bennyobayi.substack.com]]>https://bennyobayi.substack.com/podcastSubstackFri, 05 Jun 2026 12:26:58 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5135220.rssBenny ObayiInsightful stories and reflections on leadership, society, and the silent forces that shape our choices.episodicBenny Obayiinfo@obayi.netNoWhen trusted voices echo another’s will, surrender feels like wisdom. The Captured People unveils how power wins without swords, by capturing minds through experts, stories, and subtle persuasion.

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