A Sharper Life

Latest Episodes:

I’m Back: The Power of Slowing Down Feb 05, 2023

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Welcome back to A Sharper Life. After a much needed hiatus, Nikki is back with a vulnerable episode, sharing her relationship to podcasting, feeling like a failure and why she got angry at her recording gear.

In this funny, yet deeply insightful episode, you’ll learn the exact tools that helped her regain her passion and zest for life. Whether you’re slaying 2023 or need a burst of motivation, her talk of burnout, finances, prioritizing yourself and doing “the work” will have you getting excited about the future.

Get ready because Nikki is back and with a new-found fire behind her, you’ll get an abundance of knowledge from what she shares.

In This Episode of A Sharper Life:

Why Nikki stopped the podcast & her anger that came up from her break
The importance of feeling your emotions + how this leads to overcoming self-sabotage
Actionable tips to help you move through stress, overwhelm, and feeling like a failure
Getting clear on your triggers and how to deal with them as they come up
When finances are stressful and how to manage the emotion around it
The power of the pause - why slowing down is counterintuitive yet needed for you right now

Listen to the episode Nikki references where she throws the avocado and learns to sit with her emotions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sharper-life/id1616888204?i=1000564389705

Learn more about the Ultimate Transformation Program, a 4-month life-changing program that beings March 18. Doors open in a week for registration: https://ultimatetransformationprogram.com

Follow Nikki on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nikkisharp/

Check out her website, including how to work with her and read the latest blog: https://www.nikkisharp.com

Coming Back to Myself After Burnout Oct 28, 2022

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Today, Nikki is unraveling her recent experience with burnout — how it led her to get shingles and lose creativity, motivation, and a sense of pleasure in everything. She breaks down the warning signs of burnout and why it’s critical to assess how you’re spending your time, energy, and money to ensure you’re prioritizing YOU. Nikki also shares how she’s putting her health and joy first, and ways you can ensure you avoid reaching a state of burnout.

In this episode of A Sharper Life:

What led to Nikki’s burnout: warning signs
How burnout affected her business and personal life
Tips to manage if you’re feeling overwhelmed
Ways to implement prioritizing your health & joy
Reflect on how you spend your time, energy, & money

Follow Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkisharp
Website: nikkisharp.com

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Manifestation: What You've Been Taught is Bullsh*t Oct 09, 2022

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Today, Nikki is filtering out the noise on manifestation and bringing you her 4-step process for getting the results you want.

In this episode of A Sharper Life:

Filtering out the fluff & noise on manifestation
Research conducted on visualization for manifesting
Nikki’s real-life examples of manifesting her relationship & home
Actionable 4-step process to get the results you want
Why you must be okay with disharmony & burning bridges

Follow Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkisharp
Website: nikkisharp.com
Referenced Episode: The Secrets to Ultimate Transformation

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

How The Queen’s Passing United Us Sep 25, 2022

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Today, Nikki is coming at you live from London to unravel the intensity and beauty she experienced during a monumental time in history — the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Nikki paints a picture of the incredible unity she witnessed, the outpouring of love, and both the mourning and celebration of Britain’s longest reigning monarch. As Nikki is the only person in her family born and raised in the USA, she shares why being in London during this time is a deeply significant and healing experience for her.

In this episode of A Sharper Life:

Why Nikki was deeply impacted by the Queen’s passing
Nikki’s mourning for the family she never knew
The beauty of the skies: signs Nikki witnessed
Love, respect, & collective healing Nikki experienced at the Queen’s funeral
Differences in cultural values of the USA vs. the UK

Follow Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkisharp
Website: nikkisharp.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

5 Impactful Ways to Elevate your Romantic Relationship Sep 18, 2022

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Do you feel like you’re lacking love in your relationship with your partner or with yourself? Do you feel unacknowledged or unappreciated in your relationships? Today, Nikki is breaking down each of the 5 Love Languages so you can reflect on what fills your love tank and then communicate that to your partner. She shares real-life examples of how you can utilize this tool for improving not only your romantic partnership but all of the relationships in your life.

In this episode of A Sharper Life:

The 5 Love Languages for understanding your needs & desires
Ways to communicate your wants to your partner
Examples of ways to lean into each love language
Nikki’s Love Language exercise for improving relationships
The art of loving and dating yourself

Resources:

Quiz: What’s Your Love Language?

