I have a special episode for you today and it's more of a personal one that you're probably used to!

I always get asked about my husband and our kids, so I'm sharing our love story today - the ups, the downs, and everything in between. We're celebrating our fifth anniversary and it's fun to look back to where we started and where we are now.

You not only get to hear all about our love, but about how I was a single mom before we started dating. And speaking of which, I have some important advice for the single moms out there. I've been there and I see you, and I promise it will be OK.

As always, send me a DM @morethannicolej on Instagram! I love talking all things business and life with you guys more than anything, so don't hesitate to reach out.

In this episode, you'll learn…

[04:01] How my husband, MP, and our children from previous relationships all became a blended family

[05:43] How I left my first marriage and became a single mom

[09:32] How MP and I immediately connected and started dating

[31:33] My advice to the single moms out there

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://nicolej.com/blogs/podcast/Reflecting-on-my-5th-Wedding-Anniversary-How-I-Found-Love-Again-After-Being-a-Single-Mom

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It's been a while since I've done an interview, and I'm excited to bring this one to you today.

If you feel overwhelmed by finances and numbers and money in your business, you're far from alone. And if you own an inventory-based business, you may think you need to scale in ways that actually aren't necessary.

Today I'm chatting with Ciara Stockeland, expert profitability coach for inventory-based business owners. She's talking about why she focuses on financial literacy and profitability, how she helps her clients define success using the profit first method, and how a coach can help you get on track with your finances and your goals.

As always, send me a DM @morethannicolej on Instagram! I love talking all things business and life with you guys more than anything, and I can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode, you'll learn…

[07:55] How Ciara operates as a business coach and why she helps inventory-based small business owners with financial literacy and profitability

[14:44] How Ciara helps her clients discover their definition of success and profitability (beyond chasing a dollar amount just because), and how the profit first method works

[23:38] Common money struggles of Ciara's business owner clients, and why hiring a coach is an investment (not an expense)

[28:21] How you can work with Ciara, and her advice for actions you can take now to get more comfortable with your numbers

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://nicolej.com/blogs/podcast/How-to-Make-Your-Inventory-based-Business-More-Profitable-with-Ciara-Stockeland

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In a previous episode, I talked about how I'm reigniting my creativity through The Artist's Way 12-week journey. Now I'm here to tell you about my very first artist date. The goal is to spend some amount of time all by yourself doing whatever you want. Sounds amazing, right? And also, maybe, a little bit impossible?

In today's episode, I'm sharing why I scheduled this "me day," how I prepared (including scheduling it into my calendar and sticking to it), what I learned, and how you, too, can have your own "me day," whether it's 10 minutes or a full day.

As always, send me a DM @morethannicolej on Instagram! I love talking all things business and life with you guys more than anything, and I can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode, you'll learn…

[01:38] Why I scheduled a day all to myself to do what I want (shout out to The Artist's Way)

[05:51] How I prepared for my day off

[18:14] What I learned from my "me day," and my advice for you to prepare and prioritize your own "me day"

[24:51] A note on self-care for the moms in the audience, and the importance of not comparing yourself to other moms in different stages of motherhood

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://nicolej.com/blogs/podcast/How-to-Plan-a-ME-DAY-Thatll-Reenergize-You-and-Maybe-Your-Business-Too/

If you're looking for more support from other entrepreneurs facing similar challenges, join us over in TFE and follow me on Instagram for more uplifting business tips!