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Real TeaBuying and Selling on Cape Cod Takes More Than Timing: Jo-Ellen EricksonOwning on Cape Cod is a dream for many—but second-home demand, seasonal shifts, and local nuances make it market unlike any other.Jo-Ellen Erickson, Cape Cod Regional Director at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, joins me to discuss how consumer behavior has evolved since the pandemic and why working with a knowledgeable professional is key for anyone looking to buy or sell on the Cape!2025-04-2320 min
Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting UntangledBirth Plans: Wish Lists, Preferences, and Realities In this episode of the Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson chats with Dr. Nicole Rankins about birth plans. Dr. Rankins, an OB GYN with over 20 years of experience and host of the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast, shares invaluable tips on creating effective birth preferences and understanding hospital cultures. Whether you're crafting your birth plan or navigating the intricacies of labor and delivery, this episode is packed with expert insights to help you achieve the birth experience you envision. Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- if...2024-10-2115 min
Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting UntangledWhen Routines Become Ruts: Finding Freedom in Flexibility In episode 243 of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson dives into the pros and cons of sticking to routines, especially when life throws unexpected challenges your way. She reflects on her own experiences, such as postpartum cleaning and creating flexible family schedules, and explores how sometimes stepping back from strict routines can help maintain balance and sanity. Join for an insightful discussion on when to hold on to routines and when to let them go. Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines while routines can definitely be a rut, they can also keep...2024-09-2305 min
America’s Land AuctioneerThe State of the Farm Economy with Nicole Erickson, VP at AgCountry Farm Credit ServicesThis week Steve Link chats with Nicole Erickson, VP at AgCountry Farm Credit Services! From her North Dakota dairy farm roots to her expert insights on finance and ag trends, Nicole shares valuable tips on tax strategy, succession planning, and navigating interest rates. Don’t miss their deep dive into the farm financial economy and the latest trends in equipment markets. Get the scoop on how Nicole’s dairy farm upbringing shaped her career, plus expert advice on tax savings, interest rates, and the evolving equipment market. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on farm financial strategies and indus...2024-08-2443 min
Here For MeListener Favorite: Renee Erickson | The Right Blend of Passion, People, and PurposeJames Beard award-winning chef and author Renee Erickson joins Here For Me’s first-ever live show, recorded in April 2023 in Seattle. Renee shares the story of how a part-time job at a Seattle restaurant turned into an unexpected, yet remarkable career as a renowned chef and restaurateur, and all the setbacks and challenges she’s encountered along the way.2024-08-1447 min
The Driven AthleteThe Mental Game & Resilience in Sports w/ Nicole Erickson pt 2 | Ep 34Mental performance & resilience can truly make or break an athlete's career. Join us with Nicole Erickson, a mental performance coach, who helps transform athletes to excel mentally and overcome confidence issues. Nicole candidly shares how her battles with confidence and emotions on the court led her to sports psychology, highlighting the critical role mental skills play in building genuine resilience and confidence. This episode is a must-listen for athletes looking to understand how mental preparedness is just as crucial as physical training.Parents of young athletes, this one's for you. In our conversation with Nicole, we tackle...2024-05-311h 06
The Business of ApparelGirl Math: Shatter the Stigma and Make It Work For YouGirl Math: Shatter the Stigma and Make It Work For You In today’s episode, Rachel is approaching the ever-so-popular subject of Girl Math, the stereotype along with it and how to make it work FOR you. We are reclaiming the term as a symbol of women's financial acumen. Rachel describes how, *gasp,* women are actually good with numbers! We will touch on Nicole Lapin's empowering reads and we navigate the misconceptions that often undermine women's abilities in math and money management. Here, being a 'boss bitch' is a badge of honor, symbolizing control over your own lif...2024-05-1619 min
The Fearless Warrior Podcast035: How to Communicate Your Hopes, Goals, and Desires for Your Athlete with Nicole EricksonToday on the podcast we are sharing a Parent Workshop with Nicole Erickson, a Certified Mental Performance Coach. In this workshop, she helps parents think about their goals and dreams for their daughters and how to best communicate with them. The skills learned in this workshop will help parents who are trying to be more intentional in the ways they support and communicate with their children.Episode Highlights:Questions to ask yourself as a parentHow to model failure recovery for your childHow to communicate about goals with your athleteConnect with Nicole:2024-04-1036 min
