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Own Your Awkward: Conversations on Authenticity, Growth and the Power of Being Different

Hosted by Andy Vargo · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 134 episodes

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About this podcast

What if the thing you've been most embarrassed about is actually your superpower?Own Your Awkward is a podcast about authenticity, growth, and the truth that what makes you different makes you valuable. Host Andy Vargo, keynote speaker, life coach, and proud awkward human, brings guests from every corner of life to explore what it means to stop fitting in and start standing out.Real conversations. Honest stories. Practical insights you can actually use.If you've ever felt like too much, not enough, or just a little off, you found your people. Hit follow and let's get awkward.

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Andy Vargo hosts Own Your Awkward: Conversations on Authenticity, Growth and the Power of Being Different, a business show with 134 episodes published.

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What 130 Podcast Episodes Taught Me About Owning Your Awkward

May 12, 202632mEp. 1340

After hosting more than 130 podcast episodes, Andy takes a step back to reflect on what he has learned about awkwardness, confidence, growth, and authentic conversations. In this first solo episode, he shares why the pod

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Start Here: What Is Own Your Awkward?

May 3, 20262m0

What if the thing you've been most embarrassed about is actually your superpower? This is Own Your Awkward, a podcast about authenticity, growth, and the uncomfortable truth that what makes you different makes you valuab

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Recoding the Real Estate Experience: A Mindful Guide for Buyers and Sellers with Sloan Hunter

Mar 16, 202647m0

What if buying or selling a home didn’t feel like a competition? In this episode of the Own Your Awkward Podcast, Andy Vargo sits down with Sloan Hunter, author of Recoding The Real Estate Experience, to explore how real

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Blind Spots and Breakthroughs: How Better Listening Transforms Connection with Gail McDonald

Mar 2, 20261h 1mEp. 1320

In this episode of the Own Your Awkward Podcast, Andy Vargo sits down with Gail, host of the Blind Spots podcast, to explore how curiosity, presence, and intentional listening transform awkward moments into powerful conn

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From Graphic Designer to Leadership Coach: How Katie Tuite Found Her Real Calling

Feb 16, 202658m0

In this episode of the Own Your Awkward Podcast, Andy sits down with leadership coach Katie Tuite to talk about career pivots, authenticity, and the power of embracing an unconventional path. From graphic design and stay

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What It Really Takes to Build a Brand That Feels Like You – with Angela DiMarco

Oct 29, 202551mEp. 1300

In this episode of Own Your Awkward, Andy sits down with creative powerhouse Angela DiMarco, author of The Ultimate DIY Brand Jedi Training Manual and Chief Creative Officer of Phenom Publishing. Together they dive into

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How to Stay Authentic in a World of Expectations: A Conversation with Amber Bate

Aug 19, 202550mEp. 1290

Ready to embrace your authentic self? Start by owning your awkward. Book Andy Vargo for coaching or speaking opportunities at https://www.awkwardcareer.com/In this episode of the Own Your Awkward Podcast, I sit down with

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The Power of Positivity in Media with Michael Driver

Jul 28, 202538mEp. 1280

In this heartfelt and energizing episode of the Own Your Awkward Podcast, I sit down with Emmy Award-winning photojournalist Michael Driver to talk about finding the beauty in everyday stories, embracing our quirks, and

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Awkward Leadership with Coach Angie Jones

May 26, 20251h 2mEp. 1270

Ready to turn awkward into your advantage? Andy Vargo empowers individuals and organizations to lead with authenticity through coaching, keynotes, and courses. 👉 Explore how you can Own Your Awkward: https://awkwardcare

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Awkward & Badass with Marie Sonneman

May 12, 202539mEp. 1260

Ready to turn awkward into your advantage? Andy Vargo empowers individuals and organizations to lead with authenticity through coaching, keynotes, and courses. 👉 Explore how you can Own Your Awkward: https://awkwardcare

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Awkward Psychological Safety with Melissa Hughes Ph.D.

Apr 28, 202541mEp. 1250

Ready to turn awkward into your advantage? Andy Vargo empowers individuals and organizations to lead with authenticity through coaching, keynotes, and courses. 👉 Explore how you can Own Your Awkward: https://awkwardcare

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Awkward Voice with Dave Campbell

Feb 3, 202545mEp. 1240

Dave is from Ontario Canada. He has been chased by a Moose, been in 3 tornadoes, heard himself on the radio, Dave wonders why people love puzzles, and he can’t swim. Dave is fairly sarcastic and his wit makes him slightl

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Awkward Brewing with Amanda & Andrew Poliak

Jan 27, 202547mEp. 1230

Amanda Poliak is a talented, award-winning brewer and the owner of Awkward Brewing, a brewery known for its unique flavors and bold brews. She first opened Awkward Brewing in Washington State in 2015 before relocating to

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Awkwardly Critical with Brian Kerr

Jan 20, 202552mEp. 1220

Brian Kerr has consulted full-time for 19 years, working alongside clients in technology, finance, healthcare, the social sector, and local and state governments. 3 ways he helps clients get to quality + value: ① opening

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Awkwardly Bold with Brian Buck

Jan 13, 202551mEp. 1210

Brian Buck is the Chief Abundance Office of Abundance Worldwide, founder and head coach for Mighty Bold Life. He specializes in helping you implement peak-performance habits and systems so you can create exponential resu

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Awkward Empathy with Lara Scriba

Jan 5, 202550mEp. 1200

Lara is a holistic healing expert dedicated to empowering empaths to transform their lives. She artfully blends numerology, Reiki, tarot, and yoga, with modern techniques, guiding sensitive souls to harness their innate

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Awkwardly Bipolar with Amanda McNamara

Oct 23, 20241h 9mEp. 1190

Amanda, the Founder and Creator of Monarch Mental Health, has been a dedicated advocate for the mental health community, driven by her own lived experience with Bipolar 1. Diagnosed in 2010, her journey began with a jour

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Awkwardly Abled with Cheri Hardman

Sep 25, 202444m0

In this very special episode, we have our first returning guest to take a deeper dive into how they continue to own their awkward. Cheri Hardman captivates audiences with hilarious tales about being a plus size, menopaus

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Awkward or Not Awkward with Becca Boston

Aug 22, 202448mEp. 1170

Becca Boston is a successful bestselling author, renowned speaker, coach and the Ending the Silence Coordinator for NAMI Pierce County. Despite having a learning disability, she serves as an inspiring role model, proving

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Awkward Safety Net with Syed Jamal

Jul 18, 202455m0

Syed K Jamal is an International Ford Fellowship alumni. Before starting Collegey.com, he was with the US State Department's EducationUSA program. He has worked in media, non-profits, and academia. He lives in Tacoma, me

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