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HEY Y'ALL - WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING SPONSORS - CONTACT NICOA Grab your coffee and join me! Nothing is more interesting to me than having a caffeinated conversation about life! I’ve been "coffee talking" to you for years on Instagram, yet that connection hasn't been at the level I crave. Enter the Coffee With Nicoa Podcast! I'll be talking to people who have courageously chosen to walk their own paths and create their Lives by Design. I hope it will inspire you to find your own True North an ...
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Life By Design Podcast

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We believe that every human being is designed to be extraordinary. That means you reading this right now… yes you! Have you ever been scared about the health of a loved one, or about the health of your children? Have you ever felt hopeless about your health and wondered… “I’ve been doing everything they have told me to do… why am I not healthier”? If you are at all interested in health, life, success, and happiness, this podcast is for you. Dr. Jamie Richards and Dr. Kresimir Jug never shy a ...
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Annika Pavel, originally from Czechoslovakia, shares her extraordinary life journey with Nicoa. Starting as a refugee in England, she became a model and, wait for it, a JAMES Bond girl. Annika, now a grandmother, has written a book of personal essays and children's stories called ENCOUNTER WITH THE FUTURE. She emphasized the importance of travel an…
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Welcome to your weekly espresso shot y'all! Nicoa shares a dream where she was receiving rather than giving, symbolizing a shift in her life. A voice in her dream advised her to "Stop trying to be your best self," leading her to reflect on the need to relax and enjoy the moment. Nicoa acknowledges her tendency to be a caregiver and a by default lea…
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Good Enough depends on the goal, not you! Nicoa encourages letting go of unrealistic standards and embracing the idea that "good enough" is sufficient. You are sufficient! Nicoa shares a personal story about her children, reflecting on the need to provide an abundance of food and realizing it was more about her own insecurities than their needs. Sh…
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NICOA and RG SHORE, author of the award winning memoir THE OCEAN INSIDE ME, engaged in a profound dialogue about the importance of recognizing and transcending labels, connecting the head and heart through meditation, and transforming personal energy to create positive change in the world. Through their conversations, they explore the themes of ide…
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Ready to talk about the importance of integrating the head and heart? Nicoa emphasizes the need to observe thoughts, feel into them, and consider new perspectives. She shares a personal story about a fender bender caused by distraction, illustrating how initial self-criticism can be replaced with compassion and understanding. A Life By Design Pract…
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Nicoa interviews her Favorite Barista! (shhhhh don't tell the others!) Nicoa and William Stadler discuss William's diverse career journey, including his time as a Starbuck's barista, his HR roles at Red Hat and Google, and his passion for science fiction writing. William shares his struggles with mental health and how therapy and writing helped him…
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Hey, IT IS YOUR LIFE BY DESIGN! Nicoa emphasizes the importance of self-authorship in reframing your life story. Learn to reflect on their current narrative, identify areas for improvement, and rewrite your story daily! By taking an active response to life's challenges, YOU can transform and create a LIFE BY DESIGN, the kind of life you don't need …
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Nicoa and Mark Beagan discuss their profound career intersection and journeys around personal growth. Mark, a 20+ year HR executive, shares his transition from a corporate life to founding Beama Coaching and Consulting while navigating professional and personal challenges and self insight. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional w…
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Nicoa discusses the root of suffering as expecting others to show up for us in the way we wish they would. She shares insights on embracing authenticity and living a LIFE BY DESIGN on one's own terms, and encourages listeners to accept that they cannot regulate other people's emotions and stop judging others for not showing up in the way we desire.…
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Nicoa has the privilege of talking with Tasha + Brandon Skillin of Rules & Rebellion who always tell it like it is! Nicoa digs deep with them as they share their burnout, trauma based LIFE BY DESIGN and how they turned burnout into breakthrough for themselves and their clients in their company RULES + REBELLION! Brandon overcame an 18-year alcohol …
