In this raw and unfiltered episode, Colleen Nichols ditches the script to share her thoughts on everything from unexpected water crises to her newfound obsession with Wicked. Get ready for a whirlwind of relatable moments, entrepreneurial truths, and a healthy dose of sarcasm.

What’s Inside:
Life Imitating Oregon Trail: Colleen’s survival guide to a water boil advisory in Richmond, Virginia, and how it feels to relive history—in the least glamorous way possible.
Parenting Real Talk: 26 days of no school, sick kids, and the chaotic blend of boredom and overstimulation. Moms, you’ll feel this one in your soul.
Wicked Wonders: How Wicked (and Cynthia Erivo) turned a musical skeptic into a full-blown fan—deep dives, life lessons, and all.
The Success Question: Does everyone have what it takes to succeed? Colleen gets brutally honest about the work, discomfort, and sacrifice behind building a multimillion-dollar business.
Why No Kids Online?: A candid look at why Colleen chooses to keep her children off the internet—safety, consent, and some wild real-life examples included.

Hot Takes & Takeaways:

• The difference between wanting success and doing the work it takes to achieve it.
• Defining your version of success—and why it’s crucial to tune out the noise online.
• Permission to say “no” to things you don’t want to do (like skiing!) without guilt.