Hosted by Nahal Yousefian
Over the past 20 years, working in 13 countries has introduced me to remarkable individuals and diverse perspectives. As an immigrant and refugee who left Iran as a child and moved often, I developed not just a tolerance for change but a deep appreciation for the discomfort and growth it brings. Every move exposed me xze. Inspired by these experiences, I’ve stayed connected with extraordinary people and am now eager to expand these conversations through my new podcast.
In this space, friends, experts, and even anonymous callers join me to unpack the origins and impact of buzzwords—why they exist, why they frustrate us, and when, if ever, they hold meaning. As my friend Autumn, a writer and podcast guest, aptly put it, buzzwords are “the art of saying something while saying nothing.” If you’ve ever questioned your perspective in a world inundated with performative language, this podcast might offer the clarity you need.
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#Subconscious (Ep 24)
On this episode of The Unbuzzed Podcast, I sat down with hypnotherapist Janna to decode one of the most powerful and misunderstood buzzwords in the self-help space: the subconscious.
#Comms Part II (Ep 23)
There are few things rarer than a second date in podcast land, but when the first one leaves you nodding, laughing, and rethinking how leadership show up in internal comms, a round two becomes inevitable.
#Burnout (Ep 22)
Some people save your life in dramatic ways. Caitlin saved mine with a handful of needles and the gift of listening.
We met years ago in Prague, after a neck spasm left me doped up on morphine and desperate for help. At 3 a.m., I found her website and sent a frantic email. Caitlin cleared her schedule, took one look at me, and did something no one else had — she taught me to listen to my body.
#Language (Ep 21)
In this episode, I sat down with the remarkable Dox Brown, and what unfolded was a deep dive into the powerful truth that language is much more than words; it's the bridge that connects us across the vast expanse of human experience. Dox eloquently shared that “language is a tool that we use to widen our lens about how reality works,” and in that moment, I saw language differently; as a unifying force capable of transforming our understanding and forging genuine connections.
#Mindset (Ep 20)
What if your mind could be mapped—not by personality tests or vague traits, but by how you respond to something as specific as fries or a car ad? In this episode, we welcome back legendary scientist Howard Moskowitz and first-time guest Tim Morford—a high school grad turned AI innovator, mayor, and builder of tools that can quite literally save lives.
#SeatAtTheTable (Ep 19)
This one hit close to home. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Susan Miraftabi, and we crack open that familiar, messy topic: having a seat at the table. Susan doesn’t just talk theory — she’s lived it, across startups and global giants, sometimes pulled in, sometimes pushed out, but always showing up with her sleeves rolled.