Being the Black Sheep

Summary: Being the Black Sheep is a bold, unapologetic podcast hosted by Janine Stella—self-proclaimed misfit and truth-teller—created for those who’ve always felt like outsiders. It’s a space for fellow black sheep to share the wild, awkward, and unfiltered stories that come from living life on your own terms. With humor, heart, and a little swagger, Janine dives into family drama, questionable choices, and what it really means to embrace your “difficult” personality. Featuring real stories and expert insights, this show is for anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood. If you've been the topic of conversation more than part of it—welcome home. Let’s ruffle some feathers.

Being the Black Sheep is a society podcast hosted by Janine Stella, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Janine Stella hosts Being the Black Sheep, a society show with 14 episodes published.

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  Being the Black Sheep

  Ep. 13 - The Black Sheep They Couldn't Break (Brooklyn Boon)

  Jul 28, 202640 min

  Send us Fan Mail Overcoming trauma and finding purpose isn't a straight path—and for many black sheep, it's the road they're forced to walk. Janine Stella sits down with motivational music artist, speaker, podcast host, and creator of How You Hold'n Up , Brooklyn Boon , for one of the most honest conversations on Being the Black Sheep . From growing up without his biological parents and losing his mother at a young age to navigating betrayal, generational trauma, forgiveness, and faith, Brooklyn shares the life experiences that shaped his purpose and inspired a movement built around one powerful question: "How You Hold'n Up?" Together, Janine and Brooklyn explore what it really means to be the black sheep—the one who breaks generational cycles, carries invisible pain, and chooses healing over bitterness. They discuss resilience, vulnerability, purpose, and why asking someone how they're really doing can be the first step toward changing a life. If you've ever felt misunderstood, struggled to find where you belong, or wondered how to turn your pain into purpose, this episode is a reminder that being the black sheep isn't a weakness. It's often the beginning of the story you were meant to tell. Contact Brooklyn Boon: Instagram: @brooklyn_boon Slide into the Black Sheep’s DMs – Janine’s waiting. Email: info@stellamix.com Website: www.stellamix.com Produced by StellaMix

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  Ep. 12 - The Black Sheep They Couldn't Break with Yosh Markell

  Jul 14, 202638 min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when an ordinary morning turns into the moment that changes everything? Yosh Markell was a husband, father, and successful business owner living a life centered around his family. Then, in 2023, everything changed. After unknowingly doing business with someone connected to stolen goods, Yosh found himself caught in the middle of a massive criminal investigation. His home was raided, his bank accounts were frozen, his business disappeared, and the life he had built was suddenly turned upside down. Yosh opens up about the fear and confusion of watching his world unravel, turning himself in, living under house arrest, losing his ability to work, and depending on friends and family for help. He also shares the deeply personal toll it took on his marriage, his children, his parents, and his own mental health. But this is more than a story about what Yosh lost. It’s about what he discovered when he was forced to rebuild. Through some of the darkest moments of his life, Yosh found strength he didn’t know he had, learned the true meaning of resilience, and discovered a new purpose in sharing his story with others. Now, he’s using his voice to remind people that one moment can change the course of your life, but it doesn’t have to define the rest of it. This is the story of Yosh Markell, the black sheep they couldn’t break. Contact Yosh Markell: Website: https://livingyosh.com Instagram: @livingyosh Facebook: Josh Markell YouTube: @livingyosh Slide into the Black Sheep’s DMs – Janine’s waiting. Email: info@stellamix.com Website: www.stellamix.com Produced by StellaMix

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  Ep. 9 - Two Black Sheep, One Secret: The “B” Word”

  Feb 24, 202639 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>We looked successful. Strong. Disciplined. In control. Behind closed doors? We were at war with food. In this episode, Janine Stella sits down with psychotherapist Rachel Blogg, LCSW, and for the first time, both women speak publicly about their personal battles with bulimia and disordered eating. Not the version you see in after-school specials — the high-functioning version. The “she just works out a lot” version. The food journals, the rigid schedules, the bathroom escapes, the exercise that wasn’t about health but about control...with no REAL control.</p><p>They talk about shame at seven...

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  Ep. 10 - Therapy’s Expensive. The Black Sheep Bought a Lexus Instead

  Nov 4, 202512 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>People love to judge your success, but they never stick around for the prequel. You know, the one with the wall-unit A/C, the EBT cards, and the 59¢ pasta dinners that lasted all week. In this episode, I’m taking you back to where it all began—L Street in Lake Worth, Florida—where resilience was the family currency and silence was the love language.</p><p>My dad was the youngest of four kids in a family that learned grief before they ever learned healing. We didn’t have much, but we had grit, and...

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  Ep. 9 - Silence of the Lambs: When the Black Sheep Finally Speaks Up!

  Oct 28, 202510 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Let’s be real — speaking up for yourself shouldn’t feel like a crime scene, but somehow it does. One minute you’re calm, cool, and collected, and the next minute you’re “too much,” “aggressive,” or “not a team player.” But here’s the truth: silence might keep things comfortable, but it also keeps you small.</p><p>In this episode, I’m talking about what it means to finally stop biting your tongue and start using your voice — even if it shakes. From years of being the family peacekeeper to finally standing up in boardrooms and relatio...

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