The SMARTA Podcast
Fuel your ambition with insights from top industry experts.
The SMARTA Podcast
Fuel your ambition with insights from top industry experts.
About The SMARTA Podcast
Fuel your ambition with insights from top industry experts.
Hosted by Sonia Marta, The SMARTA Podcast features TED speakers, bestselling authors, keynote speakers, podcasters, Harvard Law lecturers and doctors of philosophy. The show provides you with all the scientifically based tools to start your journey to success.
Why Join The SMARTA Podcast as a Guest
Personal Development Audience Fit
You speak directly to listeners who actively seek leadership insights, confidence building, and success routines grounded in real evidence.
Research-Driven Interview Style
You join conversations shaped by scientific studies and expert narratives, mirroring the rigor found in episodes on happiness science and mindset tools.
Credibility Through Elite Guest Peers
You appear alongside TED speakers, bestselling authors, and seasoned leadership coaches, strengthening your professional authority.
Global Podcast Distribution
Your message reaches listeners on major audio platforms, expanding your visibility within leadership and success strategy communities.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Success Habits That Actually Work
You reveal routines and mindset tools that create sustainable, measurable progress.
Leadership in High-Pressure Moments
You break down leadership lessons for listeners navigating challenges and transitions.
Psychology Behind Growth and Success
You explore the science behind happiness, resilience, and long-term achievement.
Navigating Early-Career Challenges
You equip emerging professionals with practical guidance for building their path.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps listeners adopt practical, research-backed habits and leadership perspectives they can apply immediately.
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Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a strong fit if you specialize in leadership, personal development, mindset science, performance psychology, or you offer compelling stories that help people achieve meaningful success.
Recent Episodes
The 16-Second Trick to Stop Overthinking & Brain Fog with Claire O'Connor
The SMARTA Podcast • Jul 9, 2026
#1 Leadership Expert Explains Why Most Businesses Fail, Dane Hudson
The SMARTA Podcast • Jul 2, 2026
How to Attract High-Paying Clients (Even If You're Young) with Jeffrey Shaw
The SMARTA Podcast • Jun 29, 2026
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Former CEO: “Scared Does NOT Mean Disqualified” with Patty Azarello
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#1 Speaking Coach: "This Is Destroying Your Confidence!" Deborah Grayson Riegel
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Why Gen Z Language Isn’t “Bad English” with Valerie Fridland
The SMARTA Podcast • May 18, 2026
10,849 Days of Silent Mental Health Struggles with David Beeney
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Why Everybody has Something to Hide with Guy Kawasaki
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Feeling Stuck? The 8-Hour Rule That Will Change Your Life with Laura Best
The SMARTA Podcast • Apr 20, 2026
The Truth About Burnout No One Talks About with Aoife O'Brien
The SMARTA Podcast • Apr 13, 2026
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The SMARTA Podcast • Apr 6, 2026
How to Control Your Mind in Extreme Situations with Chris Moon
The SMARTA Podcast • Mar 23, 2026
Why Most People Never Achieve Their Dreams (And How To Change That) with Craig Gauthier
The SMARTA Podcast • Mar 16, 2026
How to Lead Through Uncertainty (Without Burning Out) with Meridith Elliott Powell
The SMARTA Podcast • Mar 2, 2026
The 30-Day Focus Strategy That Solves 10-Year Problems with Isamu Pant
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The SMARTA Podcast • Feb 9, 2026
Why Trying to Control Your Future Is Making You Miserable with Brianna Sylver
The SMARTA Podcast • Jan 26, 2026
How to Keep Going When Life Feels Impossible, with Jonathan Conyers
The SMARTA Podcast • Jan 19, 2026
Courage Beats Readiness: How to Start Before You’re Ready, with Musonda Veronica
The SMARTA Podcast • Jan 12, 2026
The 1-1-1 Rule Will Change Your Life. - UK's #1 Motivational Business Speaker, Brad Burton
The SMARTA Podcast • Jan 6, 2026
How to Make 2026 Your Year (Without Burning Out) from Michele Philips
The SMARTA Podcast • Dec 31, 2025
The 7 Steps to Having a Successful Career in Your 20s with Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio
The SMARTA Podcast • Dec 29, 2025
The Truth About AI, Jobs & the Future of Work (MIT Expert Explains!)
The SMARTA Podcast • Dec 23, 2025
Stop Letting Toxic People Steal Your Energy in 2026: The 5-Step Framework
The SMARTA Podcast • Dec 20, 2025
The #1 Leadership Mistake that's Killing Innovation You Need to Avoid! With Philippa White
The SMARTA Podcast • Dec 16, 2025
How to Become a Good Communicator in 2026
The SMARTA Podcast • Dec 9, 2025
How AI Is Transforming Film, Content, and Creativity Forever, with Maria Valenzuela
The SMARTA Podcast • Dec 1, 2025
Stop worrying about money. With Jacqui Clarke
The SMARTA Podcast • Nov 24, 2025
If you're feeling down, listen to this. With Sonia McDonald
The SMARTA Podcast • Nov 17, 2025
3 Ways to Become More Confident Tomorrow with Ben J. Munday
The SMARTA Podcast • Nov 10, 2025
What’s Really Keeping You Stuck in Your Career with Yvette Janse Van Rensburg
The SMARTA Podcast • Nov 3, 2025
How to Become a Skilled and Successful Communicator Even If You’re an Introvert with Richard Etienne
The SMARTA Podcast • Oct 27, 2025
How to Build a 6-Figure Business Around Your Story with Katrena Friel
The SMARTA Podcast • Oct 20, 2025
Reprogram Your Mind for Success in 30 Minutes with Bestselling Author Bob Burg
The SMARTA Podcast • Oct 13, 2025
The Secret to Becoming Financially Independent and Living “Always Free” with Jason Graystone
The SMARTA Podcast • Oct 6, 2025
How to Get Into Your Dream University - The Education Doctor, Pamela Ellis
The SMARTA Podcast • Oct 4, 2025
How to Stay Motivated and Get Things Done with Nikki Butlin
The SMARTA Podcast • Sep 29, 2025
Emotional Intelligence at Work: How to Truly Engage Your Team with Ricardo Cabete
The SMARTA Podcast • Sep 22, 2025
#1 Customer Experience Guru: The 12 Secrets to Service Excellence - Ron Kaufman
The SMARTA Podcast • Sep 15, 2025
How to Become a Great Leader, from #1 Teamwork Expert, Dr. David Burkus
The SMARTA Podcast • Sep 8, 2025
Why Crazy Ideas Build the Best Businesses with the founder of MAD Shoes
The SMARTA Podcast • Sep 3, 2025
The Secret to Managing Yourself (and Your Life) with Rob Kalwarowsky
The SMARTA Podcast • Aug 27, 2025
How Your Voice Shapes Your Identity with Jimmy Cannon
The SMARTA Podcast • Aug 18, 2025
How to retire FAST by saving LESS with Julia Cancro
The SMARTA Podcast • Aug 11, 2025
How to Build Unshakable Confidence with Juan Bendana
The SMARTA Podcast • Aug 5, 2025
What an Olympic Athlete Can Teach You About Powerful Speaking
The SMARTA Podcast • Jul 28, 2025
How to Speak So People Listen with Oliver Aust
The SMARTA Podcast • Jul 21, 2025
The #1 Rule That Will Get You Promoted Faster with Jacob Karnes
The SMARTA Podcast • Jul 14, 2025
What They Don't Teach You About Money with Certified Money Coach, Luca Caruana
The SMARTA Podcast • Jul 7, 2025
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