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Planning Your Disney Trip with Karlee Kacz Apr 21, 2022

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I recently went to Disney and realized you can't go to Disney without a plan. So, when I learned today's guest is a Disney planner, I knew I had to bring her on to answer ALL the Disney travel/planning questions.

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Karlee Kacz. She's a wife, mama, and full-time second grade teacher who's turned her love for Disney into the ultimate side gig. She helps busy parents plan their Disney trip without breaking the bank. Today she's sharing her top Disney travel tips for a magical experience. Plus she explains why it's important to prioritize and set expectations so you have the best Disney experience possible.

What's in this episode:

How Karlee's Love for Disney Became the Ultimate Side Gig.
Karlee's Top Disney Travel Tips.
Ways to Save Money.
How to Book a Trip With Karlee.
What Is Genie Plus?
Genie Plus vs Lightning Lane.

ABOUT KARLEE

Kariee Kacz is a wife, mom of two little girls, second grade teacher, and Disney Travel Planner! She loves to help plan magical vacations for busy families.

IG: @karleekacz

FB: @KarleeKaczTravel

CURRENT PROMOS

Disney+ Subscribers can save up to 25% off a Disney World Hotel, select dates July 8-Sept 30.
Disney Visa Cardholders can save up to 30% off select hotels in Walt Disney World Aug 28-Sept 19.
More Than Clothes podcast listeners who book a room and ticket package to Walt Disney World with Karlee will receive a Disney gift card to spend on their trip. Gift card will be sent after final payment has been paid to Disney.

Easing Into a Healthy Lifestyle with Brittany Saxton Apr 14, 2022

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My guest today is a fellow female entrepreneur and mama. She is passionate about helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle fueled with good foods and lots of movement. Selfishly I'm excited for this conversation today because I need all the tips and tricks in this area.

In this podcast episode, I'm interviewing my friend (since middle school!) Brittany Saxton. Brittany, owner of The Mindful Body Balance, is a lifestyle nutrition and fitness coach. She explains why easing into a healthy routine and ditching the negative relationship with food will set you up for success.

What's in this episode:

How Brittany and Nicole Met.
Foundational Pieces to Living a Healthy Lifestyle.
Losing the Negative Relationship With Food.
Habit Stacking Your Way to Success.
Why There Is No One "Diet" or Fitness Program.
Celebrating Non Scale Victories.

ABOUT BRITTANY

Brittany was born and raised in the small state of Delaware, and resides in Wilmington with her husband, fur son Lincoln, daughter Sienna, and soon to be adding a second baby girl to the family! She is a lifestyle nutrition and fitness coach who works with individuals to help them overcome their wellness challenges inclusive of, but not limited to, weight loss plateaus, symptoms from auto-immune disease, and gut health dysfunction. She knows everyone is so different and their bodies are, too. They deserve a unique approach when it comes to helping them feel their best, both physically and mentally.

It is important for her as a coach to approach each client and their plan individually to ensure the work they are doing aligns with them. There is no one "diet" or fitness program that works for everyone, and she makes sure to identify the diet and workout that works best for the client, leaving them to thrive from the inside out, both in the short and long term!!

IG: @brittsaxtonutrition

Personal FB: Brittany Saxton

Business FB: https://fb.me/brittsaxtonutrition

FB Public Group: The Mindful Body Balance

Email: hello@brittanysaxton.com

Business: www.brittanysaxton.com

Text STRONG to 302-303-5895 for weekly inspiration/accountability, tips, resources, etc.

Megan Eddinger: The No BS Mama Apr 07, 2022

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This dear friend of mine is ALL about speaking my language when it comes to cutting through the bullshit and having real honest conversations. I think she's amazing, and I'm so proud of her! I appreciate her being so vulnerable today with us.

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Megan Eddinger, host of the podcast "No BS Mama." She's sharing her experience with anxiety and depression, and why she wants to lift the veil on what motherhood is really like so moms know they're not alone.

