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COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP37: DEVON KEELERNicoa has the pure delight of interviewing the daughter of our very first Coffee With Nicoa guest Caroline Keeler S1 Ep2 - the delightful Devon Keeler! They discuss Devon's life by design, including her upbringing in Michigan and the US Virgin Islands, her career shift from biology to clinical research and her all around personal growth journey. Devon emphasizes the importance of balancing intuition and logic, especially after her aunt's passing, which influenced her career choice in oncology. She reflects on the significance of self-worth, finding joy, and the value of...
2024-12-181h 17
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.Espresso Shot 37: PEACE OVER PAINPEACE over PAIN? Well, coaching helps! How? As a complement or alternative to therapy, emphasizing its future-focused approach. Using the analogy of a snake bite, Nicoa highlights the importance of healing rather than obsessing over the cause of pain. Nicoa encourages self-coaching practices, such as journaling, YOU CAN DO THIS YOURSELF! Creating a LIFE BY DESIGN you have to identify and release past grudges, embrace YOUR joy, love, and satisfaction. There's power in rationalizing past events to move forward positively, promoting forgiveness for personal well-being and to create A LIFE...
2024-12-1608 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP36: JADE BEALL, PHOTOGRAPHER**TRIGGER WARNING: SA**Nicoa interviews the amazing JADE BEALL, a mother, self-love coach, and world-renowned photographer known for her truthful images of women. Jade's work, including her books "The Bodies of Mothers" and "The Crone Body," has garnered global attention and inspired millions. She discusses her journey from body dysmorphia to truly embracing her beautiful body, her experiences with s*xual abuse, and her powerful healing process. Jade emphasizes the importance of self-love, forgiveness, and creating a safe space for vulnerability. She also shares her recent life changes, including selling...
2024-12-111h 14
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP35: TRISHA BOWKER, AGAIN!Guess who is BAACCKK ?! Trisha Bowker from Season 1 EP21 - Nicoa does a check in with her former client and reflect on so many changes that have unfolded! Listen in to her journey of some significant life changes and career shifts all in line with her LIFE BY DESIGN. If you'll recall Trisha was about to make a major career shift - what happened? Trisha emphasizes the importance of self-care, therapy, and learning to accept help along the way in her life of decisions and...
2024-12-0451 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.Espresso Shot 36: THE DOORWAY EFFECTNicoa introduces the "doorway effect," a method she learned from Michael Phelps to combat anxiety by replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations as you transition between rooms, leveraging the brain's practice of dumping short-term memory. Nicoa also shares a personal practice of using mirror work (see LOUISE HAY's work) to boost self-esteem, recounting a client's experience as well as her own habit of affirming her body in the mirror, which significantly improved her body image. She encourages viewers to explore these techniques further, referencing resources like Louise Hay's books on mirror work and self-love.
2024-12-0209 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP34: TRAVIS POMERLEAUYou never know who you're gonna meet when you volunteer at WILMINGTON COFFEE FEST! Nicoa overheard Travis Pomerleau, a former electrical engineer, who transitioned to running a coffee roasting business after being laid off during COVID-19 talking about his LIFE BY DESIGN and knew she'd found her next podcast guest! He shares his journey emphasizing the importance of taking calculated risks, maintaining financial stability, and leveraging his senses as a guide - critical in the coffee roasting process. They discuss the emotional and practical challenges of transitioning from a stable corporate job to...
2024-11-271h 08
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP33: SUMMER LAMBERTNicoa bonds with one of her happiest new friends, Summer Lambert, a renowned photographer and storyteller in Wilmington, NC. They chat about Summer's life by design and chuckle over her obsession with traffic cones and the Olympics. Summer shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for photography to a professional who engagingly captures beautiful life stories for her clients. From her time at Nicoa's engagement party, to traveling to Ghana, as well as the impact of her brother-in-law's passing, Summer's life lessons emphasize the importance of community, faith, family, self-care...
2024-11-201h 00
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.Espresso Shot 35: UNLEARNINGNicoa discusses the concept of UNLEARNING, suggesting it involves reframing rather than erasing past knowledge. She reflects on her life, realizing she followed societal norms without questioning them, I mean who really does at a young age?! This realization led her to unlearn and rediscover her authentic self. She shares a personal anecdote about questioning religious practices and encourages listeners to do the same. Nicoa offers a life domain exercise to help listeners unlearn and rediscover their true selves, inviting them to engage in self-reflection and understand their motivations and actions related to...
2024-11-1810 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP32: ANIKA PAVEL, Encounter With The FutureAnnika Pavel, originally from Czechoslovakia, shares her extraordinary life journey with Nicoa. Starting as a refugee in England, she became a model and, wait for it, a JAMES Bond girl. Annika, now a grandmother, has written a book of personal essays and children's stories called ENCOUNTER WITH THE FUTURE. She emphasized the importance of travel and education, influenced by her mother. Annika's brother, a BBC and Voice of America journalist, faced perilous situations but continued his work. Annika's story highlights a LIFE BY DESIGN of resilience, adaptability, and the transformative power of real...
