Her Audacity Podcast

We've officially made it to 40 episodes of Her Audacity! This week, Ceci and Nikki are catching up on life and reflecting on the expectations we grew up with, the pressure to please others, and how those experiences continue to shape the way we express ourselves. From finding our personal style and showing up authentically on social media to navigating friendships and learning how to communicate t...

What does starting over look like when you leave with nothing? We're joined by Alexa, a domestic violence survivor and single mother who shares her journey of leaving an abusive relationship with her eight-month-old daughter and rebuilding their lives. From navigating family court and learning to trust herself again to finding financial independence and creating a peaceful home, Alexa opens up abo...

We're answering a listener question that sparked a meaningful conversation about the things we learned growing up in the FLDS and how those experiences continue to shape our lives today. We talk about raising sons to become good men, recognizing and challenging beliefs we've carried into adulthood, and how the examples we set as parents influence the next generation. We also reflect on the parts o...

This week, Ceci and Nikki welcome author, artist, and speaker Sarah Shoulak, whose memoir, Dead Serious: How Death Made Me Laugh at Life, explores the experiences that shaped her perspective on life, loss, and personal growth. Sarah shares what it was like growing up with a strong outward sense of confidence while struggling with her self-esteem, how people-pleasing influenced her relationships, a...

This week, we’re answering a listener question: What’s your biggest fear? The answer comes back to abandonment and the fear of losing the people she loves and the fear of someone staying when they no longer truly want to be there. We talk about where those fears come from, how growing up in the FLDS shaped the way we learned to communicate, and how those patterns have followed us into friendships,...

Season Two is here, and we’re starting with a catch-up. Ceci and Nikki sit down to talk about what has changed since Season One, what they’ve learned from sharing their stories publicly, and what they want Her Audacity to become moving forward. From grief and changing friendships to motherhood, business, community, and learning to be fully present in the life you’ve created, this conversation is a...

In this episode of Her Audacity, Ceci and Nikki talk about the importance of slowing down, making time for friendships, and creating more meaningful in-person connections in everyday life. From spontaneous farmers market mornings to conversations about loneliness, community, and intentional living, the episode reflects on how powerful simple moments with people can be. They also announce the end o...

In this episode of Her Audacity, Ceci and Nikki sit down with Melissa, founder of Solo Woman Traveling, to talk about how traveling alone can completely transform the way women see themselves and their lives. Melissa shares how turning 30 and realizing she was waiting for life to happen pushed her to book a solo trip to Europe, an experience that eventually changed everything from her confidence t...

In this episode of Her Audacity, Ceci and Nikki sit down with Melissa, founder of Solo Woman Traveling, to talk about how traveling alone can completely transform the way women see themselves and their lives. Melissa shares how turning 30 and realizing she was waiting for life to happen pushed her to book a solo trip to Europe, an experience that eventually changed everything from her confidence t...

In this episode of Her Audacity, Ceci and Nikki sit down with Melissa, founder of Solo Woman Traveling, to talk about how traveling alone can completely transform the way women see themselves and their lives. Melissa shares how turning 30 and realizing she was waiting for life to happen pushed her to book a solo trip to Europe, an experience that eventually changed everything from her confidence t...

In this episode of Her Audacity, Ceci and Nikki sit down with Melissa, founder of Solo Woman Traveling, to talk about how traveling alone can completely transform the way women see themselves and their lives. Melissa shares how turning 30 and realizing she was waiting for life to happen pushed her to book a solo trip to Europe, an experience that eventually changed everything from her confidence t...

Ceci and Nikki talk about the in-between stage of building a business, the moment where growth requires taking risks before you feel fully ready. They open up about navigating slower seasons, redefining their vision, and preparing for what’s next, both in business and in life. They also share the decision to pause the podcast for the summer, using it as a chance to reset, enjoy their families, and...

