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Design BiggerDesign Bigger13: How to Sell Brand Strategy to Clients ’Who Already Have It’Does your client say they “already have brand strategy”? 🤔 Don’t stop there. In this episode, Nika breaks down the big myth that brand strategy = brand positioning—and shows how there’s a whole world 🌍 of strategic work agencies can deliver after a brand positioning is set. Drawing from her experience with global brands 🌐, Nika walks through the three levels of brand strategy—foundational, executional and activational —and explains how you can confidently offer strategic services 💼 even when you're not the 'original' strategist. From sub-brand development to tone of voice guidelines 🗣️, this episode will expand your idea of what's possible. 🔑 In...2025-06-1309 minNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbstNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbst#165 Loyalität, Nika und BDSMEs ist soweit: Wir haben eine Lösung gefunden, die uns allen dient.Ab sofort gilt das Motto: Jeder gibt ein bisschen und Nika gibt weiterhin alles. Denn zukünftig brauche ich eure Hilfe, um dieses Format aufrecht erhalten zu können.Bevor wir zur eigentlichen Folge kommen, erkläre ich euch deshalb, wie es weitergehen wird.Passend zur Situation geht es dann um das große Thema “Loyalität” :)Darum geht es auch nämlich in der heutigen Folge:Ob du es glaubst oder nicht...2025-04-0305 minThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieEvery Body Has A Story: Mine Led Me To Creating PuurleeThe Puurlee Podcast with Nika Lawrie: A Journey to Whole-Person WellnessThe debut episode of The Puurlee Podcast with Nika Lawrie dives into the power of holistic wellness, blending personal experience, scientific insights, and real-world solutions to help you optimize your health.From growing up off-grid in New Mexico with solar panels and rainwater collection systems to working in film, music, psychology, and Alzheimer’s awareness, Nika shares how her diverse background shaped her approach to whole-person well-being.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Early exposure to herbalism and nature-based healing thro...2025-03-0518 minNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbstNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbst#157 Nika´s Rollen an einem vermeintlichen BDSM-TagWie sieht so ein „typischer“ BDSM-Tag eigentlich bei Nika aus? Wenn du mir schon länger folgst, weißt du, dass ich BDSM auf viele Weisen anders lebe und erlebe.Manchmal in Lack und Leder.Machmal in meiner devoten Rolle.Manchmal als Domina, die auf ihrem Thron sitzt und Videos aufnimmt.Manchmal, indem ich Fußball gucke.Finde dein ganz eigenes BDSM und du wirst einfach glücklich werden.KLICKE HIER, um zum neuen Safespace zu gelangen.Folge mir und genieße zukünftig...2025-02-0605 minMarket DiveMarket DivePodcast Summary | The Presidential Puzzle: Trump's Win and Expected Stock Returns🎙 Welcome to Market Dive, your deep dive into the world of finance and investing! Nika and Kian will summarize and explore key insights from episode 333 of the Rational Reminder Podcast, where Benjamin Felix and Mark McGrath break down the fascinating "Presidential Puzzle" and its implications for investors. They'll uncover surprising historical trends, explain why political biases can lead to costly investing mistakes, and explore why timing the market based on election cycles is a losing strategy.   Highlights: How does the equity risk premium differ between Democratic and Republican presidencies? Are pro-business Republican poli...2024-12-0606 minBezdzietne LambadziaryBezdzietne LambadziaryWszystko jest wykończone... włącznie z NikąCzy Wam też się zdaje, że coś dawno nie było serii: "Co u Cb"? Jeśli tak, to bardzo dobrze się składa, bo właśnie przygotowałyśmy dla Was taki odcinek! Z tym, że z drobną poprawką w tytule, praktycznie ledwo zauważalną ;) Zapraszamy na odcinek, gdzie wielowątkowość historii Niki była na tyle bogata, że zabrakło czasu na update Chelsea 😉 Muzyka wykorzystana w odcinku: Michelle Treacy, "Hustler Baby" License Agreement: The Music Bed, LLC Logo: Chelsea & Nika, we współpracy z Google Open AI2024-11-1430 minCitizen Web3Citizen Web3Validators, Toxicity and MEV with Nika This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Nika from Absolute Guard Nika is a forward-thinking blockchain enthusiast, driven by a mission to improve communities and embrace the dynamic nature of the space. She views Bitcoin as a "museum piece" and believes the real magic lies in fostering ethical behavior and innovation in the evolving cyberpunk world of blockchain. At Absolute Guard, we are committed to enhancing the Solana ecosystem by providing reliable validation services that support decentralization and growth. Our experienced team ensures high uptime and performance by continuously monitoring and upgrading our infrastructure. 2024-10-1046 minThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieQ&A with Nika: Essential Tips for Nutrition and Hormonal Balance with Nikki DurkinEver wondered how to truly balance your hormones for optimal health? In this episode, Nikki Durkin flips the script and interviews Nika Lawrie to dive into the fascinating world of female hormone health. Together, they break down the ebb and flow of hormones, tackle common misconceptions, and highlight key indicators of hormonal well-being like regular cycles, quality sleep, and maintaining a healthy body weight.They also explore the impact of hormonal birth control, the importance of understanding your unique menstrual patterns, and how modern stressors affect women’s health. From stress management to holistic approaches, this episode is...2024-10-0156 minNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbstNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbst#144 Unsicherheit ist wahres Potenzial - Nika wird 5 Jahre altNika wird 5 Jahre alt…Ein Grund zu feiern, um ein großes Dank an euch auszusprechen UND vor allem um euch eine wunderbare Möglichkeit mitzugeben, zu entspannen.Denn sich in Unsicherheit rein zu entspannen, ist der effektivste Weg, einmal Rast zu machen, beobachten zu lernen und die Masse an Potenzial zu entdecken.Du fühlst dich unsicher, ob dein Leben gerade so läuft, wie du es dir wünschst? Diese Folge gibt dir einen Rat, was zu tun ist - sei dir da sicher.Link zum Kar...2024-08-0805 minThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieEmbracing Big Dreams: Nika's 39th Birthday and Reflection on Defining Her Purpose of Revolutionizing Women's WellnessEver felt overwhelmed by your own dreams? On this special solo episode of Inspired with Nika Laurie, I celebrate my 39th birthday and share the monumental journey of defining my purpose. This past year, as I approached the end of my 30s, I realized the importance of solidifying a clear vision for my future. My mission is bold: revolutionize health and wellness for women, providing them with the tools, education, and resources to lead vibrant, empowered lives. It's been a challenging path filled with moments of unease, but also profound growth and clarity.Join me as I...2024-07-0209 minBezdzietne LambadziaryBezdzietne LambadziaryNika ma zawsze rację!Przed wami, część druga odcinka z zeszłotygodniowej serii: "Co u Ciebie?", gdzie pewne rzeczy się kończą a inne przytłaczają... ;) Muzyka wykorzystana w odcinku: Michelle Treacy, "Hustler Baby" License Agreement: The Music Bed, LLC Logo: Chelsea & Nika, we współpracy z Google Open AI2024-06-2723 minThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieNatural Anti-Aging, a Youthful Complexion, and Optimized Well-being with Nika LawrieEmbrace your natural radiance and learn how to turn back the clock on aging without ever opening your makeup bag! I'm Nika Lawrie, and I'm thrilled to share the secrets of my own makeup-free anti-aging routine. Get ready to discover how a holistic approach, encompassing dietary choices, biohacks, and lifestyle changes, can lead to better health and a youthful glow. Say goodbye to expensive, complicated products and tune in for a wealth of tips on optimizing sleep, hydration, exercise, and more, all tailored to keep your skin looking as vibrant and lively as you feel inside.FREE...2024-05-0738 minBackstage - The Bachata PodcastBackstage - The Bachata PodcastThe Takeover - Social dance community thoughts with Kevin & NikaOriginally hosted by Yann & Lucie the podcast will be revamped and brought to light by Kevin & Nika. Unfiltered interviews, discussions, and more inside topics surrounding the world of social dancing to check on its current state, the path it's taking from different perspectives, and much more! In this episode, the guests are the hosts going through a general check-up on the bachata community based on a questionnaire made for the Bachata Geneva Festival, finding out what the community wants more and less of, how supported people feel, and more.2024-04-2344 minBezdzietne LambadziaryBezdzietne LambadziaryNika vs Speed DatingSą takie interakcje międzyludzkie, które zaburzają procesy myślowe, plączą język i kwestionują względnie pozytywną samoocenę. Zwłaszcza jak jest to randka. A w szczególności "szybka randka"...😉 Muzyka wykorzystana w odcinku: Michelle Treacy, "Hustler Baby" License Agreement: The Music Bed, LLC Logo: Chelsea & Nika, we współpracy z Google Open AI 2024-04-0425 minThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieBiohacking for Women: Revolutionizing Well-being for Women with Science and TechnologyAmidst a sea of general health advice and the male-dominated world of Biohacking, this episode highlights the importance of personalization and self-awareness in women achieving optimal health and vitality. Here’s what you can expect from this episode:A Fresh Perspective on Biohacking: Discover how biohacking is evolving to embrace women's unique health needs, moving beyond its traditional, male-dominated roots. Nika shares her passion for making biohacking accessible and relevant to women everywhere.Holistic Health Insights: Learn about the holistic approach of biohacking that marries science and technology with a deep understanding of our bo...2024-03-2631 minThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieREPLAY: How To Live A Euphoric Life Without Alcohol with Karolina RzadkowolskaIn this compelling episode, Karolina Rzadkowolska, a certified alcohol-free life coach, shares her enlightening journey from socially accepted drinking to choosing a life of sobriety. This narrative is not one of battling alcoholism but rather an exploration of the profound impact that giving up drinking can have on one's life. Karolina's personal experience with alcohol and how abstaining from it has revolutionized her life serves as a powerful testament to the strength and power that come with making such a choice. As a professional who has guided thousands of women through online courses and coaching to reassess t...2023-12-0554 minThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieREPLAY: Nourishing the Mind and Body: The Intuitive Eating Journey with Alison BarkmanIn this insightful episode, host Nika is joined by the esteemed Alison Barkman, a dedicated anti-diet dietitian with over a decade of experience in nutrition counseling and academia. Together, they delve into the transformative science of intuitive eating, shedding light on the pervasive struggles surrounding dieting and body image. Alison, who is also the host of the Speaking of Hungry podcast, shares her profound journey from a traditional dietitian to becoming a certified intuitive eating counselor, driven by the need to address the unhealthy obsessions and cycles of restriction and bingeing she observed in her clients.Throughout...2023-11-2859 minActually, I Can with Nika StewartActually, I Can with Nika StewartRewriting the Rules of AdversityWhere did the “actually, I can” approach to life begin for Nika? Her husband joins her and explains that her journey with cancer transformed her, and he shares (as only a husband can) that the elements were already inside her and it was extraordinary to see and experience firsthand.As Nika explains, all the rules are made up so why not write your own? You can do what Nika has done, and that’s what they cover on this episode.They go back to 2019 and Nika shares how great life was for her at the time...2023-10-0535 minActually, I Can with Nika StewartActually, I Can with Nika StewartActually, I Can with Nika StewartChallenging the status quo has never been more important. Actually, I Can with Nika Stewart is the podcast that confronts conventional thinking to inspire you to dream bigger.Using a counter-intuitive approach to life opens up the power of what’s possible. Nika shares inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, creators and other rebels who have dared to think differently about