Freedom Focus PhotographyFetching Multi-6 Figures with Ryan Erickson231 - Ryan Erickson takes us through his transformative journey from wedding photography to launching his mobile dog portrait studio, Fetch Photo Truck. The pandemic prompted him to reassess his career path and follow his true passion for dog photography – a move that has certainly paid off! Ryan dives into the ups and downs of managing a mobile business and stresses the need for setting clear boundaries to keep a healthy balance between work and personal life. He also shares his marketing tactics. However, a crucial ingredient to his remarkable success, which led to over...2024-02-2739 minThe Driven AthleteEp 15: Mastering the Mind: Mental Performance for Athletic Success with Nicole EricksonUnlock the secrets to peak performance with mental performance coach Nicole Erickson, whose insights fuse confidence, focus, and composure into a winning trifecta for athletes. This episode is more than just a conversation; it's a treasure trove of strategies to strengthen the mind just as one would a muscle. As Nicole and I dissect the evolving landscape of mental health in sports, we shed light on the proactive shift toward emotional well-being, guiding listeners through the nuances of in-game emotional management and the art of building enduring confidence.Delve into the artistry behind mental conditioning as we...2024-01-171h 02
Nicole & Kate Can RelateWhat’s next for Nicole and Kate?We shared a little heads up in our last episode, and today we’re going to dive deep into what’s next for Nicole and Kate!In this episode we’ll look back at the last two and a half years of NKCR - all the way from Nicole’s pitch to Kate to start to podcast in mid-2021, to how some of our first episodes were a bit rocky, and finally, why we’ve decided to take a hiatus - at least for now…Points Discussed in this EpisodeNKCR has been goi...2023-12-3120 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat does your year in review look like?Looking back over your year and identifying the things you’ve done that stand out the most - both personally and professionally - is a great exercise in acknowledging and appreciating just how much you’ve accomplished.In this episode we’ll share our own “year in review” as a fun way to close out 2023 on a high note! Points Discussed in this EpisodeRecapping as a way to appreciate and recognize everything you’ve accomplished BIG news for NKCR and what’s next Nicole shares her year in reviewKate shares her year in revie...2023-12-2426 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat are your favorite holiday traditions?If there’s one thing we get REALLY excited about, it’s the holidays! When this episode goes live we know the holidays will already be in full swing, but we couldn’t help recording a chat to share our own holiday preparations and traditions!Points Discussed in this EpisodeSpring is in the air for Nicole! The holiday “work” seasonOur favorite holiday preparationsHoliday traditions, including the delicious food, treats, decorations, and time with family!Our plans this holiday seasonThank you so much for joining us for this episode where we sha...2023-12-0320 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHave you declared your rules of life yet?Declaring our rules of life is something we did back in Episode 75 of Nicole & Kate Can Relate, and today will be our second time revisiting this topic!In this episode we’ll share why we feel so strongly about declaring your rules of life, plus share our original rules of life, which ones we’ve eliminated, and ones we’ve added!Points Discussed in this Episode“Rules” can be interchangeable with whatever resonates with you (goals, values, etc)We revisit our existing Rules of Life We share some new rules we’ve both added...2023-11-1928 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow do you do an annual review?What is an annual review, exactly? And how do you go about doing one? Great questions, because doing an annual review can be so powerful!In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with doing an annual review, including the questions we ask ourselves and how the answers help us prepare for the year ahead.Points Discussed in this EpisodeThe importance of regular check-in’s throughout the year KPI’s and Nicole’s belief that what gets measured gets managed Questions to ask yourself during an annual...2023-11-1230 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow do you prepare ahead for travel or visitors?We’ve learned a thing or two about how important communication and setting expectations is when traveling with friends or hosting visitors.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with preparing ahead for the many different scenarios you might encounter with traveling or hosting visitors to make sure you actually enjoy your time!Points Discussed in this EpisodeNicole shares a travel experience that made her look at preparation and planning for a trip - especially with other people - in a whole new lightThe importance of clear comm...2023-10-0831 minNicole & Kate Can RelateAre you good at being fully present?Being present in every moment is definitely a practice. We all know how easy it is to live in the past and obsess over the future.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with being fully present, and how we continue to practice awareness and holding ourselves accountable to this.Points Discussed in this EpisodeNicole shares a recap of her and Omar’s mastermind retreat, OzConNicole’s biggest lesson from this year’s event (and what they won’t be doing next year)How difficult it can be to stay...2023-10-0139 min
