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The Kelly Roach Show1124. From Burnout to Business Growth Breakthrough: Slowing Down to Speed Up with Nikki SharpWhat if slowing down is the secret to breaking into your next level of business growth? In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly sits down with internationally known transformational coach, bestselling author, and wellness expert Nikki Sharp for a heartfelt conversation on healing, evolving, and rediscovering purpose through the practice of intentional slowing down. Nikki shares her journey from influencer fame and external success to burnout, reinvention, and soul-aligned living. Together, Kelly and Nikki unpack the often hidden cost of chasing goals without pause – and the radical cla...2025-04-2429 min
Bring Your Own BookBest & Worst Books of 2024Nikki and Kelly wrap up Season Four by reflecting on their best and worst reads of the year. They discuss their reading goals, emotional connections to literature, and share recommendations across various genres, including mysteries and thrillers. The conversation highlights the impact of storytelling and the personal growth that comes from reading, while also touching on cultural themes and the importance of diverse narratives. As they look ahead, they express excitement for future reads and the ongoing journey of discovering new books. Kelly and Nikki discuss their favorite and least favorite books of the year, touching on...2024-12-261h 36Bring Your Own BookHot Takes, Grievances, & Icks!"It's Festivus for the rest of us!"In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into their bookish and cinematic grievances, sharing hot takes on movies, authors, and adaptations. They explore their biases against certain storytelling formats, critique popular authors like Sally Rooney, and express disappointment in adaptations like Rings of Power. The conversation is filled with humor, relatable rants, and a deep love for storytelling. Listeners can now send BYOB fan mail! Click the link at the bottom of the show notes to send Nikki and Kelly a message.S...2024-12-121h 03Bring Your Own BookWicked: Part 1 - ReviewIn this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into the much-anticipated movie adaptation of Wicked, discussing its origins, character portrayals, choreography, and emotional impact. They explore the differences between the book and the musical, share their initial reactions to the film and the stunning visuals, set and costume design, as well as the extensive merchandising surrounding the film. As they transition into spoilers, they reflect on the emotional weight of the story and the pacing of the musical numbers, ultimately sharing their love for the adaptation despite some critiques.---Socials:Tiktok...2024-11-281h 21
The Write Place (formerly The Joined Up Writing Podcast)Just Keep Going! with Nikki Moore/Ella Allbright - JU232SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSCheck out my crime novel, SAFE HANDSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE’S NEWSLETTER HEREIn this episode of The Joined Up Writing Podcast, Wayne chats with Nikki Moore, author of commercial women’s fiction and romantic comedies, who also writes as Ella Allbright. Nikki shares her journey of juggling a busy career in HR with a decade-long writing career. She discusses her hit nove...2024-11-2557 minThe Joined Up Writing PodcastJust Keep Going! with Nikki Moore/Ella Allbright - JU232SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSCheck out my crime novel, SAFE HANDSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE’S NEWSLETTER HEREIn this episode of The Joined Up Writing Podcast, Wayne chats with Nikki Moore, author of commercial women’s fiction and romantic comedies, who also writes as Ella Allbright. Nikki shares her journey of juggling a busy career in HR with a decade-long writing career. She discusses her hit nove...2024-11-2557 minBring Your Own Book"None Of This is True" by Lisa JewellIn this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss the book "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell. They talk about the format of the book, the complex characters, and the twists and turns of the plot. They delve into the themes of obsession, manipulation, and the blurred lines between truth and lies. They also discuss the dynamics of Josie and Walter's relationship, the impact of trauma on the characters, the role of mental illness, the upcoming Netflix adaptation, whether this book could ever have a sequel, and the ambiguity surrounding certain events- especially those at the end of the...2024-11-1453 min
Digital Social HourThe Hidden World of Online Scams Exposed | Nikki Benz DSH #883Dive into the hidden world of online scams exposed in this eye-opening episode of the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🎙️ Join the conversation as Nikki Benz shares authentic and shocking stories of deception, from fake accounts using her photos to scam unsuspecting fans to wild tales of online imposters. 😱 Packed with valuable insights, this episode reveals the darker side of fame and the vulnerability of fans caught in the crossfire. Tune in now for an engaging discussion on the challenges adult actors face and the steps you can take to protect yourself from scammers. Don't miss out! Watch now and...2024-11-1234 minBring Your Own Book"We Used to Live Here" by Marcus Kliewer'Get Out meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit—soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house’s previous residents unexpectedly visit.'