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Listen friends, we all feel imposter syndrome — yes, even me! In fact, I've been in some really dark places with it before. But as I've struggled, I've also learned how to pull myself out of that space. So I'm sharing my five steps for breaking out of imposter syndrome with you today.

We'll dig into why we all feel imposter syndrome sometimes, how to reconnect to our gratitude and pride in our accomplishments, and why the comparison game makes imposter syndrome worse. And, I'm reminding you of this simple truth: to truly break out of imposter syndrome, we have to find a way to regain trust in ourselves that we CAN achieve our goals.

In this episode, you'll learn…

[01:13] Why we ALL feel imposter syndrome (you're not alone!)

[04:43] How gratitude can help us reframe our feelings of unworthiness

[07:11] Why we need to remember our worth and allow ourselves to feel pride in our accomplishments

[09:14] Why you might need a social media break if you're really deep in imposter syndrome

[10:17] Why it might be time to reevaluate your goals and benchmarks

[13:24] How to get back to a place of trusting in yourself

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://nicolej.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-break-free-from-imposter-syndrome

If you're looking for more support from other entrepreneurs facing similar challenges, join us over in TFE and follow me on Instagram for more uplifting business tips!

I've been in business for over a decade now with multiple successful ventures under my belt, but I'm not going to lie, sometimes the process of building those businesses was a little painful as I discovered hard truths and made mistakes along the way.

So in today's episode, I'm going to save you from some of my mistakes by walking you through my five proven steps to business success. We're going to cover all the basics for you to get started on your business today as we go through my five steps: from how to get clear on your offers to building trust with potential clients or customers to organizational advice that'll help you get back time and money.

No matter where you are on your business journey, this episode will have something for you!

In this episode, you'll learn…

[03:23] How to get clear on what you're selling

[04:35] Why you need to identify your ideal customer before you can build your audience

[06:38] How to connect and build trust with your audience

[11:24] Why you need to build a strong sales funnel

[16:32] Why getting organized will change your business — and your life

[20:38] Why connecting with other entrepreneurs is so important and why it's the reason I launched my own community The Friendly Entrepreneur (TFE)

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://nicolej.com/blogs/podcast/five-proven-steps-for-success-in-your-business

If you want to learn more about growing your business in a way that feels good to you, grab my free guide on five proven steps to business success and follow me on Instagram for more uplifting business tips!

2022 was a wild year from closing the boutique to personal ups and downs to, most importantly, taking time to discover a new path for myself. On that journey, I learned so many lessons, about myself and about the way I want to show up in the world, and I want to share some of them with you.

So without further ado, here are my top ten lessons from 2022! I hope you find something here that resonates with you too.

In this episode, you'll learn…

[03:02] Why you don't owe anyone an explanation for prioritizing your happiness

[08:11] How success is just a feeling (and it doesn't have anything to do with how your life looks)

[15:47] Why I've made so many changes in my life to prioritize family time

[22:04] All about my love-hate relationship with social media, but why I'm grateful for it anyway

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://nicolej.com/blogs/podcast/ten-lessons-i-learned-in-2022

If you want to learn more about growing your business in a way that feels good to you, grab my free guide to growing your business and follow me on Instagram for more uplifting business tips!

We're back!! If you can believe it, it's been an entire year since I closed the boutique, and I've spent that year starting new ventures and getting to know myself.

In this episode, I'm going to fill you in on this last year: all the new projects I have going on, all the lessons I've learned about myself, and how different my whole life looks now. I'll also cover what I still miss about the boutique… and all the things I don't.

I'm so glad to finally be taking a break from the hustle, and I'm so thankful for those of you who've stuck with me through this transition. I can't wait to grow right along with you in this next phase of life!

In this episode, you'll learn…

[02:16] My feelings on closing the boutique a year later and how I've learned not to stay in things that no longer serve me

[08:16] How my idea of success has transformed in the last few years

[09:39] Why I don't miss the boutique (even if I do miss the community)

[15:51] How I've been able to set boundaries that protect my mental health since closing the boutique

[19:50] How I've moved away from "hustle mode" in the last few years

[22:30] The new ventures I've started this last year: a flower business, social media consulting, business coaching, AND I'm writing a book!

[26:36] How I've been prioritizing my own well-being and creating new habits in my life (including therapy)

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://nicolej.com/blogs/podcast/one-year-since-the-boutique-closed-here-s-how-i-ve-grown

If you want to learn more about growing your business in a way that feels good to you, grab my free guide to growing your business and follow me on Instagram for more uplifting business tips!

Today's podcast is another one for my fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners. If your Facebook page or Instagram account were hacked today and you lost EVERYTHING, how would you connect with your audience? I've seen it happen to another boutique owner in real-time. And the sad reality is you don't own those social media accounts, but thankfully you do own your email list!

Building your email list needs to be your priority. Gone are the days when we can rely only on social media to connect with our audience/customers/clients. In today's episode, I'm sharing my tips for building your email list plus my favorite email platform!

What's in this episode:

• Why You Need an Email List.
• What's Flodesk?
• How to Build Your Email List.
• Workflows vs Forms.
• Using Freebies & Newsletters to Connect.

RESOURCE LINKS

• Simple Social Media Strategies
• Flodesk

PROMOS

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Do you often find yourself worrying about an outcome that hasn't happened yet? Stressing about the 'what ifs'? Same!

I was reading something recently that has really stuck with me. To paraphrase, it was along the lines of "If you allow yourself to worry about something that hasn't happened yet, you're allowing yourself to worry about it twice."

If something is out of your control, it doesn't need to take up space in the present. In today's short and sweet episode, I explain how to move past the 'what if' fear and uncertainty so you don't get stuck.

What's in this episode:

• Determining If It's Something You Can Control (or Can't).
• Working Through the 'What Ifs' and Dismissing Them.
• Controlling How We Respond and React.
• Living In the Present.

PROMOS

• 1:1 Life Coaching & Business Mentorships With Nicole J: Click here for more info
• More Than Membership: JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3PlZQAP
• Nicole J Community Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nicolej

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Hi guys! Today's episode is short and sweet, which is perfect because it's all about giving yourself permission to rest! It's taken me 10 years of running a business, but I finally realize allowing yourself to rest is actually setting yourself up for success!

In this episode, I explain why rest doesn't mean laziness, why your body and mind both need rest, and why "rest for me" sometimes is just sitting with a pen and paper and allowing my thoughts to wander. Plus, I share my secret to decluttering thoughts: Brain Dumping!

What's in this episode:

• Why It's Okay to Rest.
• What's Brain Dumping?
• Using Your List as a Strategy and System.
• Showing Up Fully For Yourself and Those Around You.

PROMOS

• 1:1 Life Coaching & Business Mentorships With Nicole J: Click here for more info
• More Than Membership: JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3PlZQAP

PODCAST REVIEW

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Welcome back to the podcast! I hope you're having a great summer so far. Today, I want to talk about social media strategy. This episode is going to be more towards my entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone who's looking to grow in the social media/online space.

I'll admit I have a love/hate relationship with social media. The hate part for obvious reasons, but the love part has really helped me take my business to the next level. So, I'm excited to share some of the strategies that have worked (and continue to work) for me. Grab an iced coffee, a notebook, and get ready to jot these steps down.

What's in this episode:

• Simplifying Your Social Media Strategy.
• Truly Connecting With Your Audience.
• Why You've Got to Serve Before You Sell.
• Making Hashtags Work For You.
• Avoiding Posting Burnout.
• Why I Love Planoly.

RESOURCE LINKS

• Planoly

PROMOS

• 1:1 Life Coaching & Business Mentorships With Nicole J: Click here for more info
• More Than Membership: JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3PlZQAP

PODCAST REVIEW

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Hi friends! So, on today's episode I'm sharing my unpopular opinion. But before you roll your eyes when I say it, hang tight and hear me out. I'm going to explain my journey as a mom so you can understand where I'm coming from. Are you ready?

My unpopular opinion is… I refuse to believe that motherhood has to be messy. Boom!

So, how do we get to this place of motherhood being less messy? I'm going to share my number 1 tip. It is possible for you, friend! So, put your hair in a messy bun (pun intended) and get ready to get sh$t done!

What's in this episode:

• My messy, chaotic, overwhelming journey as a mama.
• The Power of Less Stuff.
• Tips for Decluttering.
• Simplifying Your Routine.
• Why You're an Amazing Mother!

RESOURCE LINKS

• Allie Casazza's Website
• Declutter Like a Mother

PROMOS

• 1:1 Mentorship With Nicole J: 2 spots opening this summer. Click here for more info.
• More Than Membership: JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3PlZQAP

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I have a special short little episode for my entrepreneurs, for my small business owners, for those of you who are thinking about starting a business. I had this on my heart and felt I had to share it with my fellow entrepreneurs.

Today, I'm talking about feeling aligned with your business. When you're in alignment, you'lI feel excited and passionate about your business. The opposite is true when you're out of alignment. To help you get aligned, I explain the difference between a headspace and heartspace decision, why you should lean into that gut feeling, plus the power of positive energy and intention.

What's in this episode:

• Shifting Your Why.
• Headspace Decision vs Heartspace Decision.
• How to Tell If a Decision Is in Alignment.
• Leaning Into that Gut Feeling.
• Having the Right Energy.
• How the Mentorship Program Works.

PROMOS

• 1:1 Mentorship With Nicole J: 2 spots opening this summer. Click here for more info.
• More Than Membership: JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/3PlZQAP

PODCAST REVIEW

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