The Business of ApparelFrom Student to Scaling with StartUp FASHION Founder, Nicole GiordanoFrom Student to Scaling with StartUp FASHION Founder, Nicole Giordano In this episode, Rachel welcomes Nicole Giordano, the mastermind behind Startup Fashion, to the podcast! Nicole's impressive journey from a textile design student to a successful entrepreneur in the apparel industry is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into a variety of subjects, from the nitty-gritty of business operations and fabric sourcing to the art of content creation and marketing, all aimed at helping you navigate the complex fashion landscape. Nicole opens up about her unique membership program at Startup Fashion, providing aspiring fashion brand...2023-09-2920 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHave you ever done a time audit?Our overall theme for today is around preparation and planning, but wow - did we hit a nerve when we started talking about doing a time audit!In this episode we’re going to hear from Nicole about her and Omar’s preparations for their annual retreat, OzCon, and Kate is going to share how she’s preparing to become a mom later this year!Points Discussed in this EpisodeWe hear from Nicole about her and Omar’s upcoming retreat, OzCon Kate shares some ways she is preparing for Baby Dumas (ar...2023-09-1741 minNicole & Kate Can RelateIs a hybrid work model the sweet spot?When it comes to work models there are several options: there’s work from home, there’s an in-office setup, and then there’s a hybrid model, which is a mix of both!In this episode we’ll share our own personal thoughts on a hybrid work model. We’ll also hear from Nicole on how their switch to an in-office model - after working from home for nearly 9 years! - is going so far.Points Discussed in this EpisodeAn update from Nicole on their switch from remote to...2023-09-1031 minHere For MeQ&A from Here For Me LIVE with Renee Ericksone're halfway through our Audience Favorite summer season and, as promised in the Season 2 finale, we have a new episode for you! The audience that joined us for Nicole's live conversation with Renee Erickson in April 2023 asked such great questions during the Q&A segment of the evening—and both Renee and Nicole had insightful responses—that we captured them all in a special mini-episode. Enjoy the inspiration and laughs from that magical night in Seattle.2023-07-2618 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat are some of your all-time favorite books?Books can have such a profound impact - emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. In Episode 77 on the podcast we shared the books we were reading at that time…In this episode we’ll share our all-time favorites with you! Tune in for our 5 favorite books of all time.Points Discussed in this EpisodeNicole’s favorite booksMy Brilliant Friend - by Elena Ferrante; Ann Goldstein (Translator) - AKA The Neapolitan NovelsThe Untethered Soul by Michael A SingerThe Miracle Morning by Hal ElrodShoe Dog by Phil KnightKitchen Confid...2023-07-2343 min
The GreatBase Tennis PodcastNicole Erickson Interview Pt. 2On the 151st episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith interviews Nicole Erickson. She is a Mental Performance Coach and is based at the FM Performance Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. She has worked with numerous players and coaches associated with Steve and the results and, therefore, feedback has been outstanding.The focus of their conversation is directed toward her new online project, "The Parents Championship Course." We would highly recommend parents contact Nicole (nicoleeric@gmail.com), register, and complete her course. The course will help parents help their players and themselves. Ideas, thoughts, a...2023-07-051h 47Nicole & Kate Can RelateCelebrating 100 Episodes on NKCR!We made it, friends! Happy Episode 100!In this episode we look back at four of our favorite episodes and share an update on whether we’ve changed our minds about certain thoughts and ideas we’ve previously discussed!Points Discussed in this EpisodeEpisode 1: Do I want to start a family?This seemed like a very appropriate episode to revisit because it’s as if we’ve come full circle: Kate is expecting!Kate recaps what the past couple of years have been like, how her and John...2023-06-2538 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat are the different ways you can give back?When you think about giving back, the first thing that comes to mind might be by way of donating to a cause monetarily. But there are so many other ways you can help!In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with giving back - in all different ways - including a 500km bike ride for a charity called Hands Across the Water that Nicole has just signed up for!Points Discussed in this EpisodeNicole signs up for a 500km bike ride in Thailand! Reasons why...2023-06-1836 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhich is better: Remote work or in person?Every business operates differently, especially when it comes to their policies around remote work versus in-person work. But which is better?In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with remote work versus in-person work, and we’ll talk about whether we believe there’s a solution that’s best for all types of business and employees.Points Discussed in this EpisodeNicole’s recent experience switching from remote work to in personThe perspective is very different depending on who you’re talking to (employee versus business own...2023-06-1138 minNicole & Kate Can RelateAre we living up to our rules of life?Back in episode 75 of the podcast we shared our rules of life - sort of as a “New Years special” to help start the year off strong!In this episode we’re recapping our rules of life and scoring ourselves on how well we’ve been doing. Because we believe checking in with yourself and recapping is critical when it comes to staying on track!Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhy we thought it was important to check in with ourselves (we’re almost half-way through the year!) Kate revisits her rules of li...2023-06-0432 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow do you handle a break from the norm?Being out of your routine, or making a big life and/or business shift that requires you to adjust to a new normal, isn’t always easy. How do you find your flow? How do you navigate things you didn’t even know were coming?In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences - individually! Kate is on a 23-day river cruise in Europe and totally out of her normal routine. And Nicole & Omar just made a big business decision that has them adjusting to a new normal. Tune in for a very u...2023-05-2825 minHere For MeThe Right Blend of Passion, People, and Purpose with Renee EricksonJames Beard award-winning chef and author Renee Erickson joins Here For Me’s first-ever live show, recorded in April 2023 in Seattle. Renee shares the story of how a part-time job at a Seattle restaurant turned into an unexpected, yet remarkable career as a renowned chef and restaurateur, and all the setbacks and challenges she’s encountered along the way.2023-05-0347 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat TV shows are you watching right now?We all know that some of the best recommendations for things come from friends, and TV shows are no exception!In this episode we’ll share some of our favorite TV shows we’re watching right now with the hopes you’ll discover one or two you can enjoy, too!Points Discussed in this EpisodeOur TV habits growing up versus nowWhen we typically watch TVNicole’s introduction to Korean dramas The show Kate is watching right now (plus her favorite dramas)Our favorite Docu Series’Nicole’s recent favori...2023-04-3039 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow did Nicole’s team retreat turn out?In our last episode on the podcast we shared our own personal experiences hosting retreats - and specifically how Nicole has been planning for the team retreat her and Omar just finished hosting! In this episode Nicole is sharing all: a complete recap of their team retreat, including what went well, and her biggest lessons learned!Points Discussed in this EpisodeOverall recap: How did the retreat go?! Diving into the things that “could have gone wrong”, like travel and delays, last-minute emergencies, jet lag… How the location and resort was, including food, amenities, etc.Main highligh...2023-04-1631 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow do you plan a team retreat?Have you ever attended or hosted a retreat before? I’ve done both, and holy wow…They require a lot of planning and preparation! But they’re so worth it.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences hosting retreats - and specifically how Nicole has been planning for the team retreat her and Omar are hosting and that they leave for the same week we’re recording this episode!Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhy Nicole & Omar decided to host a team retreat (this is their 2nd one!) Let’s talk...2023-04-0928 min
Nicole & Kate Can RelateSpecial Feature: Cass Sethi on our personal stylist experience in Tokyo!You’ve heard about our girls trip to Tokyo several times now, and today we’re bringing you an extra special, in-person episode with repeat guest (and our third mastermind member) Cassandra Sethi.In this episode you’ll hear the three of us chat in Tokyo together about our AirBNB Experience with a personal stylist!Points Discussed in this EpisodeChoosing a personal stylist AirBNB ExperienceExpectations versus what we got What we noticed about the differences in style between american and japanese brandsCass experiencing the other side of the relationship: getting style a...2023-04-0233 minNicole & Kate Can RelateNicole & Kate are back from Tokyo, Japan!In Episode 83 here on the podcast we talked about how we planned our girls trip to Tokyo, Japan! We shared how we chose the location, the hotel, the activities we wanted to do, and even how we set expectations beforehand (we were going to be living together after all!)In this episode we’ll share a trip recap! We break down what went well, what we’d do differently next time, and how our trip went overall. Points Discussed in this EpisodeWe score ourselves 1 - 10 on the locat...2023-03-2651 min
The Mental Golf ShowHow to be Process-Focused w/ Nicole Erickson, CMPCOn this episode of The Mental Golf Show, we have Coach Nicole Erickson to discuss identity in golf, the problem with outcome-focus, managing anger and frustration, handling pressure and nerves, how to track your mental game improvement, and more.
But before we get into the episode, I encourage you to go take the Mental Game Assessment. It’s a 15 minute personality quiz, but for golf. When you complete it, I’ll send you a personalized report of your results that will tell you what your mental strengths are and where you can put your effort to improve and...2023-03-1338 min
Nicole & Kate Can RelateSpecial Feature: Michele Hansen on toxic positivityToxic positivity isn’t a term many people are familiar with - us included. First Michele introduced Nicole to the idea, and then Nicole introduced Kate to it. In this episode we’re removing all barriers to discuss how social pressures are preventing us from validating our own - and others - emotions, along with the toll it’s taking on our overall well being.Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhat is toxic positivity exactly? All emotions are valid; to deny yourself certain emotions just makes things worseIntentional vulnerability and how empathy...2023-03-0544 minNicole & Kate Can RelateNicole & Kate plan their trip to Tokyo, JapanWe’re both ecstatic because we have a girls trip coming up - that we’re going on together! That’s right, friends… Nicole and Kate are jet-setting to Tokyo to meet up with our third mastermind member, Cass, for a week of relaxation, fun, business brainstorming, and exploring.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with planning this trip: the intention behind it, how we sorted out all the details, and so much more!Points Discussed in this EpisodeSetting the intention and having a vision for your trip ...2023-02-2632 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhen’s the last time you took goal setting seriously?Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that goal setting works really well for a lot of people. But when’s the last time you actually took goal setting seriously and held yourself accountable to accomplishing your goal?In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with goal setting and talk about recent experiences we’ve each had with setting and accomplishing goals!Points Discussed in this Episode100 Day Goal Challenge on Kate's Take Win the Year Mini-Course w/ Nicole & Omar!Biggest struggle...2023-01-2930 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat books are you reading right now?We love books, but it’s not always easy to choose your next read. In this episode we share the books we’re reading right now - and what we think of them! Get ready to add one or two to your own reading list!Points Discussed in this EpisodeNicole shares the books she’s reading right now Free Time: Lose the Busy Work, Love Your Business (Jenny Blake)1Q84 (Haruki Murakami)The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward (Daniel Pink)The Alter Ego Effect...2023-01-1544 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHave you considered planning and hosting your own event?Planning and hosting an event, a mastermind, or a retreat is a lot of work. But the experience and outcome is worth every second!In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with planning and hosting our own events, masterminds, and retreats!Points Discussed in this EpisodeDefining masterminds, events / conferences, and retreats Our own experience planning and hosting our own eventsNicole talks about WebinarNinja Live in San Diego (2015), the WebinarNinja Team Retreat they hosted in Bali (2019), and OzCon in AUS (2022)The importance of setting a goal, an intention, and...2022-11-2043 minThe GreatBase Tennis PodcastNicole Erickson InterviewOn the 112th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith has a conversation with Nicole Erickson. She is the Mental Performance Coach for the FM Tennis Performance Center. After suffering two severe knee injuries while playing scholastic basketball, Nicole transferred her energy into sports psychology. To prepare for her new passion she completed two degrees as well as numerous certifications and internships. She has worked with all types of athletes, both on an individual basis and a team format. Over the last year, Nicole has worked with players, parents and coaches who have travelled to work w...2022-10-052h 16
Nicole & Kate Can RelateSpecial Feature: Katie VanBuskirk on mental healthMental health and wellness is something we all know is important. But how widely accepted is it? And do people shy away from getting help because of fear of judgment - or worse, because they don’t have access?In this episode we’ve invited our good friend Katie VanBuskirk, PHD in clinical psychology, on the mic to chat about mental health. We also discuss some of the tools that are becoming more and more widely available to support those seeking help.Points Discussed in this EpisodeHow counseling and telemedicine has...2022-09-0443 minNicole & Kate Can RelateDo I have to invite my cousin? Plus other wedding prep concernsIf you’ve ever been married, then you know planning a wedding is a lot of work! But it’s so worth it - IF you’re able to keep one thing in mind: this is about what you and your partner want!In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with creating our wedding guest lists, how we escaped the diamond-studded claws of the monstrous wedding industry, and how we both prepared in advance to have time off from our businesses to enjoy our big day!Points Discussed in this Epi...2022-07-2428 min
Imperfectly017: A Chat About Body Confidence with Nicole PowellIn this episode, I chat with my friend Nicole Powell, Zyia Activewear rep & mama of two! Listen in as we talk about body confidence & our personal experiences after pregnancy with our bodies! Bonus: we even talk about dressing for success and feeling your best in clothing. (Nicole shares some really interesting fun facts!) Thanks for listening as always! Connect with Nicole:https://www.facebook.com/groups/786768808461041/2022-05-1352 minNicole & Kate Can RelateSpecial Feature: On Mindset w/ Allison Melody of Food HealsHey friends! Today we’re mixing things up a bit and sharing an interview we did on our girlfriend Allison’s podcast called Food Heals.In this episode we dive into the topic of mindset with Allison. We hope you enjoy it!Points Discussed in this EpisodeWe share a bit about how Nicole & Kate Can Relate came to be! We chat with Allison about our own mindset experiencesTune in to hear how mindset has changed for us over the yearsThank you so much...2022-05-0851 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHave you considered a “restart”?Starting again can mean a lot of different things. Sometimes it’s expected - a choice we make. And other times it’s not at all expected, and it can feel abrupt - maybe even devastating.