Follow Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkisharp
Website: nikkisharp.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Tips to Overcome Stress & Anxiety Sep 11, 2022

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Feeling overwhelmed? Overcome anxiety and stress with these tips! In today’s solo, Nikki invites you to look at your relationship with stress and overwhelm, helping you identify the fears behind your stress and the self-sabotaging behaviors that may manifest from it. She talks about the mind-body connection with stress and provides simple solutions you can begin implementing today to change your relationship to the stress in your life.

In this episode of A Sharper Life:

Identifying & taking action on the fear behind your stress
Using your body & mind to overcome your stress response
Scheduling time for what brings you joy
Becoming aware of your self-talk to reframe it
Exercise for stress awareness to create change
Easy meditations, breath-work, & supplements for stress

Resources:

To learn more or to sign up for the Ultimate Transformation Program: ultimatetransformationprogram.com. This life-changing four-month program begins September 17th.
Referenced Episode: The Secrets to Ultimate Transformation

Follow Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkisharp
Website: nikkisharp.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Scarcity to Abundance: Tips to Make & Save Big Sep 04, 2022

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Let’s have a conversation on money and mindset! Today, Nikki guides you in getting to the root of your money beliefs so you can begin to move from scarcity mindset to abundance. She shares her own journey with credit card debt, providing actionable steps for getting out of debt and becoming confident AF with investing. You’ll hear Nikki’s process for quitting frivolous spending habits and how she and her husband manage finances as a couple.

In this episode of A Sharper Life:

Exercise for breaking down your money mindset
How to get out of debt and scarcity mindset
Where to start with investing
How to set + raise the price of your services
How to become aware of your spending habits
Managing finances with a partner

Resources:

To learn more or to sign up for the Ultimate Transformation Program: ultimatetransformationprogram.com. This life-changing four-month program begins September 17th.
Referenced Episode: The Secrets to Ultimate Transformation

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Follow Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkisharp
Website: nikkisharp.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Why I Solo Traveled After My Honeymoon Aug 28, 2022

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After Nikki’s honeymoon, she took a 2-day trip to Cancun, Mexico for a solo vacay — and it elicited a triggered response. Why would she travel alone after getting married? Tune in with Nikki as she talks about the benefits of solo travel, why we need to listen to our needs, and how victim mentality plays a big role in whether or not you travel alone.

In this episode of A Sharper Life:

How Nikki benefited from her solo trip to Cancun
Solo travel, victim mentality, & putting your needs first
Nikki’s advice for first-time solo travel
Ideas for shaking up your day-to-day routine
Breaking down your fear by getting to the root of it

Resources:

To learn more or to sign up for the Ultimate Transformation Program: ultimatetransformationprogram.com. This life-changing four-month program begins September 17th.
Referenced Episode: The Secrets to Ultimate Transformation

Follow Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkisharp
Website: nikkisharp.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

The Secrets to Ultimate Transformation Aug 21, 2022

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Today, Nikki is sharing her step-by-step process for achieving true transformation in your life. She unpacks how addressing your fears, understanding the ‘why’ behind your desires, and taking small actions will allow you to attain the life you truly desire. If you’re feeling stuck in life, aren’t seeing progress towards your goals, or feel that your dreams aren’t achievable, this episode is for you!

In this episode of A Sharper Life:

Steps to overcome challenges & achieve your dreams
How to access the beliefs that are holding you back
How to begin acknowledging & moving through your fears
Getting clear & knowing the ‘why’ behind your desires
Using a self-love list to habit-stack & shift your life

Join the free webclass on Tuesday, Aug. 30th at 12 pm or 8 pm EST: bit.ly/transformlifewebinar

During this class, you will learn to uncover blocks in your life, move through challenges, and get the in-depth secrets to creating lasting change.

Resources:

If you’re interested in learning more about the Ultimate Transformation Program, email Nikki at nikki@nikkisharp.com
Referenced episodes: Spiritual Onion + Soul Steps: Suffering is a Choice ; Spirituality 101: Who is "God" & Connecting to Spirit Guides with Lis Suppo

Follow Nikki:

Instagram: @nikkisharp
Website: nikkisharp.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

My Wedding: The Fun, Regrets & Crunchy Moments Aug 14, 2022

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Today, Nikki gives all the juicy details of her wedding weekend in Capri, Italy! She reflects on the hard moments and lessons she learned on setting boundaries, taking care of herself, and trading expectations for appreciation. Hear all her favorite memories and the crunchy moments, and leave with insight on how to let go and lean in when things aren’t going according to plan.

In this episode of A Sharper Life: