
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 15, 2023 • 34min
Doug Conant: ...that becoming a leader was about becoming myself
Joining us on this episode is Doug Conant, an internationally respected business leader who’s served at the most senior levels of Nabisco Foods, Campbell Soup and Avon Products. Doug is the founder of ConantLeadership, which is a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose latest book is called, "The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights". 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.

Sep 14, 2023 • 36min
Donna Jackson Nakazawa: ...it's OK to be wherever you are
Girls are more anxious and prone to depression and self-harming than ever before. On this episode, we’ll explore why that’s happening and what can be done about it. Our guest is award-winning journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of the book, "Girls on the Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression and Social Media". Her website is donnajacksonnakazawa.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.

Sep 13, 2023 • 32min
Dr. Wendy Suzuki: ...there's a flipside to our most difficult emotions
Anxiety is the topic of this episode and if you find yourself feeling anxious as you go through your daily life, you’re not alone! Joining us once again is neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki, who is the author of the book, "GOOD ANXIETY: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion", now out in paperback. Her website is wendysuzuki.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.

Sep 12, 2023 • 32min
Greg Bustin: ...why accountability is the secret to success
Our guest is business and leadership guru Greg Bustin. Greg advises leaders of the world's most admired companies on how to lead and maintain thriving businesses. He says accountability is one of the most important factors leading to the success of a business. He's interviewed and surveyed thousands of leaders to develop a set of tools that will increase accountability and drive the success of any organization. His website is https://bustin.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.

Sep 9, 2023 • 30min
Jeff Burkhart: ...the minute you make a rule, people will try to get around it
What’s it like to be a bartender? How do you handle people who’ve had too much to drink? Do people really tell their troubles to bartenders and what do bartenders say in response? Our guest, Jeff Burkhart, is a longtime bartender and newspaper columnist, in addition to being the author of the book, "Twenty Years Behind Bars: The spirited adventures of a real bartender". His website is https://www.jeffburkhart.net/ Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is one of the few women’s multi-vitamins that’s USP verified, meaning what’s on the label is what’s in the formula. It’s also soy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly and formulated without GMO’s. Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is a multi-vitamin you can actually trust. The minty essence in every bottle helps make taking your multi-vitamins enjoyable every day. Ritual is offering our listeners 30% off during your first month! Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add "Essential for Women 18+" to your subscription today!

Sep 8, 2023 • 31min
Randy Spelling: ...that part of being human is going through challenges
Our guest, Randy Spelling, was born into “Hollywood Royalty” as the son of legendary TV producer Aaron Spelling, who had massive hits with shows like "Charlie’s Angels", "Beverly Hills: 90210" and "The Love Boat". Randy grew up in the largest home in Los Angeles, a 123-room mansion, but decided to forge a path away from Hollywood. As a result, he now lives in Oregon and is a life and business coach helping others live better lives, reach new levels of success and find lasting happiness. Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is one of the few women’s multi-vitamins that’s USP verified, meaning what’s on the label is what’s in the formula. It’s also soy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly and formulated without GMO’s. Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is a multi-vitamin you can actually trust. The minty essence in every bottle helps make taking your multi-vitamins enjoyable every day. Ritual is offering our listeners 30% off during your first month! Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add "Essential for Women 18+" to your subscription today!

Sep 7, 2023 • 38min
Dr. Rick Hanson: ...how to hardwire happiness into our lives
Happiness is the subject as we talk with Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include "Resilient", "Hardwiring Happiness", "Buddha’s Brain", "Just One Thing", and "Mother Nurture". Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is one of the few women’s multi-vitamins that’s USP verified, meaning what’s on the label is what’s in the formula. It’s also soy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly and formulated without GMO’s. Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is a multi-vitamin you can actually trust. The minty essence in every bottle helps make taking your multi-vitamins enjoyable every day. Ritual is offering our listeners 30% off during your first month! Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add "Essential for Women 18+" to your subscription today!

Sep 6, 2023 • 32min
Kris Carr: ...how healing grief is
How can you cope with those times in life when you feel like your world is falling apart? We get some great advice from our guest, New York Times bestselling author Kris Carr, whose latest book is called, "I’m Not A Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief and the Big Messy Emotions that Happen When Life Falls Apart". Her website is kriscarr.com Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is one of the few women’s multi-vitamins that’s USP verified, meaning what’s on the label is what’s in the formula. It’s also soy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly and formulated without GMO’s. Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is a multi-vitamin you can actually trust. The minty essence in every bottle helps make taking your multi-vitamins enjoyable every day. Ritual is offering our listeners 30% off during your first month! Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add "Essential for Women 18+" to your subscription today!

Sep 5, 2023 • 30min
Lori Deschene: ...to listen to my own voice over anyone else's
We all worry about things like work, money, relationships, our families and health. We worry about things we’ve said and done, about how people perceive us, about what might go wrong and about things we can’t control. Our guest on this episode, Lori Deschene, is the author of several books, including “Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal—A creative way to let go of anxiety and find peace.” The "Tiny Buddha" community that she built online has millions of monthly readers. You can check out Tiny Buddha at: https://tinybuddha.com/ Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is one of the few women’s multi-vitamins that’s USP verified, meaning what’s on the label is what’s in the formula. It’s also soy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly and formulated without GMO’s. Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is a multi-vitamin you can actually trust. The minty essence in every bottle helps make taking your multi-vitamins enjoyable every day. Ritual is offering our listeners 30% off during your first month! Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add "Essential for Women 18+" to your subscription today!

Sep 1, 2023 • 26min
John Kralik: ...how the act of saying 'thank you' can turn your life around
John Kralik is the author of "365 Thank Yous, the Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life", a book that tells the story of how when Kralik wrote 365 thank-you notes to people he encountered in his everyday life over the course of a year. He practiced law for 30 years, and in 2009, was appointed a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. His website is http://365thankyounotes.info/ Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is one of the few women’s multi-vitamins that’s USP verified, meaning what’s on the label is what’s in the formula. It’s also soy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly and formulated without GMO’s. Ritual’s "Essential for Women 18+" is a multi-vitamin you can actually trust. The minty essence in every bottle helps make taking your multi-vitamins enjoyable every day. Ritual is offering our listeners 20% off during your first month! Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add "Essential for Women 18+" to your subscription today!