2024-11-0658 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.Espresso Shot 34: STOP BEING YOUR BEST SELFWelcome to your weekly espresso shot y'all! Nicoa shares a dream where she was receiving rather than giving, symbolizing a shift in her life. A voice in her dream advised her to "Stop trying to be your best self," leading her to reflect on the need to relax and enjoy the moment. Nicoa acknowledges her tendency to be a caregiver and a by default leader, often at the expense of relaxation in her Life By Design. She encourages listeners to find more contentment and satisfaction in life, realize YOU ARE ENOUGH...
2024-11-0408 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.Espresso Shot 33: Good Enough Is Good EnoughGood Enough depends on the goal, not you! Nicoa encourages letting go of unrealistic standards and embracing the idea that "good enough" is sufficient. You are sufficient! Nicoa shares a personal story about her children, reflecting on the need to provide an abundance of food and realizing it was more about her own insecurities than their needs. She concludes that remembering what matters most! being present and connecting with loved ones? Or making it perfect? LIFE BY DESIGN! Journaling prompt this week...WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME!Support the show
2024-10-2809 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP31: RG SHORE, THE OCEAN IN MENICOA and RG SHORE, author of the award winning memoir THE OCEAN INSIDE ME, engaged in a profound dialogue about the importance of recognizing and transcending labels, connecting the head and heart through meditation, and transforming personal energy to create positive change in the world. Through their conversations, they explore the themes of identity, injustice, and the true nature of reality, emphasizing the importance of empathy and open dialogue in addressing these complex issues while sharing some insights into somatic work and meditation. Everyone's LIFE BY DESIGN is different and meditation...
2024-10-231h 01
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP30: WILLIAM STADLERNicoa interviews her Favorite Barista! (shhhhh don't tell the others!) Nicoa and William Stadler discuss William's diverse career journey, including his time as a Starbuck's barista, his HR roles at Red Hat and Google, and his passion for science fiction writing. William shares his struggles with mental health and how therapy and writing helped him step into his LIFE BY DESIGN. He emphasizes the importance of creativity, tenacity, and not letting others change who you are. William's LIFE BY DESIGN highlights the value of family (he homeschools his four kids!) self-awareness...
2024-10-091h 10
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP29: MARK BEAGANNicoa and Mark Beagan discuss their profound career intersection and journeys around personal growth. Mark, a 20+ year HR executive, shares his transition from a corporate life to founding Beama Coaching and Consulting while navigating professional and personal challenges and self insight. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional well-being, and living by a North Star of values like love, acceptance, and peace. A LIFE BY DESIGN journey worth hearing!WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME!Buy your copy of YOUR LIFE BY DESIGN: A...
2024-09-251h 05
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP28: TASHA and BRANDON SKILLIN, Rules And RebellionNicoa has the privilege of talking with Tasha + Brandon Skillin of Rules & Rebellion who always tell it like it is! Nicoa digs deep with them as they share their burnout, trauma based LIFE BY DESIGN and how they turned burnout into breakthrough for themselves and their clients in their company RULES + REBELLION! Brandon overcame an 18-year alcohol addiction, Tasha has recovered 80% from being bed bound with ME/CFS, and they unschool their two teenagers while rebuilding the life of their dreams in Portland, OR. CONNECT WITH TASHA + BRANDON H...
2024-09-181h 27
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP27: CHRISTOPHER GOFF, A YEAR LATERWELCOME BACK Christopher Goff! It's been a year since Nicoa interviewed Chris on the podcast and they promised they'd meet up again! Join in as they discuss even MORE LIFE BY DESIGN insights! They share their experiences with making life changes in the past year, prioritizing conscious self-awareness and self-care along the way, and the importance of recognizing plateaus as personal growth! CONNECT WITH CHRIS The SalescompGuy!Websites: www.salescompguy.com & growthmakerlab.comEmail: Christopher@salescompguy.comSign up for his Newsletter: https://www.salescompguy.co...
2024-09-111h 16
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP26: KIM SUTTON HAMPTON, LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIP & OPTIMISMNICOA and KIM HAMPTON have known each other since childhood and have matching energy!! They talk all things happiness, energy, self-awareness, support networks, and taking initiative to create meaningful connections in a LIFE BY DESIGN. They discuss the impact of childhood memories, many a party, too! Alongside adversity and explore strategies for overcoming triggers, embracing authenticity, and building resilience. You'll enjoy the energy and will definitely find some reminders for YOUR LIFE BY DESIGN priorities!WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME!Buy your copy...
2024-09-041h 05
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP25: ANICA LEON-WEIL, The Sandwich CaregiverNicoa has the honor of speaking with ANICA LEO-WEIL, a fellow mother and caregiver known on social media as THE SANDWICHED CAREGIVER! They discuss the emotional toll of caregiving, the importance of creating a supportive community, and the challenges of managing care for loved ones with memory loss. The delve deep into addressing the needs of caregivers, who are often overlooked and undervalued in the caregiving process and how they foster a LIFE BY DESIGN with these commitments. Are you are a SANDWICHED CAREGIVER? Or might you become one one day?
