What if the biggest heartbreak wasn't romantic — but the end of a friendship?
In this powerful episode, Kim sits down with Nicole Kelly, global leader and author of Losing a Friendship, Finding Myself: How a Friendship-Breakup Catapulted Me Into the Person I Was Meant to Be.
Together, they unpack the emotional wreckage that comes from losing someone who once knew your soul — and how that loss can actually become the most honest mirror of your healing.
⚡️This isn't just about grief. It's about becoming.
Nicole shares the behind-the-scenes story of writing her book while balancing motherhood, marriage, and a career that spans continents and industries. From college football friendships to trauma recovery, from building her identity to walking away from what no longer aligned — this episode is equal parts raw truth and hopeful transformation.
In this episode, we explore:
How friendship breakups often hit harder than romantic ones
The trauma ripple effect no one sees coming — and how it shows up later
Why high-achieving women struggle to grieve when they're always "on"
Healing through reflection, therapy, and writing
Embracing your authentic self — even when it feels like starting over
Leadership, motherhood, and the radical act of telling your truth
Whether you've lost a friend, felt the ache of change, or are standing at a crossroads in your identity — this episode will meet you there, without judgment.
✨You're not broken. You're evolving.
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Connect: Nichole Kelly
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicoletkelly/
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