In this powerful episode, Nickole Visan — a single mother, entrepreneur, and licensed massage therapist — opens up about her journey from working in substance abuse and mental health counseling to building a successful massage therapy business from the ground up.
After a traumatic childbirth and a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis, Nickole faced unimaginable challenges — losing her job, navigating motherhood with limited support, and rebuilding her identity from scratch. But through determination, faith, and grit, she transformed her pain into purpose.
Nickole shares the truth behind:
- Starting over after loss and rejection
- Balancing business, health, and single motherhood
- Turning failures (like a Groupon gone wrong) into lessons
- Managing her own marketing and brand
- The vital role of self-care in entrepreneurship
This candid conversation is a testament to what it means to rise, rebuild, and keep going — no matter the odds.
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