Feel Your FeelingZ: The Podcast
Feel Your FeelingZ: The Podcast
Victoria Makanjuola
Feel Your FeelingZ is where high achievers get real about mental wellness. Host Victoria Makanjuola creates authentic conversations with athletes, artists, and authors about the mental health side of pursuing excellence. New episodes bi-weekly.
Victoria'Z Playbook: Debriefing a Transformative Podcast Season #TAKEOFF | FYFZPOD
I appreciate ALL of my guests this #takeoff season. I discuss booking fantastic guests, the importance of consistent action, understanding character, featuring April Simpkins (Cheslie Kryst's mother) to talk about mental health (supporting NAMI), the attempt to secure Jaafar Jackson, resolving Riverside FM issues (transitioning to SquadCast), the March 12th launch, my remote work setup, my website, and lessons on patience, prioritizing quality, celebrating progress, and self-acceptance.Each episode showed me that you can’t really launch into your next phase of life if something heavy is weighing you down. Whether that be negative people, a stressful job, not enough time for yourself, or even your own fears and anxiety (made up or otherwise), somethings gotta go!You really learn about yourself when things are turbulent, so I want to encourage you that it’s okay. I be struggling too! I have so many hopes for my platform and would love you to join the community! Voice notes open at the link in my IG bio!Follow FYFZ:https://linktr.ee/fyfzpod_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c4b242fe-779b-49dc-8fce-45de750f81d7
May 28
6 min
Host2Host: You've Gotta Hype Yourself Up ft. Reynard Martin (Season 2 Finale)
In the Season 2 finale of the Host to Host series, I share personal updates, seeking sponsors and new opportunities, and reflect on how creators balance life while building brands. I welcome Tennessee-based creator Reynard Martin (Mr. Rey Goodfella), host of Based on Characters and No Huddle Football News, to discuss how he named his shows, his love of film and interviews, favorite characters like Smokey from Friday, and a playful debate about recasting T’Challa. Reynard explains his laid-back interview style, focusing on guests’ interests and lighthearted questions beyond their usual topics, highlights favorite guest Nina Starks, and names dream interviews Jeffrey Simmons and Jill Scott. He also talks about returning to writing short stories and novellas and advises creators to turn on the camera, pitch their work, and stay visible to grow.Follow Reynard:‪@basedoncharacterspodcast‬ ‪@nohuddlefootballnewsceo‬ Follow FYFZ:https://linktr.ee/fyfzpod_?utm_source...Voice Message link in IG bio!
May 21
28 min
Building a Universe: Jermey Robinson on Writing Comics and his "Takeoff" Season
Jermey Robinson is a 3x author who is branching into a new medium with "Noah Stone." He joins me on the pod to discuss his creative expansion outside of his show  @THEITFACTORPODCAST !Follow Jermey:https://www.theitfactorpodcast.org/Follow FYFZ:https://linktr.ee/fyfzpod_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=92d2ce8b-435f-4136-801e-a80842f7628cSend me a VOICE MESSAGE! Link in Instagram bio:https://www.instagram.com/fyfzpod_/Explore my full digital headquarters at victoriasplaybook.com.
May 14
28 min
Host2Host: Mike Gaines on Building The Positive Gaines Podcast, Patience, and Dream Guests
I sat down with Mike Gaines from Arizona, host of The Positive Gaines Podcast, to talk about how he started the show during COVID, chose the name, and what episodes have stood out—especially his interview with wrestler Anthony Robles. We get into his dream guests (including Denzel Washington, Michael B. Jordan, and Jim Carrey), how he decides who’s a good fit to interview, and why patience and better promotion are lessons he wishes he’d learned earlier. Mike also shares how his show art was commissioned, his thoughts on his current theme music, and how his production setup evolved from an iPhone to a more complete Riverside-based studio. He also discusses listening habits, learning Spanish, an upcoming major “Power” series guest, and a children’s book he’s finishing with his daughter illustrating.Follow Mike: @thepositivegaines942  @thenewpositivegaines on IGHere's how you can send me a voice message:https://www.instagram.com/fyfzpod_/ - link in my bio!
