Best Shereefat Balogun Podcasts (2024)

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70. Sit Down with Sherry: What I've Been Up To, What I'm Learning and My Advice to You Dear Introvert 17:30

3y ago17:30

17:30

Hello, hello, hello! In today's episode Sherry shares what she's been up to lately, including her recent leadership in law award recognition and how the power of choice and relationships helped get her the prestigious honor. She also shares the recent challenge she's accepted to be more "social" and an interesting interaction she had at a wedding s…

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69. How To Master The Skill of Self Confidence | TEDTalk by Dr. Ivan Joseph 18:48

3y ago18:48

18:48

Do you know that the power to build confidence is within you? And that it only takes some simple actionable steps? Its true! “You are the captain of your own ship, and master of your own faith” -Dr. Ivan Joseph Today we share with you a TEDTalk from Dr. Ivan Joseph, Professor, Soccer Coach and author of the best-selling book, You Got This: Masterin…

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68. You Asked, We Answered: Your Biggest Questions About Introversion + More 14:57

3y ago14:57

14:57

In today’s episode, we will be doing something a little different. In fact, I don’t think we have ever actually done this on the podcast before! Today Ebony will be answering some questions from you, our lovely listeners and virtual friends. Typically, at the end of every episode, we invite you to reach out to us and send us your comments or questi…

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67. Walking into your Extroverted Purpose as an Introvert 11:22

3y ago11:22

11:22

Do you feel like you’re called to do something more? Know you have a greater purpose in life, in this world? As introverts, when we are called to do something in an extroverted world we can be frozen by fear. It can be many reasons, maybe it’s fear of failure, fear of not being up to the task, fear of judgment, and what people may say. In this epis…

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66. How to Host a No Small Talk Party 13:23

3y ago13:23

13:23

We are doing a REWIND and taking you all back Episode 37 for today's episode! As we are going into summer and starting to get out more, we wanted to remind our NST tribe how we can navigate and socialize as introverts!Fun fact: Sherry hosted a "No Small Talk" party about 2 years ago at the recommendation of a friend, and that's how the podcast got …

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65. No Small Talk Conversation with Bessie Frimpong | Conversation Starters for Introverts 34:03

3y ago34:03

34:03

Our conversation starter for today’s episode is: What projects are you working on right now that bring you joy? In today's episode we explored this topic with our friend Bessie Frimpong. Bessie is a fitness and lifestyle content creator. We loved having her on because we love what she is doing to motivate women to take charge of their health via fi…

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64. Networking Done Naturally: How to Network the Way You Were Designed with Shana Price 39:03

3y ago39:03

39:03

Let’s talk about networking (Are you already thinking NOOO?!?) As introverts, so many of us overthink networking. It might sound intimidating and uncomfortable. But in today’s episode, our amazing guest LaShana Johnson Price is going to break through those stereotype myths, and show us that it doesn’t have to be scary. She shares with us that netwo…

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63. Get Out of Your Own Way. Tips to Overcome Overthinking 15:08

3y ago15:08

15:08

Are you over thinking? And is your over thinking getting in the way of fulfilling your purpose or doing something you love, or getting to know someone you’re interested in? Are you over analyzing every little detail in order to make what you tell yourself is a smart, and calculated decision? Maybe your over thinking causing you to make no decision …

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62. 5 Ways To Build Your Confidence as an Introvert 24:46

3y ago24:46

24:46

Let's talk about confidence. Some people seem like they're born with it, while so many others struggle with it. For those who don't seem to have that natural born flair, no worries, being more confident can be learned and developed. In today's episode, Sherry shares five tips which she practices regularly in order to speak, act and feel more confid…

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61. This One Tip Changed How I Showed Up in Every Social Interaction | TEDx Talk by Amy Cuddy 27:33

3y ago27:33

27:33

Did you know that your body language speaks just as loudly, sometimes even louder, than the words we speak?! Body language not only affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. When Sherry learned how one simple power pose can boost her confidence and impact how she shows up on interviews, dates and other social interacti…

