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WNBA Stars Rickea Jackson and Kiki Iriafen on the Future of Women’s Sports and the Importance of the Mental Game May 07, 2026

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Rickea Jackson and Kiki Iriafen are two of the WNBA’s brightest young stars. Today on the show, they each sit down with Nikki to discuss how they’re preparing for the upcoming season, the future of the league, and why they view the mental game of basketball to be just as important as their physical training. Jackson also lets us in on how she creates and styles her tunnel outfits, and Iriafen shares what it was like guarding Brittney Griner in her first two games as a rookie. Plus, they both discuss what partnering with Skechers—a new official sponsor of the WNBA—means to them.

Note: this episode was recorded prior to the 2026 WNBA draft deadline so while we mention Rickea Jackson is a player for the Los Angeles Sparks, she will be playing for the Chicago Sky this coming season.

Haley Sacks AKA Mrs. Dow Jones’s Guide to Becoming a “Future Rich Person” Apr 30, 2026

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Haley Sacks, or Mrs. Dow Jones as she’s known on the internet, is on a mission to demystify personal finance and turn everyone into a “future rich person.” After realizing in her early career that she didn’t know much about finance, she set out to educate herself and now shares that knowledge with her 1.3 million Instagram followers. Her new book, Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth (Even If You’re Stuck, Broke, and That Billionaire Won’t Text You Back…), is a juicy and engaging step-by-step guide to setting yourself up for financial success. In this episode, Sacks explains exactly how to audit your finances on your monthly “money date,” the smart way to travel this summer, and the necessary elements everyone should have in a prenup. Plus, she shares the financial step everyone can take today to help their future self—and it only takes 15 minutes.

Preorder her book here, out May 12: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787317/future-rich-person-by-haley-sacks/

Anna Cathcart on Learning to Be Messy, Social Media Pressure, and Filming XO, Kitty Apr 23, 2026

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Anna Cathcart is an actress best known for playing Kitty Song Covey in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise and her character’s own spin-off series, XO, Kitty. On this episode of Nice Talk, Cathcart dives into everything she’s learned about herself, her style, and what it means to be a leader on set after playing Kitty the past eight years. Plus, she shares the details behind attending her first Academy Award ceremony this year and what she’s most excited for in the new season of XO, Kitty—including her reunion with on-screen sister Lana Condor.

Emma Grede on her Unpopular (But Not Untrue) Work and Life Philosophies Apr 16, 2026

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Emma Grede is the serial entrepreneur behind massively successful businesses including Skims, Good American, and Off Season. She’s also the author of the new book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life, which released on April 14. On this episode, Grede discusses how her East London background shaped her career, perception of power, and relationship with money. She also shares the nuance behind the many “hot take” headlines that have been written about her in the media. Plus, she divulges about splurging on fashion and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the closet she’s curated over the years.

Women and Guns: A Marie Claire Investigation Apr 09, 2026

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Ten years ago, Marie Claire released a series of stories investigating the relationship between women and guns. A decade later, our team decided to return to this topic to see how that relationship has evolved over the years. Today on the podcast, Marie Claire Executive Editor Andrea Stanley and Deputy Editor Noor Ibrahim join Nikki to discuss the 2026 version of "Women and Guns: A Marie Claire Investigation." They dive into why they chose to write each story in this package, their research and journalistic process, and the impact the pieces had on them.

This episode deals with sensitive topics including gun violence, so please listen with care.

Resources:
https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/resources-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/resources/ways-to-help/help-for-victims-survivors-gun-violence/

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Padma Lakshmi on Returning to the Culinary Competition World Through Her Own Lens Apr 02, 2026

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Many people first came to know Padma Lakshmi during her 19-season tenure as host of Top Chef, but now she’s returning to the world of competition cooking shows as the the host, creator, and executive producer of America’s Culinary Cup. The new CBS series features some of the biggest names in the food industry and boasts the largest monetary prize awarded in culinary competition show history. Today on Nice Talk, Lakshmi discusses how the one-million-dollar prize pot came to be, what it’s like to create a show from scratch, and how she approaches getting dressed for on-screen appearances. Plus, she shares her dinner party hosting tips and her favorite restaurants in New York.

Fashion Correspondent Lauren Sherman on Fashion Month: The Best Shows, Most Interesting Front Rows, and What People Will Actually Buy Mar 26, 2026

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Lauren Sherman is a fashion correspondent for Puck, host of the podcast Fashion People, and author of the must-read fashion newsletter Line Sheet. Today, she’s here to discuss all things fashion month. Not only do Nikki and Lauren chat about their favorite moments from attending the fashion shows this season, but they also dive into what the collections say about the overall culture and economic trends within the industry right now. Lauren brings such a nuanced, unique perspective on fashion month, and you won’t want to miss this episode.

Comedian Yvonne Orji Makes the Case for Being Both "Sexy and Funny" Mar 19, 2026

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As soon as Yvonne Orji performed her first stand-up set during the talent portion of a pageant, she knew comedy would be her calling. Today, she’s a comedian with two HBO specials under her belt and an actor, known for playing beloved characters like Molly in Insecure. In this episode, Orji discusses how her Nigerian American background informed her view on money, why she likes to get dressed up to do comedy, and how she navigates her nerves before she goes on stage. This episode is nonstop laughs, so be sure to tune in.

Jordyn Woods on Freedom as Power, Wealth Adjacency, and Courtside Looks Mar 12, 2026

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Jordyn Woods wears many hats: she’s a model, the founder and CEO of her fashion line Woods by Jordyn, a content creator with over 11.6 million Instagram followers, the newly minted Chief Creative Director of the beauty brand Glosslab, and more. Today, she’s sitting down with Nikki as a part of our NBA All Star Weekend mini-series to discuss the big three—money, power and style. She discusses what it was like growing up adjacent to wealth, why logging off is her way of taking back power, and the behind the scenes of building her fashion line Woods by Jordyn. Plus, Jordyn and Nikki are in their bridal era at the same time, so they chat about plans for their respective upcoming weddings.

ESPN’s Malika Andrews on Work-Life Recipes, Sideline Style, and Why Luck Favors the Prepared Mar 05, 2026

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Malika Andrews is an Emmy Award–winning sports journalist and host of ESPN’s NBA Today, NBA Countdown, and WNBA Countdown. Not only is Andrews one of the most prominent sports journalists in the industry, but she’s also a trailblazer. In 2018, she became ESPN’s youngest sideline reporter, and in 2022, she became the first woman to ever host the NBA Draft—a position she’s held every year since. On this episode, Andrews tells us about her relationship with money growing up, why she only wears women-owned brands when covering the WNBA, and what advice she would give to her younger self about on-camera work.

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