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Better Off SaidNikki Is F*ing Tired And Needs A Minute27: Welcome back welcome backkk to another, well, the last episode of Better Off Said. Yes, you heard it right. Or read it right. We are taking a minute off. For all good reasons might we add. Nikki is a little surprised at the growth of her business right now, and she is really needing to step into that entrepreneurial role, spend time on the inside and figure out how to get this thing under control and as profitable as possible! We will miss chatting in your ears every Wednesday, but sometimes, we have to grow up, be mature and...
2020-09-0200 min
Better Off SaidBecca's Top Social Media Tips To Try26: In case you didn't know, Becca is the founder of social media agency, Homemade Social, and today she is sharing her top tips to grow your Instagram and get your audience engaged! Engagement > follower count. Remember that. These tips cannot––more importantly––should not be automated, so you need to take the time to make the time for them. Happy digital socializing :) Products Of The Week: Nikki (I got the espresso color in the Como bottom and Mykonos top) Tan Lines Bathing Suit Becca N95 Mask...
2020-08-2600 min
Better Off SaidAnxiety And Mental Health: Our Experiences Through Work, Social Media, Childhood and Motherhood25: We all suffer from some sort of stress, anxiety, worry––whatever synonym you can think of for it––through the trials that tribulations that life deals us. There are so many misconceptions about what the definition of mental health actually means. Some think it only pertains to extreme, medically diagnosed illnesses that require treatment, when in fact, it encompasses to much more than that... Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Today, Nikki and Becca dive into their experiences dealing with their own mental health, what the...
2020-08-1900 min
Better Off SaidHiring, Firing and Managing Interns Before The Fall Semester24: The fall semester is basically here (where the heckkk did this year go?) so we are talking about our experiences and tips with hiring, firing, managing and interviewing unpaid interns. When you are a small business owner, interns are the best first step to take when looking for additional help with your business, however, there are certain rules and guidelines that you need to follow when your interns are unpaid to keep you out of hot water. It's also a whole new world adding interns to your one-man-show because managing someone can feel like a full time job itself...
2020-08-1200 min
Better Off SaidMoving In With Your Significant Other: Bringing It Up & Managing It23: Becca asked Parker to move in after four months of dating... Nikki has been living with Thor for over eight years... it's about time we drop our tips for moving in with your significant other! Becca provides insight on how to bring up the topic and Nikki gives you advice on how to manage the day-to-day living in hopes of a peaceful outcome :) Nikki's Product of the Week Portable External Hard Drive Becca's Product of the Week New Desk Chair To ask us a q...
2020-08-0500 min
Better Off SaidAmazon Favorites for Sustainable Living with Becca22: Becca has been enlightened with adding more sustainable practices into her life! So today, she is taking you through the NINE things she has incorporated into her daily life to help minimize her footprint on our gorgeous green Earth. Nikki also joins her in the beginning of the episode for their weekly moments that are better off said, life updates and products of the week. Nikki's Product of the Week: Master bedroom rug from McGee and Co Mortgage refinancing: Costco Better.com Becca's Amazon Favorites for...
2020-07-2900 min
Better Off SaidBaby Essentials For The First Year With Nikki21: It's the first solo episode we have done and Nikki is taking it away with her recap of her most popular blog post, Essentials for Baby's First Year. This podcast has the top products that changed Nikki and Thor's lives with Cannon in the categories of sleep, bath time, active time, changing, nursing, eating and travel. Nikki orders the products from 0-3 month, 3-6 month and 6-12 months so you know exactly what products you need ASAP versus later in the first year. Hope this helps you soon-to-be mamas! Becca's Product of the Week:
2020-07-2200 min
Better Off SaidOur Skincare Routines: Morning, Night, Tools, Tips And Products20: Nikki and Becca are talking personal skincare today! Hear about their morning routines and night routines, plus their favorite tools, tips and tricks. They also discuss how they're treating specific issues they each suffer from and products they buy to accomodate their skin types. Below, we've linked everything we mentioned in this episode! Happy shopping and WASH YOUR FACE! Cookbook Nikki Mentioned: NOURISH Cookbook by Lorna Jane Nikki's {current} Skincare Routine: Morning Cleanser: Dermalogica Gel Cleanser or Youth To The People Toner: Ole Henriksen Dark Spot Toner Elemis Superfood Facial Oil Drunk E...