What's in this episode:

Getting Real About Mom Life.
Megan's Experience as a Young Mom and Wife.
Why Megan Left the Corporate World.
The Pandemic's Impact on Mental Health.
Choosing the Right Therapist and Medication for You.
Why Moms Need to Prioritize Themselves.

ABOUT MEGAN

Megan is a 35 year-old mom of three and married to her high school sweetheart. She first became a mom just two weeks after her 18th birthday and had her last baby at just 23 years-old. She was thrown into motherhood before she really had a chance to figure out who she was.

Megan shares openly about her experience with anxiety and depression, and how taking care of her physical health impacts her mental health and vice versa. She was once an overwhelmed mom of three who had no idea who she was, or what she needed to be fulfilled. Now she is prioritizing self care and good mental hygiene to be the best mom and wife that she can be.

Her life has been everything but traditional, and she shares all the ups and downs with raw transparency. Her ultimate goal is to normalize all the parts of motherhood that no one tells you about so that other moms don't feel so alone in their own journeys.

Personal IG: @megan.eddinger

Business IG: @thenobsmama

TikTok: megan.eddinger

Podcast: The No BS Mama

CURRENT PROMOS

Free Facebook Community: The No BS Mama Community

Finding a Therapist Mar 31, 2022

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Mental health is a hot topic right now, and I'm so glad that it is! I realize so many of us are struggling and are ready to talk to someone but don't know where to begin.

In today's episode, I'm sharing how I reached out for help and found the right therapist for me. Choosing a therapist (for me) was a lot like speed dating! I explain how it all works plus additional mental health resources to check out.

What's in this episode:

Finding the Right Therapist for You.
Nicole's Experience with Betterhelp.com.
How Betterhelp Works.
Additional Mental Health Resources.

RESOURCES

SAVE THE DATE

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
May 15th: More Than Membership will open again. Join the Waitlist

PODCAST REVIEW

If you haven't already, I would so appreciate it if you could please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. After you leave a review, send a screenshot to hello@nicolej.com

Choosing Joy with Ally Kennedy Mar 24, 2022

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Today I have a very special guest. In our local community, this is that person everyone knows (and everybody freakin' loves her). She radiates positivity and sunshine.

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Ally Kennedy, owner of Grateful Acres. She's sharing her personal journey during the pandemic that led to a dream coming to fruition – Grateful Acres. Plus she shares a fun secret: animals don't talk back, or judge you!

What's in this episode:

How Ally and Nicole Met.
Ally's Personal Journey to Starting Grateful Acres.
What Is a Care Farm.
Navigating Grief and Asking for Help.
Choosing Positivity and Joy.
It's Never Too Late to Make Your Dream a Reality.

ABOUT ALLY

Ally is the owner of Grateful Acres. After the loss of her parents and during a pandemic, she found that every morning while in the barn caring for the horse, Miss Coolie, she felt at peace. Breathing with Miss Coolie and having the calm wash over her was like her own kind of therapy. Ally also knew that she wanted to do something to honor her parents; she knew she wanted to reach out and help others that may also be struggling.

What started with the smell of a horse's breath and four little Silkie chickens has since grown into a farm of beautiful animals and a Care Farm for the people. A Care Farm is a type of therapeutic experience promoting healing and mental health, through farming practices such as tending to the animals or simply walking in the garden. Ally wants to help spread positivity and joy and help people remember that we all have something to be Grateful for.

IG: @grateful_acres_01

FB: https://www.facebook.com/GratefulAcresDE

Business: www.gratefulacresde.org

My BEST Style Advice Mar 17, 2022

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Clothes Confession: How many times have you taken off the cute outfit, only to put on that same sweatshirt again? We're all guilty of it, myself included. Sometimes it's hard getting dressed in the morning. But it doesn't have to be that way!

In today's episode, I'm sharing my style advice. What I'm about to share will probably surprise you, but my mission isn't to be that salesy person. A huge part of what I want to help you with this year is shopping with intention, and that includes adding pieces that add value to your closet!

What's in this episode:

Discovering Your Personal Style.
Why the Confidence Piece is So Important.
Taking Inventory of Your Closet.
Buying with Intention.
What's The Confident Closet.

