We're Nicole & Kate! Friends, confidants, accountability partners, and we’ve been supporting each other over the years sharing our ups and our downs and hashing out the big questions of life - do we want kids? Can we have it all? How do we stay healthy and keep our businesses running smoothly without major stress and overwhelm? We talk things out ‘cause that’s what real friends do - they provide love, support, and space for one another to share without judgement, speak without hesitation, an ...
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So You Want to Start a Business with Ingrid Thompson
Ingrid Thompson simplifies how we build a business.
Business has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it. In this podcast, I lead thoughtful and fun discussions with business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders who think big and who take action to create their own business success. As we celebrate their stories and learn the lessons from their lives this podcast offers business wisdom with tangible, tactical tools and tips. We debunk some of the common business myths supporting you to build and grow your own business. I’m your host Ingrid ...
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Tune in weekly for entertaining stories and informative interviews with business strategists and lifestyle experts. Each show will leave you encouraged and inspired to design the success you desire.
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What’s next for Nicole and Kate?
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We shared a little heads up in our last episode, and today we’re going to dive deep into what’s next for Nicole and Kate! In this episode we’ll look back at the last two and a half years of NKCR - all the way from Nicole’s pitch to Kate to start to podcast in mid-2021, to how some of our first episodes were a bit rocky, and finally, why we’ve decid…
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What does your year in review look like?
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Looking back over your year and identifying the things you’ve done that stand out the most - both personally and professionally - is a great exercise in acknowledging and appreciating just how much you’ve accomplished. In this episode we’ll share our own “year in review” as a fun way to close out 2023 on a high note! Points Discussed in this Episod…
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Wish you could say ‘no’ more often?
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Saying no isn’t always easy. You want to be helpful, you want to be supportive, and you of course don’t want to feel that awkwardness about declining when someone asks something of you. But at what cost? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with saying no and why we think it’s one of the most empowering - and respectful - things…
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How do you strategically plan your entire year?
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What if you had a single visual representation of all the most important things that are happening in your life - the things you want to commit to - over the next year? In this episode we’ll share exactly how you can make this happen! It’s called the “Preloaded Year”, and we break down the format, how to get started, and why this exercise is so inc…
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What are your favorite holiday traditions?
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If there’s one thing we get REALLY excited about, it’s the holidays! When this episode goes live we know the holidays will already be in full swing, but we couldn’t help recording a chat to share our own holiday preparations and traditions! Points Discussed in this Episode Spring is in the air for Nicole! The holiday “work” season Our favorite holi…
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What’s your ‘word of the year’ for 2024?
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What if you had a single word you could look to for inspiration, motivation, and to help you find focus throughout the year when things get tough, or when you find yourself feeling a little lost? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with choosing a word of the year and just how powerful it has been for us when it comes to accomp…
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Have you declared your rules of life yet?
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Declaring our rules of life is something we did back in Episode 75 of Nicole & Kate Can Relate, and today will be our second time revisiting this topic! In this episode we’ll share why we feel so strongly about declaring your rules of life, plus share our original rules of life, which ones we’ve eliminated, and ones we’ve added! Points Discussed in…
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How do you do an annual review?
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What is an annual review, exactly? And how do you go about doing one? Great questions, because doing an annual review can be so powerful! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with doing an annual review, including the questions we ask ourselves and how the answers help us prepare for the year ahead. Points Discussed in this Epis…
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How do you stay motivated?
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Wouldn’t it be nice if we were always motivated to do things like work on big projects, eat healthy, and workout? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with motivation - specifically how we use our values and build momentum as ways to keep our motivation strong. Points Discussed in this Episode Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation W…
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How often do you get outside of your comfort zone to try new things?
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Trying new things isn’t always comfortable or easy, but the value and benefits of doing so are huge! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with getting outside of our comfort zone and what it has taught us about confidence, mindset, and more! Points Discussed in this Episode The idea that trying new things sometimes has to be “le…
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What is the importance of having multiple friend circles?
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Perhaps you’ve noticed it, too: You have different groups of friends, and each group is either formed out of a certain circumstance or has been intentionally created because of the place or thing you all have in common. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with having multiple friend circles - their purpose, why some friend circ…
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What did we learn from the Barbie movie?
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We weren’t really sure what to expect from the Barbie movie. We had both heard mixed reviews, both had different thoughts about what might happen based on the trailers… But one thing was for sure: we wanted to go into the movie with an open mind. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with the Barbie movie, including our thoughts …
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How do you prepare ahead for travel or visitors?
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We’ve learned a thing or two about how important communication and setting expectations is when traveling with friends or hosting visitors. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with preparing ahead for the many different scenarios you might encounter with traveling or hosting visitors to make sure you actually enjoy your time! P…
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Are you good at being fully present?
