COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.

Nicoa admits she did say once, "LIFE IS MEANINGLESS" to someone who didn't quite understand her point. It clearly left a mark on her way of BEING and SEEING the world - so she'd like to set the record straight about what she really means.  LISTEN in to this point of view about how we partner with ourselves to create MEANING in our LIFE BY DESIGN. What do YOU think?

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Nicoa just knew that DAWN CRAWFORD needed to be a guest on Coffee With Nicoa - it was all about her energy! She exudes positivity, adventure, spontaneity, family fun and LOVE in all she does. She is an author and business owner, wife and mother, and shares her mindset for living a life she loves without hesitation in this coffee chat! Her WAY OF BEING makes her a LIFE BY DESIGN Role Model for sure. LISTEN IN NOW for a fun and profound reminder that LIFE IS SHORT so don't wait to DO ALL THE THINGS Y'ALL! 

Things that make Dawn happy: A glass of champagne to celebrate big wins, Basecamp, living in the South, seeing the world, and a well-formatted spreadsheet.

Learn more about Dawn here!

Buy Dawn's book KINDLY REVIEW: The Secret To Giving and Receiving Feedback to Make Your Ideas Great here!

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It's time to get comfortable being uncomfortable. What you avoid never gets better and you and Nicoa know this deep down inside. Listen in as Nicoa shares her perspective on the topic from seasoned experiences as an HR Professional, an Executive Coach, a Mother and a Wife... the takeaway is that a really fulfilling LIFE BY DESIGN requires uncomfortable conversations! It's time to learn how.

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Arthur Larin is a New York City-based entrepreneur and singer songwriter who started his freelance brand design business, Fixate, at the age of 17. AND, it turns out his Momma is Nicoa's good friend but when she referred Arthur for the podcast Nicoa didn't even know this! WHAT A DELIGHT to meet her son and spend time with Arthur in this caffeinated yet profoundly reflective chat about life, living and loving what you do and why you do it. Arthur’s thoughtfully reflects on life and his passions which lie at the intersection of art, technology, and living life on his own terms. Arthur is a true LIFE BY DESIGN Gen Z role model, y'all!

Learn more about Arthur Larin
Fixate, Founder / Creative Director
fixate.studio | LinkedIn | Instagram

LISTEN TO HIS FULL SINGLE "Passing Trucks" HERE

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I know, I know, Nicoa is always talking about GRATITUDE and Being GRATEFUL, but this episode is different. This is BEING GRATITUDE! Another journaling prompt for you this week to pause and reflect on what you really feel when it comes to being grateful. And how where you put your focus creates GRATITUDE in your own BODY which becomes a magnet to a LIFE BY DESIGN you don't need a vacation from! 

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Another amazing LIFE BY DESIGN story with Shelley Kelly, not only a friend of Nicoa's but also a former client! Shelley is an amazing woman - she calls herself a creative, she is entrepreneurial by spirit, ran her own marketing business for years now leading the way with her company ENGAGE YOUR STAGE! Shelley has designed a life around not only her business, not only her family, but around her love of singing and story telling. She is the powerful lead singer of RIGSBEE ROAD out of Raleigh, NC, too! No matter the method of delivery, be it a song, a book, an event, or a simple conversation like this one, Shelley tells it with intention and with passion. Shelley's strength and energy exudes in this caffeinated coffee chat which is sure to inspire you!

LEARN MORE ABOUT SHELLEY KELLY HERE
AND her business ENGAGE YOUR STAGE HERE

BONUS NOTE: Nicoa is as close to Shelley as she is to a previous Coffee With Nicoa guest (S2 EP5) Ginny SanFratello who just happens to be Shelley's big sister! 
LISTEN to that episode HERE

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Is it time to reflect on this question? Who Are You? Who are you without the identities you have acquired over your lifetime? How are those identities serving you? And who is the I that is asking you this question? Such a fun way to step back and ponder. JOURNALING prompt for you today! Remember, who you are is who you decide you are. And maybe the root answer of who you are is something even better than you could imagine... LIFE BY DESIGN!

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What happens when you HAVE IT ALL and it SUCKS? Nicoa and Jennifer Battle really dissect the American Dream Checklist and reflect on lessons learned from never asking yourself "WHY"! Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Jennifer Battle Brands which helps leaders create impact through connection, strategy and personal growth. Her matter-of-fact and relatable style delivers bold truths with humor and care. Jennifer is also the amazing and energetic host of the "Unf*kwitable Podcast". Check it out here!

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Are you IN JOY? Enjoying your life?  What does JOY look like for you? Today's espresso shot talks all about JOY! A Life By Design usually includes a lot of JOY, doesn't it? Do you really know the answer to these questions? Nicoa offers up a number of thoughts for reflection for you in this episode.  Another great set of JOURNALING PROMPTS FOR YOU!

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This episode ALMOST fell through the cracks and we're so happy it didn't! Tammy is a friend, colleague and client of Nicoa's and her story is a common one yet powerful in the lessons learned.  She joins Nicoa from her SABBATICAL (Talk about a LIFE BY DESIGN!!) and they revisit her multiple life choices as a professional and as a wife and mother! She digs deep on self-awareness and career confidence while working on her own imposter syndrome and bag lady fears over the past decade. She has so many insights to share with the main takeaway of LIFE IS OKAY, YOU ARE OKAY, EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OKAY!  A LIFE BY DESIGN is whatever you make it and you're allowed to choose and enjoy your life every step of the way. You can't get this thing called life wrong and integrating flow is the key oh and don't forget to "Leave a little space for the surprises!" ~ Tammy Goodman

Tammy references UPWORK as she goes out on her own - CHECK IT OUT HERE

STAY TUNED FOR TAMMY's WEBSITE coming soon!

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