2020-07-1500 min
Better Off SaidBecca Asks Nikki: Divorce, Sorority Rush And Pivoting In Your Business19: This week, Becca asks Nikki more about who she was before they met. From her painful experience going through a family break up, how her college experience molded her into who she is today, pivoting in your business and more! Nikki's product mentions: Wine Away Couch Bedroom rug Becca's product mentions: Daily Harvest Use code BBOOKS for $25 off! To ask us a question, suggest a topic or just say hi, DM us @betteroffpod or email betteroffpod@gmail.com...
2020-07-0900 min
Better Off SaidNikki Asks Becca: Getting Your First Period, Buying Your First House And Game Of Thrones Trivia#18: It's time to get to know more about Becca Booker. On today's episode, Nikki asks Becca questions that she didn't even know the answer to. We talk about the high school and college years that made Becca who she is today, what she did to save up to buy her first home, her perspective on marriage, kids, religion and more! Becca's Product Rec: Korean Italy Towels Good for beach day/ 4th of July tan Exfoliation Removes tanner too Nikki's Product Rec: SMEG Water Kettle Great for instant coffee Great for wa...
2020-07-0100 min
Better Off SaidNikki's Husband, Thor, Tells Us What Guys Actually Think Through Dating, Proposals And Pregnancy17: It's not very often that a one-night college fling turns into a 2-1/2 year marriage and 9 years of dating. According to "He's Just Not That Into You", it sounds like Nikki and her husband, Thor, are the exception, not the rule. Get to know the dynamic between Nikki and Thor's relationship in this episode as Nikki tries to extract all the feelings that go through a guy's head when deciding they want to date someone and eventually propose to them. Plus, what guys think during the emotional rollercoaster called pregnancy. We also talk about: T...
2020-06-2400 min
Better Off SaidDating Apps And New Relationship Advice With Becca And Her Boyfriend Parker#16: When we started this podcast, we leveraged the angle of both being 20-somethings but in two different stages of life and offering those two perspectives. We laughed when only a couple of episodes in, Becca had matched with a guy on Hinge, and she was smitten. Enter, her now boyfriend, Parker! Parker joins Becca today to uncover the details of what it's like dating through an app and how it was successful for them! They go into their first date and the special surprise Jojo left for them, meeting each other's families and friends and... wait for it... MOVING...
2020-06-1700 min
Better Off SaidWhat We've Learned During #BlackLivesMatter And Recognizing Our Privilege#15: It's been two weeks since we've last come through to your AirPods, and we couldn't be happier to be back. It's been a heavy week for all of us. Coronavirus is still here, numbers are actually rising in Arizona, but there's an even more important movement happening, #BlackLivesMatter, where we are fighting for justice of police brutality toward the black community. We go through some of our learnings, realizations, how we're progressing forward, creating a new normal and resources you can look to to educate yourself and others. We also recap an controversial racist comment f...
2020-06-1000 min
Better Off SaidInvesting In A Franchise And Tips For Healthy Living With barre3 Studio Owner Karie Johnson#14: Karie Johnson is the owner of barre3 Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, two fitness studios here in the Greater Phoenix Area. Karie takes us through what it's actually like investing in a franchise, telling us the actual number and more importantly, telling us her success story. To start the interview, Karie walks Becca and Nikki through a much needed 3-minute breath exercise before diving into Karie's story, barre3 and what she eats in a day to look and feel great! We also cover: How Karie pivoted from teaching to investing into barre3 What it's actually like being...