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Being present in every moment is definitely a practice. We all know how easy it is to live in the past and obsess over the future. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with being fully present, and how we continue to practice awareness and holding ourselves accountable to this. Points Discussed in this Episode Nicole shares a re…
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30th September is International Podcast Day. It's also the exact day I launched my podcast back in 2014. How time flies! After being on hiatus for a while, episode #88 is here. If you procrastinate or you've gotten off track with something important to you, give this one a listen. Because I believe the seven simple ideas I share will inspire you. E…
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How often are you actually having fun?
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On any given day, how intentional are you about making your life fun? Laughing for no reason, reminding yourself not to take things too seriously, actually taking part in activities that light you up?... In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences around having fun - specifically how we’ve started to recognize more and more the importa…
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Have you ever done a time audit?
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Our overall theme for today is around preparation and planning, but wow - did we hit a nerve when we started talking about doing a time audit! In this episode we’re going to hear from Nicole about her and Omar’s preparations for their annual retreat, OzCon, and Kate is going to share how she’s preparing to become a mom later this year! Points Discu…
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Is a hybrid work model the sweet spot?
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When it comes to work models there are several options: there’s work from home, there’s an in-office setup, and then there’s a hybrid model, which is a mix of both! In this episode we’ll share our own personal thoughts on a hybrid work model. We’ll also hear from Nicole on how their switch to an in-office model - after working from home for nearly …
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What are the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is something we’re seeing and hearing a lot about lately. What are the implications, the unintended consequences, and how big a disrupter could AI really be in our world? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with AI and discuss the questions and concerns it has brought up for us thus far. Points Disc…
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Are you better off believing you can do something, or trying and failing?
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Have you ever considered whether there’s a benefit to believing you can do something instead of trying that thing and failing? In this episode we’ll dive deep into the many considerables when it comes to answering this question. How big a role does regret play? And what about our perspectives, experiences, and mindset at different times in our live…
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E185 Cassie Briggs: Biology Professor turned Career Coach
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In today’s episode we meet Cassie Briggs - Biology Professor turned Career Coach - who tells us that she has listened to every episode of this "So You Want to Start a Business" podcast using the information and inspiration to build her highly successful Success in Science Career Coaching business Cassie started her business in 2020 and her first cl…
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Does everything happen for a reason?
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You’ve probably heard the philosophy “Everything happens for a reason”, but do you believe this to be true? In this episode we’ll share our own thoughts and feelings about letting go of control, being okay with things not going the way we planned, and how resisting the inevitable could be holding us back. Points Discussed in this Episode The comfor…
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Do you identify with your generation?
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Whether you’re a part of Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, or otherwise, it’s probably not often you’ve stopped and asked yourself whether you identify with your own generation. In this episode we’ll share our own thoughts on the different generations - what characterizes each and the ways in which we do (or don’t) identify with our own generation. Points Discu…
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E184 Brook McCarthy has figured out how to make herself happily unemployable - for the rest of her life
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Brook McCarthy started her first business in 2007 and now describes herself as "happily unemployable" Her business Hustle and Heart equips and empowers business owners to build highly creative, ethical, and mutually-flourishing businesses that become a model for others to emulate. Brook loves talking to women in business about money and demystifyin…
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Book discussion: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
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At some point in our lives we’ve all engaged in philosophical discussions about the universe, life, and all these ideas that sometimes feel way bigger than us. In this episode we’re having one of those discussions! We’re diving into The Untethered Soul and sharing a couple of the BIG ideas that stood out for us. Points Discussed in this Episode The…
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E183 Salle Huber - after years of working for others Salle knew it was time to start her own business & says "I wish I'd started earlier"
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Salle Huber is a movement teacher with more than 15 years experienced. She is trained and fully certified in Stott Pilates as well as The MELT Method, which is a simple and innovative self-care treatment for our connective-tissue system. In May 2021 Salle started her own business after deciding that she could no longer work for anyone else. She say…
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What’s the best way to give and receive unsolicited feedback?
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Feedback can be given and received in many forms. There’s feedback that we request, feedback that’s unsolicited, and sometimes even feedback that we’ve expressed is unwelcome from the start. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with giving and receiving feedback. We’ll dive into how you know when it’s appropriate to give feedbac…
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What are some of your all-time favorite books?
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Books can have such a profound impact - emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. In Episode 77 on the podcast we shared the books we were reading at that time… In this episode we’ll share our all-time favorites with you! Tune in for our 5 favorite books of all time. Points Discussed in this Episode Nicole’s favorite books My Brilliant Friend - by El…
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How could you NOT keep a calendar?
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Keeping a calendar might sound like a dry topic, but we’re here to spice things up when it comes to keeping track of your schedule and your time! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with keeping a calendar and how critical it has been in helping us keep our commitments, make time for the things that are most important to us, an…
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Do things happen because of fate or because of destiny?
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Fate and destiny are two massive ideas. But when deciding which one is responsible, maybe it doesn’t have to be one or the other; perhaps both can play a role in how our lives turn out? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences wrestling with fate and destiny, specifically when it comes to our relationships, our businesses, and where…
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What boundaries do you have set?
