Nicole & Kate Can Relate

If you’ve ever been married, then you know planning a wedding is a lot of work! But it’s so worth it - IF you’re able to keep one thing in mind: this is about what you and your partner want! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with creating our wedding guest lists, how we escaped the diamond-studded claws of the monstrous wedding industry, and how we both prepared in advance t...

Style and wardrobe. It’s something we’ve both had a struggle or two with, and that’s why we’re excited to be bringing on our great friend, mastermind partner, and professional personal stylist, Cass Sethi, so she can help! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with battling our closets, finding clothes we feel great about, and how our “working from home” wardrobes have affected...

We did it, friends! Today we’re celebrating episode 50 on the podcast! Thank you all so much for your support and tuning into this podcast. In this episode we’re taking a look back at 4 of our favorite episodes, and we also share a little update on each topic! Points Discussed in this Episode Episode 1: Do I want to start a family? We invited our friend Natalie Sisson on to chat about her journey...

Maintaining and growing friendships is hard work, and in our opinion - for the right friendships - it’s more than worth it! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with maintaining existing friendships - and creating new ones - amongst the many moves, changes in careers, and shifting priorities we’ve experienced throughout our lives thus far. Points Discussed in this Episode How o...

A few episodes back (episode 45 here on the podcast) we discussed some of the many cons of social media. In this episode, we’re back to chat about some ways social media has enhanced our lives, both personally and professionally! Points Discussed in this Episode Leveraging social media for business (Facebook Groups, Twitter discussions)  Does the amount of time you invest in social media = what yo...

From complete lifestyle freedom and full-time entrepreneurial bliss to all the messy, beautiful experiences of motherhood. Now that’s a transition that comes with a whole lot of changes! In this episode we dive into those changes with our special guest, Natalie Sisson. We hope you enjoy it! Points Discussed in this Episode How Natalie and Josh’s handshake over dinner one night changed their lives...

We get it: it’s not easy planning a trip - let alone a trip where you actually get to relax and feel refreshed upon your return. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with planning time away from our homes (and our businesses) to recharge. ‘Cause if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s how critical that time really is. Points Discussed in this Episode The importance of plann...

Social media is something that, these days, is hard to ignore. Whether you’re on it to share pictures, engage with your audience, or for that dopamine hit when you get a “ding!”, we’ve all experienced what it’s like to get a little lost in the rabbit hole. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with social media and how we think it has changed us - for better or worse. Mentioned...

Stress. It comes in many forms and varying intensities. But one thing is for sure: we all experience it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with managing stress, how it shows up, and some of our own coping mechanisms we use often. Points Discussed in this Episode Identifying triggers, people, and situations that cause you stress  Situations where tonality or how you start a s...

Delegating isn’t easy, and partnerships can either be incredibly rewarding, or not at all what you expected. So how do you know when to do it and when not to? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with delegating and partnerships, and how we’ve learned to gauge whether an offer is a great opportunity, or a hard pass. Points Discussed in this Episode How do you know what and when...

Sometimes we find ourselves in a new role that isn’t so familiar, and getting used to showing up in a different way isn’t always easy. This is especially the case as our parents age and the relationship dynamics shift. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with changing roles and identities as we get older - in all areas of our lives. Points Discussed in this Episode Challenges...

Hey friends! Today we’re mixing things up a bit and sharing an interview we did on our girlfriend Allison’s podcast called Food Heals. In this episode we dive into the topic of mindset with Allison. We hope you enjoy it! Points Discussed in this Episode We share a bit about how Nicole & Kate Can Relate came to be!  We chat with Allison about our own mindset experiences Tune in to hear how mind...

Starting again can mean a lot of different things. Sometimes it’s expected - a choice we make. And other times it’s not at all expected, and it can feel abrupt - maybe even devastating. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with starting again and the major shifts we’ve had in our own lives on our journey to finding what’s next. Points Discussed in this Episode Major moves and d...

Saying yes to too many things inevitably leads to feeling overextended, and frankly, exhausted.  In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with overextending ourselves, and what we’ve learned along the way after saying “yes” to too many things. Points Discussed in this Episode Our desire to help others and be able to “do it all” Feeling obligated, obliged, or pressured to say yes Ho...

Our journey to starting our own businesses began over 10 years ago, and there have certainly been a lot of unexpected experiences and lessons learned throughout. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with starting our own business - the up’s, the down’s, and everything in between. Points Discussed in this Episode We each set the scene of where we were and what prompted our decis...

Splitting the dinner tab, BYO Meat, taking your shoes off in the house, entertaining company… there are endless situations we find ourselves in where social etiquette comes into play. What’s the “right thing” to do? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences and feelings when it comes to how to behave in a variety of situations. Points Discussed in this Episode Is it weird to not be...

Do you do it, too? …Make sure that everything in your kitchen and bathroom is in its place, that your calendar is color-coded, and that your files are fully up-to-date?  In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences (and really, our obsession) with organization - and how being organized has helped us feel an overall sense of confidence, calmness, and peace of mind in so many areas. Poin...

Regret. It’s something we don’t love feeling. But how do you make great decisions while simultaneously making sure you won’t regret the outcome - or the experience itself? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with regret - choices we wish we would have approached differently, and how our regret has helped us shape our decision-making process today. Points Discussed in this Epis...

We sometimes have pretty high expectations for ourselves… with work, with goals, with house stuff, with our overall appearance, with the amount of time we dedicate to (fill in the blank!) Can you relate? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences battling our own high expectations, and we’ll also share a few tips we’ve used to manage those expectations. Because let’s be real: no one...

Getting older means a whole lot of things - slower recovery time, a bit of resistance to change, a stronger focus on our health, sometimes a tad of fear around the unknown, a bigger weight put on the decisions we’re making… In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with getting older, and how with each year that passes we’re finding ourselves wiser, yes, but also more cautious and a...

What are some things you “sign up for” when you commit to being a business owner? It’s a question you probably don’t ask yourself beforehand; rather, something you start to experience as you get into it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with fielding hate comments, reading bad reviews, and we’ll also discuss some stories from others in the business space who are dealing wit...

Finding your voice, speaking up, asking for what you want… It's not always easy. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with the discomfort and nervousness that can sometimes come along with speaking up. Points Discussed in this Episode Kate shares a story of a major shift in her perspective on the importance of speaking up Nicole talks about some struggles she’s faced with speak...

Work-life balance is something we all strive for, but what is it exactly? And how do you know when you’ve accomplished it? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with work-life balance, including our own definitions of what it is - plus, how we’re working to achieve it in our own lives. Points Discussed in this Episode Does work-life balance exist?  What we’re each doing to becom...

With a bit of hesitation around the whole idea of visioning, we’ve both experienced it - and we’re hooked! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with how visioning has helped us through some really difficult times - in addition to it helping us bring to life some of our biggest dreams and goals. Points Discussed in this Episode How Kate first discovered visioning  Nicole’s exper...

Cancel culture has been around for a while now, but it might be something you’ve just recently started hearing more about - this might even be the first time! In this episode we’ll share our own personal perspective on cancel culture, including whether it’s productive, plus how we’ve experienced or seen it play out in our own lives. Points Discussed in this Episode What is cancel culture?  Some of...