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60. No Small Talk Conversation with Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore | Conversation Starters for Introverts 39:32

3y ago39:32

39:32

Today we have another conversation starter episode: What question are you trying to answer most in your life right now?Small talk is boring and will rarely create any sort of connection between you and another person. But a good way to turn small talk into good conversation is to talk about topics that you are passionate about. When you live and le…

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59. No Small Talk Conversation with Tierra Haynes | Conversation Starters for Introverts 32:06

3y ago32:06

32:06

Today we have another conversation starter episode: What life experience defines and makes up who you are today? We absolutely love conversation starters that cause you to look within and explore your inner thoughts, concerns and life passion. A lot of times it's so easy to play it safe and talk about topics that have nothing to do with us or who w…

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58. No Small Talk Conversation with Yemisi Odusanya | Conversation Starters for any Situation 51:10

3y ago51:10

51:10

Have you met someone and instantly felt a connection, like you just want to talk to them forever?! Well that's how today's guest, Yemisi Odusanya, makes you feel when you're with her. She leads with authenticity, curiosity, service and confidence and her energy quickly draws you in and makes it some easy to connect with her. That's the type of conn…

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57. No Small Talk Conversation with Delores Sarfo-Darko | Conversation Starters for any Situation 42:40

3y ago42:40

42:40

Privilege.... What are the first thoughts that come to mind when you think of this word? Anger? Shame? If you're like many, you may avoid talking about privilege or only talk about it with certain people because it can be triggering and even divisive, especially in light of the events that happened last summer. But have you thought about how YOU ma…

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56. What I Had to Let Go of to Avoid Overwhelm and Burnout as a High Achieving Introvert | TEDx Talk by Katie Rasoul 22:34

3y ago22:34

22:34

Are you a super ambitious introvert, who wants to be the best at everything you do? Well, so is Ebony, and when she heard Katie Rasoul's TEDx Talk, she thought "That sounds like me!" So we wanted to share with you this TEDx Talk, because we thought that there is probably some listeners that can relate to this as well. Katie Rasoul is a fellow intro…

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55. Dear Introvert, Don't Be Afraid to Shoot Your Shot. Here's Why! 36:30

3y ago36:30

36:30

Why is it important to shoot your shot or take initiative? Well for one, taking a chance at something can turn out to be life changing, and that life change won’t happen without your actions and initiative! Today, Ebony and Sherry are talking about their 3 experiences when they decided to shoot their shot. They are sharing about taking chances, and…

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54. My Sisters Don't Believe That I'm An Introvert, Here's Why 39:32

3y ago39:32

39:32

We all know that the world has tons of misconceptions and assumptions about introverts: who we are, who we're not and why we can or can't be fixed. But what if the misconceptions come from your own sisters?! We expect that the very people we grew up with and lived with will see us the same way we see ourselves. But apparently, that's NOT always the…

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53. How I Incorporate Intimacy in My Marriage to Build a Stronger Connection With My Husband (It's Not What You Think!) 14:37

3+ y ago14:37

14:37

Would you like to deepen your connection to your spouse, or someone you’re in a relationship with, but not sure how? Today, Ebony will be exploring different ways that couples, specifically married couples, can deepen their connection, by understanding the different types of intimacy. In relationships and marriage, fulfilling each area of intimacy …

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52. No Small Talk Conversation with Orobosa Owie | Conversation Starters for any Situation 42:24

3+ y ago42:24

42:24

Is there someone in your life that has influenced the way you make decisions, raise your children, inspire you to work harder in your marriage, or impacted you in some other way? We start today's episode with conversation starter - Who has been the most influential person in your life and why? Our guest today is fellow introvert, Orobosa Owie. She …

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51. You Can't Build Authentic Meaningful Relationships Without These 3 Things 19:44