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Boundaries are so important when it comes to protecting your time and energy, holding yourself accountable, and managing the expectations of those around you. But what boundaries do you have set? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with setting boundaries and the massive impact boundaries have had on our time, schedules, relati…
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Celebrating 100 Episodes on NKCR!
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We made it, friends! Happy Episode 100! In this episode we look back at four of our favorite episodes and share an update on whether we’ve changed our minds about certain thoughts and ideas we’ve previously discussed! Points Discussed in this Episode Episode 1: Do I want to start a family? This seemed like a very appropriate episode to revisit beca…
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What are the different ways you can give back?
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When you think about giving back, the first thing that comes to mind might be by way of donating to a cause monetarily. But there are so many other ways you can help! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with giving back - in all different ways - including a 500km bike ride for a charity called Hands Across the Water that Nicole…
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Which is better: Remote work or in person?
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Every business operates differently, especially when it comes to their policies around remote work versus in-person work. But which is better? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with remote work versus in-person work, and we’ll talk about whether we believe there’s a solution that’s best for all types of business and employees…
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Are we living up to our rules of life?
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Back in episode 75 of the podcast we shared our rules of life - sort of as a “New Years special” to help start the year off strong! In this episode we’re recapping our rules of life and scoring ourselves on how well we’ve been doing. Because we believe checking in with yourself and recapping is critical when it comes to staying on track! Points Dis…
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How do you handle a break from the norm?
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Being out of your routine, or making a big life and/or business shift that requires you to adjust to a new normal, isn’t always easy. How do you find your flow? How do you navigate things you didn’t even know were coming? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences - individually! Kate is on a 23-day river cruise in Europe and totally …
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Do you consider yourself a minimalist?
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We’re both big fans of minimalism. Simplicity, organization, and reducing possessions. But can minimalism be taken to an extreme? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with minimalism, including how we were first introduced to the concept and what role it plays in our lives today. Points Discussed in this Episode The definition o…
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How do we make burnout a topic we can openly discuss?
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Burnout. Is there a stigma around sharing that you’re overworked, exhausted, stressed out, and can’t handle the pressures you face on a daily basis? And is it different whether you’re a man or a woman? In this episode we’ll explore these questions by diving into an article a friend shared with Kate earlier this year titled, Is burnout finally 'high…
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Are we experiencing a friendship crisis?
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It’s not the first - or the last time - we’ll talk about friendship on this podcast! We believe creating and maintaining friendships is one of the most important things you’ll do in life. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with friendships, plus, we’ll discuss a post that was shared by a friend that poses the question, “Are wo…
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What TV shows are you watching right now?
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We all know that some of the best recommendations for things come from friends, and TV shows are no exception! In this episode we’ll share some of our favorite TV shows we’re watching right now with the hopes you’ll discover one or two you can enjoy, too! Points Discussed in this Episode Our TV habits growing up versus now When we typically watch T…
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Should you say yes to that event?
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Have you ever received an invite or an opportunity to speak at, attend, or participate in an event, retreat, or mastermind - and then had a really hard time deciding whether to say yes or no? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with deciding whether to commit to an event or other opportunity. Because honestly, it’s not always a…
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How did Nicole’s team retreat turn out?
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In our last episode on the podcast we shared our own personal experiences hosting retreats - and specifically how Nicole has been planning for the team retreat her and Omar just finished hosting! In this episode Nicole is sharing all: a complete recap of their team retreat, including what went well, and her biggest lessons learned! Points Discussed…
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How do you plan a team retreat?
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Have you ever attended or hosted a retreat before? I’ve done both, and holy wow…They require a lot of planning and preparation! But they’re so worth it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences hosting retreats - and specifically how Nicole has been planning for the team retreat her and Omar are hosting and that they leave for the s…
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Special Feature: Cass Sethi on our personal stylist experience in Tokyo!
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You’ve heard about our girls trip to Tokyo several times now, and today we’re bringing you an extra special, in-person episode with repeat guest (and our third mastermind member) Cassandra Sethi. In this episode you’ll hear the three of us chat in Tokyo together about our AirBNB Experience with a personal stylist! Points Discussed in this Episode C…
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Nicole & Kate are back from Tokyo, Japan!
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In Episode 83 here on the podcast we talked about how we planned our girls trip to Tokyo, Japan! We shared how we chose the location, the hotel, the activities we wanted to do, and even how we set expectations beforehand (we were going to be living together after all!) In this episode we’ll share a trip recap! We break down what went well, what we’…
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How do you get out of a negative state of mind?
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There are any number of things, people, and situations that can put us in a negative state of mind. Knowing this, how do we get out of that negative state of mind? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with how we identify when we’re in a negative state of mind, and the steps we take to get out of it. Points Discussed in this Epi…
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How do you know what to let go of?
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Letting go - or “quitting” something - isn’t always easy, but it can absolutely help you expand and grow. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with letting go of things that are no longer serving us, or that we simply don’t enjoy as much as we used to. Points Discussed in this Episode What we believe about “quitting” Should you …
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