---In this Halloween episode of BYOB, hosts Nikki and Kelly dive into Marcus Kliewer's horror novel, 'We Used to Live Here'. The conversation explores the author's background, potential film adaptations, and casting choices, while also delving into the themes of reality and perception. They share their favourite scares, analyze the relationships between characters, and theorize about the my...2024-10-241h 05Bring Your Own Book"Practical Magic" by Alice HoffmanIn this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into a discussion about 'Practical Magic' by Alice Hoffman, exploring their differing opinions on the book and its movie adaptation. They analyze character differences, themes of magic versus reality, and the emotional connections portrayed in the story. The conversation also touches on the narrative style and structure of the book, as well as their personal reflections on the writing style, character dynamics, and the challenges of adapting the book into a film. They explore their personal reactions to the narrative, the tonal shifts in the movie, and the differences...2024-10-101h 11Bring Your Own BookInterview with "Amari and the Night Brothers" Author B.B. AlstonIn today's special episode, we’re sitting down with #1 New York Times Bestselling author, B.B. Alston, to discuss his latest book, Amari and the Despicable Wonders- the third book in the Supernatural Investigations series!In this episode of BYOB, Kelly and Nikki chat with New York Times bestselling author B.B. Alston about his journey as a writer, the inspiration behind his debut novel, 'Amari and the Night Brothers', and the themes of empowerment and discrimination highlighted in his work. B.B. shares insights into his writing process, the pressure of...2024-09-2649 minBring Your Own BookInterview with "Death at Morning House" and "Truly Devious" Author Maureen JohnsonIn today's special episode, we’re sitting down with #1 New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, Maureen Johnson, to discuss her latest book, Death at Morning House!The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist.With her house-sitting career up in flames, it seems the universe owes Marlowe a new summer job, and that’s...2024-09-1256 minBring Your Own BookIt Ends With Us: The Movie AdaptationContent/Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on domestic violence including physical, emotional, and sexual assault.If you or someone you know is a victim or survivor of domestic abuse, please visit: www.thehotline.org (USA) or https://sheltersafe.ca/ (Canada).---In this episode, Kelly and Nikki discuss their thoughts on the movie adaptation of 'It Ends With Us' by Colleen Hoover. They talk about their experience going to the theater, the costumes and makeup, the chemistry between the actors, and the changes made from the book. They also discuss the controversy...2024-08-221h 05
The Kelly Alexander ShowNikki Sixx - The First 21.This week on The Kelly Alexander Show we dive into our Vintage Vault and welcome Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M. founding member and New York Times best-selling author Nikki Sixx! Nikki has released a memoir called "The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx" as well as a greatest hits package with his band Sixx:A.M. Nikki talks to us about his beginnings, the important lessons he learned from his grandparents, getting back out on tour with Mötley Crüe, why he loves radio so much and a lot more. Thank you for listening!
2024-08-0832 minBring Your Own Book"Holly" by Stephen KingIn this episode, Kelly and Nikki discuss the book 'Holly' by Stephen King. They share their overall ratings and impressions of the book, highlighting the dark and intense moments as well as the heartwarming and heartbreaking moments. They discuss the characters, including Holly Gibney, the pacing and research in the book, as well as the portrayal of Alzheimer's and dementia. The conversation touches on the COVID-19 pandemic setting and its impact on the story, the character development of Holly, the complex relationships between the characters, and the intense and suspenseful moments in the book.---Socials:2024-08-0855 minBring Your Own Book"Credence" by Penelope DouglasIn this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss the book 'Credence' by Penelope Douglas. They express their mixed feelings about the taboo romance and the disturbing dynamics between the characters. The book follows Tiernan, who is sent to live with her step-uncle Jake and his two sons, Noah and Kaleb, in the mountains of Colorado after her parents' death. The themes of neglect, emotional abuse, and power dynamics are explored throughout the story. The hosts highlight the problematic relationships and the uncomfortable scenes in the book and the absurdity of the plot.---Is there another popular...2024-07-181h 00Bring Your Own BookExploring the Maas-VerseDo you love or hate Sarah J. Maas books? Let us know your fave (or least favorite) of her books by sending us a message!---In this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss and explore the works of Sarah J. Maas, focusing on their experiences with her books. They talk about starting with ACOTAR and their initial impressions of the series and the interconnectedness of Maas' books (the Maas-Verse) and the anticipation for how they will converge. The conversation touches on the length of Maas' books, the repetitive use of certain phrases ('she loosed a...2024-07-0448 minBring Your Own Book"The Art of Catching Feelings" by Alicia ThompsonIn this episode, Kelly and Nikki discuss their thoughts on the book The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson. They discuss catfishing versus secret penpal tropes, baseball, and whether or not community service is a good idea for a date.Thank you to Berkley Books for the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review from BYOB.Catfishing romance books: sexy, or ick with a capital I? Nikki and Kelly are ready to chat- let them know your take by sending them a message!Socials:Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcastInstagram: @byobookpodcastFacebook...2024-06-2049 minBring Your Own BookWhat Have We Been Reading?In this episode, Kelly and Nikki talk about what they've been reading during their six month break from BYOB. They discuss their reading habits and goals for the year, the genres they've been reading the most (including romance, fantasy, mystery, and thrillers), and share their favourite and most disappointing books of the year so far.Listeners can now send BYOB fan mail! Click the link at the bottom of the show notes to send Nikki and Kelly a message.Socials:Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcastInstagram: @byobookpodcastFacebook: @byobookpodcastYoutube: @bringyourownbookpodcastSend Nikki & Kelly a message! :)...2024-06-0648 minBring Your Own BookRe-Introducing BYOB: The Bring Your Own Book PodcastBYOB: The Bring Your Own Book Podcast is back with a new look for season 4! In this trailer, they are re-introducing themselves and sharing what types of content listeners can expect from the podcast. The hosts, Nikki and Kelly, talk about their love for reading and how they started the podcast. They explain the meaning of BYOB and how it has evolved from featuring cocktails to focusing on book discussions. They discuss the different types of episodes they will have, including book reviews, bookish discussions, and author interviews.Also new this season, listeners...2024-05-3005 min
Be Well by Kelly LevequeLive Your Fullest Life: Top Takeaways on Business, Motherhood, Healing & the Science of Saffron with Nikki Bostwick #FabulousFriendsGet ready for an unfiltered conversation that’s full of takeaways for entrepreneurs, moms, and anyone looking to live their life to the fullest. I’m thrilled to welcome Nikki Bostwick, host of The Nikki Bostwick Unfiltered Podcast and founder of The Fullest, a saffron-based product line dedicated to sharing the mental health benefits of saffron supplementation.In today’s wide-ranging conversation, Nikki vulnerably shares her personal and business journeys. We talk about Nikki’s experience with an eating disorder, ADHD, and healing from generational trauma along with her family.We have an honest, revealing conversa...2024-02-231h 05Bring Your Own BookBest & Worst Books of 2023BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.We're finishing off season 3 and ringing in the New Year by talking about our best and worst reads of 2023. We thought it would be fun to chat about what we loved, what we hated, and what surprised us throughout our reading year. So grab a drink, sit tight, and let us take you on a ride through our bookish journeys. See you n...2023-12-3146 minBring Your Own BookBYOB Talks Celebrity Book ClubsBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions. Celebrity book clubs. Whether you love them, hate them, or are indifferent about them, every celeb and their cousin seems to have their own book club nowadays! Getting a big name's stamp of approval on a book can help smaller authors sell more copies, but with the rise of BookTok and the growth of the online reading community, do people still care a...2023-12-1440 minBring Your Own Book"Iron Flame" by Rebecca YarrosBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions. Burn. It. Down.In today's episode, we are going all in on one of the most highly anticipated books of the year, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. ---Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the fir...2023-11-301h 14Bring Your Own Book"Circe" by Madeline MillerBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.In this episode, the BYOB ladies are once again joined by Tilly to discuss Madeline Miller's second novel, Circe. In season 1, BYOB read and loved The Song of Achilles, which you can find linked below in the show notes.“You are wise,” he said.“If it is so,” I said, “it is only because I have been fool enough for a hundred...2023-11-161h 08Bring Your Own BookBYOB in Conversation with... Jennifer L. Armentrout!BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.In today's special episode, we’re sitting down with #1 New York Times & #1 International Bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout, to discuss her latest book, A Fire in the Flesh! On sale as of October 31st, 2023, this highly anticipated release from Blue Box Press is the third in the Flesh and Fire series, which also happens to be a...2023-11-102h 09Bring Your Own BookBYOB's Halloween Special: "The Spite House" by Johnny ComptonBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.Happy Halloween! This episode, Nikki and Kelly are joined by their partners, Scott and Bryce, to read The Spite House by Johnny Compton. This debut novel puts a new spin on the haunted house trope with themes of ancestral trauma, grief, and retribution. ---Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. Having left...2023-10-311h 09Bring Your Own Book"Breaking Dawn" by Stephenie MeyerWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly!The BYOB ladies are back with another series. In this four-part series, Nikki and Kelly deep dive into the original Twilight saga!---"Don't be afraid," I murmured. "We belong together."I was abruptly overwhelmed by the truth of my own words.This moment was so perfect, so right, there was no way to doubt it.His arms wrapped around me,holding me against him....It felt like every nerve ending in my...2023-10-2657 minBring Your Own Book"Eclipse" by Stephenie MeyerWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly!The BYOB ladies are back with another series. In this four-part series, Nikki and Kelly deep dive into the original Twilight saga!---As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the...2023-10-121h 00
Transform With Travel008. How to Fall Back In Love With Yourself Through Travel with Nikki NieAre you on a journey of healing, self-discovery and self-love? Are you curious about how you can build your confidence through travel? In today's episode, Nikki Nie discusses how her time living in Bali and studying yoga helped her cultivate more self-love and confidence. Nikki also talks candidly about her journey of building the life of her dreams, merging her passions for yoga, surfing and travel together. Nikki Nie is a 500 hour ERYT Tantric Hatha Yoga and Meditation teacher, and she masterfully facilitates spaces for people to empower their energy and ultimately their...2023-10-1055 minBring Your Own Book"New Moon" by Stephenie MeyerWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly! The BYOB ladies are back with another series. In this four-part series, Nikki and Kelly deep dive into the original Twilight saga!---I knew we were both in mortal danger. Still, in that instant, I felt well. Whole. I could feel my heart racing in my chest, the blood pulsing hot and fast through my veins again. My lungs filled deep with the sweet scent that came off his skin. It was like there had never been...2023-09-2157 minBring Your Own Book"Twilight" by Stephenie MeyerWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly!---About three things I was absolutely positive.First, Edward was a vampire.Second, there was a part of him—and I didn't know how dominant that part might be—that thirsted for my blood.And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.---The BYOB ladies are back with another series. In this four-part series, Nikki and Kelly deep dive into the original Twilight saga!When Stephenie Meyer's Twil...2023-09-0751 min
THRIVE: Your Agency ResourceEp 156: Better at Business Development, with Nikki RauschOn this episode of THRIVE — sponsored by E2M Solutions— Kelly and Nikki Rausch discuss how the art of selling is fundamentally about developing mutually beneficial relationships.Nikki Rausch and I cover these points and more:How sales is a collaborative conversation with another person;What NLP is and how it’s used in business development;A step-by-step framework for creating ease in a sales conversation;How to be flexible in the business development process; andFive steps in business development and which is most missed.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes of THRIVE...2023-09-0624 minBring Your Own Book"Babel: An Arcane History" by R.F. KuangBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.This episode, the BYOB ladies are once again joined by Tilly to discuss #1 New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang's Babel: An Arcane History. Having already read and loved The Poppy War back in season 1, the ladies knew they needed to meet up again to chat about one of her latest works. ---Traduttore, traditore: An act o...2023-08-241h 08Bring Your Own BookBYOB Reads Childhood Favourites: "Wild Magic" by Tamora PierceBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.This episode is the third and final in a little mini-series called BYOB Reads Childhood Favourites, where the BYOB ladies read, you guessed it, a book they loved when they were kids! Each episode will focus on one of the ladies' beloved books of yore. Joining in on the fun is special guest Tilly.Last but not least, in this episode, the...2023-08-1028 minBring Your Own BookBYOB Reads Childhood Favourites: "The Lightning Thief" by Rick RiordanBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.This episode is the second in a little mini-series called BYOB Reads Childhood Favourites, where the BYOB ladies read, you guessed it, a book they loved when they were kids! Each episode will focus on one of the ladies' beloved books of yore. Joining in on the fun is special guest Tilly.In this episode, the ladies meet up to discuss one o...2023-07-2027 min
Beautifully CONFIDENT#48 - Nikki Gangemi - Uplevel Your Thoughts for Mental FreedomHere's what to expect on the podcast:What is the CALM framework?How can you become a personal trainer of your mind?What steps can you take to cultivate resilience and develop a positive mindset despite the influence of negative childhood voices?How does self-awareness play a role in achieving and maintaining mental freedom?And much more! About Nikki:From actress to teacher to entrepreneur, Nikki Gangemi knows what it takes to make those big pivots and has found a way to accelerate her success from the inside out, to become the leading l...2023-07-1732 minBring Your Own BookBYOB Reads Childhood Favourites: "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue BalliettBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.This episode is the first of three in a little mini-series called BYOB Reads Childhood Favourites, where the BYOB ladies read, you guessed it, a book they loved when they were kids! Each episode will focus on one of the ladies' beloved books of yore. Joining in on the fun is special guest Tilly. In this episode, the ladies meet up to d...2023-07-0624 minBring Your Own Book"Fifty Shades Darker" & "Fifty Shades Freed" by E.L. JamesWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly!In the conclusion of this two-part mini-series, Nikki and Kelly deep dive into the final two books in the Fifty Shades trilogy: Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed!Will Ana finally sign the contract, or will she violate her NDA with Christian? Will anyone actually get any work