LINKS FROM EPISODE

The Confident Closet https://nicolej.thinkific.com/courses/theconfidentcloset

FREE Closet Workshop https://www.facebook.com/667622410/videos/5759055417448755/

Aligning Your Business With Erin Thwaites Mar 10, 2022

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Today's guest is such a positive light and so kind. I'm grateful to call her a dear friend of mine!

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Erin Thwaites, owner of Bel Boutique. Erin recently transitioned her business from brick-and-mortar to an online platform. She's sharing why she made the move to all online, and how her new journey is going. (This episode was recorded prior to Nicole's announcement.)

What's in this episode:

How Erin and Nicole Met.
Erin's Business Journey.
How the Pandemic Inspired Erin to Make a Change.
Pivoting From Brick-and-Mortar to Online.
Balancing Being a Mom and Business Owner.
What Self Care Looks Like for Erin.

ABOUT ERIN

Erin is a Delaware local boutique owner of 13 years! She has three littles and a loving husband. She just transitioned her business from a storefront to an online platform to better suit her lifestyle and serve her amazing customer base!

IG: @belboutique28

FB: https://www.facebook.com/belboutique

Bel Besties: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belboutique

Business: www.belboutique.com

PROMO

FREE Closet Workshop Noon March 14th.

Cheers to the Next Chapter Mar 03, 2022

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Happy March! Can you believe it? There's a lot happening right now. So, this episode is going to be totally random and just lots of different things. Plus, I'm ALL ABOUT THE FEELS today, so you've been warned. Haha.

In this episode, I'm going to talk about the next chapter and give a glimpse of what's to come. (I'll be sharing more on March 8th.) Raise your coffee and get ready to cheers to March, cheers to a new chapter, cheers to all good vibes, and cheers to putting yourself first!

What's in this episode:

Feeling Grateful, Thankful, and Supported.
The Excitement of a Fresh Start.
Giving Yourself Permission to Slow Down.
A Sneak Peek Into New Parts of the Business.

UPDATED SOCIAL HANDLES

Website: www.nicolej.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/morethannicolej
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nicolej
IG: @morethannicolej
IG Podcast: @iammorethanclothes
Email: hello@nicolej.com

SAVE THE DATES

March 8: Join Nicole LIVE
May 15th: More Than Membership will open again, Join the Waitlist

PODCAST REVIEW

If you haven't already, I would so appreciate it if you could please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. After you leave a review, send a screenshot to hello@nicolej.com

Sharing Big News (and Breaking the Internet) Feb 24, 2022

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I've never been more nervous to record a podcast episode before. You're going to hear from my heart today, and I'm opening up completely. I love this community so much, and I've always been honest and real with you.

In today's episode, I'm sharing a BIG announcement. It's a big one, friends, like breaking the internet big. (At least in my hometown.) In fact, by the time this podcast goes live, you may have already heard it. I'm going to give some insight into what led to the news plus share some details on the exciting new chapter ahead. Grab your coffee, maybe a box of tissues, and your calendar for some epic save the dates.

What's in this episode:

The BIG News.
What's the Next Chapter.
Nicole's Mission.
Monthly Style Surprise Bags.
New Website URL www.nicolej.com
Nicole J Community, join here

SAVE THE DATES

Feb. 26: An Epic Style Saturday in store.
March 1: Style Surprise!
March 8: Sooo What's NEXT? LIVE

Asking for Help: Mental Health Feb 17, 2022

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Take a second to relax your shoulders, loosen your jaw, and take a deep breath. How are you feeling right now at this moment? Maybe overwhelmed, uneasy, or both?

Today's episode is about a personal mission of mine: mental health. Through this podcast, I want to bring awareness to mental health. In a world that is so heavy right now, so fast paced, and changing so quickly, it's so easy to feel uneasy and alone. Let's change that! I want you to know that you are not alone, and that it's okay to not be okay. We're going to chat today about how to ask for help, my experience with virtual therapy, and resources that are available.

What's in this episode: