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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.
Episodes

Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
50 min
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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Instagram: @takeaseatpodcast
Instagram: @gianalevy

Dec 8, 2024
Dec 8, 2024
36 min
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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Instagram: @takeaseatpodcast
Instagram: @elabsarchives

Nov 2, 2024
Nov 2, 2024
46 min
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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Instagram: @takeaseatpodcast
Instagram: @lovethroughlotus

Sep 13, 2024
Sep 13, 2024
1 min
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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Instagram: @takeaseatpodcast

May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
29 min
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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Instagram: @takeaseatpodcast
Be back soon!
xoxo Cianna Hope

Apr 23, 2021
Apr 23, 2021
49 min
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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Apr 16, 2021
Apr 16, 2021
57 min
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.
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Apr 9, 2021
Apr 9, 2021
58 min
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.
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Mar 26, 2021
Mar 26, 2021
36 min
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 order to reconstruct a healthcare system that’s just for all-- starting in Mississippi.
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Mar 19, 2021
Mar 19, 2021
38 min
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 shares learned lessons, gives career advice and provides ways we can all implement change to better the community we live in.
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Donate here: NCADDMS.org