2020-05-2700 min
Better Off SaidPitching Media For Your Small Business With PR Pro Nicole Myden Of The PR Concierge#13: Public relations is a hot topic. It feels very foreign to most businesses in the sense that they just don't know how to go about it! Lucky for all of you, today we are talking to Nicole Myden, a 20-year PR veteran and owner of The PR Concierge. In this episode, Nicole walks us through the do's and don'ts when it comes to pitching media, how to create your own rolodex (or media list), what to expect from hiring a PR pro or agency, and so much more. This episode is FULL of useful insights and tips so we...
2020-05-2000 min
Better Off SaidTHELIFESTYLEDCO Creator, Kristen Forgione On Finding Your Passion And Building A Business Out Of It#12: Today we are joined by Kristen Forgione, Creator and Principal Designer of THELIFESTYLEDCO, Design Firm and Retail Shops specializing in minimal and modern aesthetic called Organic Desert Living. Talk about a conversation that could have gone on forever! She is so easy to talk to and very open about everything. Kristen gets candid with us about how she started her sought-after interior design firm and the importance of naming her aesthetic (enter: #organicdesertliving). We get into how she built a loyal team and the bad apples she came across along the way. Kristen also touches o...
2020-05-1300 min
Better Off SaidThe Battle Of The Bride And Coronavirus With Kayla Bellitt of Some Like It Classic#11: Today we welcome Owner and Lead Wedding Planner of Some Like It Classic, Kayla Bellitt, to the podcast and oh boy do we feel for her right now! The hospitality industry is the first industry, and the hardest hit, by the coronavirus, and Kayla shares it all with us. From endless clients calls, vendor contract re-negotiation, the loss of future revenue, Kayla has become a therapist and lawyer on top of wedding planner. We also talk about how she has known what she's wanted to do since she was 16 years old and the steps she took to buy out...
2020-05-0600 min
Better Off SaidMakeup Artist, Bryanna Casey, Talks BTS At Fashion Week, Co-Owning A Business And How To Get Signed#10: We've hit the double digits in episodes! Hey, small milestones deserve attention too, right? Today, we talk to Bryanna Casey, a seasoned makeup artist who co-owns Eleven Co Agency in Phoenix. Formerly known as the Phoenix Makeup Collective, Eleven Co Agency is an independent agency representing top talent in photography, hair and makeup. They specialize in editorial, bridal, print, commercial, and much more. Prior to becoming a business owner, Bryanna has conquered prosthetics and effects makeup in film and TV and produced and managed makeup teams at numerous notable designer shows in...
2020-04-2900 min
Better Off SaidER Nurse, Chelsea Mune, Talks Working On The Frontlines During The COVID-19 Pandemic#9: Today we talk to an Arizona ER Nurse, Chelsea Mune, who is working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. She dives into what she is seeing at the hospital, how it's affecting her life at home and what you can do to help slow the spread and flatten the curve. Please stay safe! For updates on coronavirus, visit John Hopkins University. To connect with Chelsea, click here. To ask us a question, suggest a guest or just say hi, visit @betteroffpod or email betteroffpod@gmail.com....
2020-04-2200 min
Better Off SaidAudree Kate On How Her Digital Resume Became Her Career#8: In this episode of the Better Off Said Podcast, Nikki and Becca talk to one of Becca's college friends, Audree Lopez, better known as @simplyaudreekate. Audree is a fashion stylist and blogger in New York City and has an impressive resume of clients, including Alice + Olivia. She takes us through her journey of the unconvential path to moving to NYC after graduation with no job to pursue her love of fashion. We also go through how she manages her team and her blog and her step-by-step process of content creation. To connect with Audree, click h...
2020-04-1500 min
Better Off SaidHow We Started Our Podcast And What We've Learned So Far#7: Nikki and Becca have officially gone full-on remote and are now recording podcasts over Zoom. It's a sad day guys. But we'll get through to it! Today, they're sharing all about how they started this podcast, from idea to brainstorming to execution and production. Nikki and Becca sound off on their tips, tricks, recommended products and software to use if you're looking to start a podcast as well. Keep in mind, they're still in the very early stages and are learning as they go, so please share your ideas and thoughts with them on Instagram @betteroffpod. ...