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with starting again and the major shifts we’ve had in our own lives on our journey to finding what’s next.Points Discussed in this EpisodeMajor moves and decisions we’ve made early on in life in order to start againScenarios where a restart migh...2022-05-0137 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhy did I say yes to that?Saying yes to too many things inevitably leads to feeling overextended, and frankly, exhausted. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with overextending ourselves, and what we’ve learned along the way after saying “yes” to too many things.Points Discussed in this EpisodeOur desire to help others and be able to “do it all”Feeling obligated, obliged, or pressured to say yesHow important your own time is, and how saying “no” can be empoweringMentioned in this episode: Essentialism by Greg McKeownAtomic Habi...2022-04-2438 minNicole & Kate Can RelateStarting your own business: What's that like?Our journey to starting our own businesses began over 10 years ago, and there have certainly been a lot of unexpected experiences and lessons learned throughout.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with starting our own business - the up’s, the down’s, and everything in between.Points Discussed in this EpisodeWe each set the scene of where we were and what prompted our decision to start our own business What has your experience been like starting, and now running, your own business? It’s about the journe...2022-04-1734 minNicole & Kate Can RelateIs BYO Meat weird? Plus other social etiquette dilemmasSplitting the dinner tab, BYO Meat, taking your shoes off in the house, entertaining company… there are endless situations we find ourselves in where social etiquette comes into play. What’s the “right thing” to do?In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences and feelings when it comes to how to behave in a variety of situations.Points Discussed in this EpisodeIs it weird to not be invited to a party, but your spouse is? How do you handle situations where the dinner tab comes and someone wants to sp...2022-04-1042 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWish you were more organized?Do you do it, too? …Make sure that everything in your kitchen and bathroom is in its place, that your calendar is color-coded, and that your files are fully up-to-date? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences (and really, our obsession) with organization - and how being organized has helped us feel an overall sense of confidence, calmness, and peace of mind in so many areas.Points Discussed in this EpisodeThe ways in which organization has helped us get ahead - in business and in life Where did we...2022-04-0334 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWill I regret that?Regret. It’s something we don’t love feeling. But how do you make great decisions while simultaneously making sure you won’t regret the outcome - or the experience itself?In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with regret - choices we wish we would have approached differently, and how our regret has helped us shape our decision-making process today.Points Discussed in this EpisodeRegret and safety (or staying in your comfort zone) - are they related?How past regrets have helped us shape our current decision...2022-03-2742 minNicole & Kate Can RelateAm I too hard on myself?We sometimes have pretty high expectations for ourselves… with work, with goals, with house stuff, with our overall appearance, with the amount of time we dedicate to (fill in the blank!) Can you relate?In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences battling our own high expectations, and we’ll also share a few tips we’ve used to manage those expectations. Because let’s be real: no one is perfect!Points Discussed in this EpisodeBeing disappointed by our performance because of the high expectations we’ve set...2022-03-2030 minNicole & Kate Can RelateThat’s part of getting older, right?Getting older means a whole lot of things - slower recovery time, a bit of resistance to change, a stronger focus on our health, sometimes a tad of fear around the unknown, a bigger weight put on the decisions we’re making…In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with getting older, and how with each year that passes we’re finding ourselves wiser, yes, but also more cautious and aware of how our actions impact our future.Points Discussed in this EpisodeOur ability to perform physically with spo...2022-03-1340 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat are the consequences of being a business owner?What are some things you “sign up for” when you commit to being a business owner? It’s a question you probably don’t ask yourself beforehand; rather, something you start to experience as you get into it.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with fielding hate comments, reading bad reviews, and we’ll also discuss some stories from others in the business space who are dealing with consequences they probably never expected.Points Discussed in this EpisodeNo matter the size of your audience, you can still be a t...2022-03-0640 minNicole & Kate Can RelateDo you hesitate to speak up?Finding your voice, speaking up, asking for what you want… It's not always easy.