alone, and today is the day we're going to fix that!

This week, we're revisiting our incredible conversation with viral Communication coach Cole Jennette! With over 478K Instagram followers, Cole is on a mission to help you feel more confident in conversations (even the cringey ones).

We’re talking:

• What to say (and what not to say) to sound more confident in conversation
• How to gracefully exit a convo without ghosting
• Turning social slip-ups into genuine connection

Plus, Cole gets real about his own story—from struggling with leadership and feeling misunderstood, to becoming the go-to coach for mastering social skills and unlocking your inner communicator.

If you’ve ever Googled “how to talk to people” or wished you had a script for life, this one’s for you.

Follow Cole On IG: https://www.instagram.com/colejennette
Checkout Cole's Website: https://www.leadovert.com/

Episode Highlights

00:00 The Art of Connection and Curiosity
02:32 Cole's Journey To Creating Social Cues Content On Instagram
06:41 The Role of Experts vs. Coaches
10:23 Understanding Introversion and Extroversion
13:41 Practical Skills for Better Conversations
19:17 Empathy in Conversations
24:06 The Courage to Be Curious
26:58 How To Politely Exit Conversations
34:05 Finding Your Voice in Conversations
38:59 Reflections on Personal Growth

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• Candice Carcioppolo
• Kat Torre

📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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If you’ve ever waited to hit “post” until things felt perfect, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Candice sits down with Neel Dhingra—founder of Forward Academy and the powerhouse behind the Forward Conference—to talk about building your personal brand in public (awkward phases and all). From his early metal band days (yes, seriously) to hosting industry-shifting events that have included powerhouses like Ed Mylett and Chris Do, Neel shares why playing small to avoid embarrassment is costing you big.

We’re unpacking:
→ Why your “cringe” moments are actually your credibility builders
→ The secret sauce behind high-impact events that don’t feel like snooze-fests
→ How to stop asking “what if it flops?” and start betting on yourself like a boss

This convo is your permission slip to create before you feel ready, lean into what actually lights you up, and build something that’s so you it couldn’t possibly be anyone else’s.

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Follow Neel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neelhome

Checkout Neel's Forward Academy: https://www.forwardacademy.com/

Check out Neel's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/neeldhingra

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• Candice Carcioppolo
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📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things in your biz, but something still feels off? What if we told you that it might not be your mindset or your strategy—it could be your workspace!

In this episode, Candice sits down with Feng Shui master and founder of the School of Spiritual Design, Danijela Saponjic, to explore how your physical environment could be the silent saboteur (or supercharger) of your success.

Danijela breaks down Feng Shui in the most relatable way (think acupuncture, but for your home) and shares simple, doable tips to get your space flowing with energy that supports your goals.

Whether you’re a cluttered creative, a paper-piled entrepreneur, or just feeling energetically “meh,” this episode will help you see your space through a whole new lens.

If you’ve ever wondered why your energy feels stuck—or how to make the energy of your workspace work FOR you, you do not want to miss this one.

Work with Danijela: https://unfolding-space.com/

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Listen To The Unfolding Space Podcast: https://unfolding-space.com/podcast/

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• Not Nice Clever
• Candice Carcioppolo
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📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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Let’s be real: running a business with other humans can feel like group therapy meets game night — only with way more Slack notifications and fewer snacks. This week, we're digging into the magic of the Enneagram!

We’re joined by Sarah Wallace, founder of Enneagram MBA and host of The Enneagram at Work podcast. She’s breaking down how understanding your type (and your teammates’) can transform your leadership style, fix messy communication, and make your meetings way less awkward.

We cover:
👉 The real reason your Type 6 teammate isn’t trying to kill the vibe
👉 How Enneagram types show up at work (and where they totally clash)
👉 The compatibility tricks you didn’t know you needed
👉 How to use your instinctual subtype for smarter branding + marketing

Whether you’re a team of two, twenty, or just trying to vibe with your VA, this episode is a masterclass in working better together.

Work With Sarah: https://www.enneagrammba.com/

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Checkout the Enneagram At Work Podcast : https://www.enneagramatworkpodcast.com/

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• Candice Carcioppolo
• Kat Torre

📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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If you are an introvert who has thought thought “public speaking just isn't for me” this is your permission slip to think again.

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Salvatore Manzi—transformational speaker, communication coach, and the low-key legend who’s helped hundreds of leaders own the spotlight (without losing their voice or their mind).

We’re talking: The hidden superpowers introverts bring to the stage, how to reframe anxiety as excitement, and why pausing is your most powerful tool to becoming a better speaker and communicator.

Salvatore breaks down his frameworks, body language tricks, and mindset rituals that introverts can use to become magnetic, confident, and clear communicators—whether they’re leading a workshop, pitching an idea, or hitting the stage for the first time.

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• Candice Carcioppolo
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📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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If you’ve ever been told to “just be yourself” online and thought, cool but... who even is that?—you are going to love this episode.

This week, we’re joined by the wildly magnetic Justin Schuman—Broadway star turned brand coach and authenticity whisperer who’s on a mission to humanize your personal brand and help you show up as you, not just a curated version of you. Did we mention human is in his last name?

In this conversation, we go beyond the buzzwords and break down what authenticity actually looks like in real life and online. Justin shares how uncovering who you are (and how you want to show up) is the real work behind building a brand that connects—and why your “unpolished,” in-progress self is often the most powerful thing you can share.

So if you've been overthinking your content, or why you even need a personal brand, you will not want to miss this conversation!

Show Notes:

Follow Justin On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinschumanofficial

Watch Justin's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CNVtn26zqQ

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• Candice Carcioppolo
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📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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🎉Our guest for our 250th episode is so incredible— it brought Candice out of maternity leave. No, really.

If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a coach is “worth it,” this episode will show you the ROI in real time.

From building a $3Billion+ real estate company to coaching top-tier entrepreneurs across the globe, Sharran Srivatsaa has a gift for simplifying what most people overcomplicate—especially when it comes to growing a business. In this episode, he breaks down the difference between marketing and sales (they are not the same thing, and most people are doing both wrong), what it really means to be coachable and what Sharran’s first coaches taught him.

Whether you’re trying to grow your business, build your brand, or just get out of your own way, this conversation is going to challenge how you think about success—and give you the tools to actually reach it.

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• Check out Sharran's Podcast
• Join Sharrans 5AM Club
• Work With Sharran

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• Not Nice Clever
• Candice Carcioppolo
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📣 Amplify by Not Nice. Clever. is the ace up your sleeve. It's a hands on, workshop style delivery full of replicable frameworks, and actionable strategies that you team can put in place right away.

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