
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 25, 2024 • 41min
Joe Keohane: ...the value of small talk
How do we interact with strangers? On this episode, we explore why we don’t talk to strangers, how we can, and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, who's the author of a fantastic book called, "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World". His website is https://joekeohane.net/ 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 25, 2024 • 41min
Andy Andrews: ...that your thinking determines your destiny
We’re truly honored to have New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews with 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. You may not know that Andy was homeless for two years following the deaths of both of his parents when he was 19. He is inspirational, motivational, and very much in-demand as a speaker and as a consultant to many of the world’s top corporations. He’s known for his ability to detect the little things that are the difference between winning and losing. In this episode, he talks about his book, The Bottom of the Pool: Thinking Beyond Your Boundaries to Achieve Extraordinary Results. His website is https://andyandrews.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 22, 2024 • 24min
Tracy Alloway: ...working memory can be improved
Your memory is the subject as we talk with Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award-winning psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and TV contributor 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/ 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 21, 2024 • 31min
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/ 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 20, 2024 • 39min
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". His website is https://www.matthewemerzian.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 17, 2024 • 36min
Marc Randolph: ...the amount of trial and error it would take to create Netflix
We talk with 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". 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 16, 2024 • 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 7, 2024 • 40min
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. Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Here's a special offer for our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. If you struggle with hair loss, whether it’s increased shedding, a widening part, thinning brows or sparse lashes, check out Nulastin. It just might be the game changer you’ve been waiting for! Nulastin serums are transforming---unlocking technology to give you thicker, fuller looking hair, brows and lashes in as soon as 6 weeks. Nobody Told Me listeners get 30% off! Just go to nulastin.com/nobody and use code NOBODY30 for 30% off. 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. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Sep 5, 2024 • 43min
Greg Bustin: ...it's okay to say "I don't know"
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/ Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Here's a special offer for our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. If you struggle with hair loss, whether it’s increased shedding, a widening part, thinning brows or sparse lashes, check out Nulastin. It just might be the game changer you’ve been waiting for! Nulastin serums are transforming---unlocking technology to give you thicker, fuller looking hair, brows and lashes in as soon as 6 weeks. Nobody Told Me listeners get 30% off! Just go to nulastin.com/nobody and use code NOBODY30 for 30% off. 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. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Sep 4, 2024 • 38min
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. His website is https://randyspelling.com/ Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Here's a special offer for our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. If you struggle with hair loss, whether it’s increased shedding, a widening part, thinning brows or sparse lashes, check out Nulastin. It just might be the game changer you’ve been waiting for! Nulastin serums are transforming---unlocking technology to give you thicker, fuller looking hair, brows and lashes in as soon as 6 weeks. Nobody Told Me listeners get 30% off! Just go to nulastin.com/nobody and use code NOBODY30 for 30% off. 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. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.