Take A Seat Podcast
by Cianna Hope
On Take A Seat Podcast, Cianna Hope shares thought-provoking conversations that explore identity, purpose, well-being, and life—featuring stories from everyday people, creatives, leaders, and change-makers, along with her own reflections. Each episode is designed to inspire self-discovery, honesty, and growth.
Episodes
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Is This Really My Life?
What happens when you step outside of your everyday life long enough to really see it? Cianna Hope reflects on her recent trip to Italy and the unexpected lessons that came from experiencing a world outside of her own. While reminiscing, she shares the life advice she collected from strangers…
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The Return: Let's Begin, Shall We?
“What do you want to do with your life-- not what you think people want you to do, but what do YOU want?” - Oprah Winfrey In Season 3 of Take A Seat Podcast, Cianna Hope is taking matters into her own hands. Just the mic. Just her truth. Just her story. She's answering the questions she's long...
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Take A Seat With Yourself
What if your most aligned year yet begins with one honest question: What is my life asking for next? Cianna Hope sits down again with Katia Hurt, therapist and co-owner of Soulful Bloom Therapy in Nashville, TN. Following her Season 1 appearance in one of the podcast’s most-streamed episodes…
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Take A Seat With Faithful Entrepreneurship
What happens when pursuing a dream while holding down a 9-to-5 requires a reset? Cianna Hope sits down with Morgan Taylor, social strategist by day and founder of Soft Girl Socials by night, who candidly shares her journey as a solopreneur — feeling the fear, leading with faith, and still showing...
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Solo Episode: What He Said Stuck With Me: A Story of Patience
I used to think control was my ally, until life showed me it was actually one of my greatest teachers. In this episode, I reflect on two eye-opening experiences: revisiting Northwestern for homecoming two years post-grad, and an encounter with an Indian family visiting Chicago that challenged me…
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Take A Seat With Honesty
What do your relationships reveal about you—and how do you know when it’s time to audit them? Cianna Hope sits down with therapist and writer Austin Newcomb to dive into Austin Essays—his series of personal reflections on the challenges and truths of navigating your 20s. In this conversation,...
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Take A Seat With Career River
What if our careers aren’t about having the answers, but asking the right questions? Cianna Hope sits down with Bridget Thoreson, founder of My Career River—a community-centered platform for anyone curious about making a career shift but feeling stuck. In this episode, Bridget shares her own…
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Solo Episode: I Had to Redefine Success. Should You?
What if success wasn’t about how much you do, but how well you care for yourself while doing it? In this solo episode, I’m opening up about my evolving definition of success—no longer tied to doing more, but to being aligned. If you’re in a season of stretching, questioning, or simply trying to...
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Take A Seat With Courage
What does it mean to grow up in a city that shapes you, and still find the courage to carve your own path? Cianna Hope sits down with friend, creative strategist, and a proud Chicago-native, Nia Robinson, for a heartfelt conversation on identity, career, and community. From childhood memories to...
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Take A Seat With A Risk Taker
Cianna Hope sits down with friend and political staffer Jordan Jefferson following their run-in last year in D.C. He opens up about how his upbringing in Mississippi shaped his life, shares personal realizations, and reflects on the lessons he’s learned while working alongside Congressman Bennie...
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Take A Seat On A New Path
Cianna Hope sits down with Northwestern classmate and friend Ria to reflect on their journey after graduating from their master’s program a year ago. Together, they discuss the key lessons they learned, their return to corporate life, personal realizations, and their handle on dating. Stay...
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Take A Seat With Self-Belief
Cianna Hope sits down with LA-based entertainment journalist Giana Levy, known for profiling some of the biggest stars in film, culture, and entertainment. In this conversation, Giana reflects on the defining decisions and experiences that have shaped her journey and shares what she’s learned…
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Take A Seat With Persistence
Cianna Hope sits down with E—a world-traveling photographer, filmmaker, and author working with some of the biggest names in music, like Glorilla, Future, Latto, Burna Boy, Brent Faiyaz, and more. He opens up about navigating the highs and lows of pursuing his dreams and how a game-changing...
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Take A Seat With Intentionality
Cianna Hope sits down with Imoni Moneé, founder of wellness brand Love Through Lotus, to discuss their intentional journeys of growth and innerwork. They share defining moments and lessons that have influenced their paths, along with self-care practices to help you cultivate a life you can…
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Take A Seat With Cianna Hope
Since stepping away from podcasting, Cianna Hope has been navigating the adventurous journey of adulthood. This season, she’ll blend personal stories, valuable lessons, and inspiring conversations with others dedicated to their own paths of growth and self-discovery. Stay connected (: Instagram:...
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Take A Seat With Forgiveness
In the final episode of Season 1, Cianna Hope sits down with therapist, Sepideh Speakman, to talk about the importance of forgiveness + the power of the ego. Sepideh takes a deep dive into the trauma response of hurt + shares how through self-acceptance, letting go + having compassion can be the...
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Take A Seat With "No"
Cianna Hope sits down with therapist, Dr. Ouida Parks, to talk about the power of “no.” Dr. Parks breaks down its meaning, its impact + the response oftentimes associated with it. She also explains how saying “no” confidently can allow one to live healthy, abundantly + freely without feeling…
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Take A Seat With Change
Cianna Hope sits down with therapist, Katia Hurt, who breaks down the emotional + mental effects of unexpected or uncomfortable change. Katia shares crucial advice on how to release the desire to control, how to accept the present + how to set boundaries with self + others. Let's connect!...
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Take A Seat With A Financial Analyst
Cianna Hope sits down with financial analyst, Trivia Edwards, to discuss ways to live financially free. Trivia breaks down the how to’s of budgeting, saving + investing along with resources to utilize + to aid in becoming both financially literate and independent. Let's connect!…
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Take A Seat With A Public Health Practitioner
Cianna Hope sits down with Nakeitra Burse, public health practitioner, maternal health advocate + owner of Six Dimensions, a public health research + development agency. Nakeitra breaks down the systemic causes of health inequities among Black women and suggests what actions must take place in...
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Take A Seat With A Woman In Leadership
Cianna Hope sits down with Daisy Carter, the executive director of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Central Mississippi (NCADD), to talk about her career journey with one of the top leading advocacy organizations in the world. As a leader, mentor, humanitarian + mom, she...
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Take A Seat With A Mompreneur
Cianna Hope sits down with mompreneur + wife, Whitney Hunter-Batteast, to discuss how her childbearing journey inspired Pickles & Popsicles, Inc. which connects women navigating to and through mom-life. Whitney also shares revelations about prenatal + postpartum life in hopes to normalize taboo...
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Take A Seat With Self-Awareness
Cianna Hope sits down to have an honest and transparent moment. Understanding the pressures that life can bring, she shares advice, poses self-reflection questions and speaks affirmations for all who are in need of a recharge. Take a seat for an emotional renewal. Let's connect! Instagram:...
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Take A Seat With A Hidden Figure
Cianna Hope sits down with 1970 Jackson State College campus shooting survivor and community leader, James “Lap” Baker, from Picayune, Mississippi. Mr. Baker reveals how that life-changing tragedy and multiple experiences with discrimination led to his passion of public service and advocacy. He...
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Take A Seat With Love
Cianna Hope sits down with couple, Kim and Allison Reeves, where they share their journey of love through childhood friendship and, now, marriage. They also reveal how their commitment remains a selfless act even through the highs and lows that come with eternal devotion. Take a seat as they…
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Take A Seat With A Vegan
Cianna Hope sits down with friend and scientist, Kelsey Matthews, to discuss veganism and the importance of healthy eating. They also dive deeper into the inequities of the food industry and health conditions plaguing Black communities— starting with the diet of enslaved Blacks and the modern-day...
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Take A Seat With A 2021 Mental Prep
Cianna Hope sits down with cousin and mental health clinician, Chanda Reeves, for an end-of-the-year wellness check. Along with sharing their personal stories, Chanda gives advice on ways to mentally prepare for 2021 and make it the best year yet. Take a seat as they provide a guide to self care...
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Take A Seat With A 2020 Journey
Cianna Hope sits down with childhood friend, Lindsey Magee, to reflect on the rollercoaster year, 2020. While sharing their personal stories of challenges and triumphs, they ultimately realize their experiences served as a Devine purpose for the journey ahead. Take a seat as they reminisce, learn...
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Take A Seat With Corporate Life (Newbies Edition)
Cianna Hope sits down with friend and strategic planning analyst, Mia Griffin, to discuss their journeys thus far in the corporate world. While both working in their prospective full-time careers fresh out of college, they share their personal stories of work life and transitioning into…
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Take A Seat With The Golden Child
Cianna Hope sits down with childhood best friend, Erin Cannon, to talk about her life growing up as the only child (golden child). The myth “only child syndrome” has been adopted by many as a negative connotation, and Erin explains the falsity of it. She also sheds light on how her matriarchy-led...
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Take A Seat With A Sista From Mississippi
Cianna Hope gets candid with Wakil Atig about her journey growing up in Mississippi. Along with sharing her personal experiences, she also discusses how family + community have played a role in her becoming. Take a seat as Cianna Hope highlights lessons learned then, as an adolescent, and lessons...
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Take A Seat With A Brotha From Chicago
Cianna Hope sits down with college friend, Wakil Atig, where they share how their environments played a crucial role in their upbringing. Wakil, born + raised in south side Chicago, and Cianna Hope, raised in Jackson— they realize how identity goes far beyond what people see and believe. Take a...
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Take A Seat With Singlehood
Cianna Hope sits down with college friend, Deja Davis, to discuss their personal journeys of singlehood. They talk about their challenging yet empowering quest of being single and how it has led them to learn and love more of who they are. Let's connect! Instagram: @takeaseatpodcast Twitter:...
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Take A Seat With Purpose
Cianna Hope sits down with sister and fashion designer, Destiny Paige, to talk about their journeys of discovering their purpose. They unveil the uncertainties, hardships and sacrifices that come with their lifestyle while still maintaining their commitment to never give up. Two talented sisters,...
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Take A Seat With Self-Love
Cianna Hope sits down with friend, lifestyle blogger and photographer Mary Vaughn. They discuss the importance of taking care of self and being unapologetic about it. Take a seat with them as they open up about their journey of self-love. Let's connect! Instagram: @takeaseatpodcast Twitter:...
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Take A Seat With Cianna Hope
Cianna Hope gives listeners insight about what her podcast will entail. Get ready because she's about to do some deep digging within herself and with others. To stay updated with new episode releases subscribe now! Let's connect: Join the community, @takeaseatpodcast on Instagram and...
About this show
On Take A Seat Podcast, Cianna Hope shares thought-provoking conversations that explore identity, purpose, well-being, and life—featuring stories from everyday people, creatives, leaders, and change-makers, along with her own reflections. Each episode is designed to inspire self-discovery, honesty, and growth.
Hosted by
Cianna Hope