2024-07-3156 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP 24: JAY RAMSDEN, The Empty Nest CoachNicoa and The Empty Nest Coach Jay Ramsden discuss the challenges and opportunities of empty nesting, emphasizing the need to redefine one's identity and find new sources of meaning and purpose in life after the kids leave home. Listen in to hear how the various stages of grief and relief impact the empty nest experience and how that becomes the foudation of this next stage of a LIFE BY DESIGN!Jay Ramsden, M.Ed., is a graduate of the Coaching & Positive Psychology Institute and a member of the International Coaching Federation, is a c...
2024-07-2453 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP23: MIMI CIRBUSOVA, MEADOSWEET MONEYNicoa and Mimi Cirbusova, of Meadowsweet Money, talk about the importance of self-discovery, authenticity, and financial literacy in a LIFE BY DESIGN. Mimi's personal story uncovers the need to embrace individuality and express oneself unapologetically, while also recognizing and overcoming limiting beliefs and behaviors around money. LISTEN IN because we ALL have a relationship with money and that relationship starts with our relationship with ourselves! JOURNALING PROMPT: What's YOUR relationship with money?CHECK OUT MIMI's WEBSITE Meadowsweet Money - Shame freeWHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME!Buy your c...
2024-07-171h 15
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP22: DR RICK DIAMOND, The Story HealerNicoa has the honor of hosting a Beautiful Soul having a Human Experience Dr Rick Diamond, The Story Healer! They talk spirituality, connection, and healing. Their conversation delves into recognizing the healing power of words and overcoming childhood trauma alongside grief and meaning-making, with a focus on creating space for emotions and remembering one's eternal nature. Your LIFE BY DESIGN will forever be transformed with this new way of thinking AND HEALING after hearing this episode! LIFE BY DESIGN JOURNALING PROMPT: Who am I really wi...
2024-07-031h 00
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.Espresso Shot 25: LIFE IS NOT A MEANS TO AN ENDLIFE IS NOT A MEANS TO AN END Y'all! Nicoa emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and finding joy NOW. She shares personal anecdotes and encourages you to take responsibility for your lives, giving yourselves permission to DO ALL THE THINGS NOW and let go of external factors holding you back! Can you embrace playfulness, hope for the future and your LIFE BY DESIGN NOW without having everything in order? Life By Design Journaling Prompt!NOTE: The Energy Leadership Retreat referenced in th...
2024-06-2410 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP21: G-REX + DIRTY SKITTLES, SH!T THAT GOES ON IN OUR HEADS!S2 EP21: Hey y'all, this episode was SO POWERFUL & FUN, hanging out with the co-hosts and best friends G-REX (Gretchen Schoser) and DIRTY SKITTLES (Charlene Deneen) of the very successful podcast SH!T THAT GOES ON IN OUR HEADS. We dive deep into the realities of mental health struggles, workaholism, burn out, self disparagement AND how friendship and asking for help is a key to survival! LISTEN IN for some major keys to THRIVING and creating a LIFE BY DESIGN
2024-06-191h 02
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP20: JENNA PACELLINicoa speaks with trauma-informed healer JENNA PACELLI about somatic experiencing, self-awareness, her intense training and learning to connect with herself after the death of a partner and a traumatic accident at a young age. They tap into the topics of self-observation and curiosity in a healing trauma as well as profound spirituality insights around suffering that enables us all to create a LIFE BY DESIGN! You know we have to first share Jenna's reference to Bryr Clogs !! (NOT Clogging! LOL)CONNECT WITH JENNA here...
2024-06-1253 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP19: HANNAH DEINDORFER, THE LIBIDO FAIRY for WOMENLET's TALK ABOUT SEX BABY!! Nicoa hosts Hannah Deindorfer, also known as THE LIBIDO FAIRY for women. She uses somatic therapy, sexuality, pleasure, and sensuality as tools for creating deeper intimacy with self and in relationship. LISTEN IN because you're going to want to think long and hard (LOL) about your own SEX LIFE and your LOVE LIFE BY DESIGN! #JOURNALINGPROMPT of the YEAR!LEARN MORE ABOUT HANNAH HERE: www.hannahdeindorfer.comFOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL MED...
2024-05-2953 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.Espresso Shot 18: FRIENDSHIPSAre you Nicoa's Friend? Listen up! How deep and engaged is your friendship with her, with others, with yourself? Nicoa takes a vulnerable look at her own relationship with friends and with herself as she navigates life this year. CONNECTION is Nicoa's word for the year, so this topic is of no surprise. YOUR WEEKLY JOURNALING PROMPT!FRIENDSHIP, a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between two people. In all cultures, friendships are important relationships throughout a person’s life span.WHAT DID YOU...
2024-05-0607 min
COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.S2 EP17: LIZZ RANTZENicoa gets a little star struck with the fun and fabulous STORY TELLER and CONTENT CREATOR Lizz Rantze. What is so cool is that this is actualy Lizz's inaugural podcast interview after going viral on TikTok and Nicoa is super excited she said yes when asked about her LIFE BY DESIGN! There are a LOT of jewels in this one - LISTEN IN NOW! Mark Manson article referenced: https://markmanson.net/life-purpose“The uni...
2024-05-011h 00