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Monica Wisdom PodcastNigerian-British Author Nikki May Shares Her Writing Journey and Latest NovelNigerian-British Author Nikki May joins Monica Wisdom to discuss her journey from executive to author, highlighting her latest novel, "This Motherless Land." The conversation delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and the resilience of women, as reflected in Nikki's characters. She shares her personal experiences growing up in Nigeria and England, emphasizing the importance of representation in literature.Throughout the discussion, Nikki expresses the significance of embracing one's whole self, celebrating both her Nigerian and British heritage. As they explore themes of joy, trauma, and the impact of community, listeners are encouraged to share their own stories...2025-06-2645 min
Startist Society129: From Zero to Engaged - Creating an Email List that WorksArtists often ask, why do I need an email list when I already post on Instagram? Laura and Nikki share the answers: social media platforms can change their rules overnight, limit your reach, or even disappear entirely. Your email list belongs to you – nobody can take it away or stand between you and your audience. Listen in as we talk about how to get started and what to share with your email subscribers! You can also access a FREE pdf download with our email marketing tips + a template for your first email! READ SHOW NOTES + DOWNLOAD YOUR FR...2025-05-2818 min
Startist Society128: Selfies, Sales, and Sanity - Surviving Social Media as an ArtistThe days when artists had to rely solely on galleries or craft fairs to get their work seen are long gone. Now we're all constantly wondering if we should be posting reels carousels or just give up and become hermits! Social media can feel like a full time job that none of us signed up for. In this episode, Laura and Nikki break down social media strategies that actually work for artists without eating up all of your creative time. READ SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/socialmedia/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: 2025-05-1420 min
Startist Society127: Choosing the Best Website Platform for ArtistsIn this episode, Nikki and Laura break down the most popular website platforms for artists and creatives. We’ll help you evaluate features, integrations, and costs to choose the best option for your needs, whether you want to sell your work online, create a stunning portfolio or manage your art business. Plus, we’ll share a handy comparison chart to simplify your decision-making process. READ SHOW NOTES & DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE ARTIST WEBSITE ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST: startistsociety.com/platforms/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STAR...2025-04-3033 min
Startist Society126: What Every Artist Website NeedsIn this episode, Nikki and Laura dive into the must-have elements for any artist's website. Whether you’re just starting out or revamping your online presence, we break down exactly what you need to showcase your work, connect with your audience and make sales! READ SHOW NOTES & DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE ARTIST WEBSITE ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST: startistsociety.com/websiteneeds/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON:...2025-04-1641 min
Startist Society125: Beyond the Logo - Branding Essentials for ArtistsIn this episode, Laura and Nikki talk about the importance of branding for artists - beyond just a logo. They provide some great practical tips for building a brand identity and take you through three different levels of branding investment: DIY, mid-tier, and professional - based on wherever you are at on your business journey. READ SHOW NOTES & ACCESS YOUR FREE BRANDING PDF DOWNLOAD: startistsociety.com/branding/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ 2025-04-0215 min
Startist Society124: 10 Creative Tips to Maximize your Art SuppliesIn this episode Nikki and Laura tackle the ever-present temptation artists face—buying new supplies—and discuss why embracing the materials you already own can be a game-changer for your creativity and budget. We break down five compelling reasons why using your existing stash benefits both your art and your wallet, followed by ten practical tips to help you extend the life of you supplies, explore new creative possibilities, and stay focused. From mastering your tools to organizing your stash and even hosting a supply swap, this episode is packed with actionable ideas to help you maximize what you alre...2025-03-1916 min
Startist Society123: From Tech-Timid to Tech-Savvy: Facing Your Technology FearsTechnology can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to hold you back from growing your creative business. In this episode, Nikki and Laura share practical strategies and mindset shifts to help artists and creatives overcome their tech fears. From starting small and embracing imperfection to utilizing online resources and celebrating small wins, we break down simple ways to build confidence with technology. Whether you’re tackling a new tool, setting up an online shop, or automating tasks, this conversation will help you take that first step with less fear and more curiosity. Tune in for an encouraging, lighthearted disc...2025-03-0513 min