everything.Exploring unconventional strategies for success opens the door to finding purpose and pursuing your passions. You’ll hear how to master the art of failure and learn how to embrace risk.Get ready to chall...2023-09-2502 minThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieThis Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieREPLAY: How Serving Homeless Children Changed My Life with Ashley MartinezWhen was the last time you truly felt the impact of gratitude in your life? Join me, Nika Lawrie, as I engage in an uplifting conversation with Ashley Martinez, a community beacon at Cuidando Los Niños in Albuquerque. Our journey from college friends to professional allies offers a tapestry of shared experiences, demonstrating the profound influence of enduring friendships and collective resilience. We celebrate the work of those who strive to uplift the most vulnerable, shining a light on Ashley's commitment to transforming the lives of homeless children and families.Change is constant, and this episode s...2023-05-2352 minBreak the Rules podcast s Nikou VujisićBreak the Rules podcast s Nikou Vujisić# 6: NIKA Macinská: ,,Veď on ma vlastne miluje, tak preto ma udrie."Vychováva 8 detí, prežila viac ako 20 rokov manželstva, v ktorom sa vyskytovali všetky formy týrania a tiež smrť syna. Dnes pomáha iným ženám s tým, ako nájsť cestu z toxických vzťahov, ako vyliečiť svoju dušu a začať odznova.    S Nikou Macinskou o toxických vzťahoch, manipulátoroch, psychickom aj fyzickom týraní, nesprávnej výchove a prístupu k emóciam pri deťoch,, nastavovaní hraníc a o tom, ako toto všetko vplýva na naše životy a ako sa z týchto emocionálych čiernych di...2022-09-281h 13Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 81 | Wake Up In The Morning Feelin’ Like Freeing KeshaThe besties talk romanticizing hypothetical future lives as community theater teachers upstate, in healthy relationships, etc. Nika discusses her current stint of sobriety, Anya talks pulling out of a depressive episode, and the girlies praise Hunter Biden for his iconic f*ck up this past week. The experiment of replacing the Deep Dive segment with a Highlight of The Week segment continues this week, what do you think? Finally, Nika takes us on the journey of Kesha v Dr. Luke and the #freekesha movement. Tickets to our live show July 28th at Parkside Lounge in NYC: http...2022-07-201h 28Intentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting & Olanike Ayomide Mensah | Ep. 17We were honored to welcome Olanike to Intentional Conversations! We hope you enjoy the encore presentation of her live vodcast! KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM OLANIKE:Start paying attention to your surroundings, inequity and injustice is at work wherever you are and is a part of the global story. Figure out where you have influence even if you don’t have authority or power to make your starting point.The work of DEI belongs to everyone despite of having DEI titles, we all can make incremental changes.We should show up with a cu...2022-07-1457 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting & Guest Co-Host Sarah Noll Wilsonn | Ep. 15Nika White Consulting welcomed Sarah Noll Wilson to the Intentional Conversations vodcast and we learned so much! Check out the encore replay of the episode and see Sarah's key takeaways below. Key Takeaways From Sarah: Avoidance can come from a place of conscious or unconscious protection, and it could be for a variety of reasons, including culture, upbringing, trauma etc.Curiosity can feel simple or benign, but to get curious when its uncomfortable or when its hard is the intersection of bridging connections.Notice and name when avoidance is happening because when we can...2022-07-0758 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations From Nika White Consulting With Guest Anu Mandapati | Ep. 13We were honored to welcome Anu Mandapati to Intentional Conversations. Listen now to the full episode and check out her key takeaways below. 1. Learned / Amplified / Sustained Model: Any type of learning experience typically means it is one and done. So how do we ingrain what we've learned into our everyday practices? We need to amplify it and practice it to sustain it.2. The most impact comes from the day-to-day practices because it fosters great feedback and sustained learning.3. Cultural change happens at the individual level, the interpersonal...2022-06-3056 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations with Nika White Consulting and Guest Leah Smiley | Ep. 12Leah Smiley joined the Intentional Conversations vodcast in the month of June and we wanted to share her episode here. It is full of practical, applicable DEI tips. Listen now and be sure to check out her key takeaways below: 1. When the pandemic began 60% of DEI roles were downsized.  But now, there is an increase in DEI positions roles because of many factors where organizations realize that DEI is infused in every aspect of the business2. LinkedIn and Indeed report the DEI role has grown significantly over the last 3 years, and that growth w...2022-06-2856 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting And Guest Sacha Thompson | Ep. 11We were thrilled to welcome Sacha Thompson to the Intentional Conversations vodcast and the encore presentation of our conversation is ready to share. We hope you enjoy it! Be sure to join us every Friday at 11am (EST) for the LIVE vodcast. Register by clicking this link to join the LIVE vodcast every Friday: https://bit.ly/3zLzfYQKEY TAKEAWAYS FROM SACHA: We must go beyond just checking the box and truly impact those communities. You may be causing more harm to your brand and to those impacted by simply checking...2022-06-2156 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 78 | The Gay Rights Movement of The Other 60’sNika and Anya discuss the importance of straight men redistributing their wealth of knowledge about cars to the queer community. The besties discuss problematic age gaps, the intersection of the queer experience with queer representation in cinema (specifically the new film Fire Island), Nika’s depressive episode coming to an end, and Anya getting robbed in London in 2017. Nika tells us about the leaps and bounds made by the pre-Nazi Germany gay rights movement, the betrayal of the “normal” gays to the greater queer community (go figure), and ultimately the tragic loss of the rich library of 19th century