done at their job, or will we be subject to more benign emails?? And, the question we all want the answer to: will Christian finally let Ana touch him??? There's on...2023-06-221h 15Bring Your Own Book"Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. JamesWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly!In this two-part mini-series, Nikki and Kelly deep dive into the original Fifty Shades trilogy!Not many books and their authors shake up the publishing industry quite like E.L. James did with her internationally bestselling erotica, Fifty Shades of Grey. Inspired by the YA modern classic Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, this book opened the door to other lesser known BDSM romances to become mainstream. Whether you loved it, hated it, or were indifferent to it, when this book...2023-06-081h 11Bring Your Own BookBYOB Presents... Redacted Reads!BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.In today's special episode, we’re dishing on our latest bookish experiment... Redacted Reads! Each BYOB host was tasked with gifting the other a book and redacting all information that could give the reader clues as to which book it was. That's right; the reader has no idea what the book is called, who wrote the book, or even what genre the bo...2023-05-2554 minBring Your Own Book"Beach Read" by Emily HenryBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.---A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters.---This episode, the BYOB ladies are joined by Tilly to discuss #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry's Beach Read, which happens to be Nikki...2023-05-111h 11Bring Your Own BookBYOB In Conversation with... Rebecca Yarros!BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.In today's special episode, we’re sitting down with USA Today Bestselling author, Rebecca Yarros, to discuss her latest book, Fourth Wing! On sale May 2nd, 2023, this highly anticipated first release from the New Adult imprint Red Tower Books invites readers to enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for...2023-05-091h 15Bring Your Own Book"The Stolen Heir" by Holly BlackBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.This episode, we're heading back to Elfhame and reading The Stolen Heir by Holly Black, the first in a new duology set after the events of The Folk of the Air trilogy! The first book in The Folk of the Air trilogy, The Cruel Prince, was featured back in season 1 on our third episode. Missed it, or want a refresher? Check it...2023-04-2052 minBring Your Own Book"The Family Upstairs" by Lisa JewellBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.This episode, we're reading The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell, which is one of Nikki's favourites! Libby Jones been counting down the days until her twenty-fifth birthday, the day she'll inherit a letter that will reveal the truth about her birth parents. But what Libby doesn't know is that she'll also be inheriting her family's home- the same home where twenty-five years...2023-04-061h 06Bring Your Own Book"It Ends With Us" by Colleen HooverWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly!In this episode, Nikki and Kelly finish off their month-long Colleen Hoover experience by reading It Ends With Us.Content/Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on domestic violence including physical, emotional, and sexual assault.Sometimes it is the one who loves you who hurts you the most.Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long w...2023-03-231h 06Bring Your Own Book"Verity" by Colleen HooverWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly!In this episode, Nikki and Kelly read their first ever Colleen Hoover book, Verity. In Verity, we follow Lowen, a struggling writer, who is hired by Jeremy Crawford, the husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford. Lowen has been hired to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish, but when Lowen arrives at their house, all is not as it seems...Colleen Hoover is one of the most popular and divisive...2023-03-0953 minBring Your Own BookKelly's Husband Reads a Romantasy!Welcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly!Surprise! We’ve got an extra special guest joining us... It's Kelly's husband, Scott!In this episode, Kelly and Scott strike a bargain: he will read Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash and in return, she will learn how to play one of his favourite past times, Magic the Gathering. Did Kelly learn the rules of MTG? Did Scott like his first ever romantasy? Will Kelly and Scott's marriage SURVIVE?! (Spoiler alert: yes.) As most of yo...2023-02-231h 04Bring Your Own BookHappy Valentine's Day from BYOB!BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.This week we have a special Valentine's Day episode where, instead of a book, we'll be discussing a genre: Romance. We're talking tropes, auto-buy authors, some of our favourite recent romantic reads, and more!So grab some candy or chocolate (or both!), sit tight, and let us whisk you away on a tour of BYOB's Romancelandia. Cheers!Website: https://bringyourownbook...2023-02-1457 minBring Your Own Book"Babarian Alien" by Ruby DixonBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.We're back in Ruby Dixon's "not-Hoth", frozen expanse where the aliens are blue and the heroines are (somehow) anything but. Last season we read the BookTok sensation, Ice Planet Barbarians, so of course we had to read the second book in the 20+ series to see what happened next. This book follows a similar plot line as the first book, only this time we're following...2023-02-0939 minBring Your Own Book"Crave" by Tracy WolffBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.Our first book of season 3 is none other than the New York Times Bestselling YA fantasy, Crave by Tracy Wolff. Published in 2020, this book follows our protagonist Grace, who is forced to enroll in Katmere Academy after her parents die in a tragic car accident. This Alaskan boarding school isn't all that meets the eye as she meets all sorts of mysterious characters- including...2023-01-1953 minBring Your Own BookBest & Worst Books of 2022Hey listeners! We're baaack!BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.We're kicking off season 3 by talking about our best and worst reads of 2022. We thought it would be fun to record our thoughts about what we loved, what we hated, and what surprised us throughout our reading year. To help us ring in the New Year, we're bringing back our favourite BYOB gal, Tilly! So grab...2022-12-311h 22
In the Reading CornerKelly Yang - a Chinese American ExperienceKelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Front desk series, two YA novels and a non-fiction book about the Chinese American experience.in 2019, she was awarded the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature and the Parents; Choice Gold Medal, along with several other accolades.Kelly immigrated to America when she was 6 years old and grew up in Southern California, where she and her parents worked in three motels. She eventually left the motels and went to college at the age of 13 and law school at the age of 17. She is a...2022-12-0324 minIn the Reading CornerKelly Yang - a Chinese American ExperienceKelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Front desk series, two YA novels and a non-fiction book about the Chinese American experience.in 2019, she was awarded the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature and the Parents; Choice Gold Medal, along with several other accolades.Kelly immigrated to America when she was 6 years old and grew up in Southern California, where she and her parents worked in three motels. She eventually left the motels and went to college at the age of 13 and law school at the age of 17. She is a...2022-12-0324 min
More with Nikki Dutton41. Finding Hope in the Stories We Didn't Choose – Kelly StreiffKelly Streiff has a strong voice of encouragement and hope for everyone, but especially those who resonate with the loss of a child. The two of us have been connected for years through sharing a similar passion and practice of speaking, but over the last six months our stories connected in a deeper way. What I love about Kelly is that she is clear about the pain she has experienced, but she is equally – if not more – bold about the hope, goodness, and life that is still available to us even in the middle of the story. This episode has al...2022-11-2346 min
The Market Your Genius PodcastHow to Grow Your Business With a Book with Kelly Notaras | Ep. 215Have you been thinking of writing a book? Maybe you're looking for a way to get more quality leads. Maybe you're looking to position yourself as an industry expert. Or maybe you've just always wanted to write a book. Whatever your reason, in this episode, Nikki sits down with Hay House author and founder of KN Literary Arts Kelly Notaras about how to grow your business with a book! Want to profit from your genius and create a consistent flow of dream clients? Grab a copy of Nikki's book Market Your Genius. And...2022-11-0845 minBring Your Own Book"The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 2BYOB is proud to present... our Tolkien mini-series!We will be releasing a new episode exploring each instalment of the Lord of the Rings series every week until September 8th - just in time for Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power.Last week we finished reading the first half of The Return of the King, so today we're going to end our Tolkien quest by chatting about the last half or, Book 6, 'The End of the Third Age'.Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Instagram 'book club discussions...2022-09-0857 min
The Nikki Clarke ShowThe Nikki Clarke Show With Kelly CarterKelly Carter is a Toronto based nutritionist, founder and architect of the Fat Loss Food Freedom lifestyle program. When Kelly was in university, she, like many, stumbled upon an episode of the reality TV show The Biggest Loser. As a student of Applied Human Nutrition, she was shocked at how the show portrayed such an unrealistic path to health, fitness and weight loss.
Anyone, regardless of their own personal circumstances, can achieve short term success if they have a chef preparing their meals 24/7, and their own personal trainer working with them 8 hours a day. But what happens...2022-09-0311 minBring Your Own Book"The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 1BYOB is proud to present... our Tolkien mini-series!We will be releasing a new episode exploring each instalment of the Lord of the Rings series every week until September 8th - just in time for Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power.Last week we finished reading The Two Towers, so now we're going to chat all about the first half of The Return of the King or, Book 5, 'The War of the Ring'.The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://tinyurl.com/3tsa9yk9----Want...2022-09-0159 minBring Your Own Book"The Two Towers" by J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 2BYOB is proud to present... our Tolkien mini-series!We will be releasing a new episode exploring each instalment of the Lord of the Rings series every week until September 8th - just in time for Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power. Last week we finished reading the first half of The Two Towers, so now we're going to