The Opposite of Small Talk

Danielle McCombs, Kristy Olinger
kristyolinger@gmail.com (+1 verified host & producer email)

Booking Overview

A life-advice podcast that’s “the opposite of small talk,” mixing practical coaching ideas with guest perspectives on self-worth, career change, and connection. It’s a friendly, curiosity-driven show where guests share frameworks and personal transformations that listeners can try immediately.

Metrics

Episodes: 226

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Instagram: 1.3k followers

30s Ad: 53 - 61, 60s Ad: 63 - 70

Contact Form

Contact form available - Official Form

Host

Danielle McCombs - Coaching-focused host with a personal brand centered on helping listeners improve their lives through coaching; promotes exploratory coaching sessions via her website (daniellemccombs.com).

Kristy Olinger - Host and communication/workplace improvement practitioner; offers one-on-one work and team speaking/engagement to improve workplace communication, with additional resources including a work journal...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Coaches, career-transition professionals, authors/founders of personal-development initiatives, and public-facing experts who can translate practical ideas into listener-ready techniques (often with media, awards, or a recognizable program).
Required Achievements:  
Published book or documented movement/framework, Coaching or education credentials/track record, Media or award recognition (e.g., Emmy) or strong public profile within personal growth

Recent Guest Discussions

Christine Amerman - Career And Identity Shift From Entrepreneurship To Corporate Work; Transforming Relationship With Work And Personal Worth; Navigating Fear And Change.

Rich Sirop - Self-worth And Fear-to-growth Techniques; Power Of Small Intentional Steps; Reframing Self-help As Remembering Wholeness.

Kalina Silverman - Meaningful Conversations; Overcoming Loneliness Through Deep Dialogue With Strangers; Overview Of Her “big Talk” Book And Movement.

Recent Topics

Self Worth, Life Coaching, Personal Growth, Career Change, Workplace Communication, Relationships, Intuition, Resilience, Meaningful Connection, Community

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Opposite of Small Talk
:

217. Big Time Insights with Laura Vanderkam

May 06, 2026

Most people believe time management is about squeezing more into less. But what if the real secret to a fuller life isn't about managing time better, but about experiencing the moments more fully? Laura Vanderkam, bestselling author and speaker, whose newest book, "Big Time: A Simple Path to Abundance," is available now, joins us again to discuss and challenge conventional wisdom around time management and to introduce listeners to a revolutionary mindset: viewing time as abundant, not scarce...

216. Redefining Aging with Andrea Nakayama

April 22, 2026

Have you heard the saying, "age is just a number?"  Well, for many women aging, and aspects around it, can create a sense of dread. However, today's guest, Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist, educator, and founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance, flips that narrative, revealing how many factors including: society, diet, and even our beliefs shape our experience of getting older and how we can reclaim our vitality and purpose at any age.  This conversation empowers women t...

215. Entrepreneur to Corporate with Christine Amerman

April 08, 2026

Today's episode isn't just about shifting careers, but about transforming your relationship with work and worth. It highlights the importance of curiosity, intuition, and resilience. If you've ever wondered whether you can rewrite your story at any stage of life, or how to navigate the fears that come with change, you'll find inspiration in our discussion with Christine Amerman, a seasoned professional who moved from entrepreneurship into corporate real estate, leveraging her background in co...

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