queer...2022-06-201h 40Intentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting And Co-Host Catarina Rivera | Ep. 11We were honored to have Catarina Rivera as a guest on Intentional Conversations and wanted to share this important episode with you here. Be sure to join us every Friday at 11am (EST) for the LIVE vodcast. You can register here: https://bit.ly/3zLzfYQKEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CATARINA:Disability is not always visible; we often assume someone is not disabled if we don’t see identifying traits.79% of disabled employees do not disclose their disabilities.The largest minority group in the workforce belongs to the people with disabilities.Disabled individuals are of...2022-06-1756 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations with Nika White Consulting And Guest Aiko Bethea | Ep. 10Nika White Consulting welcomed Aiko Bethea, equity consultant, speaker, author, executive leadership coach and NYT best seller to the Intentional Conversations vodcast. Here are the KEY TAKEAWAYS from Aiko's conversation: It is a necessity to make sure you’re not just working with the C-suite employees. We need to ensure the people that are most pained by incompetence are seen.Empathy and understanding people who have not walked in your shoes is difficult when someone hasn’t experienced the adversity you have, but we need to open that understanding.Often when we t...2022-06-1456 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations with Nika White Consulting & Co-Host Kobena Collins | Ep. 9Dr. Nika White and her team welcomed Kobena Collins to the Intentional Conversations vodcast and of course wanted to share the encore presentation with you here. Key Takeaways From Kobena:Cultural competency is ever evolving, there are generational differences within our own cultures. Cultural competency is always a moving target.There’s a difference between leaders and management. Leaders need to be open to feedback and if they don’t have followers then he/she/they are just going for a walk.We should be looking for leaders who seek to promote others as opposed to them...2022-06-0954 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting and Guest Pascal Losambe | Ep. 8We were honored to have Dr. Pascal Losambe join us for our Intentional Conversations vodcast and wanted to share this encore presentation! We hope it inspires and teaches you as much as it did us. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM DR. PASCAL LOSAMBE: As we obtain mindsight, we start to develop an appreciation for taking agency over how we behave in different situations, and we build our capacity for empathy.Cultural intelligence - think about what skills and tools do I have to use my cultural understanding to relate to others to achieve a desired outcome. It's not...2022-06-0646 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting & Co-Host Ricardo Gonzalez | Ep. 7Key Takeaways from Ricardo's Intentional Conversations vodcast:At its deepest level belonging is about ownership. Its not about a sense of affinity but “is it mine.” When both identity and identification are aligned.If you don’t have a clear understanding of your own identity, it is difficult to ask others to create that space of belonging.Sometimes what makes you feel like you belong, might make someone else feel like they don’t.Empathy is critical, and it must be compassion towards people, belonging is the outcome.It is hard for any person to show up at their be...2022-06-0254 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting and Guest Rachelle Carrie | Ep. 6We were honored to welcome Rachelle Carrie to the Intentional Conversations vodcast where we discussed biases (implicit and explicit) and ways to manage these in the workplace. Here are the Key Takeaways from this conversation: 1. Being in this space there’s a certain level of tolerance some might feel we have, but it does not take away the human aspect of who we are as practitioners.2. Use your voice to channel your energy to make the greatest impact in times is disparity.3. It is imperative for organizations to understand the importance to...2022-05-3152 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 76 | A Second Look At That AmendmentNika comes out as a depressed contrarian. The besties discuss therapy, medication, mental health & friendship…what else is new? A listener writes in about Burning Man. Nika tells us about her terrible holistic therapist in Rhode Island. Anya picks apart the history and the wording of the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, perhaps the biggest mistake in law. Tickets to our live show June 30th at Parkside Lounge in NYC: bit.ly/3MC7UM2 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES:    www.patreon.com/bestmistakespod Hosted by Nika Lomaz...2022-05-261h 28Intentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting & Co-Host Dr. Melissa Horne | Ep. 4This encore presentation of the Intentional Conversations Vodcast with guest co-host, Dr. Melissa Horne, was originally recorded in March 2022. Here are the Key Takeaways from this Intentional Conversation:Microaggressions can erode a company’s morale, but what does that look like and how do we approach it? It is important to have group sessions as they are certainly powerful.It’s important to work on the “forgetting curve”, to improve our retention within these important conversations by spacing them out.There is a rich history in the US and Canada of activism in ways we have been abl...2022-05-2555 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Nika White Consulting & Co-Host Michelle Campbell | Ep. 5We were honored to welcome Dr. Michelle Campbell to the Intentional Conversations Vodcast. If you missed it, we invite you to listen to the encore replay and check out the key takeaways:1. Culture work can sometimes be a way of further entrenching a dominant culture and excluding a non-dominant culture.2. Intercultural Competence = Awareness of self, Awareness of others, Emotional Management, Bridging across difference3. White fragility is an emotional response.4. Diversity and Inclusion are inputs and equity and belonging are the outputs.5. If you are not getting the...2022-05-2556 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations with Nika White Consulting And Co-Host Janelle BenjaminJanelle Benjamin joined Dr. Nika White and her team for the latest Intentional Conversations podcast, where they discussed issues of exclusivity, how leaderes can effectively support DEI practitioners, and religious accommodations in the workplace. Here are the Key Takeaways from this #IntentionalConversation: 1. Black women are indiscriminately terminated in a phenomenon of “pet to threat.” Often valued when showing up, but as soon as black women start voicing and speaking up on issues they believe in, it is perceived as a threat.2. If you are an inclusive leader there is always something that needs to b...2022-05-2456 minIntentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations with Nika White Consulting And Co-Host Dr. Shelton Goode | Ep. 2In this episode of Intentional Conversations with Nika White Consulting, we are joined by Dr. Shelton Goode to discuss DEI efforts that yield measurable and sustainable results and DEI in a post-Covid world.Here are the Key Takeaways from this #IntentionalConversation: We are in a new world where employees are voting with their feet. They are asking for what they need upfront.What’s hindering management is a denial of reality of what we’ve gone through and what we are going through post pandemic. We can’t have gone through this without the impacts affecting “business...2022-05-1755 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 74 | The House of MistakesThe besties are BACK from their week in the woods! Nika & Anya talk about their Beltane festivities, their highs, their lows, their life lessons, etc! You know, the stuff you came here for. A few trigger warnings: This episode is NOT for tempeh lovers! Beware! On a more serious note, the listener mistake this week is heavy and somewhat controversial, containing subject matter related to sexual assault and suicidal thoughts. Anya reintroduces themself with a new chosen name(!!!), Nika tells us about her days of being a heartbreaker in grade school. After spending a couple weeks in Appalachia, Anya t...2022-05-141h 56Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 70 | Amanda, PleaseThe besties lament on the trials and tribulations of doing laundry– why do we have to keep doing it?! Nika tells us about her panic! on the dancefloor, and the girlies cosplay as intellectuals by discussing French politics briefly. A listener writes in with a truly horrifying tale of forgetting to collect their money from a John and Anya tells us about the time she messed up in her early attempts at non monogamy. Nika gives us the scoop on all that led up to the comedic voice of our generation Amanda Bynes stepping away from show business, and no...2022-04-161h 41Intentional ConversationsIntentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations with Nika White Consulting and Jason Gant | Ep. 1Welcome to Intentional Conversations with Nika White Consulting. An encore presentation of our weekly vodcast where we intersect DEI, business and leadership! In this episode, Dr. Nika White, our founder, is joined by Jason Gant, and they discuss the correlation of mental health and DEI, as well as the importance of mindfulness and well-being. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to never miss an episode of Intentional Conversations! CONNECT WITH JASON GANT on LINKEDINCONNECT WITH NIKA WHITE CONSULTING: LINKEDIN INSTAGRAMFACEBOOK2022-04-0456 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 68 | Free Winona!Nika and Anya are back on their bullshit (waxing poetic about their gorgeous gorgeous friends) and Anya is officially in their late 20s (ok fine…mid to late 20’s!). The girlies talk about Anya’s iconic birthday party, community care, and the beauty of saying no to cancel culture within their own chosen family. Anya takes us on a deep dive about the time they accidentally made their work environment uncomfortable in the long run because something felt nice in the moment and Nika takes us on this week's Best Mistake which is about the infamous 2001 shoplifting incident involving Hollyw...2022-03-311h 23Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 67 | Put The Makers of Four Loko In Charge of The Gas CrisisNika and Anya discuss Anya's embarrassing encounter with comedian Pete Holmes when they were 18, the recent controversy around trans women in sports, and of course lots of spiraling the queer community politics drain. Nika tells us about her regrets of which high school she chose to go to, for her father's approval, and Anya takes us on the amusing and tragic journey of original formula Four Loko. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES:    www.patreon.com/bestmistakespod Hosted by Nika Lomazzo (@nikalomazzo) & Anya Volz (@anyavolz), produced by Elisa Coia (@elisa_etc). Follow the pod...2022-03-251h 31Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 65 | Crying Into Your Ring LightThe girlies talk about International Women's Day, Women’s History Month, and Nika being a *NASTY WOMAN*. Nika and Anya once again wax poetic about the enduring legacy of Mean Girls and circle the drain once more about the complexities of being queer, trans, non binary and hot! We talk about the infamous New York Times opinion piece making the rounds this week: "I Came to College Eager to Debate. I Found Self-Censorship Instead,"  and we read an essay by comedian and writer Rebecca Rush about the DUI she got while trying not to smoke crack. Nika takes us on...2022-03-101h 28Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 64 | Achilles Healing (with Queen Glow Job)Nika gets back from Mexico and regails us with the highs and lows of her highs…and lows. The besties discuss longevity and sustainability in queer nightlife spaces, and why finding your own moments of joy when the world is so full of tragedy is an important part of showing up for the hard stuff. Anya and Nika interview Brooklyn drag queen and performer Glow Job about making mistakes part of one's brand, taking life's curveballs in stride, and moving through life with an open heart. Support Glow Job on her road to recovery from her recent in...2022-03-041h 35Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 63 | The Yassification of Sylvia RiveraWE'RE SORRY! We lost the audio of the episode we recorded last week and we attempt to go back in time and re-record it for the besties. Nika talks about her whirlwind passport drama before going to Mexico last weekend. The besties answer a listener question about how we sustain ourselves from night through day at