3+ y ago19:44

19:44

Sherry is really calling us out in this episode! Are you an introvert who finds herself avoiding events, conversations, and networking? That may be impacting us in more ways than we think! If we want to up level our lives - we need people! As introverts we want meaningful, strong, and real relationships. So instead of running away from every event …

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50. 6 Conversation Starters That Will Take You From Chit Chat to Connection 10:55

3+ y ago10:55

10:55

Preparing for social settings and interactions will help you feel more comfortable and confident. What better way to prepare than to have 1 or 2 conversation starters in your tool kit that you can use anywhere? In today's episode we compile conversation starters from guests from our previous episodes. These conversation starters are sure to create …

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49. Walking into your Extroverted Purpose as an Introvert 11:22

3+ y ago11:22

11:22

Do you feel like you’re called to do something more? Know you have a greater purpose in life, in this world?As introverts, when we are called to do something in an extroverted world we can be frozen by fear. It can be many reasons, maybe it’s fear of failure, fear of not being up to the task, fear of judgment, and what people may say. In this episo…

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48. 10 Conversation Starters for the Holidays 12:41

3+ y ago12:41

12:41

Holidays are the time for gathering and get togethers with family and friends. And while it's easy to default to small talk or talk politics, especially with this year's controversial and eventful elections, we hope that you can take a break from all that and have conversations that bring you closer and strengthen bonds. It doesn't hurt to go into …

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47. No Small Talk Conversation | Children's Edition 10:27

3+ y ago10:27

10:27

Today we are changing things up a bit..... You've heard Sherry and I share with you all before how we've been dealing with quarantining, social distancing and staying at home. And I've also been working from home as well as home schooling my children! I think as parents, it's important to check in and talk to our children during these times. It's i…

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46. No Small Talk Conversation with Ebony and Sherry | Conversation Starters for any Situation 38:14

3+ y ago38:14

38:14

Do you ever sit back and say to yourself..."Wow, I miss feeling (fill in the blank). This could be you reminiscing about the happiest time in your life, who you were with and what you were doing; or reflecting on the person you used to be...maybe more fun? Carefree? Unafraid? Or you weren't worried about impressing anybody, you were stubborn, and d…

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45. Why Now is the Best Time to Try Online Dating 30:18

3+ y ago30:18

30:18

There are over 40 million people dating online right now. And that was BEFORE COVID! So many people have had to turn to online dating during these unprecedented times. Our lives have changed in so many ways, and dating has been no exception! So if you have found yourself looking for that special someone online, and have questions like, "What should…

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44. Skip the Small Talk and Do These Instead 24:40

3+ y ago24:40

24:40

Happy hours, networking events, conferences... have you ever dodged these events because you hate large crowds and dread small talk? Do you struggle with initiating more meaningful conversations in your social interactions? In today’s episode, Sherry shares 3 ways to steer any conversation to get what you desire most- meaningful conversations. We d…

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43. 6 Ways To Get Your Mindset Right 11:14

3+ y ago11:14

11:14

In today's episode we are changing things up a little bit. Ebony talks about something that has been on her mind and heart lately- the power of a positive mindset. This episode is all about encouraging you to be intentional about keeping a positive mindset and speaking positivity into your life. As introverts we are very in tune with ourselves. We …

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42. How to Build a Personal Brand as an Introvert with Yetunde Shorters 45:10

3+ y ago45:10

45:10

In today's episode we talk about the importance of branding even as an introvert and offer some verbal and nonverbal ways to effectively and confidently do it without overwhelm. So, what is the best way to do this? It can start with authentically portraying yourself, and embracing what makes you unique. Our friend, Yetunde Shorters talks to us abou…

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41. No Small Talk Conversation with Jeanette Hendrix | Conversation Starters for any Situation 37:29

3+ y ago37:29

37:29

Do you struggle with always having to have a plan for your life? For your family's life? Or the opposite, being comfortable just the way things are? We start today's episode with conversation starter - Do you live more in the moment or plan for the future and why? We are joined by fellow introvert, Teacher, and Podcaster Jeanette Hendrix. In this e…

