Beyond The Interview

In this eye-opening conversation, Nicole sits down with X Eyee, a renowned AI expert who brings a unique perspective to the artificial intelligence conversation. A high school dropout and self-taught coder, X has spent 17 years working at the forefront of AI development at companies like Microsoft, Google, and the Department of Defense. Now serving as CEO of AI consulting firm Malo Santo and Senior Policy Advisor at UC Berkeley'...

In a refreshingly honest and revealing conversation, Nicole Behnam sits down with top plastic surgeons Dr. Ritu Chopra, known for his Deep Plane Facelift, and Dr. Nathaniel Villanueva, known for his body contouring. These two experts don’t just reshape faces and bodies, but also challenge the culture around beauty itself.

They break down the most popular procedures of 2025 — what’s trending, what’s timeless, and what they refuse...

In this episode, relationship expert Jillian delves into the concept of self-love and its impact on relationships, offering insights on how self-worth and emotional growth influence romantic connections.

Jillian discusses two common views on self-love: one suggests that you need to fully love yourself before entering a relationship, while the other believes self-love is learned through relationships. Jillian feels both ideas have ...

Yung Pueblo joins Beyond The Interview to talk about his experiences as a poet, writer, and spiritual thinker. From building an audience of over 4 million through social media to navigating tough personal moments, he shares wisdom on navigating relationships, maintaining mental health, and being intentional about how we spend our time and energy. 

In response to the dire need for intentional online dating, Yung Pueblo and Nicole di...

In this episode, Nicole sits down with Lukas Pakter, founder of SquidHaus, to talk about his experiences navigating business, friendships, dating, and life in general as a young entrepreneur. Nicole and Lukas both draw lessons from their personal lives and compare notes on their general observations about people and relationship dynamics.

With tremendous reach in his early 20s, Lukas hosts the SquidTalk Podcast where he speaks with...

Viral storyteller and cultural icon Christian Walker joins Nicole Behnam on Beyond The Interview to discuss his new path as a champion of women. Leaving behind and being repulsed by a short stint as a political commentator, Walker realized his time was better spent demystifying the myths that still plague modern society, and teaching women how to enhance their lives and stay empowered in environments that may not always enable them...

In this intimate conversation, beloved actress and entrepreneur Ashley Greene opens up about the joys and challenges of her personal evolution, offering heartfelt insights into her career with family life. Discover a new side of Ashley as she delves into her ventures as an entrepreneur, sharing the inspiration behind her latest venture, Hummingway, and the lessons she's learned along the way. From navigating the highs and lows ...

In the episode, Konstantin Kisin delves into societal dynamics, particularly the harmful notion of adversarial relationships between groups, such as men versus women, minorities versus majorities, or various other divides like LGBT versus non-LGBT. Konstantin condemns this divisive mindset, asserting that cooperation and mutual support have historically been essential for human survival and progress.

He attributes the "versus&...

We live in a world where financial literacy education is almost nonexistent. Enter Codie Sanchez— an investor, business owner, and social media star who’s on a mission to help people become financially and philosophically free.

In this episode, Nicole and Codie begin by going over the terminology that schools never taught us about business and how people can get skin in the game/ equity in businesses they devote so much of their t...

What does success truly mean? For Ann McFerren, founder of Glamnetic and a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Top Inks recipient, it's defined by happiness and the freedom to pursue what you love. Join us as we walk through Ann's inspiring story, from her challenging childhood in Bangkok to the launch of her successful lash business, Glamnetic. Ann's journey is a testament to the power of determination, creativity, and the transfor...

Sahil Bloom has the social media generation figured out, and wants to help us tackle our struggles. In this episode we discuss the challenges of love, friendship, and connection in a world full of distractions and addictions. Sahil highlights the importance of humility, open-mindedness, and the ability to hold opposing views to foster meaningful conversations and connections. He provides us with tips on how to navigate life while o...

Kyle Creek AKA The Captain opens up about his journey as a writer and the challenges he faced in finding his place in the world. He discusses the fear of rejection and the importance of avoiding tribalism and thinking critically. Kyle shares his experiences of breaking into the writing industry and the obstacles he had to overcome. He also talks about the evolution of his online persona “The Captain” and the value of vulnerability ...

Calley Means discusses the influence of big pharma and food companies on the healthcare industry, emphasizing the financial incentives that drive the industry and impact the quality of care and research. Calley highlights the interconnectedness of health issues like obesity, mental health, and chronic diseases, influenced by factors such as processed food and pharmaceutical drugs. He criticizes the lack of curiosity and media cover...