discuss the last half of the novel or, Book 4, 'The Ring Goes East'.The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://tinyurl.com/4h3rzxvn----Want to support our podcast...2022-08-2542 minBring Your Own Book"The Two Towers" by J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 1BYOB is proud to present... our Tolkien mini-series!We will be releasing a new episode exploring each instalment of the Lord of the Rings series every week until September 8th - just in time for Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power. Last week we finished reading The Fellowship of the Ring, so now we're going to launch into the second novel in the trilogy, The Two Towers.Just like with our previous episodes on The Fellowship of the Ring, this novel will be getting two episodes. Fun fact: Tolkien originally wrote The Lord of...2022-08-1848 minBring Your Own Book"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 2BYOB is proud to present... our Tolkien mini-series!We will be releasing a new episode exploring each instalment of the Lord of the Rings series every week until September 8th - just in time for Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power. Last week we discussed the first half of The Fellowship of the Ring, so naturally today's episode will be focusing on the second half .Because Tolkien originally intended for this trilogy to be broken up into six parts (or books), we will be discussing the series in that manner with two episodes per...2022-08-1157 minBring Your Own Book"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 1BYOB is proud to present... our Tolkien mini-series!We will be releasing a new episode exploring each instalment of the Lord of the Rings series every week until September 8th - just in time for Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power. Last week we discussed The Hobbit, so naturally today's episode will be focusing on The Fellowship of the Ring. Because Tolkien originally intended for this trilogy to be broken up into six parts (or books), we will be discussing the series in that manner with two episodes per novel. So, in this episode...2022-08-041h 09Bring Your Own Book"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. TolkienBYOB is proud to present the first episode in our Tolkien mini-series! We will be releasing a new episode exploring each instalment of the Lord of the Rings series every week until September 8th - just in time for Amazon's new show, The Rings of Power. But first, The Hobbit! Written for J.R.R. Tolkien’s own children, The Hobbit was first published in 1937 and has been critically acclaimed ever since. Now recognized as a timeless classic, this introduction to the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, Gollum, and the amazing world of Middle-earth tel...2022-07-2856 min
Marketing Chat Podcast with Angela Kelly SmithNikki Innocent: Imposter Syndrome and Success That's Not Designed for YouIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with 2-time TEDx speaker, podcast host, and certified career coach Nikki Innocent on imposter syndrome and success that’s not designed for you—that is, success that was created to fit one mold and likely doesn’t fit you you.We also discuss what it means to be “other” or feel like you’re “in between.” Nikki tells us how her mission is to share stories of (mostly) women are in the in-between so they can be fully themselves and inspire other people to live truly authentically.We talk about the impor...2022-07-0148 minBring Your Own Book"Heartstopper Volume 1" by Alice OsemanWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly!Surprise! We’ve got a fun little BYOB Shot episode for you about the first volume of Alice Oseman's beloved graphic novel, 'Heartstopper'. This book was recently adapted into a Netflix show and took the world by STORM, so we couldn't wait to watch and compare the show to the original work!Since this is a mini episode, we’re going to be launching right into spoilers and all our feelings about this book, so if you haven't read...2022-06-2334 minBring Your Own Book"The War of Two Queens" by Jennifer L. ArmentroutWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly!Surprise! We’ve got a fun little BYOB Shot episode (or, as Nikki calls this one, a Sloppy Seconds episode!) for you about the latest instalment in the Blood and Ash series, “The War of Two Queens” by Jennifer L. Armentrout. This book made some serious waves among its readers on Goodreads and social media, so you know we had to get together and discuss all the hot goss! Kelly has been obsessed with this series for a...2022-05-1952 minBring Your Own Book"Go Hex Yourself" by Jessica ClareWelcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.Surprise! We’ve got a fun little BYOB Shot episode for you about the witchy romance novel “Go Hex Yourself” by Jessica Clare. The book just came out a few days ago, on April 19th, and we all were lucky enough to read advanced reader copies and loved it, so we wanted to record a short episode and gush!Since this is a m...2022-04-2143 min
The Daily GrindS3 Episode 43: Nikki Canale | University of Michigan | Sophia Spera | University of Tennessee“Doing not what only gets you up in the morning and excited for the day, but attacking the challenges that come along both the expected and unexpected ones each and every day” on the Daily Grind, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guests Nikki Canale and Sophia Spera. Canale is a recent graduate (Sports Management) and former student-athlete at University of Michigan on the Swimming & Diving team. Sophia Spera is a senior college student (Public Relations) at the University of Tennessee. Intro quote by special guest Sophia Spera.