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40. No Small Talk Conversation with Courtney Ferguson | Conversation Starters for any Situation 33:52

3+ y ago33:52

33:52

In the midst of a global pandemic, social injustice, and the many other challenges that came in 2020, we all need a little peace in our lives. So, for today’s conversation starter we asked ourselves “Where do you go to find peace and why?” On today’s episode we are joined by fellow introvert Courtney Ferguson, a blogger and actress who hates small …

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39. No Small Talk Conversation with Petra Pindar | Conversation Starters for any Situation 35:44

3+ y ago35:44

35:44

Are there some things that you do, beliefs that you hold on to, or behaviors that you grew up with that you now look at and ask "Where did I learn this from and does it actually make sense for me in this moment in my life? There are certain things that we were taught, that were nurtured, or we just picked up on unconsciously. And as we do this thin…

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38. No Small Talk Conversation with Marsha Badger | Conversation Starters for any Situation 46:42

3+ y ago46:42

46:42

Have you ever looked at your life and thought "this is not what I had in mind when I was 10"? Maybe you didn't expect to be where you are today in your career, or that you'd be single or that you'd have kids. Whatever it is, we're sure that there are some things that your younger self would not believe about your life today. On today's episode we a…

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37. How to Host a No Small Talk Party 11:30

4y ago11:30

11:30

Fun fact: Sherry hosted a "No Small Talk" party about 2 years ago at the recommendation of a friend, and that's how the podcast got started. Yup! And now, is the perfect time for YOU to have your own No Small Talk party. You may not take up podcasting afterwards, but you will learn new and interesting things about your friends and deepen your relat…

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36. No Small Talk Conversation Starters | Couples Edition 21:03

4y ago21:03

21:03

On today’s episode we did something a little different and brought you No Small Talk conversation starters- the couples edition. Our special guest today is Chimdi, my (Ebony) husband of life. On this episode we take turns asking each other some really good conversation starter questions. In this episode, we explore the following questions: What do …

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35. Things I'm Afraid to Tell You (Ebony) 17:16

4y ago17:16

17:16

Today we are continuing to let down our walls, letting go of shame and embracing full vulnerability. We have another solo episode where I share a few things that I’m afraid for people to know about me. Now, on the surface they may not seem like big things, but for me, they are things I have struggled with and still struggle with from time to time; …

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34. Things I'm Afraid to Tell You (Sherry) 25:55

4y ago25:55

25:55

Today, we're doing things a bit differently. We have a solo episode where I share the biggest things that I've been afraid to speak about publicly and share with different people in my life. Now these aren't a few small things. These are some real hard areas that I've struggled with and have had difficulty sharing out of fear of judgement, shame, a…

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33. The Power of Introverts in an Extrovert World | TEDTalk by Susan Cain 24:57

4y ago24:57

24:57

Would you believe it if we told you that we have an introvert friend who is really quiet but did something major like delivered a TEDTalk to hundreds of people. Would you believe us? It's true! Well, sort of. Today we share with you a TEDTalk from our friend (in our head) and the Queen of introversion, Susan Cain. Susan's TEDTalk has attracted over…

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32. No Small Talk Conversation | Conversation Starters for any Situation 29:59

4y ago29:59

29:59

We often set rules or boundaries to protect our space, time, and peace of mind. And sometimes we're fighting with others to respect these boundaries, but sometimes we're struggling to respect those boundaries as well. Today we discuss the different personal boundaries we've set in our lives and the reasons why these are important to us. We also tal…

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31. No Small Talk Conversation | Conversation Starters for any Situation 19:29

4y ago19:29

19:29

If you had to leave your home for a period of time and can only pick 3 things from your home, what would you pick? Despite all the stuff we buy and consume, and fill our homes and lives with, there's probably just a few things that we really need or value. Whether those things come from a more practical perspective or they have some sort of sentime…

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29. 10 Undeniable Signs You're an Introvert, Not Shy 42:18

