Unpacking Perspectives

After a brief hiatus, Nicole Davison is back with season 2 of Unpacking Perspectives! In this  newest episode, Nicole discusses just how exactly her summer went while not working on the podcast, and also talks about the need for structure in life.   Host: Nicole Davison   RESOURCES A my Weatherly: https://www.amyweatherly.com/home   Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

In the finale episode of this season of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole reflects on the past season of episodes, how they affected her personally, the events in our world recently, and much more.  Host: Nicole Davison   RESOURCES “13 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Extrovert”: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-extrovert/ Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

In this episode, Nicole talks about introverts, dedicating this particular episode to the introverts of the world. As an extroverted parent of an introverted child, she aims to provide insight from her experience to other parents, as well as plenty of interesting resources. Host: Nicole Davison   RESOURCES “15 Things you should never do to an anxious child”: https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/introve...

In today’s episode, Nicole reflects on her first few roles out of college as she dedicates this episode to the graduating class of 2022 about to be tossed out into the workforce universe.  Whether you are one of these students or a family member of one, please join us for some laughs, realizations, and insight that Nicole has developed over the last 25+ years.   As Nicole often says, Today is not...

In this episode, Nicole is joined by Matt Griffin - a six-year U.S. Navy veteran and a 15-year law enforcement veteran. He is a national speaker, mentor, and consultant who wants to change the culture around mental health and police, military members, emergency services, and firefighters. Matt is also the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, “The Journey to Midnight , " a memoir that tel...

In today’s episode, Nicole takes a more personal route - she talks about her husband’s career as a first responder, as well as the trauma that can crop up and change an individual from such a particular career.  “Another Side of Accountability” is a short volume of poetry by Nicole’s husband. It is dedicated to all who serve as first responders; it describes the experiences and traumas that those...

In today’s episode, Nicole Davison is joined by Jessa Hillman, a mom of two, author of the Lifestyle of an Anxious Mom Blog, and is currently in graduate school pursuing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Nicole and Jessa unpack her career path and how she sought to connect with other moms who struggle with anxiety.  Her Blog “ Lifestyle of an Anxious Mom ” launched in 2018...

In this episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole Davison is joined by Teresa Bruni, an incredibly empathetic healer and Spiritual Warrior who aims to help others in overcoming the various challenges within their lives. She believes that everyone deserves healing - physical, emotional, and spiritual - resulting in an abundant and fulfilled life!    Teresa holds many certifications and awards inclu...

Nicole Davison is joined by Kolbi Estes , a small-town girl from southeast Kansas.  Kolbi is continuing to grow her following through her Instagram account, Wake Up Be The Change, with a passion to share what’s on her mind and has certainly woken up quite a bit of people across our country.  Her story is one of inspiration as we spend some time unpacking the foundation of her career as a Cosmetolo...

In this mini bonus episode, Nicole talks about her vision for the podcast, and the upcoming episodes may be a different perspective than yours. She also discusses her podcast as a platform to have vulnerable and open conversations. We have so much to learn from each other. We need to remember to listen to one another, even when the different voices are one we may not necessarily agree with or even...

Nicole Davison is joined by Ashley Dunnwald , a certified life coach who specializes in coaching moms. Along with coaching moms who want to feel less overwhelmed and fulfilled, she is a police wife and mom to a son with severe food allergies. Ashley shares how she has utilized coaching to overcome daily anxiety, repetitive thoughts, and self-judgment. Her mission is to help overwhelmed and unfulfi...

Nicole Davison is joined by her friend Erin,  the owner of Nob Hill Jane® , a Cheshire, Connecticut-based calligraphy studio specializing in modern calligraphy, hand-lettered signage, and engraving. Nicole and Erin break down her career transition from a lawyer to becoming the owner of her very own calligraphy studio. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University in 1998 with a B.S. in Busin...

