
Nobody Told Me!
(Apple Podcast's Best of 2018) When mother-daughter duo Jan Black and Laura Owens first conceptualized their two-generational talk show, nobody told them they’d snag the title of #1 self-help podcast for months on end! But that’s exactly what they’ve done, delving into topics as far-flung as network building, the importance of failure, finding hope after being kidnapped, and how the principles of brain surgery can help us work through everyday problems. Featuring interviews with extraordinary individuals, Nobody Told Me! shines light on the shared human experiences that bring us together, and the challenges that serve as catalysts for our greatest growth. Nobody Told Me! combines Jan’s impressive broadcast journalism background with Laura’s unique, millennial perspective. Driven by a genuine desire to educate and empower, their pioneering platform gives insight into the strategies and secrets of people in all walks of life. Equal parts information and inspiration, Nobody Told Me! brings a personal touch to the interview process. Together, Jan and Laura are asking the questions that help their listeners get through life’s toughest times.
Latest episodes

Sep 29, 2023 • 39min
Andy Andrews: ...that nobody had a job for me
New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews joins us on this episode. You may know Andy from his many books like "The Noticer" and "The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success". Andy is inspirational, motivational, and very much in-demand as a speaker and consultant to the world’s top corporations. He’s known for his ability to detect the little things that are the difference between winning and losing. His website is: https://andyandrews.com/

Sep 28, 2023 • 22min
Tracy Alloway: ...working memory can be improved
Your memory is our topic as we talk with Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award-winning psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and TV contributer who has spent her career studying working memory. Her research on the topic has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Forbes and Newsweek, as well as in countless journal articles. Her website is https://tracypackiam.com/

Sep 27, 2023 • 33min
Bobby Bones: ...you can turn your life into whatever you want it to be
Join us for an inspiring and fun conversation with television and radio personality Bobby Bones. Bobby is also a bestselling author, winner of "Dancing with the Stars", and four-season mentor on "American Idol". We talk with him about his book, "Fail Until You Don't: Fight. Grind. Repeat.", which is about how he and some of his famous friends made it through their failures and found their way to enormous success. https://bobbybones.iheart.com/

Sep 26, 2023 • 23min
Dan Schawbel: ...that it only takes one person to believe in you to change your life
Career and workplace expert Dan Schawbel joins us on this episode. Dan is the New York Times best-selling author of, "Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation". He's interviewed thousands of the best leaders in the world and has been featured as one of Forbes "30 Under 30". He is Partner and Research Director at Future Workplace, and the Founder of both Millennial Branding and WorkplaceTrends.com. You can learn more about him at http://danschawbel.com.

Sep 22, 2023 • 36min
Matthew Emerzian: ...how to love who we really are
If you're struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life and could you use some help, hear what our guest on this episode, Matthew Emerzian, has to say. Matthew was a big figure in the music industry and everything in his life seemed perfect until one Monday, when he had a terrible panic attack, which changed the course of his life. Now, his mission is to help others. He is the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters, a not-for-profit organization committed to helping people and organizations understand how much and why they matter. He’s also the author of the book, "YOU MATTER: Learning to Love Who You Really Are".

Sep 21, 2023 • 29min
Dr. Abigail Marsh: ...that altruists and psychopaths are connected by one emotion: fear
Our guest on this episode is Dr. Abigail Marsh, author of, "The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone In-Between". It's about the factors that make some of us angels, some of us devils, and all of us human. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Georgetown University. Her website is https://abigailmarsh.com/

Sep 21, 2023 • 34min
Marc Randolph: ...the amount of trial and error it would take to create Netflix
Hear from veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Randolph, the co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix. He’s mentored hundreds of early stage entrepreneurs and helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures, in addition to many unsuccessful ones. Marc is the author of the bestselling book, "That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of An Idea".

Sep 20, 2023 • 38min
Sue Klebold: ...remembering the victims of mass shootings
Joining us on this episode is Sue Klebold, mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the two Columbine High School killers. Since the massacre in April,1999, Sue has lived with indescribable grief and shame of that day…and tried to understand how her son’s life could have escalated into such a disaster on her watch. Sue has written about her quest to comprehend what happened in her book, "A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy".

Sep 19, 2023 • 27min
Amy Morin: ...that the world doesn't owe us anything
Our guest is Amy Morin, psychotherapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do'" an international bestselling book that is being translated into more than 25 languages, as well as "13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do". Her TED talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong", has had more than 15 million views. She's a columnist for Forbes and Psychology Today. Her website ishttps://amymorinlcsw.com/

Sep 16, 2023 • 31min
Jonathan Mooney: ...different isn't deficient
New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Mooney joins us on this episode. His latest book is called, "Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn and Thrive Outside the Lines". His website is jonathanmooney.com Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.