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Lauren Estes

Podcast 135: Financial Planning for Creatives with Lauren Estes

Authenticity & Following What Makes You Come Alive with Kathryn Lounsbery. Today’s episode of our podcast is all about coming alive; that painful but necessary

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Three Things Successful Goal-Getters Do

The beginning of the year is a classic time for goal-setting…but it’s also a classic time for goal-forgetting. If you set some goals this year

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Podcast 134: The Club: How to Bust Your Goal-Getting Roadblocks

Authenticity & Following What Makes You Come Alive with Kathryn Lounsbery. Today’s episode of our podcast is all about coming alive; that painful but necessary

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Four Steps to Get Your Goals This Year

it’s a new year and that means a fresh start… …not just for you but also for your business. What do you want to do

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How to have your year of “I love myself and I don’t give a damn what other people think”

i carry a small notebook with me everywhere… I can’t remember ever going anywhere without a small notebook in my purse or pocket (and, of

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Podcast 133: Find Your Focus, Goal-Get & Grow Your Business

Authenticity & Following What Makes You Come Alive with Kathryn Lounsbery. Today’s episode of our podcast is all about coming alive; that painful but necessary

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How to take the first step towards your next big leap

What’s something that you would do if fear wasn’t standing in your way? What would you do if you stopped caring about what other people

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Staycation: Olea Hotel

“I can’t believe this is where we live…” …I said to my husband as we pulled into Glen Ellen, the speck of a town 20

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Lauren Keplinger

Podcast 132: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market with Lauren Keplinger

Authenticity & Following What Makes You Come Alive with Kathryn Lounsbery. Today’s episode of our podcast is all about coming alive; that painful but necessary

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4 Time-saving tips to increase your email ROI

Have you seen this Instagram Reel yet? There are 1,000s of versions of it, all featuring small business owners sharing what it’s really like to

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Tatiana O'Hara

Podcast 131: Running Your Business Like a CEO with Tatiana O’Hara

Authenticity & Following What Makes You Come Alive with Kathryn Lounsbery. Today’s episode of our podcast is all about coming alive; that painful but necessary

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the secret to making really great artistic work

When I sit down to write these monthly letters to you, I usually have a starting point… . . . but tonight it’s different. There’s

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Melanie Falick

PODCAST 130: Making a Life with Melanie Falick

Authenticity & Following What Makes You Come Alive with Kathryn Lounsbery. Today’s episode of our podcast is all about coming alive; that painful but necessary

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Podcast 131: Authenticity and Following What Makes You Come Alive with Kathryn Lounsbery

Authenticity & Following What Makes You Come Alive with Kathryn Lounsbery. Today’s episode of our podcast is all about coming alive; that painful but necessary

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How to push past your inner critic and just start

“I don’t think I can do it. I mean I want to but I think I am having an actual anxiety attack right now”… …

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PODCAST 128: with Christina Loff

Marketing for Creatives with Christina Loff, a marketing strategist. Christina and Nicole talk about Christina’s big leap to starting her own business after working at

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PODCAST 127: Time Management, Trauma & Productivity with Nache Snow

Time management, Trauma & Productivity with Naché Snow, a podcaster, online educator, and maker. Naché and Nicole talk about the accident that led Naché to

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Eight Engaging Email Opt-in Ideas for Creatives

Do you get as frustrated as I do… …when one of your Instagram posts or reels (especially one you put a lot into) doesn’t get

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PODCAST 126: The Genius Zone with Gay Hendricks

Healing your way to a purposeful life with Nakeia Homer, a well-being educator, mental wellness advocate, and author. Nakeia and Nicole talk about Nakeia’s powerful

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PODCAST 125: Discover Your Purpose with Quinn Tempest

Healing your way to a purposeful life with Nakeia Homer, a well-being educator, mental wellness advocate, and author. Nakeia and Nicole talk about Nakeia’s powerful

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Welcome to The Club . . .

did I ever tell you about the time… …that I led an entire San Francisco public bus of strangers in a round of singing Take

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STAYCATION VISIT: HOTEL ERWIN

Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first in our new blog series Staycation Tour! I’m hitting the road and taking you with me on a tour

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PODCAST 124: Healing your way to a purposeful life with Nakeia Homer

Healing your way to a purposeful life with Nakeia Homer, a well-being educator, mental wellness advocate, and author. Nakeia and Nicole talk about Nakeia’s powerful

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27 SELF-GROWTH & BUSINESS BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE (& BUSINESS)

Okay, I know that title is a little dramatic but it’s true… These are some of the books that have made me a better business

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A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane witho A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane without spiraling into anxiety.

I’d find any excuse not to go anywhere that required flying—“Oh no, I already have plans that weekend” (I didn’t) or “I’m not really interested in going there” (I was).

Seriously, what kind of bananas person turns down a trip to Hawaii? Me. I was that person.

Eventually, I decided I didn’t want fear making my travel plans for me. So I did the work—therapy, breathing exercises, distraction crafts that fit on a tray table, overpacking snacks, and yes, a little Xanax. Baby steps. All the things.

Last month, I flew solo to Columbus, Ohio, to meet my mastermind group (@natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio) for our first in-person hangout after meeting virtually since February.

We balanced our time between deep business talks—what’s working, what’s not, what we’re dreaming up next—and exploring the best spots in Columbus.

Natalie—our host and unofficial Columbus spokesperson—planned the most thoughtful trip, and I fell completely in love with the city.

It felt so good to be in person with these brilliant women who constantly inspire and challenge me in the best ways. I’m grateful I stopped letting fear decide where I get to go—because this trip reminded me what’s waiting on the other side of it.

#smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #anxiousmind #mastermind #creativesupport
A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane witho A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane without spiraling into anxiety.

I’d find any excuse not to go anywhere that required flying—“Oh no, I already have plans that weekend” (I didn’t) or “I’m not really interested in going there” (I was).

Seriously, what kind of bananas person turns down a trip to Hawaii? Me. I was that person.

Eventually, I decided I didn’t want fear making my travel plans for me. So I did the work—therapy, breathing exercises, distraction crafts that fit on a tray table, overpacking snacks, and yes, a little Xanax. Baby steps. All the things.

Last month, I flew solo to Columbus, Ohio, to meet my mastermind group (@natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio) for our first in-person hangout after meeting virtually since February.

We balanced our time between deep business talks—what’s working, what’s not, what we’re dreaming up next—and exploring the best spots in Columbus.

Natalie—our host and unofficial Columbus spokesperson—planned the most thoughtful trip, and I fell completely in love with the city.

It felt so good to be in person with these brilliant women who constantly inspire and challenge me in the best ways. I’m grateful I stopped letting fear decide where I get to go—because this trip reminded me what’s waiting on the other side of it.

#smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #anxiousmind #mastermind #creativesupport
If you found this, you’re probably one of my peo If you found this, you’re probably one of my people.

I send monthly letters to folks like you — about creativity, self-trust, and what it really looks like to live a creative life that feels like yours.

To join the list comment: NICOLESNEWS
If you found this, you’re probably one of my peo If you found this, you’re probably one of my people.

I send monthly letters to folks like you — about creativity, self-trust, and what it really looks like to live a creative life that feels like yours.

To join the list comment: NICOLESNEWS
I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftsc I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftschool in Columbus, Ohio and had the best time.

Kara, the co-owner and instructor, was incredible—patient, clear, and so much fun to learn from. (Huge thanks to @natterdoodles for magically making this connection happen!)

I loved it so much that I immediately invited Kara to come teach at @craftcationconference —and she said yes! 🙌 This year we’ll have four stained glass workshops, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Want to make stained glass with us—and spend five days by the beach filled with 200+ craft and business workshops, inspiration, and community? Join me at Craftcation! Early bird registration is open now.

BTW: This stained glass workshop was part of a mastermind trip with @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio, and it was exactly the creative adventure I didn’t know I needed. Natalie planned the entire trip—every stop, every meal, every detail—perfection.

I completely fell in love with Columbus: the people, the food, the creativity everywhere you look. I’ll be sharing a full recap soon, but let’s just say this trip filled my cup in all the best ways.

P.S. Thanks to @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio for capturing some of the video clips!
I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftsc I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftschool in Columbus, Ohio and had the best time.

Kara, the co-owner and instructor, was incredible—patient, clear, and so much fun to learn from. (Huge thanks to @natterdoodles for magically making this connection happen!)

I loved it so much that I immediately invited Kara to come teach at @craftcationconference —and she said yes! 🙌 This year we’ll have four stained glass workshops, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Want to make stained glass with us—and spend five days by the beach filled with 200+ craft and business workshops, inspiration, and community? Join me at Craftcation! Early bird registration is open now.

BTW: This stained glass workshop was part of a mastermind trip with @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio, and it was exactly the creative adventure I didn’t know I needed. Natalie planned the entire trip—every stop, every meal, every detail—perfection.

I completely fell in love with Columbus: the people, the food, the creativity everywhere you look. I’ll be sharing a full recap soon, but let’s just say this trip filled my cup in all the best ways.

P.S. Thanks to @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio for capturing some of the video clips!

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