Ambitious-ish: Success Without Burnout for Smart, Driven Women

Have you ever looked confident on the outside while quietly second-guessing everything on the inside? So many ambitious women are stuck in that loop—doing all the right things, collecting accomplishments, and still wondering why they don't feel more secure.   In this episode, we're getting into the kind of self-confidence that isn't tied to your resume, your performance, or anyone else's opinion o...

A snack-sized episode about why it's important to be direct (and why it's so hard!)   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

Ever feel like you've just stopped caring? What we're really talking about is apathy - that mental shrug that says "whatever" to your own dreams. It's not burnout or depression, but rather that in-between zone where you're not suffering, but definitely not growing.   We explore why your brain confuses rest with relief from risk, and how this protection mechanism might be keeping you stuck. The rea...

What if the life you're waiting to live is already within reach, if you just stopped playing by everyone else's rules? After a near-fatal accident, Jenn Drummond decided to stop postponing her dreams and start living fully.   A mom of seven and the first woman to climb the Second Seven Summits—the second-highest peaks on each continent—Jenn shares how she redefined ambition, challenged her own lim...

A snack-sized episode about getting out of your head and into action.   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

Have you ever found yourself reacting in ways that make you think, who was that person? High-achieving leaders often find themselves caught in reactive patterns, struggling to maintain composure during challenging moments. We combine two powerful frameworks - Mindset Reset and Nervous System Regulation - to help you navigate difficult moments with greater awareness and intention.   Through this ep...

An ambitious-ish Snack about ACTUALLY asking for what you need so you can receive support.   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

What's lighting you up in your life? Not just what you're checking off your to-do list, but what genuinely brings you pleasure? As high-achieving women, we've been conditioned to prioritize productivity over pleasure, leaving little room for what actually makes us feel alive.   We're diving deep with pleasure expert Danielle Savory into why we struggle to receive and experience pleasure in our liv...

A bite-sized episode all about how it's never the RIGHT time, but the time you MAKE RIGHT.   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

Have you ever found yourself double-checking emails multiple times before sending, replaying conversations in your head, or second-guessing your abilities despite years of experience? We've been hearing from many high-achieving professionals lately who feel they're "losing their edge."    What feels like declining abilities is actually a disconnect between your brain and nervous system. Once you u...

A bite-sized episode all about how recognition is an inside job.   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

Are you struggling with unexplained weight gain, afternoon energy crashes, or brain fog? These symptoms might be connected to your hormones, especially if you're in your 40s or 50s. As our hormone levels shift during perimenopause and menopause, our bodies require different approaches to nutrition, movement, and stress management.   In this episode, we chat with Amanda Hinman, a health coach speci...

A bite-sized episode to help you understand WHY it's so hard for you to RELAX.    For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

Have you ever noticed that no matter how many relationship books you read or communication workshops you attend, you still end up having the same fights? That's because we've been approaching conflict all wrong. The "when you do X, I feel Y" statements aren't fixing the real problem underneath.   We're here to blow your mind with this truth: conflict resolution isn't primarily about communication...

Have you ever felt like you're just trying to play catch-up in your own life? That's exactly where Sarah found herself six months ago. Despite having a thriving business, a wonderful marriage, and healthy children, she felt completely burnt out and exhausted. She was at the mercy of all the wonderful things in her life with no space to enjoy any of it. That's when she discovered our podcast while...

A bite-sized episode with big news! If you've been waiting to work with us, now is the time.   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/  

Ever find yourself reorganizing your entire desk instead of getting that invoice out the door? Or suddenly deciding your LinkedIn profile needs updating right when that important proposal is due? We've all been there, and today we're tackling the procrastination doom loop that keeps us stuck—and it has absolutely nothing to do with being lazy.   We're breaking down eleven science-backed strategies...

An Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create.   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

When was the last time you prioritized pleasure?   Not the quick dopamine hits from social media or Netflix binges but the kind that makes you feel alive, powerful, and deeply connected to yourself.   For many ambitious women, pleasure often falls to the bottom of our endless to-do lists.   In this week's episode, we dive deep with Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a board-certified sex therapist, to explore why...

Have you ever found yourself snapping at a colleague, fighting back tears in a meeting, or losing your cool over a simple mistake? What if these emotional outbursts aren't signs of weakness, but simply your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do? What we commonly call "getting triggered" isn't something that happens to us—it happens within us.    In this episode, we unpack the sci...

Welcome to the latest Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Let's talk about how to navigate uncertainty right now.   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

Are you feeling anxious about economic uncertainty? Do you find yourself overworking, overthinking, or slipping into a scarcity mindset when the financial forecast looks cloudy? What if you could feel empowered and secure no matter what the market is doing?   Get ready to shift your mindset, take aligned action, and tap into your feminine superpowers of intuition, creativity, and collaboration. By...

Do you ever feel that knot in your stomach when you see a competitor's success on social media? Or a flash of panic when someone in your industry launches something big before you? Competition is a normal part of being a high achiever, but too often we get caught in a toxic cycle of comparison that keeps us stuck in self-doubt and overwhelm.   In this episode, we're diving into the difference betw...

Welcome to your Friday Ambitious-ish snack, a bite-sized episode to keep your brain nourished and on the rails so you can ACTUALLY enjoy the life you work so hard to create. Let's talk about your competitive edge.   For more information, go to:  https://www.kelleandnina.com/

Do you ever feel like you've lost that drive, that desire to succeed? While life may look pretty good from the outside, how you feel living it is a different story. If this resonates with you, you're not alone.   In this episode, we're discussing what it means to be "ambitious-ish" and how to find balance between your doing and being energy. Discover how to lean into more feminine energy, take rea...