Grace Proof

This season I'm excited to incorporate interviews into the podcast. Up first: Meg Kuck, owner and lead artisan of Moderncity + Main, a natural soy candle company with scents inspired by stories.

What's in this episode:

• How Nicole J + Meg first connected.
• The origin of Moderncity and Main.
• Running a small business during the pandemic.
• Being authentic with your customers.
• Shine the Light Foundation's mission.
• Closet of Hope - How you can donate.

ABOUT MEG

Meg is owner and lead artisan of Moderncity + Main, a natural soy candle company with scents inspired by stories. She is also founder and director of Shine the Light Foundation, a nonprofit focused on domestic and dating violence awareness and prevention education. Meg works out of her home studio on her farm that she shares with her partner Matt, two boys, and two dogs. Her farm garden provides fresh produce that she sells at local markets along with fresh hen eggs from her chickens.

Personal IG: @graceacresfarmstudio

Business IG: @moderncityandmain

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModerncityandMain/

Business: www.moderncityandmain.com

Foundation: www.shinethelightfoundation.org

CLEANER CLOSET WORKSHOP

• Free Virtual Workshop With Nicole J

Thanksgiving is this week, and I can't think of a better time to talk about gratitude. Gratitude is the power of being grateful for what you have in life. Whenever I find myself in a space of wanting more, I slow down and feel grateful and thankful for what I have right now.

In this episode, I share how I incorporate gratitude into my daily life. I also talk about Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. This holiday season it's more important than ever to support your local small businesses. I share ways you can show your support, including word of mouth. Plus you'll get a sneak peek at our Black Friday Specials!

What's in this episode:

• The power of being grateful.
• How to navigate the space of wanting more.
• Slowing down and being thankful.
• How to support Small Businesses this holiday season.
• Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

SAVE THE DATE

• Nov. 26th Black Friday
• Nov. 27th Small Biz Saturday

How many of you had a hard time getting dressed this morning? What if I told you can choose your outfit and choose your mindset for the day. That you can get dressed with ease in the morning and have a positive attitude. Gamechanger, right?

It all starts with a simplified closet. In this episode, I share how to simplify your style and let go of those clothes that no longer work. I also explain how to change your everyday outlook to be more positive!

What's in this episode:

• How to simplify your closet.
• Giving yourself permission to let things go.
• Finding your personal style.
• Creating a Dream Styleboard and Pinterest.
• Why altering your clothes is a gamechanger!
• Where to donate your clothes.
• Choosing your mindset.
• Picking 3 things to be grateful for every day.

CLEANER CLOSET WORKSHOP

• Free Virtual Workshop With Nicole J

The social media filtered world is not perfect. Their lives are not perfect, myself included. It's time we start discussing the imperfections including topics like anxiety and mental health.

In this episode, we're keeping it REAL! We're talking about anxiety and mental health. I share my personal anxiety journey, including my triggers and how I deal with my anxiety. I also share some resources that have personally helped me. (Check out their links below!)

What's in this episode:

• My personal anxiety journey.
• Being self aware of your anxiety triggers.
• Importance of having the right tools.
• Why it's okay to not be okay, and to ask for help.

RESOURCES

• Nuvita CBD Use code NICOLEJ for 10% off
• BetterHelp
• Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety

Friendships: It's so easy to form them when you're younger, right? It's like you don't have to even try. So, it's weird when you become an adult. We get to this point in our life where it's like how do we make new friends? How do we meet new people?

In this episode, I talk about the More Than Membership. The idea is self love, but it's so much more than that! I share how the Membership got started, and why I love this group of women so much!

What's in this episode:

• Craving real conversations during Covid.
• Making connections/friends as an adult.
• Why I started the More Than Membership.
• What you'll get with the Membership.
• Members share what they love about the group.

SAVE THE DATE

• More Than Membership opens Nov. 15th! To join, click here: https://www.nicolejboutique.com/products/morethanmembership

MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

• Lauren - "Nicole J is 100% More Than Clothes. This community of warm, kind, supportive women is exactly what I needed. Friendships I've formed in this group are EVERYTHING. I'm so grateful for this space. The bonus of first access can't be beat either.

• Candace - "The community that Nicole created is so special. I met now one of my best friends through it. This group is so supportive whether it's to celebrate a win or a shoulder to lean on when times are hard."

• Jess - "Thank you Nicole for creating this group! This community of women constantly uplift and motivate each other. It is a safe space to share whatever is on your mind. I am so thankful to have met many new friends in this group in just a short time via monthly meetups, etc. First launch access is definitely a plus but such a small part of the amazing friendships, support and FUN times you get with this group! I would recommend it to anyone."

• Kelli - "Because I'm not a local gal, I initially joined for the perks of free shipping and first access. Needless to say, this group has grown to mean so much more than that. Being a part of this diverse community of women has made me feel like I'm never alone navigating the ups and downs of the rollercoaster of life. I always look forward to Nicole's weekly Facebook lives and they have become such a part of my wellness routine. I can't wait to one day meet the women in this community who I already feel like I know!"

