In this episode, Nicole opens up about turning 49, revisiting her own evolution, and what it’s taken to stay grounded when the world keeps shape-shifting.
From embracing therapy to rewriting her definitions of success, she lays out a real-life-tested five-point plan for navigating seasons of massive change — without losing yourself (or your sense of humor).
There’s some tough love, some funny sidebars (we’re looking at you, custom bra fitting), and a whole lot of clarity for anyone who feels like the ground is shifting beneath them.
We talk about:
1.) Why redefining “exceptional” might be the most exceptional thing you do
2.) What Nashville, leadership mugs, and chameleons have to do with adapting
3.) The difference between crisis and transformation — and why it matters
4.) How to simplify, reconnect, and stay sharp when resources are thin
5.) Nicole’s five-point framework for not just surviving, but sur-thriving
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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments
”Extraordinary is different than exceptional. It's okay to be exceptional in some areas, but make sure you understand what that definition means to you.”
”The people who got you here might not be the people that get you forward.”
”It is not a time of crisis. It is a time of fucking transformation.”
”I don't care what it is that you believe, create a support network.”
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