Sadie Jean shares her experience growing up in a small, lesser-known polygamist community where control, fear, and rigid structure shaped her childhood. From being separated from her parents to navigating an environment driven by obedience and hierarchy, she opens up about the lasting impact of those early years. The conversation moves into her adult life and the turning points that led her to que...

After unexpected loss, Ceci and Nikki find themselves not only grieving loved ones, but the deeper fracture of family itself. They reflect on growing up in a time when connection came naturally, before the FLDS disrupted relationships, rewrote family dynamics, and created years of distance that still linger today. This conversation unpacks what it means to grieve living people, navigate reconnecti...

Ceci and Nikki sit down with Shalina for a conversation that moves through healing, motherhood, and the quiet ways our past shapes who we become. From navigating loss and chronic pain to writing a book rooted in inner child work, Shalina shares how she learned to trust her intuition and step into her purpose, even when it meant being seen in ways she once avoided. Together, they talk about emotion...

In this episode, we talk about the way women so often turn pain, hardship, and major life shifts into something meaningful. From divorce, illness, and self-doubt to building brands, creating community, and learning to trust themselves again, this conversation explores the strength women carry and the beauty that can come from lived experience. We also get into mentorship, collaboration, integrity...

In this episode, we sit down with Karianne, a mother of six who had to step into a role she never planned for. Becoming the provider, caretaker, and decision-maker for her entire family. With no clear roadmap, she found herself navigating years of uncertainty while holding everything together behind the scenes. We talk about what it really looked like to carry that weight, how she rebuilt in the m...

In this episode of Her Audacity, Ceci and Nikki talk about what it looks like to find yourself through different seasons of life. From motherhood and marriage to friendship, healing, and work, this conversation explores how trying new things, slowing down, and paying attention to what truly brings you peace can lead to clarity. They open up about rest, creativity, accountability, evolving relation...

In this episode, we sit down with Maray, a marriage and family therapist and founder of Evolve Healing House, to talk about trauma, boundaries, and building emotionally safe families. We discuss how childhood experiences shape our relationships, how to set healthy standards with family and co-parents, and simple ways couples can reconnect through honest emotional check-ins. Maray shares practical...

Nikki and Ceci welcome Ceci's husband, Aaron onto the podcast for the first time. Aaron shares what it was like stepping into a relationship with a woman who had five children, navigating blended family dynamics, and building trust after both had experienced difficult past relationships. He opens up about his military background, the structure and discipline that shaped him, and the personal growt...

Nikki and Ceci catch up on the chaos of post-move life, packed schedules, and the real need for “off days” in a world that expects us to be constantly on. They talk about what it looks like to reshape work around creative bursts and recovery, instead of a never-ending daily grind. The conversation shifts to the emotional weight of being online, how heavy news and dark stories can follow you from s...

In this episode of Her Audacity, we’re catching up in the most real way, from travel resets and winter heaviness to what it feels like when a new home changes everything. We talk about how environment impacts mental health, creativity, and the ability to actually show up for the life you’re building, plus the tenderness of moving back to Utah for family, kids, and a new season of growth. We also g...

In this powerful episode, Janice shares her story of growing up in the aftermath of leaving the FLDS, where parents were trying to survive, children were left unprotected, and generational trauma quietly took root. She speaks openly about sexual assault, emotional abandonment, and the long road toward safety, stability, and self-forgiveness. Together, we explore what real accountability looks like...

In this episode, Ceci and Nikki return for Episode 21, their first episode of 2026 and their first conversation back with just the two of them. They reflect on the start of a new year, how goal-setting has changed over time, and why January often feels more like a reset than a push. The conversation weaves through business growth, creative alignment, and what it means to build community after grow...

In this episode of Her Audacity, we sit down with Donia Jessop, Mayor of Hildale, Utah, to talk about leadership, faith transitions, and rebuilding a community after deep hurt. Donia shares what it took to step into public leadership, challenge long-standing systems, and move her town forward—often in the face of criticism and resistance. She reflects on motherhood, vulnerability, accountability,...