Nicole Davison is joined by her long time friend, Dr. Novella an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education at Fairfield University, licensed professional counselor in the state of Connecticut, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).  Dr. Novella previously worked as a college counselor and director of counseling at Sacred Heart University. Her research interests include Telemental health, emer...

Nicole Davison is joined by her friend Amy Suznovich, a professional singer,  and an embracer of life. Amy shares her experience with caring for a loved one with a terminal illness and how she has learned to cope with losing a parent. Because of these experiences, Amy aims to fill every moment with as much living as she can. She is no longer afraid of putting herself out there or taking chances. I...

Nicole Davison shares her perspective on grief during the holiday season and how she has learned to cope with it. She shares how everyone processes and copes with grief differently.  This year hasn’t been easy, so this holiday season Davison hopes that her listeners can take a pause. Coping with grief looks different for everyone, some like to keep it simple during the holidays whereas others like...

Host Nicole Davison is joined by childhood friend and New York City Fire Department Lieutenant, Nick Ortiz. Nick shares how his experience joining the fire department is especially unique, as he initially saw himself joining the arts or possibly law enforcement. His father, former NYPD Detective influenced him to give it a shot. He opens up about how his career has evolved over time, especially du...

Host Nicole Davison is joined by Jack Ebert, a student at Quinnipiac University and Founder and President of the company, Driven Media. Ebert shares how his goals have changed and transformed since his freshman year of college due to studying abroad during the pandemic, experience finding an internship, and advice from his father. He is incredibly grateful that his advertising and media company ca...

Host Nicole Davison is joined by Samantha Berry, a Marketing major at Quinnipiac University. Berry shares how Carrie Bradshaw inspired her dream of living in New York City as a Marketing Director. As a college senior, Berry’s view on her education, career, and workforce completely transformed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Despite the uncertainty, by surrounding herself with goal-oriented women i...

Sometimes you really need to step back in order to take a few steps forward. In today’s episode, host Nicole Davison opens up about the importance of empathy and compassion.  Upon reading Steven Covey’s, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” in college, Nicole realized that amidst life’s craziness and small moments in everyday life, you truly never know what someone is going through. Even amidst t...

I am so inspired by my guest on today's episode, Ashley Palumbo.  We talk about so many different things from college to her career in tv production and more because I simply love her story on so many levels!   As a Career Coach, I get the opportunity to work with a lot of clients, and every aspect of Ashley's career journey I find absolutely inspiring. In this episode of Unpacking Persp...

Host, Nicole Davison opens up about her journey with anxiety and how she has learned to cope with it.  Throughout her life, she has interacted with many clients, students, and friends who are on all ends of the spectrum of anxiety.  Anxiety is different for everyone, some have struggled with it for years while others experience waves of it. Everyone copes differently.  With Nicole, at times, she j...

Host and Career Coach Nicole Davison is joined by her client, Jen Guillotte, to discuss Jen’s journey with her unexpected career change after losing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jen opens up about her fears as she navigated her journey and realized how her priorities and values have changed since entering the corporate world. Nicole shares how self-doubt, money, and finding balance are hu...

In this episode, Nicole introduces her Podcast Production Intern, Caroline Torpey.   Caroline introduces herself and will take on the Cohost role for this episode.  Nicole and Caroline discuss different Career-related topics from both the College student's perspective and from Nicole’s perspective as a mom and Career Coach. Caroline shares how she discovered this Internship and what she hopes...

Perspective: a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experiences and personality.  In this episode, Nicole shares her vision for the podcast and what experiences have shaped her perspective. Her titles include Board Certified Career Coach and Counselor, Professor, Mother, and Law Enforcement Wife. She expresses the hardships she’s been through and the badges she wears, Motherless...

Join Career Coach Nicole Davison each Wednesday morning as she interviews guests discussing the place we began, the paths we have taken, and the forks in the road that sometimes cause us to lose our way.   In each episode, Nicole will unpack how our backgrounds and experiences may impact our life’s journey.  We would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform....