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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.
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
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 pivotal career shifts, they reflect on how passion, self-belief, and courage continue to guide their journeys forward.
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
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Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
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 Thompson, former DNC Chair Jamie Harrison, and, most recently, the Biden-Harris administration.
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Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Cianna Hope sits down with Northwestern classmate and friend Ria Parab 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.
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
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 while pursuing her dreams and balancing life as it comes.
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Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
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 opportunity with Yo Gotti changed his life.
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Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
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 happily embrace.
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Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
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.
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Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
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 breakthrough moment of living with peace.
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xoxo Cianna Hope
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
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 guilt or discomfort. Take a seat to learn how saying no is saying yes to freedom.
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