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Do YOU embrace the moment and find the AWE in your LIFE BY DESIGN? This episode puts the pen in YOUR hand! Let's talk about YOUR VALUES and choosing responses that align with them in the face of chaos. NICOA encourages you to take responsibility for your life, release negative thoughts, and create purpose and meaning, and ultimately a LEGACY you wi…
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WELCOME BACK Christopher Goff! It's been a year since Nicoa interviewed Chris on the podcast and they promised they'd meet up again! Join in as they discuss even MORE LIFE BY DESIGN insights! They share their experiences with making life changes in the past year, prioritizing conscious self-awareness and self-care along the way, and the importance …
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Nicoa shares their thoughts on the phrase 'I'm fine' and how it can be a mask for deeper emotions. She shares her own experiences with the phrase 'I'm fine' and how it can be both a source of comfort and a hindrance to genuine connection. LIFE BY DESIGN! WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Support the show Follow COFFEE WITH NICOA on Instagram @CoffeeWith…
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NICOA and KIM HAMPTON have known each other since childhood and have matching energy!! They talk all things happiness, energy, self-awareness, support networks, and taking initiative to create meaningful connections in a LIFE BY DESIGN. They discuss the impact of childhood memories, many a party, too! Alongside adversity and explore strategies for …
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HOW ARE YOU DOING? Nicoa says TELL THE TRUTH! But, what if... YES, WHAT IF?! Tune in to this authentic and vulnerable share. Don"t you really want to know how people feel? And if you don't?JOURNAL ABOUT IT! WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Support the show Follow COFFEE WITH NICOA on Instagram @CoffeeWithNicoa & on TikTok @NicoaCoach for insights into …
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Nicoa has the honor of speaking with ANICA LEO-WEIL, a fellow mother and caregiver known on social media as THE SANDWICHED CAREGIVER! They discuss the emotional toll of caregiving, the importance of creating a supportive community, and the challenges of managing care for loved ones with memory loss. The delve deep into addressing the needs of careg…
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Nicoa and The Empty Nest Coach Jay Ramsden discuss the challenges and opportunities of empty nesting, emphasizing the need to redefine one's identity and find new sources of meaning and purpose in life after the kids leave home. Listen in to hear how the various stages of grief and relief impact the empty nest experience and how that becomes the fo…
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Nicoa and Mimi Cirbusova, of Meadowsweet Money, talk about the importance of self-discovery, authenticity, and financial literacy in a LIFE BY DESIGN. Mimi's personal story uncovers the need to embrace individuality and express oneself unapologetically, while also recognizing and overcoming limiting beliefs and behaviors around money. LISTEN IN bec…
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Nicoa has the honor of hosting a Beautiful Soul having a Human Experience Dr Rick Diamond, The Story Healer! They talk spirituality, connection, and healing. Their conversation delves into recognizing the healing power of words and overcoming childhood trauma alongside grief and meaning-making, with a focus on creating space for emotions and rememb…
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Nicoa says COME BACK TO YOUR SENSES! Learn some techniques for managing anxiety and overwhelm with some powerful grounding exercises, mindfulness practices, and sensory recognition ideas. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's energetic self inside the amazing body that is YOU in order to maintain a sense of security, safety, and sp…
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LIFE IS NOT A MEANS TO AN END Y'all! Nicoa emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and finding joy NOW. She shares personal anecdotes and encourages you to take responsibility for your lives, giving yourselves permission to DO ALL THE THINGS NOW and let go of external factors holding you back! Can you embrace playfulness, hope for…
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S2 EP21: Hey y'all, this episode was SO POWERFUL & FUN, hanging out with the co-hosts and best friends G-REX (Gretchen Schoser) and DIRTY SKITTLES (Charlene Deneen) of the very successful podcast SH!T THAT GOES ON IN OUR HEADS. We dive deep into the realities of mental health struggles, workaholism, burn out, self disparagement AND how friendship a…
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Nicoa emphasizes the importance of self-trust in navigating uncertainty - FEELING OUT OF CONTROL! She shares personal experiences and how she learned to trust herself. Remember YOU ARE THE MISSING FACTOR - reflect on how to embrace the feeling of uncertainty, step back, and question what you need to let go of in order to handle unexpected outcomes …
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Nicoa speaks with trauma-informed healer JENNA PACELLI about somatic experiencing, self-awareness, her intense training and learning to connect with herself after the death of a partner and a traumatic accident at a young age. They tap into the topics of self-observation and curiosity in a healing trauma as well as profound spirituality insights ar…
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Nicoa discusses the value of reflecting on past experiences and their impact on your current life circumstances! Listen in to consider shifting your story to move closer to a LIFE BY DESIGN YOU LOVE. Can you move beyond attachment to your story and focus on the 'SO WHAT' of those past experiences? Time to question everything with this week's 'SO WH…
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LET's TALK ABOUT SEX BABY!! Nicoa hosts Hannah Deindorfer, also known as THE LIBIDO FAIRY for women. She uses somatic therapy, sexuality, pleasure, and sensuality as tools for creating deeper intimacy with self and in relationship. LISTEN IN because you're going to want to think long and hard (LOL) about your own SEX LIFE and your LOVE LIFE BY DESI…
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Let's Talk About Sex Babyyyy, Let's Talk About You and Meeee! That's right, we're talking about SEX this week (don't forget to listen to S2 EP19 The Libido Fairy's interview scheduled for May 29, 2024!) Nicoa doesn't hold back on this espresso shot and leaves you with a ton of LOVE BY DESIGN or should we say LUST BY DESIGN questions to ask yourself…
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When Cassandra Babilya shows up in her career she does so with one goal in mind - MAKE WORK SUCK LESS! Cassandra Babilya is a mom, creator of the Make Work Suck Less newsletter and You Got This gratitude journal, a certified career coach, and a corporate culture leader in tech. She's been a teacher, a SPY!!, a communications manager, and an employe…
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Are you Nicoa's Friend? Listen up! How deep and engaged is your friendship with her, with others, with yourself? Nicoa takes a vulnerable look at her own relationship with friends and with herself as she navigates life this year. CONNECTION is Nicoa's word for the year, so this topic is of no surprise. YOUR WEEKLY JOURNALING PROMPT! FRIENDSHIP, a s…
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Nicoa gets a little star struck with the fun and fabulous STORY TELLER and CONTENT CREATOR Lizz Rantze. What is so cool is that this is actualy Lizz's inaugural podcast interview after going viral on TikTok and Nicoa is super excited she said yes when asked about her LIFE BY DESIGN! There are a LOT of jewels in this one - LISTEN IN NOW! Mark Manson…
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ESPRESSO SHOT 17: EXPECTATIONS What do your expectations look and sound like? I want this, but that will be hard. Take a deep dive into the topic of setting EXPECTATIONS so that they serve you vs deter you from efficient access to the outcomes you crave! JOURNALING PROMPT FOR YOU! What do YOU think about your EXPECTATIONS? WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT …
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This is a friendly reminder, what you RESIST PERSISTS! Join Nicoa for a possibly "out there" reflection about how you might be approaching life! The power of your mind, your focus, where the mind goes is the foundation of today's topic! What we focus on expands... what do YOU think about most? A LIFE BY DESIGN JOURNALING PROMPT Happy Designing, XOX…
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Nicoa had the distinct honor to sit down with the powerful intuitive Krystina Shea Benson and talk all things energy, quantum healing and intentional LIFE BY DESIGN living! Her passion and goal is to remind humanity that the answers they seek they also carry within their very own hearts. And, that EVERYTHING IS ENERGY and the insights and knowing t…
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DO WHAT ENERGIZES YOU! Are you energized? How do you gain energy in your life choices? Ponder this topic of ENERGY and ENERGIZING choices in your LIFE BY DESIGN. Nicoa talks about the impact of her own focus, mindfulness and energy drains and gains inside a LIFE BY DESIGN! Time to reflect on the work you do and whether it energizes you or not. Are …
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TRIGGER WARNING If you are a woman, you'll want to hear this interview! Iyémote (Strives for Empowerment from the Stó:lō Nation) aka Tasha Ina Church joins Nicoa from the Hawaiian island of Maui for an EMPOWERING conversation. Her LIFE BY DESIGN, although steeped in trauma, expands into empowerment, safety and purpose driven living and serving wome…
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Slowwwww dowwnnnnnn. Yep, take your TIME! Do you worry about what others think when you are holding up a line? causing others to have to wait? Take a listen. There are a lot of ways to BE in this world, and Nicoa offers a number of ways to show up in the world that may just give you more energy and TIME in your LIFE BY DESIGN if you simply gave you…
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Nicoa hosts Lori Pine, THE JOY CEO, who shares her journey of leaving a high-level corporate job to prioritize her family. The courage and fear behind that choice going from high powered job to stay at home mom resulting in the profound discovery of her very purposeful LIFE BY DESIGN. LEARN MORE ABOUT LORI HERE: THE JOY CEO WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT…