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with the discomfort and nervousness that can sometimes come along with speaking up.Points Discussed in this EpisodeKate shares a story of a major shift in her perspective on the importance of speaking upNicole talks about some struggles she’s faced with speaking up - and an experience where it wasn’t any trouble at allWe share a few ways we’ve learned to move past the impost...2022-02-2738 minNicole & Kate Can RelateDo you struggle with work-life balance?Work-life balance is something we all strive for, but what is it exactly? And how do you know when you’ve accomplished it?In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with work-life balance, including our own definitions of what it is - plus, how we’re working to achieve it in our own lives.Points Discussed in this EpisodeDoes work-life balance exist? What we’re each doing to become better at work-life balanceDeciding which buckets you want in your life (and what belongs in each buck...2022-02-2051 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHave you tried visioning before?With a bit of hesitation around the whole idea of visioning, we’ve both experienced it - and we’re hooked!In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with how visioning has helped us through some really difficult times - in addition to it helping us bring to life some of our biggest dreams and goals.Points Discussed in this EpisodeHow Kate first discovered visioning Nicole’s experience with visioningThe power behind seeing something before it happensHow we’ve continued to harness visioning in all areas of our lives!2022-02-1334 minNicole & Kate Can RelateIs cancel culture productive?Cancel culture has been around for a while now, but it might be something you’ve just recently started hearing more about - this might even be the first time!In this episode we’ll share our own personal perspective on cancel culture, including whether it’s productive, plus how we’ve experienced or seen it play out in our own lives.Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhat is cancel culture? Some of the research and examples we’ve both come across in our researchHow we’ve experienced cancel culture or seen it play...2022-02-0641 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow has Covid changed your life?The pandemic is something none of us could have really prepared for, but here we are. It’s been about two years since many of us went into our first lockdown, and we’re all still guessing as to when we’ll experience some sort of “new normal”.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with COVID-19 and the pandemic. Points Discussed in this EpisodeA look back to March 2020 and our first lockdown experiencesHow COVID and the pandemic as a whole has affected our everyday live...2022-01-3045 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow has your perspective changed?Perspective - how you choose to view life, the people around you, the places you visit, and your role in it all - is incredibly powerful.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with perspective shifts throughout experiences like living abroad, traveling the globe, conversations with family members, connections with those who are very different from us, and more!Points Discussed in this EpisodeLiving abroad How travel can shift your perspectiveYour perspective changing as you grow olderConversations and connections - and your ability to put yourself in som...2022-01-2335 min
Leaders Of TransformationBuilding Corporate Soul with Ralf SpechtWhat is the key that fuels the most successful companies in the world? Our guest this week is Ralf Specht. Ralf was a founding partner of Spark44, a global marketing communications powerhouse. He architected an industry-first joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover which he grew to $100m in global revenue and 1,200 employees. Previously, he consulted for more than 20 years with global companies and brands such as Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, General Motors, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Puma and PWC with McCann Erickson. In this episode, we discuss the secret ingredient that contributed to his success – building corporate sou...2022-01-1730 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWho's the boss when you work with your partner?Working with a high-performing spouse presents some challenges - especially if you view yourself as a high-performing individual as well. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences working with our significant others, including how it all started - and some of the surprises we’ve fielded along the way!Points Discussed in this EpisodeThe importance of being clear about your role and asking for what you wantThe difference between the visionary role and the “engine” roleDealing with assumptions from othersGaining and losing confidence in the proce...2022-01-1638 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat’s your money mindset?Money is a charged topic. Some of us grew up respecting money - understanding what money represents and how it can help us accomplish beautiful, positive things. Others have a different understanding. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with money, including how we thought and talked about money from a young age, in addition to how we feel about it now - and the many resources and the mindset work we’ve done to get there. Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhat we thought of money as we wer...2022-01-0948 minNicole & Kate Can RelateDoes mindset matter?Mindset is one of the most powerful and impactful things in our lives, and we get to decide whether we invest our time, energy and effort into improving it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with mindset. We’ll discuss how it has played an integral role on our journeys, in addition to sharing specific experiences and moments where our mindset has dramatically shifted - and how that has changed the trajectory of our lives. Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhat our experience with mindset has been a...2022-01-0251 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat does "good health" mean to you?Health - it’s definitely one of our top priorities and something we could go on and on about… mainly because it emcompasses so many different things: sleep, exercise, the food we put in our bodies (just to name a few).In this episode we’ll share our own personal views about what overall “good health” looks like, and what some of our daily routines are that help support good health in our own lives.Points Discussed in this EpisodeHas health always been important to us? How our youth and families ha...2021-12-2629 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHave you recapped your 2021 yet?Reflecting, looking back, recapping… whatever you want to call it, we’re jumping on the mic today to talk about why this is such an important practice for us, and how we do it!In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with recapping by way of sharing our 2021 in review! The wins, the lessons, our upcoming goals, and more :)Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhy is reflection important, and what role has it played on our journey and in our lives thus far?We each share our biggest win of...2021-12-1949 minNicole & Kate Can RelateFailure: Is it the way to success?Failure: it’s not typically something one strives for; or is it? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with failure and how our view of failure has changed over the years - especially since becoming entrepreneurs.Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhat we currently believe about failureNicole shares a personal experience that - to some - looked a lot like failure Kate shares a failure she experienced at work - one that she has struggled to detach herself fromHow our view of fai...2021-12-1239 min