queer raves. Anya tells us about a time she snapped at a friend's family member over a political disagreement on the way to a college football game (ew). Nika tells us about the exclusion and later the mythologization of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha...2022-02-2455 minNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbstNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbst#100 Kurz und schmerzlos - Nika Macht was Neues100 Folgen Nika Macht!Krass! Und jetzt?Kurz und schmerzlos:Jetzt geht es weiter: Altes bleibt, Neues kommt dazu.Was? Das erfahrt ihr JETZT! :)Hier geht es zum Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8Ie-p0YgcQIizBucBrYJwKLICKE HIER, um zum neuen Safespace zu gelangen.Folge mir und genieße zukünftig unschlagbare Vorteile:+ exklusive Podcast-Folgen in voller Länge+ auf Wunsch mit Video auf Spotify (zeitversetzt zur Audio Folge. Wir dürfen uns in Geduld üben - unter...2022-02-2405 minNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbstNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbst#99 Ist BDSM zu krass? - Nika wagt sichSind Leute, die sich im BDSM Kontext bewegen, zu krass?Was ist denn eigentlich zu krass und was hat Nika zukünftig krasses vor?Eine aufschlussreiche Folge, die animiert endlich anzufangen oder weiterzumachen.Denn die Welt liegt dir zu Füßen.Wenn du dir unseren Abend im Puff anhören möchtest: es war die Folge 11 ;)+++Diese Folge enthält Werbung+++Naturally Naughty, DAS aphrodisierende Ginger-Spray aus den ätherischen Ölen der Ingwerwurzel. Inspiriert von der Figging Praktik macht es eure Sessions...2022-02-1005 minLA VIDA ES UN SHOW ... vamos a aprender y divertirnos con NIKALA VIDA ES UN SHOW ... vamos a aprender y divertirnos con NIKACONECTA CON TU ESPIRITUALIDAD Y ENCUENTRA TU MISION DEL ALMA¡¡ESCUCHA!! 🎧 ꧁𓊈𒆜VAMOS A DIVERTIRNOS!꧂Con NIKA💛💙💖Nika La Valenttina (@nikalavalenttina) • Fotos y videos de Instagramhttps://youtu.be/vS6RjZVbbgQ🥰--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ninoskacarenogmailcom/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-3119 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 59 | Hello From The Other SideThe girlies talk about the legendary birthday party that Anya threw for Nika, Nika talks to The Besties from the other side (her late 20's) Anya talks about a traumatic day at the doctors, Anya and Nika unpack the drama of West Elm Caleb, talk in depth about the highs and lows of anal sex, and Anya takes us on a deep dive about the time things got emotionally (and sexually) weird with a client. Nika tells us about an accident that led to the discovery of Penicillin.  -- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY B...2022-01-291h 29Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 57 | Montezuma's RevengeNika and Anya talk about their goals to join a queer femme roller derby group of friends in 2022. Nika tells us about mistaking a fun hook up for true love when she was 19 in Brazil. Anya tells us about the myths and mistakes surrounding the "surrender" of the last Aztec emperor Montezuma to the Spaniards in the 1500s. Donate to those affected by the Bronx fire: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fund/initiatives/bronx-apartment-building-fire.page SUBSCRIBE TO OUR W FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES:    ://www.patreon.com/bestmistakespod Hosted by Nika Lomazzo (@nik...2022-01-131h 33Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 56 | International Women of MysteryThe girlies are still apart so this weeks intro was recorded on zoom. Nika and Anya catch up and Anya tells us all about her 2 week Mexican sabbatical and takes us on a journey of its paradise filled highs and shit filled lows. Nika fills Anya in on how shes been surviving without her in New York (news flash, she doesn't love it!). Nika and Anya talk about the sometimes tricky reality of being chronic over sharers with a podcast and Nika tells us about some hot dance floor moments and updates us on how her independent woman era...2022-01-071h 18Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 54 | Wayfair Elf On A Shelf TraffickingFor this very special Christmas episode (jk we mention it exactly one time) Nika and Anya discuss Nika's desire to solo hike the Appalachian trail, Anya's history of banging Appalachian trail hikers, and how much the besties are gonna miss each other as they say their goodbyes for the next two weeks. (DON'T WORRY THERE WILL STILL BE EPISODES EVEN THOUGH WE WILL BE APART!) Nika tells us about a time she left a nasty voice-mail she shouldn't have, and Anya explores the many mistakes and consequences of the infamous 2020 QAnon Wayfair sex trafficking conspiracy theory that resulted in...2021-12-251h 51Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 53 | Gucci Gucci Murder MurderLive from the studio Nika and Anya are recording once again and Anya's voice is back in it's Emma Stone era. The girlies are fresh off of another iconic and legendary weekend and are waxing poetic about The Carry Nation and New York queer nightlife. Anya takes us on a deep dive about the time she was almost canceled for defending a friend amidst some unsavory allegations. Nika tells us all about the infamous murder of Maurizio Gucci that led to the inspiration for the film House of Gucci.  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: h...2021-12-171h 11LA VIDA ES UN SHOW ... vamos a aprender y divertirnos con NIKALA VIDA ES UN SHOW ... vamos a aprender y divertirnos con NIKAREIKI UN ALIADO EN TU DESPERTAR🎧꧁𓊈𒆜VAMOS A DIVERTIRNOS!꧂Con NIKA💛💙💖Dentro tienes las herramientas necesarias para sanar y expandir tu conciencia y crear nuevas realidades.Espero lo disfrutesUNETE al circulo de mujeres 9548653239 y comparte tus experiencias.Amo servirte!NIKA--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ninoskacarenogmailcom/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-1026 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 52 | Paint Me Like One Of Your Fatal AccidentsYour esteemed hosts discuss Nika's journey getting over a crush by getting under a crush, the perils of self isolating as a reaction to the darkest days of the year, how if have sex with people with pussies you better be eating those pussies, and the state of abortion rights in the US at the moment. Nika tells us about how more than once she's had threesomes that have led to an affair. Anya gives us the run down on the honestly DOZENS of mistakes that led to the horrific tragedy of the Titanic sinking in the Atlantic Ocean...2021-12-091h 28Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 51 | Grabbing Life By The BangsThe besties discuss the trials and tribulations of the kissing-your-friends-on-the-mouth lifestyle and the pros and cons of fricking your friends. Nika is in her bangs era, thank God. Anya recalls the mistakes and keepsakes of a distant New Years Eve, many moons ago, when she got her first tattoo at 14 years old. The girlies discuss financial health, reconnecting with old friends, the Bimbo Summit (Britney, Lindsay and Paris) all getting wifed up, and Nika spills the molasses (insensitive wording?) on the Great Molasses Disaster of 1919. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR W FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: patreon.com/bestmistakespod 2021-12-021h 03Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 48 | Young, Dumb and Full of CumThe girlies are BACK together after Anya’s tour and they have a lot to talk about! Nika updates the besties on her current crush (don‘t worry, she finally put on her big girl pants). Anya and Nika talk about the recent astroworld tragedy and unpack the dark underbelly of scarcity mindsets and hedonism that sometimes permeates the world of partying. Anya takes us on a deep dive about the time she accidentally played a role in a couple breaking up with each other and Nika takes us on a gruesome journey of the Ghost Girls AKA The Radi...2021-11-121h 17Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 47 | Radiation! At the DiscoThe girlies record remotely while Anya is on tour in the south and they don't even slip into the accents! Are we not so proud??? Anya tells us about the punk music festival she performed on, Nika tells us about her new life as a Door Girl, they talk about the Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid split/controversy. Nika deep dives into a mistake that may have defined her career in show business* (*high school theater), and Anya tells us about the radioactive toxic waste that was dumped in Ridgewood, Queens, right where both besties famously have lived and...2021-11-041h 35Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 46 | PoopgateNika and Anya give the besties the scoop on what's new in their lives, they discuss the tragic accident with Alec Baldwin on set last week that killed Halyna Hutchins. Nika, Anya and Elisa discuss times they could have accidentally killed someone or been accidentally killed. Anya tells us about the time in middle school she gave the wrong girl a bad haircut. Nika gives us the dirty details of the time Dave Matthews Band terrorized Chicago with human feces. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/bestmistakespod Hosted by...2021-10-281h 24LA VIDA ES UN SHOW ... vamos a aprender y divertirnos con NIKALA VIDA ES UN SHOW ... vamos a aprender y divertirnos con NIKASoy tu bicho de Luz.🎧💛💙💖꧁𓊈𒆜VAMOS A DIVERTIRNOS!꧂PODCAST꧁𓊈𒆜VAMOS A DIVERTIRNOS!꧂Con NIKAPorque La Vida es un showHola soy Nika y te doy la bienvenida a mi nueva Serie  :Sin Límites. Mi intención es darte inspiración a través de experiencias propias y de otras personas extraordinarias, que nos contaran sus historias, esas que están allí en el lugar donde tú quieres estar, con el único propósito de empoderarte a que creas en ti y convencerte,  si es que te cabe duda, que si podemos alcanzar cada uno de nuestros sueños por muy lejanos e i...2021-10-2206 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 45 | Ohio Is For LawsuitsNika and Anya wax poetic about NYC queer night life, which may or may not make it sound like they’ve been sucked into a psychadelic cult, but like a FUN ONE! They talk about the current labor movement and the strikes happening around the country, Anya goes on multiple profound tangents but what else is new? Nika shares a story about the time she made the mistake of staying friends with a shitty abuser, and Anya tells us the disastrous tale of Cleveland’s Balloonfest ‘86. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/be...2021-10-211h 41Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 44 | House of Albert’s LSD and Teen IdolNika and Anya are back from Atlanta Pride and update The Besties on their perfect weekend. They talk about hooking up with their crushes, partying with their friends, and the post pride wave of love they are currently riding. Nika unpacks the transphobic rhetoric in Dave Chappelle's most recent Netflix special and Anya takes us on a deep dive about the time she missed out on a potential career opportunity that may have changed the trajectory of her life. And Nika takes us on a tantalizing journey about the mistake that led to the creation of LSD by a...2021-10-141h 10Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 43 | Never Have Regrets, Just Lessons LearnedNika and Anya talk about their upcoming trip to Atlanta (do these girls ever stop going on trips? NO!) and the crushes they plan to hookup with while they are there, Queer and gender fluid Icon Harry Styles and Nika takes us on a deep dive about the time she was emotionally chaotic and ghosted her way out of a four month long relationship. Anya takes us on a journey through the infamous 2016 Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian West, the conspiracies that arose from the failed heist and the lessons we can all learn about leading such public lives...2021-10-071h 23Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 41 | Do You Ever Feel Like a Plastic Bag?Nika and Anya talk about their upcoming vacations, whether or not they would date clones of themselves, and offer their succinct opinions on this year's Met Gala. Nika takes us on a deep dive about the time that she almost did something regrettable after becoming intoxicated by an exciting career opportunity in the entertainment industry. Anya takes us through time and on a journey about the 1631 printing of The King James Bible also known as The Wicked Bible. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/bestmistakespod Hosted by Nika Lomazzo...2021-09-231h 01Nika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbstNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbst#89 Nika zu Gast beim Geile Uschi Kongress Teil 2Weiter geht’s mit der geilen Uschi Kerstin:Was bedeutet mein Domina Prinzip?Wie reagieren Menschen auf die Nachricht, dass sie ab jetzt eine Domina kennen?Was passiert, wenn der Plan nicht so klappt, wie man ihn sich vorgestellt hat?Wie hilft man sich selbst?Was passiert, wenn man Gäste außerhalb trifft und wiedererkennt?Wie „gesund“ sind Mädels, die „sowas“ machen?Uuund was wird von Nika noch alles kommen?Viel Spaß!KLICKE HIER, um zum neuen Safespac...2021-09-2306 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 40 | Hospitals, Hotels & HurricanesNika and Anya catch the Besties up on Nika’s recent health scare and stay in the hospital and unpack what healthy partying can look like going forward. Anya tells us about the time she accidentally shamed a friend who had an STI after doing her best to be a supportive friend and Nika takes us on a journey through the Hurricane of 1938 that decimated New England and parts of New York City and tells us how the United States Weather Bureau was ultimately responsible for the tragedies that occured. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EP...2021-09-161h 31Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 39 | Bikini Atoll Justice SeasonNika and Anya discuss the nuances of being a mooch, their filthy hot slut misadventures in Ptown, and speculate on who Nika's internet bully is. Nika tells us about the time she cheated on her ex boyfriend, and Anya drops the bomb (bad joke!) on how much the American government fucked up the lives of US soldiers as well as many people of the Marshall Islands-- namely the Bikini Atoll and Rongelap Atoll,-- during the testing of nuclear weapons in the 40s and 50s. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com...2021-09-091h 57Nika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbstNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbst#88 Nika zu Gast beim Geile Uschi Kongress Teil 1Nika zu Gast beim Geile Uschi Kongress – klingt komisch? Ist auch so.Ich hatte die große Ehre zu Gast in diesem Podcast von Henriette Frädrich zu sein. Ein Podcast, bei dem Frau zu Wort kommt, die was zu sagen hat. Ein wirklich sehr empfehlenswerter Podcast.Die Themen heute? Nikas Werdegang, Sexparties, was ist BDSM eigentlich für die einzelnen Menschen? Beziehung zwischen Domina und Gast, Partnerfindung einer Domina und viele mehr.KLICKE HIER, um zum neuen Safespace zu gelangen.Folge mir und genieße zukünftig unschla...2021-09-0906 minNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbstNika Macht - Diene dem Leben, aber sei Herr über Dich selbst#86 Nika zieht blank - Interview mit meiner MamaHappy Birthday to me :)Der Nika Macht Podcast wird 2 Jahre alt. Und zur Feier des Tages schenke ich mir und euch ganz intime Einblicke in meine Welt.Heute habe ich wieder einen besonderen Gast und ich würde behaupten, dass sie nicht nur für mich ein besonderer Gast ist, sondern auch dienlich für viele ist, die Themen mit sich und Bezugspersonen haben. Diese Frau kennt mich von allen am längsten, denn heute spreche ich mit meiner Mutter.KLICKE HIER, um zum neuen Safespace zu gelangen.Folg...2021-08-1205 minBest MistakesBest MistakesEp 33 | Starting Beef With Crime TownNika and Anya discuss the importance of prioritizing alone and down time in the wake of the world opening back up, Anya tells us about a mistake she made as a housekeeper in NYC, and Nika takes us on the riveting ups and downs of former Providence Mayor, and convicted felon, Buddy Cianci's criminal and political past. Hosted by Nika Lomazzo (@nikalomazzo) & Anya Volz (@anyavolz), produced by Elisa Coia. Follow the podcast @bestmistakespod and email your submissions to bestmistakespod@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestmistakespod/message2021-07-221h 18Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 32 | Zelda Fitzgerald & Caring While CarryingNika and Anya ask the listeners what they want for the Patreon-- write in and let us know! Nika tells us her great regret of outing a friend in high school, and Anya retells the toxic marriage between Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald and the mistakes they both made in their life of indulgence-- namely that F. Scott Fitzgerald is a dirty plagiarist. Hosted by Nika Lomazzo (@nikalomazzo) & Anya Volz (@anyavolz), produced by Elisa Coia. Follow the podcast @bestmistakespod and email your submissions to bestmistakespod@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...2021-07-151h 53Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 28 | Feel The Betrayal In Your Heart, No One Else Can Feel It For YouAnya and Nika talk about Anya’s new obsession with Fargo and the Fargo accent, the perils of interacting with new people “post-lockdown,” Jeffrey Toobin’s bizarre return to CNN, and the Trisha Paytas and Ethan Klein fall out. Anya tells us about her mistake of having a defeatist attitude about a previous passion of hers, and Nika teaches us about the family mistakes and betrayals that led to the execution of the Russian Imperial Romanov family. Hosted by Nika Lomazzo (@nikalomazzo) & Anya Volz (@anyavolz), produced by Elisa Coia (@elisa_etc). Follow the podcast @bestmistakespod and email your sub...2021-06-171h 33Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 27 | The Di-Ladies (with Nisipisa)Anya and Nika talk about the oppressive New York City summer heat, making friends as an adult, and Ellie Kemper’s apology for her participation in the Veiled Prophet Ball in 1999. Nisa AKA Nisipisa (@nisipisa) joins the besties to discuss sex and relationship regrets, foot-in-mouth scenarios (and not in a hot way), and Nika and Nisa bond over dilating their tiny pussies. Subscribe to Nisa’s channel: http://youtube.com/nisipisa Hosted by Nika Lomazzo (@nikalomazzo) & Anya Volz (@anyavolz), produced by Elisa Coia. Follow the podcast @bestmistakespod and email your submissions to bestmistakespod@gmail.com. ...2021-06-102h 00Best MistakesBest MistakesEp 26 | Burning Books & FlagsNika and Anya talk about how gay and neurodivergent all Disney movies are, Ellie Kemper's questionable participation in a white supremacist beauty pagent, Nika tells us about blacking out and ruining her sister's wedding, and Anya teaches us about the lost books of the Library of Alexandria. Hosted by Nika Lomazzo (@nikalomazzo) & Anya Volz (@anyavolz), produced by Elisa Coia. Follow the podcast @bestmistakespod and email your submissions to bestmistakespod@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestmistakespod/message2021-06-031h 35