Behind the Brilliance

Behind the Brilliance is a long-form interview podcast for the intellectually curious and relentlessly ambitious. Host Lisa Nicole Bell curates conversations with bestselling authors, acclaimed creators, and industry leaders to weave together the frameworks behind their success and the personal stories that shaped them. Each conversation reveals practical wisdom on creativity, success, human behavior, and living purposefully.

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Lisa recaps the highlights of Season 16. Read More.

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Lisa Nicole Bell
- THE SHOW This recap episode distills the core ideas from this season of Behind the Brilliance with fresh perspective on building a meaningful life and career without burning out, numbing out, or deferring fulfillment to “someday.” Lisa recaps key conversations...
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Lisa Nicole Bell
Lisa recaps the highlights of Season 16. Read More.
Eric Nehrlich
- THE SHOW In this expansive conversation, Lisa talks with executive coach and author Eric Nehrlich. His career path reads like a masterclass in strategic pivoting: physics PhD dropout turned software engineer, product manager, Google finance analyst, and eventually Chief of...
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Eric Nehrlich
An executive coach shares how to shape the next chapter of your career (when you're already successful) Read More.
Dr. Michael Breus
- THE SHOW Board-certified sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus returns to Behind the Brilliance for a wide-ranging and deeply practical masterclass on the three biological essentials that keep most people from thriving: sleep, hydration, and breathing. He reveals how to improve...
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Dr. Michael Breus
Board-certified sleep doctor delivers science-backed advice on getting better sleep, improving life quality, and achieving better health Read More.

About the Host

LISA NICOLE BELL

Lisa Nicole Bell is an award-winning writer, producer, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. She curates and hosts Behind the Brilliance alongside her work in media and technology.
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What Listeners Are Saying

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"I'm a 40 year old woman and with every episode I'm exposed to diverse people, new ideas, books, and technology. Lisa is a great conversationalist and her guests bring such unique perspectives. This show is absolutely brilliant! [think The Oprah Winfrey Show in a podcast]."

Ivory Nelle

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"Lisa spans a large range of topics while maintaining the consistent theme "you can be better, if you are willing to make the choices and do the work". Her topics are fresh and relevant and her guests are interesting."

David M.

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"I love this podcast!!!! I look forward to it and tune in every week.I get so much from it personally and professionally. Lisa is smart, witty and soooo funny. Once you listen you MUST go back into the archives and get.your.self.together!"

Diva in Scrubs

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"Lisa Nicole Bell is a God send! This podcast is filled with gems, diamonds, chocolate, & so much more. If you're lacking friends or peers along the personal development side, this podcast is a comfort & provides so much information that will bless & change your life. I love this show & love Lisa!"

Thee Only Ray

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"When Lisa goes on hiatus, I seriously question how I'll survive without this podcast. She gives all types of advice that's relevant no matter what field you're in and the interviews are the icing on the cake."

Monique Wise

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