2020-04-0800 min
Better Off SaidQuarantine Content: Becca And Nikki Share Their Downtime Distractions#6: In this duo episode with your hosts, Becca and Nikki, they share everything they're consuming from podcasts to shows to books during the quarantine. They also dive into some of their annoyances from public figures during this sensitive time. And of course, you'll always get served their BOS Moments, so stay hungry for those! Enjoy.
2020-03-2500 min
Better Off SaidNeurotoxins And Fillers: Maintenance, Cost And Risks With Michelle Hunter, Owner And Injector At Zona Med Spa#5: Today, we chat with Zona Med Spa’s owner and injector, Michelle Hunter. We’re talking Botox, Dysport, fillers, you name it. This is the good stuff! In this episode, Michelle takes us through what to look for in an injector and the proper questions to ask before you move forward with any procedure. We also chat about the repercussions of overfilling, maintenance and cost, injecting and aging and ridiculous client requests. Buckle up! To see amazing results from Zona Med Spa, click here. To ask us a question or request a gues...
2020-03-1800 min
Better Off SaidSkin Is In! Aesthetician, Chelsea VanNote Gives Us The 'Skin'ny On Antiaging, Facials And Identifying Bad Ingredients In Products#4: Chelsea VanNote is a seasoned and certified aesthetician at Zona Med Spa in Scottsdale. In this episode, we talk about ingredients to watch for in skincare products, what a facial actually is, the benefits of monthly visits to a medspa and how suffering from cystic acne drove her to the career she is in today. Chelsea talks about her own skincare routine, her favorite products and best tips for antiaging. Get your pen and paper out because you’ll want to jot down tips and products she mentions! To see amazing results from Zona Med Spa...
2020-03-1800 min
Better Off SaidDressing David Beckham, Turning 30 And Cycle Syncing With Stylist Ellyse Nichole#3: In this episode, we talk to stylist, Ellyse Nichole, about how exactly she became a stylist, starting her own business in New York City, and making her mark back home in Phoenix. Ellyse graduated from FIDM. Then slaved away for a few years in LA––if you can call putting underwear on David Beckham slave labor (!!!)––before moving to New York City and eventually branching off on her own in the concrete jungle. She made great strides on both coasts before coming back to her roots in Phoenix where she paired up with photographer Jennifer Perkins of @griffithimaging to offer br...
2020-03-1800 min
Better Off SaidBlogger Mika Perry On Daily Routines, Therapy And Saving Her Marriage#2: Mika Perry graces us with her calm and collected voice and also her outlook on how to improve your daily life. Mika is a professional home organizer, blogger and podcaster in the Phoenix area. She’s mom to Reese, Paige, stepmom to Maddox and wife to entrepreneur and author, Russ, with whom she co-hosts Good To Be Home Podcast. Our conversation starts light, where we chat specifics on how to best organize your closet, skincare products and email inbox. We then move into the art of the routine and how curating morning, night and weekend rou...
2020-03-1800 min
Better Off SaidThe Mayfair Group CEO, Sam Abrahart On Manifesting Your Career And Breaking Into The Fashion Industry#1: In our very first episode, we sit down and talk to Sam Abrahart, the CEO of The Mayfair Group to discuss how she broke into the fashion industry with her internship at Wildfox and later gained the confidence to start her own fashion PR and sales company, The Mayfair Group. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, launching a business in the fashion industry away from fashion's home city was a huge risk, but something Sam was willing to take on. In our conversation, we go into detail about how she won over some of her biggest clients, how college curriculum is...
2020-03-1800 min
Better Off SaidTrailer: Better Off Said PodcastBloggers and self-starters, Nikki Butler and Becca Booker, are both 20-somethings, but in completely different stages of life. On this podcast, they'll offer their different perspectives on all topics they are obsessing over or experiencing at the moment, with insightful interviews from experts, entrepreneurs and even just the girl next door. Better Off Said brings together women in all stages of life, exploring topics from business, wellness, friendship, motherhood and yes, all the online social media shit we are obsessed with. Why “Better Off Said”? We’re having conversations that don’t tip-toe around the “lines”. We’re all thinkin...
2020-03-0100 min