4y ago42:18

42:18

Have you ever been perceived as shy, withdrawn, or quiet? Or maybe you've been called a recluse? If you're an introvert, you've likely been called all of these and more, and are just generally misunderstood and sometimes overshadowed by our more extroverted friends which can sometimes leave us feeling less than, not good enough, and not seen or hea…

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28. Activism Needs Introverts | TEDx Talk by Sarah Corbett 22:28

4y ago22:28

22:28

Do you struggle as an introvert on how to get involved in social activism? ⁣ ⁣ For many of us, traditional forms of activism like marches, protests and door-to-door canvassing can be overwhelming and draining. In today’s No Small Talk episode we share a special TEDx Talk by Sarah Corbett, “Activism needs Introverts”. Sarah explains that we introver…

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25. What is the First Thing You Think About in the Morning? | Conversation Starters for any Situation 22:13

4y ago22:13

22:13

The question for today's episode asks about the first thing on a person's mind when they wake up in the morning. And while you may assume that the discussion would center around morning routines, nah- not necessarily! This question can elicit truths about a person's priorities, fears, frustrations or.... actual routine! The point is it's unpredicta…

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24. What Childish Things Do You Still Do as an Adult? | Conversation Starters for any Situation 12:59

4y ago12:59

12:59

On today’s episode we ask “What Childish Things Do you Still Do as an Adult?” This question quickly had us wondering what exactly is considered childish behavior. Is it watching cartoons or the Disney channel? Is it saying the most “basic” prayer before you eat that you’ve been saying since you were three or is it something else?⁣ During this seaso…

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23. If You Can Become an Expert at Something, What Would it Be? | Conversation Starters for any Situation 17:02

4y ago17:02

17:02

On today’s episode we ask “If you can become an expert at something, what would it be?” Random right? But it's fun! The answer to this can be a useless talent or a very valuable skill. A random question turned into really fun girl chat and revealed some interesting and surprising things. Our conversation starters are designed to create more interes…

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22: What is the Best Gift That Anyone Has Ever Given You? | Conversation Starters for any Situation 12:26

4y ago12:26

12:26

Today's episode we ask "What is the Best Gift That Anyone Has Ever Given You?" What we love about this question is that it's especially useful if you're actually trying to get the person a gift- so you no longer have to fall back on gift cards, which are SO impersonal. The question also allows you to learn new things about a person. For instance, w…

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21. What is Something Unexpected that has Changed in the Last Few Years? | Conversation Starters for any Situation 19:59

4y ago19:59

19:59

Today's episode we ask "What is Something Unexpected that has Changed in the Last Few Years"? This question requires deep introspection and is a great way to go on a person's personal life journey as they discuss how they've changed, whether physically, personally, professionally or spiritually. This conversation can be as light or deep as you want…

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20. What is the Most Important thing in Your Life? | Conversation Starters for any Situation 18:50

4y ago18:50

18:50

Today's episode we ask "What is the Most Important Thing in Your Life"? This question is a great way to find out what someone prioritizes in life. Is it Family? Money? Work? Travel? Listen in and find out how COVID-19 and social distancing helped reinforce what's important to us. Our conversation starters are designed to create more interesting and…

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19. How to Unlock Human Connection | TEDx Talk by Dan Foxx 23:57

4y ago23:57

23:57

Covid-19 has all of us at home, social distancing and missing human interaction and connection. Who would have ever thought that we’d be limited in how we interact with one another, when we interact with them and where we interact with them. Although us introverts value me time, we also value and are inspired by meaningful am inspiring interactions…

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18. What Are You Doing to Manage Stress? | Conversation Starters for any Situation 28:11

4y ago28:11

28:11

It looks like everywhere you turn every one is talking about what they do, their job titles, who they report to, yada yada yada. And on top of what we do, we're working moms, wives, taking care of parents and side hustling. And while there's some temporary pleasure and satisfaction that comes with the humble brag and painting this rosy, peachy perf…

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