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Behind the Confident Smile

Bianca N. Cotton

Booking Overview

A women-centered interview podcast focused on grief, emotional healing, trauma, purpose, and breaking silence around difficult personal experiences, with recurring guests who are mental health professionals, authors, educators, advocates, and people sharing relevant lived experience. PR agencies could credibly pitch licensed clinicians, grief and trauma specialists, authors, suicide-loss advocates, educators, and credentialed experts with compelling personal recovery stories; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 105

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 672 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@behindtheconfidentsmile.com

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Host

Bianca N. Cotton - Founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, poet, wife, mother, and advocate for honest conversations about emotional pain, grief, healing, and purpose.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed mental health professionals, grief and trauma specialists, authors, educators, advocates, speakers, and professionals with meaningful lived experience related to loss, healing, caregiving, or emotional well-being.
Required Achievements:  
Professional clinical or social-work credentials, Published books or other authorship, Speaking experience, including TEDx appearances, Leadership or founder experience, Advocacy work related to grief, suicide recovery, trauma, or emotional healing, Compelling firsthand experience with loss, caregiving, or recovery

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Erie S. Crawford - Healing After Suicide Loss, Grief, Breaking The Stigma Surrounding Suicide, And Supporting Spouses And Loved Ones Affected By Suicide

Brandi M. Green - Grieving The Loss Of Immediate Family, Losing Relationships, Surviving Abuse, And Emotional Well-being

Dr. Shaniqua Jones - Grief, Caregiving After A Spouse's Severe Brain Injury, Identity, Faith, And Choosing Purpose After Loss

Elle Davis - Navigating The First Holiday After Losing Someone, Complicated Grief, Honoring Loved Ones, And Supporting People Through Bereavement

Ke'Ana Lampkins - Maternal Relationships, Complex Family Influence, Loss, Trauma, And The Way Past Experiences Shape Motherhood

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Grief, Trauma Recovery, Women's Wellness

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Behind the Confident Smile
:

S8E6: No Heartbeat: The Grief She Refuses to Postpone w/ Jacari Campbell

October 28, 2026

Welcome to Season 8 of ⁠Behind the Confident Smile,⁠ a weekly conversation with host Bianca N. Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, and mom.This season, we’re making room for grief. Not just grief over losing a loved one, but grief over the life you thought you’d have: the plans that shifted and the version of yourself you had to let go of.Joining me this week is Jacari Campbell, a grieving mother, wife, and advocate for safe pregnancy and the prevention of pregnancy l...

S8E5: The Diagnosis That Rewrote My Story w/ Precious Walker

October 21, 2026

Welcome to Season 8 of Behind the Confident Smile, a weekly conversation with host Bianca N. Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, and mom.This season, we’re making room for grief. Not just grief over losing a loved one, but grief over the life you thought you’d have: the plans that shifted and the version of yourself you had to let go of.Joining me this week is Precious Watkins, a devoted mother, author, motivational speaker, and accomplished entrepreneur. She is the F...

S8E4: Grieving a Marriage That Wasn't Over Yet w/ Dorian Spears

October 07, 2026

Welcome to season 8 of Behind the Confident Smile Podcast, a weekly conversation with Bianca N. Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, and mom. This season, we're making room for grief. Not just grief over losing a loved one, but grief over the life you thought you'd have. The plans that shifted. The version of yourself you had to let go of. Joining me this week is Dorian Spears, the founder and principal consultant of D'Emile Strategy Group, a Memphis-based ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Behind the Confident Smile
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How do I get in touch with Behind the Confident Smile?

Behind the Confident Smile is hosted by Bianca N. Cotton. Its publicly listed email is hello@behindtheconfidentsmile.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Behind the Confident Smile?

The publicly listed email for Behind the Confident Smile: hello@behindtheconfidentsmile.com.

How many listeners does Behind the Confident Smile have?

Podseeker estimates Behind the Confident Smile reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Behind the Confident Smile?

Behind the Confident Smile typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed mental health professionals, grief and trauma specialists, authors, educators, advocates, speakers, and professionals with meaningful lived experience related to loss, healing, caregiving, or emotional well-being. Common among recent guests: Professional clinical or social-work credentials; Published books or other authorship; Speaking experience, including TEDx appearances. Recent guests include Dr. Erie S. Crawford, Brandi M. Green, and Dr. Shaniqua Jones.

How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Confident Smile?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Behind the Confident Smile cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Grief, Trauma Recovery, and Women's Wellness. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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