Nicole & Kate Can Relate

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 decided to take a hiatus - at least for now… Points Dis...

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 Episode Recapping as a way to appreciate and recognize...

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 you can do. Points Discussed in this Episode When...

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 incredibly powerful. Points Discussed in this Episode...

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 holiday preparations Holiday traditions, including t...

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 accomplishing our goals and keeping our focus. Points Di...

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 this Episode “Rules” can be interchangeable w...

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 Episode The importance of regular check-in’s throughou...

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 What do you do when you’re feeling unmotivated? Th...

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 “learned” or practiced The ease of trying new things...

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 circles are stronger (or last longer) than others, and...

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 on the many themes, references, and the ending mon...

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! Points Discussed in this Episode Nicole shares a tr...

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 recap of her and Omar’s mastermind retreat, OzCon Ni...

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 importance of being intentional about having fun each and...

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 Discussed in this Episode We hear from Nicole about her...

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 9 years! - is going so far. Points Discussed in th...

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 Discussed in this Episode What exactly is Artificial...

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 lives? Points Discussed in this Episode Our thoughts o...

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 comfort that comes with believing that everything happe...

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 Discussed in this Episode The different generations, st...

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 voice in your head and separating your Self from...

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 feedback, and also some things you should consider when i...

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 Elena Ferrante; Ann Goldstein (Translator) - AKA The...

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, and hold ourselves accountable. Points Discussed in...