S3 Episode 43: 03/22/2022
Feat...2022-03-2235 minBring Your Own Book"The Goldfinch" by Donna TarttBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In our last episode of season 2 (can you believe it?!), we’re talking about one of Tilly's all-time favourite books, the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary novel, “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt, which was published in 2013. Some discussion trigger warnings, as this is at times a very dark book full of graphic descriptions of violence, drug abuse, suicidal ideation, and dea...2022-03-171h 39Bring Your Own BookBYOB In Conversation with... Mazey Eddings!BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we’ve got something a little different for all of you. We are so excited to have debut author Mazey Eddings join us to talk all about her contemporary romance novel, “A Brush with Love”, which is out today, March 1st, 2022! Thank you so much to the publisher, Macmillan/St. Martin’s/Griffin, for prov...2022-03-0148 minBring Your Own Book"The Diviners" by Libba BrayBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we’re talking about one of Nikki's favourite books, the popular paranormal mystery YA novel, “The Diviners” by Libba Bray, which was published in 2012.The drink we’ve chosen to pair with this episode is called The Bee’s Knees, and it’s made with gin, lemon, and honey. A classic Prohibition-era cocktail with a fabulous 192...2022-02-241h 13Bring Your Own BookBYOB Presents... A J.R.R. Tolkien Readathon!BYOB is excited to announce our first ever mini-series of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien! 🗡🏹💍🐉This mini-series will be released this summer and there will be something in this for everyone; whether you have a lot of knowledge of the stories or you are just starting out and might be a bit intimidated to get started, BYOB will be there every chapter along the way.The mini-series will consist of seven episodes. One episode for The Hobbit, and 2 episodes for each book of the Lord of the Rings tri...2022-02-1805 minBring Your Own Book"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" by Fannie FlaggBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we’re talking about the classic Southern novel, “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” by Fannie Flagg, which was first published in 1987 and was adapted into a movie in 1991.The drink we’ve chosen to pair with this episode is called Backyard Sweet Tea, and it’s made with spiced rum, sweet tea, orange pee...2022-02-101h 07Bring Your Own Book"The City We Became" by N.K. JemisinBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.This week, we are joined once again by our friend and fellow book lover Jess Owens! We're going to be talking about “The City We Became” by N.K. Jemisin, a newer book by one of Tilly's favourite authors. This is an urban fantasy/speculative sci-fi novel and was published in 2020. The drink we’ve chosen to pai...2022-01-271h 14Bring Your Own Book"Cinder" by Marissa MeyerBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we’re talking about the first book in the wildly popular The Lunar Chronicles series, “Cinder” by Marissa Meyer, which was first published in 2012. This is a YA sci-fi series that reimagines fairytales in a futuristic setting.The drink we’ve chosen to pair with this episode is called The Cinderella, and it’s made with lemon...2022-01-131h 04Bring Your Own BookBest & Worst Books of 2021BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.Hey listeners! We’ve got a surprise *bonus* BYOB Shot episode about our best and worst books of 2021! We thought it would be fun to record our thoughts about what we read, what we loved, and what we hated over this wild year. And who knows, you may even hear some familiar titles... So grab a drink, sit tight and le...2021-12-3143 minBring Your Own Book"Ice Planet Barbarians" by Ruby DixonBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this Shot episode we’re talking about the alien romance novel “Ice Planet Barbarians” by Ruby Dixon, which was published in 2015, but has now expanded into a series of 20 books. Just a quick heads-up that this book contains sexually explicit scenes, and we will *definitely* be talking about them at some point.Since this is a Shot episod...2021-12-2338 minBring Your Own Book"The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie" by Alan BradleyBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we’re talking about the first book in the beloved Flavia de Luce mystery series, “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley, which was first published in 2009.The drink we’ve chosen to pair with this episode is called a Cucumber Cooler cocktail, made with gin, cucumber, lime, tonic water, mint, and suga...2021-12-091h 06Bring Your Own Book"The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie DimalineBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.We’re so happy to have Jess Owens as a special guest once again! In this episode, we’re talking about “The Marrow Thieves” by Cherie Dimaline, which was first published in 2017. It’s a disturbing but important read, especially for non-Indigenous people in Canada and elsewhere, as we endeavour to honour truth and reconciliation and grapple with the shamef...2021-11-251h 18Bring Your Own BookHow Much of a Bookworm Are You?BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this Shot episode, we'll be taking a special bookish quiz to determine just how much of a bookworm each of us are! Because this is a Shot episode, there is no themed drink. Instead, pick your poison and take a shot. Cheers!Take the quiz with us and let us know how much of a bookworm you...2021-11-1152 minBring Your Own Book"Rebecca" by Daphne du MaurierBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.This episode, we’re talking about the modern gothic classic “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier, which was first published in 1938.The drink we’ve chosen to pair with this episode is quite fittingly called the Haunted Mansion cocktail: it’s made with frozen lemonade concentrate, water, ginger ale, and black vodka. As this book is one of the most famou...2021-10-281h 27Bring Your Own Book"The Love Hypothesis" by Ali HazelwoodBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this Shot episode, we'll be talking about the contemporary romance novel “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood, which was published just last month, September 2021. We were all obsessed with this book so we decided we could record our thoughts about it for a bonus episode!This is our very first Shot episode, so there is no themed drin...2021-10-211h 01Bring Your Own Book"Allegedly" by Tiffany D. JacksonBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we discuss Tiffany D. Jackson’s first novel, "Allegedly". This YA Thriller was published in 2017 and follows a young black girl named 'Mary B. Addison [who] killed a baby. Allegedly.' The drink we’ve chosen to pair with this episode is a Christmas rum punch, like the characters drink at a Christmas party at Mary’...2021-10-141h 24Bring Your Own Book"The Kiss Quotient" Series by Helen HoangBYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we discuss Helen Hoang’s contemporary romance series, The Kiss Quotient, which features the following novels: “The Kiss Quotient”, “The Bride Test”, and “The Heart Principle”. This episode's drink is a classic margarita! The main love interests of each novel, Michael, Khai, and Quan, all drink them in their backyard together in a sweet scene in The Heart Pr...2021-09-301h 16