Startist Society120: Money Matters for Artists: Spending, Saving, and Growing Your IncomeMoney doesn’t have to be scary—or boring! In this episode, Nikki and Laura share practical, relatable tips to help creative entrepreneurs take control of their finances. From tracking expenses to maximizing income and tackling debt, we’re covering all the essentials to make managing your money feel less daunting and more empowering. STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES & **FREE TIPS PDF DOWNLOAD**: https://startistsociety.com/money/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE W...2025-01-2238 min
Startist Society119: From Busy to Balanced: Our Plan to Make 2025 the Best Year YetIn this episode, Nikki and Laura kick off the new year with a deep dive into their planning process for 2025. We reflect on our personal and creative wins and struggles from 2024, share the lessons we’ve learned, and discuss our goals for the year ahead. From building habits to embracing the chaos of creative business, we outline actionable steps for balancing our personal lives, creative work, and podcast goals. We also discuss our Words of the Year—and explain how these intentions will shape our year. Packed with humor, relatable challenges, and practical advice, this episode is a motivational guid...2025-01-0843 min
The Beyond Business PodcastNikki May on Mastering Social Media, Storytelling, and Overcoming Camera ShynessKatherine Martin-Fisher introduces Nikki May, exploring her journey into social media and the rise of her digital marketing career. Nikki shares the importance of processes and creating ideal client avatars in business. She delves into storytelling and content creation strategies, highlighting the influence of mentors and addressing social media misconceptions. Nikki discusses common mistakes and offers advice on overcoming camera shyness, alongside tips for effective visual content creation. She shares her passion for work and the importance of bridging generational gaps in social media. The episode wraps up with Nikki's final advice, contact information, and gratitude for her insights.
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What Should I Read Next?Ep 451: Digging into Nikki May's delicious Mansfield Park reimaginingToday we are thrilled to welcome Nikki May to the show. Her new book This Motherless Land is a reimagining of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. Anne was especially intrigued by this because Mansfield Park is the novel of Jane Austen's that seems most overlooked when it comes to retellings.Today, Anne has questions, and Nikki May has answers. Among some of the gems you will hear are Nikki's personal connection to Jane Austen generally and Mansfield Park in particular, the personal experiences that informed This Motherless Land, and the complexity of belonging and not belonging as explored...2024-10-2254 min
Monica Wisdom PodcastNigerian-British Author Nikki May Shares Her Writing Journey and Latest NovelSend us a textNigerian-British Author Nikki May joins Monica Wisdom to discuss her journey from executive to author, highlighting her latest novel, "This Motherless Land." The conversation delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and the resilience of women, as reflected in Nikki's characters. She shares her personal experiences growing up in Nigeria and England, emphasizing the importance of representation in literature. Throughout the discussion, Nikki expresses the significance of embracing one's whole self, celebrating both her Nigerian and British heritage. As they explore themes of joy, trauma, and the impact of community, listeners are encouraged to share their own...2024-10-0354 min
Best Book ForwardReimagining Austen: Nikki May's This Motherless LandJoin us for a captivating conversation with Nikki May, author of Wahala which is currently being adapted into a major BBC series! Her latest literary masterpiece, This was inspired by Jane Austen's Mansfield Park and explores themes of motherhood, legacy, identity, and culture.Interview Highlights:Mothers and Daughters: Discover the profound impact of mothers on their daughters. Explore how Nikki's characters navigate life without a mother and with a less than ideal one, shaping their identities and relationships.Cultural Identity: Dive into the complexities of belonging to multiple cultures. Hear Nikki's personal experiences growing up between...2024-10-0351 min
Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubThis Motherless Land by Nikki May with Nikki MayThis week's book guest is This Motherless Land by Nikki May.Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer Nikki May herself to discuss beige food, Jane Austen, the mixed race experience, baked beans and Mick Hucknell.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism.This Motherless Land is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.You can find Nikki on Instagram @nikkimaywriter and Twitter @NikkiOMayTickets...2024-09-2640 min
You're BookedNikki May, AJ Pearce, Andrew Hunter Murray - Live at the Persephone FestivalHere's a bonus treat! And what a treat! To celebrate the release of Daisy's brand new book Pity Party, here's a very special live edition of You're Booked recorded at the glorious Bath Assembly Halls. Three returning champions - Nikki May, AJ Pearce and Andrew Hunter Murray - talk about their favourite Persephone Books in front of an audience of rabid Persephone fans, at the recent Persephone Festival, celebrating 25 years of the UK's premier publishing house. Each author picked and discussed their Persephone faves, plus other Persephones they love, consider the books they'd love to reissue and reveal the...2024-07-111h 30
Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First RespondersFit for Duty: Nikki Cloutier's No-Nonsense Guide to Law Enforcement Fitness TestsSend us a text🏋️♀️ Welcome to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🚓In this unapologetically blunt episode, your host Nikki Cloutier takes the mic to deliver a no-nonsense breakdown of the fitness tests required for law enforcement officers. Strap in, folks, because Nikki tells it like it is, and she's not pulling any punches.💪 Episode Highlights:🚨 Know Before You Go: Nikki dives deep into the specifics of fitness tests required for law enforcement, leaving no stone unturned. She breaks down each component, from the dreaded push/pull machine and weighted bag to the daunting vault a...2024-03-2947 min
Startist Society115: 5 Tips to Improve your Artwork and DesignsIn this week’s episode, Laura and Nikki share 5 quick tips to help improve your artwork and take it to the next level. We discuss strategies that can help elevate your artwork and set you apart from the crowd and share some really fun tools, websites and products that can help with implementing these techniques! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES & FREE PDF TIPS DOWNLOAD: startistsociety.com/arttips/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LI...2024-02-2811 min
Startist Society113: Art, Money, Success with Maria BrophyIn this week’s episode, Laura and Nikki interview Maria Brophy, the author of Art Money Success. Maria discusses her journey from corporate cubicle life to becoming a successful art business owner and coach. She is a proven expert at marketing, licensing, and selling artwork, having played a key role in growing husband Drew Brophy's successful art career. We chat about tangible and proven strategies you can use to network in-person, getting your artwork in front of potential buyers and how to battle money mindset issues. We know you're going to learn so much from Maria who has literally writt...2024-02-071h 18
Startist Society112: Presenting your Art Business ProfessionallyIn this week’s episode, Laura and Nikki explore the basics of professionally presenting your art business - both online and in person. We cover everything from communication etiquette to curating your portfolio, creating artist statements and a consistent brand identity, prepping physical artwork for galleries and more. We know you'll walk away with some great tips to put into action as you grow your art business. STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/presenting/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INS...2024-01-2419 min
Startist Society111: Photographing Your WorkThis week, Laura and Nikki do a deep dive into getting professional high resolution images of your artwork. Do you need a fancy camera or will a phone camera do? How do you prep your space and art for the best images? What are key things you should know before hitting the shutter button to ensure you get clear, well-lit photos? When are scans useful and how do you properly scan artwork? We'll cover all of this and more in today's episode. STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/photographingyourwork/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB...2024-01-1029 min
Startist Society110: A New Year: Looking Back and Looking ForwardGrab a cup of coffee (or bourbon) and join Laura & Nikki as they review what went well last year, what could have gone better, and what their plans are for the upcoming year (both for their personal/professional lives and for the Startist Society podcast). STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/anewyear/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/2024-01-0337 min
Startist Society109: Unconventional Ways to Sell Your ArtIn this episode, Laura and Nikki dive into the deep sea of art sales, but not in the way that you might think. They take you off the beaten path, exploring 12 unconventional, out-of-the-box methods to help you sell your art and turn your passion into profit. If you've ever felt stuck or unsure of how to get your art into the world, this episode is crafted just for you! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/unconventional/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST...2023-12-2025 min
Startist Society108: Closing the Creative Loop: Finishing What You StartedWe talk a lot about just getting started. But what about finishing? Do you have trouble finishing projects? Do you have a million half done or barely started projects lying around the studio? Today, Nikki and Laura dive deep into the world of unfinished projects, sharing their personal stories and advice to help you muster the inspiration and motivation to bring unfinished projects to a close (or release the ones that no longer serve you)! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/finishing/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: 2023-12-0626 min
Women Thriving in BusinessNavigating the Unknown: Embracing New Routes in Business and Life | Nikki RogersA different result requires a different approach.Aspirations of growth often require a change in methodology in order to achieve new goals. But the mere thought of change scares us. Even when others are willing to give advice or share their experiences, we often cling to the familiar. Our old ways can serve as a comfort blanket.While it can be uncomfortable to be in a new environment or unfamiliar situation, I want to remind you:“Don't automatically discount that new way just because it's new or unfamiliar to you.”Trust the w...2023-11-0108 min
CAMBON PODCASTSInterview with writer Nikki May in "les Rencontres" - CHANEL Literary Rendezvous at Rue CambonListen to author and critic Erica Wagner in conversation with Nikki May, writer of “Wahala”, her first novel published by HarperCollins in 2022. Through Ronke, Simi and Boo, the three mixed-race heroines of her book, the writer explores interracial relationships, what defines multicultural identity and captures women’s evolving roles in home and work. They also evoke Nikki May’s early vocation as a writer and the late realisation of her literary career.As part of the Rendez-vous littéraires rue Cambon [Literary Rendezvous at Rue Cambon], the podcast "les Rencontres" highlights the birth of a writer...2023-10-1932 min
Startist Society104: Beating Perfectionism with Elli MilanToday's guest is Elli Milan, an artist, author, educator, and founding owner of Milan Art Institute and Art Social – an online art education program, social learning, and art patronage platform. She has been a successful artist since 1996, selling over 10,000 pieces of original art. She is passionate about empowering artists and has transformed the lives of thousands of artists worldwide, helping them find their voice and turn their passion for art into a profession. Aside from hearing all about Elli's Startist story and Art Institute, Nikki and Laura chat with her about perfectionism and how it can hold you...2023-10-111h 12
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Future Fit LeadershipLeaders need to start thinking outside the system and care more/ Nikki MayNikki May is a creative strategist, disruptive thinker, and marketing communications professional. As a founding director of the International Women’s Forum (IWF) in Australia and a global communications chair, Nikki brings an international perspective to what better leadership may look like in Australia. By day Nikki works to develop future capabilities in Australian leaders as the Chief Creative Officer for Future Leadership. By night Nikki is a ghostwriter for emerging leaders – helping them disrupt the current power dynamics. In this podcast we discuss climate change, global security, our global diet and happiness. Key themes around all thes...2023-08-0755 min
Startist Society102: How to Avoid Art ScamsAs artists who are putting ourselves and our work online hoping to make connections and sales, we can be really vulnerable to all kinds of scams, because we are being very optimistic in thinking that people are really interested in our art. It's important to be aware of the types of scams that exist and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim to one of them. From NFT and payment scams to art contests and vanity galleries... listen in as Laura and Nikki discuss the types of art scams you might encounter, what to look...2023-08-0220 min
Startist Society101: Craft Your Elevator PitchSo why is it so hard for us to answer the question, "Oh, you're an artist. What do you do?" When that happens, do you freeze? Do you shrink and mumble under your breath something about how you're both an artist and you do other things and you're working on several projects right now but it's too hard to explain? Do you go on and on for about five minutes without actually answering the question? If you identify at all with this, it's time to learn how to talk about your art. If you can't describe succinctly...2023-06-1416 min
Startist Society100: Celebrating 100 episodes!Join Nikki and Laura and help us celebrate the huge milestone of our 100th episode! Listen in as we have a very chatty episode about our lives in the last few months, our art practices, our jobs, and the future of the podcast. You'll hear lots of talk about bourbon (naturally) and hear a funny story about a recent episode upload faux pas! You won't want to miss our 100th episode! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/100episodes/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ ...2023-05-1739 min
Startist Society97: Creating CollectionsWhether you're a fine artist or a surface pattern designer, you may have heard about the importance of creating in collections. If you're at the start of your art journey, you may be creating a lot of one off pieces of art. So how do you go about starting to work in collections? And how many pieces do you need to have to be able to call it a collection? How do you create in a cohesive way? Do you need collections to have your work shown in a gallery? Are collections necessary to have your shown...2023-04-0522 minYou're BookedNikki May - You're BookedThis was so much fun! Get ready for a funny, frank and fulfilling conversation with the brilliant Nikki May! Nikki's debut novel Wahala was a former Steal of the Week and one of our favourite books in recent times. It's currently being adapted for TV and was recently shortlisted for the CWIP prize. We talked to Nikki about the problems associated with reading as a kid in Lagos, favourite food books, spies, crime and dystopias and what Nikki believes is the perfect book. For your chance to appear on the podcast, pre-order Daisy's next book Limelight from Bookshop.org...2023-03-2755 min
Startist Society96: 5 Tips for Selling on Digital Marketplaces with Isabelle WoodIn our last episode, we introduced you to Isabelle Wood, a perfect example of a Startist and one of the women in Laura and Nikki's accountability group. One of Isabelle's big goals was to create digital products and sell them on Design Cuts. She made that goal happen and today she's going to share with us her five tips for getting started selling on digital marketplaces. STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/digitalproducts/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY...2023-03-2205 min
Startist SocietySelling on Digital Marketplaces with Isabelle Gagnon WoodWe've spoken many times about how we met in an accountability group for Bonnie Christine's Surface Design Immersion course. Today, and in a few upcoming episodes, we want to introduce you to the other women in our group and tell their inspiring Startist stories. In our peer group, each of us had one or two main goals that we hope to accomplish with our creative careers, and we want to share what we've all been doing to reach those goals. We've interviewed quite a few experienced artists who have tons of products, licensing deals and courses, and...2023-03-0851 min
Startist Society92: Nikki's 5 Tips for Going Big with Public ArtLast week, Laura interviewed Nikki all about how she has gone big with her art in public spaces like the front of a downtown building (now covered in Nikki's gorgeous butterflies) and a recent commission she won inside her local airport. This week, Nikki shares her 5 best tips with you so you can go BIG with your art too! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/nikkistipsforgoingbig/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/2023-02-0804 min
Startist Society91: Going Big with your Art in Public Spaces with Nikki MayWe hinted this was coming in a previous episode, but this week Laura is super excited to interview Startist Society's very own Nikki May on how she has literally gone big – as in three stories tall – with her artwork over the last year. She's now working on another special BIG commission for her local airport. She is the perfect example of a Startist! We know many of you are curious about how to even get started with getting your artwork in public spaces, and today's episode will be all about that! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: 2023-02-0142 min
Startist Society5 Tips for Showing Your Face on VideoLast week, Nikki and Laura talked about the fear of putting yourself out there on video and gave some helpful suggestions on how to get past these fears. Today we are sharing five helpful tips that can help you put these suggestions into action! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/videotips/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/s...2023-01-2514 min
Startist Society88: Will AI Art Replace Artists?There's currently a lot of buzz around AI Art. Many think Artificial intelligence may become the new normal. It's been used for everything from chat bots to creation of artwork, and it has the ability to composite hundreds of thousands of images into elaborate new pieces of art in less than 60 seconds. So what does this mean for the art world? Should we be scared? Is our intellectual property being stolen? Will art directors no longer want to pay artists for their commercial work? Will galleries be filled with AI art? And will human artists become obsolete...2023-01-1121 min
Startist Society87: Getting Back in the GrooveStartist Society is back from our extended fall break and ready to get back in the groove! In this episode, Laura and Nikki talk about what they’ve been doing during their break, catch you up on what’s new in their lives, and talk about how difficult it can be to get back to being creative and productive after a long break. Listen in as they share tips about getting into the right mindset and habits to get your creative groove back! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/backinthegroove/ JOIN THE...2023-01-0426 min
Her Natural PotentialEP122: Is WHITE RICE Bad?Is white rice really bad for you? Save yourself from the confusion. Today, Nikki talks about whether white rice is bad for you or not. She tells you what white rice is good for, what white rice is bad for, and who should incorporate it into their diet.In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:The controversies surrounding white riceCases in which white rice is a better choice for people than brown rice or wild riceSome facts about white riceThings you should take into consideration when it comes to having white riceThe perfect diet or the best...2022-11-1523 min
A Novel EveningA Novel Evening with Nikki MayThis week, Dannie is joined by the ray of sunshine that is Nikki May, author of this year's smash hit Wahala - together they dive into the joys of rural living, the inspiration behind her novel, and a Novel Evening unlike any other!You can follow Nikki on Instagram here: Nikki May (@nikkimaywriter) • Instagram photos and videosand grab yourself a copy of Wahala here: Wahala by Nikki May | Waterstones Become a Novel Listener over at: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-novel-evening.