What the Fundraising22: Doing Anti-Racism and Social Change Work from Inside and Outside the System with Nicole ParkerNicole Parker is a social innovator that knows how to create strategies that lead to transformation. With her sisters, she founded the project Sisters in Business, which has the mission to create a space for women of color to connect, collaborate, and build community to sustain, grow and maximize their vision. In this episode, Nicole talks about her journey through community development, from her lived experience and years as a student in social enterprise to becoming the social innovator and disruptor that she is now. Join us while we discuss the many ways in which we can shift the...2021-12-0754 minNicole & Kate Can RelateConsidering a big move? Tune in!Between the two of us, we’ve made a big move or relocated 8 times! Now that’s some experience.In this episode we’ll share what went into making the initial decision to move - and then what happened once we arrived in our location. You know - the good, the unexpected, the lessons, and... the not-so-glamorous side of things, too!Points Discussed in this EpisodeKate shares her experience leaving home for the first time at the age of 18 for college Nicole shares her experience relocating from Sydney...2021-12-0539 minNicole & Kate Can RelateChanging careers and the Great Resignation: Can you relate?It’s no secret that job security and the way we work is changing - fast. With the Great Resignation, the pandemic, and the fast-paced online world we live in today, changing careers is becoming more and more common.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with changing careers, moving internationally for jobs, and we’ll chat about the opportunities available to job seekers in today’s job market.Points Discussed in this EpisodeWhat’s the impact of the Great Resignation, and is job security a...2021-11-2841 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow do I make more confident decisions?Decision making isn’t always easy, and sometimes you wish someone else could just tell you exactly what to do next. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with decision making, and how we’ve each approached massive decisions in our lives.Points Discussed in this EpisodeWe each talk about our relationship with decision makingNicole shares how she approached her decision to go through with a massive surgeryKate shares how she approached her decision to try and have childrenWe share the steps we typically take when faced with a...2021-11-2131 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhat role does travel play in my life?Traveling requires a few things: the right mindset, preparation and planning, and two little things called time and money.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with travel - starting from a young age, through grade school and college, and into our lives now as entrepreneurs with a little more freedom. But does that freedom make a difference in how we travel?... Tune in to find out!Points Discussed in this EpisodeOur favorite or ideal way to travel How travel changed for us throughout the yearsThe tradeoffs of...2021-11-1441 minNicole & Kate Can RelateJudgement, comparison... Oh my! Do you do this too?Long Description (show notes):Judgement can happen without you even realizing it, which is why it’s such a sneaky little thing. And let’s not even go there on the topic of comparing ourselves to others...Okay fine, let’s go there! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with judgement, how it has affected us throughout our lives, and who we think is the ONE and only person you should be comparing yourself to…Points Discussed in this EpisodeHow has judgem...2021-11-0736 minNicole & Kate Can RelateWhy do I feel guilty about that?Guilt is a tricky emotion. We feel it in a variety of situations. Sometimes we can talk ourselves off the ledge, and other times it feels like our guilt will consume us.In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with guilt and the ways in which guilt pops up most often in our lives, like when we’re spending money, dedicating time to self-care, when we’re away from work, and more! Points Discussed in this EpisodeHow spending money, practicing self-care, and being away from work brings up guil...2021-10-3149 minNicole & Kate Can RelateHow do I find my passions?Finding your passions - probably not something you think about on a daily basis. But should it be?In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with being asked the question, “What are you passionate about?”, how we currently seek out new passions, and we’ll also share some things we’ve tried that we know we’re definitely not passionate about!Points Discussed in this EpisodeRemembering the first time we were asked, “What are you passionate about?”How we currently seek out new passionsA few things we ar...2021-10-2443 minNicole & Kate Can RelateCan I actually have it all?Having it all. The idea or possibility of having it all might bring up a mixed bag of emotions and thoughts for you. Us, too!In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences and thoughts on what it means to have it all, we’ll look at how the pressures of having it all might be different for men and women, and we’ll also dive into some thoughts on whether we think it’s possible.Mentioned in this episode: Derek Sivers $250k giveawa...2021-10-1742 min