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How easy is it for YOU to sit with all of YOUR emotions? Nicoa shares her own personal challenge with this ability and how she's learned over the years to become more cognizant AND more emotionally aware. She talks about EMOTIONAL BYPASSING and a LIFE BY DESIGN that naturally is EMOTIONAL! Along with the advantages AND disadvantages of not accessin…
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Nicoa is a proud member of an amazing organization originally called FEMFESSIONALS now known as FEMCITY which has Femcity groups all over the US + Canada! This is an interesting interview with the founder and CEO of Femcity, Violette De Ayala where they discuss everything from rock bottom food stamp moments to beautifully curated and designed momen…
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What if you could REALLY ALLOW someone to complain to you without feeling uncomfortable? Is it about helping them or helping you? So many insights in this weekly ESPRESSO SHOT! Take a listen to learn more tips on HOW TO let someone complain in a productive, supportive way. Nicoa admits she is STILL LEARNING but it gets easier with practice! LIFE BY…
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What's your favorite question? Bob Tiede and Nicoa discuss the power of leading with questions and leveraging FAITH as a foundation of his life. Bob is an author known for "Now That's A Great Question!" and co-author of "Leading With Questions" with Michael J. Marquardt. Listen in to reflect on how YOU use questions to create a LIFE BY DESIGN and i…
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Nicoa admits she did say once, "LIFE IS MEANINGLESS" to someone who didn't quite understand her point. It clearly left a mark on her way of BEING and SEEING the world - so she'd like to set the record straight about what she really means. LISTEN in to this point of view about how we partner with ourselves to create MEANING in our LIFE BY DESIGN. Wh…
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Nicoa just knew that DAWN CRAWFORD needed to be a guest on Coffee With Nicoa - it was all about her energy! She exudes positivity, adventure, spontaneity, family fun and LOVE in all she does. She is an author and business owner, wife and mother, and shares her mindset for living a life she loves without hesitation in this coffee chat! Her WAY OF BE…
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It's time to get comfortable being uncomfortable. What you avoid never gets better and you and Nicoa know this deep down inside. Listen in as Nicoa shares her perspective on the topic from seasoned experiences as an HR Professional, an Executive Coach, a Mother and a Wife... the takeaway is that a really fulfilling LIFE BY DESIGN requires uncomfort…
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Arthur Larin is a New York City-based entrepreneur and singer songwriter who started his freelance brand design business, Fixate, at the age of 17. AND, it turns out his Momma is Nicoa's good friend but when she referred Arthur for the podcast Nicoa didn't even know this! WHAT A DELIGHT to meet her son and spend time with Arthur in this caffeinated…
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I know, I know, Nicoa is always talking about GRATITUDE and Being GRATEFUL, but this episode is different. This is BEING GRATITUDE! Another journaling prompt for you this week to pause and reflect on what you really feel when it comes to being grateful. And how where you put your focus creates GRATITUDE in your own BODY which becomes a magnet to a …
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Another amazing LIFE BY DESIGN story with Shelley Kelly, not only a friend of Nicoa's but also a former client! Shelley is an amazing woman - she calls herself a creative, she is entrepreneurial by spirit, ran her own marketing business for years now leading the way with her company ENGAGE YOUR STAGE! Shelley has designed a life around not only her…
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Is it time to reflect on this question? Who Are You? Who are you without the identities you have acquired over your lifetime? How are those identities serving you? And who is the I that is asking you this question? Such a fun way to step back and ponder. JOURNALING prompt for you today! Remember, who you are is who you decide you are. And maybe the…
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What happens when you HAVE IT ALL and it SUCKS? Nicoa and Jennifer Battle really dissect the American Dream Checklist and reflect on lessons learned from never asking yourself "WHY"! Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Jennifer Battle Brands which helps leaders create impact through connection, strategy and personal growth. Her matter-of-fact and re…
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Are you IN JOY? Enjoying your life? What does JOY look like for you? Today's espresso shot talks all about JOY! A Life By Design usually includes a lot of JOY, doesn't it? Do you really know the answer to these questions? Nicoa offers up a number of thoughts for reflection for you in this episode. Another great set of JOURNALING PROMPTS FOR YOU! WH…
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