HEATHER NICHOLS is in some ways the perfect person to start Season 2 - she may be one of the wisest people I know. We met during a financial planning course in 2014 and immediately hit if off when we realized we were both “struggling” to not charge anything as we hung out for drinks after each class. Since that time, she has become one of my wife’s closest friends and I like to think I am not far behind. We have packed a lot of life experiences into 8 years of knowing each other – Sunday meals, laughing together, traversing difficulties, sharing holidays, raising kids, and growing as people.

When you meet Heather you notice something beyond her midwestern hospitality. Her strength is quiet and her voice is confident. Her spirit is calm and wise. Her love and support of her family and friends is perhaps her greatest gift. She is generous beyond measure.

Heather sees things with great perspective and immense purpose. She is a friend whom you measure all others against – she is there for you no matter what.

During our conversation today you are going to hear a lot about defining your beliefs and values and establishing what is truly important. This conversation has been resonating with me since we had it.

Heather is someone who provides equal parts hospitality and charcuterie – banter and laughter – fine wine and fine conversation. This is a person who makes you comfortable and then challenges you to make you better. So let’s kick off Season 2 with my conversation with my dear friend Heather Nichols – and her lesson “Let it Go”.

Let’s see what she can teach us – here we go!