May 7
19 min
Give Jaafar the Oscar! My Unfiltered Michael Jackson (2026) Biopic Review
This episode is all about my thoughts on Jaafar Jackson, Michael's legacy and taking your power back. Honestly I did 3 takes cause I really had no words, it was spectacular what all of the artists involved accomplished. What's your favorite MJ track? Mine is Dangerous lol. Here's my 20 mins or less review of the  @MichaelJackson  movie - currently playing in theaters. Go see it! @JaafarJackson  nailed it!Here's how you can send me a voice message:https://www.instagram.com/fyfzpod_/ - link in my bio!
Apr 30
14 min
Host2Host: Staying True to Your Voice ft. Brandon Janeau
I sit with Brandon Janeau, host of Brandon Janeau Show. This #host2host episode explores the journey of staying true to your voice in podcasting. Brandon shares his experiences of nearly 1000 episodes, discussing the importance of authenticity, passion, and finding your unique lane. Discover how to navigate challenges, embrace vulnerability, and maintain motivation beyond fame and external validation.Follow Brandon: ⁨ @brandonjaneauShow Follow FYFZPOD:https://linktr.ee/fyfzpod_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c2d85ae8-79db-4241-80bf-a324e8177942
Apr 23
39 min
Being 28....& Misunderstood
Just wanted to chat a bit about how I'm doing, feeling and what my current existence looks like as a 28 year-old still living with my parents.Follow FYFZPOD:https://linktr.ee/fyfzpod_?utm_source...
Apr 10
14 min
Host2Host: Building Authority: Turning "Dream Guests" Into Real Connections ft. Reena Friedman Watts
As her podcast grows, Reena reveals her process behind selecting "Better Call Daddy" guests & how she prioritizes those who have shown dedication to her show, creating a community of engaged listeners. She also mentions the challenges she faces as a podcaster, including the potential confusion between her show and other popular podcasts like Call Her Daddy. Despite the similarities in names, she assures listeners that the content and focus are vastly different. Reena highlights the dedication her father shows by listening to every episode, reinforcing their bond and creating an engaging dynamic for her audience.Follow Reena: ⁨ @BetterCallDaddy  www.bettercalldaddy.comFollow FYFZPOD:https://linktr.ee/fyfzpod_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c2d85ae8-79db-4241-80bf-a324e8177942
Apr 2
37 min
Ace Xiong on Surviving a Toxic Asian American Household - & Finding Millions Who Understood
At 18 years old, Ace Xiong (pronounced Shi-ung) shared one honest video about creating content in a toxic household with his dad as an Hmong American son -- and millions of strangers on the internet instantly understood him. In this episode, we sit down to talk about what it actually feels like when the internet sees your pain, the complicated love and fear dynamics inside immigrant and Asian-American families, and the quiet ways kids learn to survive at home. Ace opens up about how he's doing now, setting boundaries with his dad, future plans and forgiveness on his own terms. All while staying positive! This is a conversation for anyone who has ever felt unsafe in their own home but still pressured to "respect your parents."If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who needs to feel less alone.Connect with FYFZ:https://linktr.ee/fyfzpod_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f09d6c5a-98a8-4609-b0ec-297992c3307dConnect with  @AceXiong18 : 🔗 https://linktr.ee/Ace.xiong18?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=18acb528-1d0a-4a35-ac1c-473c5efe2038Credits:Produced & Hosted by  @astoldbyvictoria  Theme Music:  @cybelefasquelle  "What They Say"Edited in  @Descript ​
Mar 26
16 min
Host2Host: Building Community & Income in Podcasting ft. Myles Youngblood
In this engaging episode, Myles Youngblood (his actual last name btw) and I discuss our experiences in the podcasting world, focusing on networking, the importance of understanding one's audience, and the journey of rebranding. Myles shares insights from his participation in ⁨@podcastmovement⁩ , and his pivot towards a more focused content strategy with his show, Creator CEO. We discuss consistency, diversifying content, Myles' goals, short-form content, audience building, rebranding his podcast, content format experimentation, lessons learned emphasizing passion and resilience, and the evolving podcasting landscape with community engagement.Follow Myles: ⁨@mylesyoungbloodtv⁩ www.creatorceopodcast.comFollow FYFZPOD:https://linktr.ee/fyfzpod_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c2d85ae8-79db-4241-80bf-a324e8177942
Mar 20
35 min
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