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Vetiver Vibes with EssentriaMeet Nikki Fraser, co-host of Vetiver VibesSend us a textIn this episode, you will learn all about Nikki Fraser, co-host of Vetiver Vibes and co-founder of Essentria Aromatherapy School!What You’ll LearnNikki Fraser, CAHP, Level 3 NAHA CCANikki is a wife, and mother to two wonderful spirited boys, and gave birth to a beautiful surrogate baby girl in December 2017 and a handsome surrogate boy in November 2021. She loves everything with pregnancy, children and holistic health and has combined them together over her career path....2022-08-0711 min
Life in Food with Laura PriceS1 E7 Food and Friendship with Nikki MayIn the latest episode of Life in Food with Laura Price, I speak to Nikki May, author of the brilliant novel Wahala, a darkly comic and bitingly subversive take on love, race and family featuring three British-Nigerian girlfriends who live in London. Inspired by a meal with Nikki's own girlfriends, the book weaves food through every chapter, so I was keen to talk to her about her love of food and how it reflects her British-Nigerian identity. In the episode, we talk about the power of food in friendship, the underrepresentation of Nigerian cuisine and how Nikki plans to b...2022-05-0435 minHer Natural PotentialEP59: 5 Common MISTAKES trying to "GET TONEDSummer is coming up, and a toned body is something many women aspire to have — but in your quest for the perfect body, you might be falling victim to some common mistakes that may end up hindering your progress.In this episode, Nikki discusses some common mistakes that a lot of women make when trying to tone up, lose weight, or transform their physique that might actually be stressing you and your body out.In this podcast episode, Nikki discusses:Some mistakes that many women make when trying to tone up and the reason wh...2022-04-2920 min
Startist SocietyOrganizing Your Art SuppliesBack in episode 9, we talked about how we just might be art supply addicts and have WAY too many of them. When you live in small spaces or have limited real estate to park your art supplies, organization becomes really important. Laura’s condo is an organized chaos of supplies, while Nikki’s has historically just been chaos! In this episode, we share our best ideas for keeping our supplies organized and accessible in small spaces – and Nikki tries to figure out what she’ll do in her new bus studio! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/organizi...2022-03-1635 minHer Natural PotentialEP48: 4 Reasons You're STILL BloatedAre you eating healthy yet still feeling bloated all the time? Do you want to find a solution to your bloating problem? Then, you need to find out what is causing your bloating. Nikki discusses four reasons you may still be suffering from bloating despite eating healthy food.In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:Some reasons why you could still be bloated while eating healthy:You may have food sensitivities or intolerancesYou may be suffering from gut dysbiosis — the imbalance between good and bad bacteriaYou might actually be dealing with low stomach acidity or low enzyme pr...2022-03-0717 minHer Natural PotentialEP47: "But my BLOOD WORK came back FINE"You're sick, tired, or off. You take some BLOOD TESTS and they come back FINE, but you still DON’T FEEL well. Why is that? Find out in this episode!Nikki dives deep into blood work and hormone testing, how to figure out if you have hormonal imbalances, and how to test for certain things that may help you get better.In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:How things could still be off even though your blood work comes back fineFactors that influence the production of hormonesOther tests you should take in addition to yo...2022-03-0430 min
The Business of WellnessNikki May: Redefining the Power LunchI’m chatting with the brilliant Nikki May, former advertising exec-turned-author of Wahala, the most delicious novel I’ve read in the past decade. Born in Bristol & raised in Lagos, Nikki’s debut thriller is about friendship, identity, and ambition, but the FOOD in this book (subtly) steals the show. Listeners, this episode is like the audio version of the best meal you’ve ever had. We discuss: “Creative juices:” How a long lunch with friends became the breeding ground for Nikki’s career transition; Character-development: How and why she gave each of the women in Wahala unique relationship with food; Classic cuisi...2022-02-171h 11
Startist SocietySetting Up Print on Demand on Your Own WebsiteNow that we've explored print on demand marketplaces like Society6 and Spoonflower in more detail, we want to dive into how you can add Print on Demand products to your own website through providers like Printful, Printify, Gooten, and more. In episode number 50, introducing you to print on demand, we talked about all of the pros and cons of the different options and having print on demand products through your own website gives you the most control over your pricing, your profitability, and your overall customer experience. Nikki has a ton of experience in this area and...2022-02-1637 min