In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mimi, PhD biochemist, former biotech executive, and founder of a science-backed skincare brand, to talk about entrepreneurship, intuition, leadership, and the hard lessons that come with building something aligned. We dive into what it really takes to go from corporate to founder, trust your instincts, and protect your mindset while scaling.

Why Listen:

• Learn how to apply the “hell yes or no” rule in business

• Hear the costly lesson Dr. Mimi learned by ignoring her intuition

• Understand the difference between corporate leadership and founder leadership

• Discover how boundaries protect your growth and energy

• Get a fresh perspective on resilience, alignment, and sustainable success

If you’re at an inflection point in your business, this conversation will hit. If you're building something big, this conversation will challenge and elevate you.

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What if one word could anchor every decision you make this year?

In this solo episode, Nicholle shares how choosing a “word of the year” has transformed how she leads, sets goals, and stays aligned personally and professionally. This year’s word is remarkable—and she walks through exactly how she’s using it as a compass for her life, her leadership, and her business strategy.

From simplifying complex goals to setting clear expectations for her team and clients, this episode breaks down how one word can become a powerful decision-making filter and performance anchor.

Why Listen:

• Learn how to choose a word that actually guides your decisions

• Discover how a single theme simplifies overwhelming goals

• Hear how Nicholle integrates her word into team leadership and strategy

• Understand how to define success in your daily actions and habits

• Create a personal and professional framework that keeps you aligned all year

What do you do when life knocks you down over and over again, and you still have to keep going?

In this powerful episode, Nicholle sits down with Teresa Baglietto, a four-time cancer survivor, executive leader, author, and podcast host, to talk about resilience that’s built in real life.

Teresa shares how surviving life-altering events shaped her leadership, her mindset, and the business she’s building today.

LEARN:

• How adversity builds resilience long before you realize it

• The mindset shifts required to rebuild after major life disruptions

• Why starting something new doesn’t require a perfect plan

• How to move through imposter syndrome and self-doubt

What it really takes to turn purpose into profit

More from Teresa

Book: The Ripple Effect

Podcast:In Shock Podcast

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