• Kristen - "From the first time I entered NJB I always felt SO welcome. Nicole had mentioned the Self Love Club a few months later and that it would be opening for new members, and I couldn't be happier that she did. I have met SO many amazing ladies and have such a welcoming space to share whatever is going on knowing I will be supported and with honest answers. This tribe of women is a force and one you want to be a part of. It's women supporting other women and it is just what I needed!"

• Penne: "Nicole is one of a kind! You purchase from her boutique then you find out she also quickly becomes your friend. This membership has opened up a lifeline of friends, and a support group you didn't even know you needed. At any age, these women are a fabulous group to be a part of. Everyone needs more good people in their lives! Thank you Nikki and crew, you make everyday better."

• Patti - "I found the boutique through my daughter. I never thought I could shop there because of my age. I didn't want to look "silly" or that I was trying too hard. I am in my mid 50s and absolutely have fallen in love with NJB. Most of my closet is from there. When Niki announced the Self Love Club, I couldn't wait to sign up. My schedule doesn't allow me to attend all of the events. However, the online community is amazing! The early access is pretty cool, too!"

Pressure is all around us. The pressure of others, the outside world, perfect social media feeds. In this episode, I explain how to take that pressure off of ourselves. I also share my personal values and how they align with my daily life. And why it's okay to put yourself first!

What's in this episode:

• Why the idea of perfection is insane.
• Why I believe we have the power to take the pressure off.
• How to figure out your personal values.
• Why you should pause before a big decision.
• Why it's okay to put yourself first.

Save the Dates:

• More Than Membership Opens, Nov. 15

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I'll be discussing the podcast name change (More Than Clothes) and just catching up! Since I last recorded, so much has happened with the business, our family life, and all the things. You'll also get insight into what I have planned for season 2 of the podcast.

What's in this episode:

• Why I chose to rebrand the podcast to "More Than Clothes."
• How the Pandemic affected my business and family life.
• How I learned to simplify my schedule.
• Why finding "you time" needs to happen again.
• The importance of keeping it real.
• Why mental health needs to be a priority.

SAVE THE DATE

Nicole J and More Than merch launches November 8th!! Use discount code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first merch order! www.nicolejboutique.com

Mama, Wife, Entrepreneur. Over the last 10 years @nicolejpalmer has built a community of women who trust her sense of style, value her real-life advice, and appreciate her vulnerability.

In high school, Nicole started sewing and designing. After graduating, she moved to New York City and studied Fashion Design. While in NYC, she interned for companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, Fendi, and her favorite of them all - New York Fashion Week.

Nicole's journey has been a real-life roller coaster with many ups and downs. At the age of 23, she became a single mama of two. While learning to love herself, caring for her kids, and growing her boutique business, she found love and married her soulmate.

Nicole has always had a love for fashion but her true passion is helping women love the person they see in the mirror. After years of styling clients and hearing about their daily struggles beyond choosing an outfit, Nicole is ready to talk about more than clothes.

When you're putting together your content strategy you could fall into moments where you feel stuck. Maybe you feel like there's no way you can stand out in a saturated market or maybe you feel unsure of how to put yourself out there. Here's a truth bomb for you: nobody can be you.

That's why it's important to figure out your why and start sharing your story as you create content for your audience. In this episode, I'll be sharing tips that I use for my own content creation. You'll get insight on what tools are available to make content creation simple and how you can stop the scroll and get people to engage with your content!

What's in this episode:

• Why an actual person helps to stop the scrolling on social media
• How to use a Pinterest board for creating a theme
• Some of my favorite content creation and social media tools
• How I use themed days to help with content creation
• Why you should use live videos in your content strategy
• How you can use Instagram stories if you aren't ready for live video yet

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I am so glad you decided to tune in today. Continue to follow along my journey as a wife, a mama, and a girl boss by connecting with me on my website, Instagram or Facebook. You can also check out my personal Instagram to get a behind the scenes look at my life. If you want to hear more about my journey in the fashion industry, I'd encourage you to subscribe so we can continue to get to know each other.

Back when I was living in New York attending college I had to journal my experience as a part of my internship. I never knew that this would be something I would still be doing years later as a wife, mama and business owner. Journaling is something that I've leaned on in life to make a lot of difficult decisions. Get ready to hear my best tips for journaling, prompts you can use to inspire your journaling and a reflection of some of the breakthrough moments I've experienced during my own journaling.

What's in this episode:

• How I got into journaling during college
• Why I use journaling to help myself make hard decisions
• How there's no right or wrong way to journal
• How you can use quotes to help prompt your journaling
• A journaling exercise I like to do: best-case vs. worst-case scenario
• Breakthrough moments I've reflected on from my journaling routine

I am so glad you decided to tune in today. Continue to follow along my journey as a wife, a mama, and a girl boss by connecting with me on my website, Instagram or Facebook. You can also check out my personal Instagram to get a behind the scenes look at my life. If you want to hear more about my journey in the fashion industry, I'd encourage you to subscribe so we can continue to get to know each other.