Becoming: HER with Nikki Spoelstra

Erin Morrison is a Conscious Parenting Practitioner who supports women in reconnecting to their true selves. She does this by exploring the wounds of the past, examining how they unconsciously affect our current lives and replacing them with the power of self-love, self-compassion and embodiment of our wholeness. Erin uses a comfortable, relationship-based approach to help women find the beauty in...

Janelle Perez is a Miami born, first-generation-American, mother, wife, small business owner and a cancer survivor. After graduating from Florida International University, Janelle moved to Washington, D.C. and began her career on Capitol Hill, honing her policy analysis skills. During her time in Washington, Janelle also focused on helping those in need. She volunteered at a non-profit, where she...

Welcome! You guys, this episode is #sponsored by Life Time! My whole family and I are now members! This amazing health club has come to Miami and it is THE BEST athletic resort to come to town. Check out www.lifetime.life for rates and to schedule a walk through of a destination near you. Kenya Raymer is a channel, a spirit guide, a bridge, and an activator. She came into this world to raise vibra...

In this episode of The Know, Nikki hosts Samantha “Sammy” Handler, who is the founder, CEO and artist at KicksBySammy, a company she created at only 18 years old! After receiving attention from hand-painted Keds Sneakers that she customized, Sammy soon discovered a new medium for her artistic talent and an eager consumer. Nikki and Sammy discuss Sammy’s journey as a young woman with a hobby and ho...

Candice Craig is an American dancer, singer, songwriter, model, actress, content creator, producer and business owner! WHEW! She has danced on world tours, in videos, and on television for acts such as Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Diddy, Ciara, Pharrell Williams, Pitbull, Marc Anthony and more. Born out of the need to travel, dance, work and live in an outfit and the lack of comfortable and attrac...

Gale Nelson is the President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. His professional career includes over 20 years of non-profit management and leadership experience. Since joining the BBBS team in July 2006, Gale has played a significant role in the growth and development of the agency’s mentoring and fund development programs. Prior to joining Big Brothers Big Sisters, Gale served as Execut...

Lindsey Kaszuba is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who specializes in helping women to make small changes to their daily routines to create big impact on their overall health. Lindsey is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, Certified Integrative Health Coach, Founder of Lindsey Kaszuba Health and Creator of The Small Changes Big Impact Method. Lindsey’s journey as an Integrative Health Coach was born...

Michelle Valiukenas is the proud mom of her angel Sweet Pea, who she lost due to miscarriage, her angel daughter Colette Louise who she lost at nine days old, and her only living child, her rainbow baby, Elliott Miguel. Inspired by her journey with Colette, Michelle and her husband founded The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation, whose mission is to improve outcomes of pregnancy, childbirth, prematu...

It’s Sober October and this episode is sponsored by NOPE Alt-Cocktails! NOPE is shamelessly challenging the way you chill. Complex fruit and herbal flavors are integrated to elevate the booze-free beverage experience. This is a PREMIUM non-alcoholic cocktail alternative. ORDER NOW and use our code THEKNOWPE For 10% off of your first order at www.drinknope.com. Episode 14: Lisa Joseph Metelus is a...

Meaghan B Murphy is the author of Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with YAY published by Penguin Random House, Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day , co-host of Off the Gram Podcast on Dr. Oz’s OzTube network, an on-air personality, a life-hacker, a certified trainer, a lifestyle and health expert, a mother and a wife. In her new role as...

Jacquelin Napal is an established entrepreneur in the Contemporary Art Industry. Jacquelin managed her first gallery at the mere age of 24! While in this role, Jacquelin quickly noticed a gap in the art industry for female entrepreneurship. By the age of 30, Jacquelin and her close friend and business partner Kat Emery opened the gallery Art Angels in Los Angeles. Art Angels Gallery is a vibrant a...

Josephine Atluri is a mindfulness and meditation coach, an author, a podcast host and a mother of seven! As an expert in mindfulness and meditation, Josephine has helped thousands of people overcome adversity and find joy. Josephine couples her business background with her meditation training to teach corporate mindfulness sessions. Additionally, Josephine’s experience creating her modern-day fami...

In this inspiring 10th episode of the Know, Nikki sits down with soul-sister, Sloane Spanierman. Sloane is a woman, a mother, the Director of Business Development for Crisis Case Management, Brand Manager to Nikki Spoelstra and The Know with Nikki Spo, a spiritual life coach, a registered yoga teacher, a sponsor, a friend, and a partner to many. And notably, Sloane was the first person Nikki calle...

Stephanie Shepherd is an entrepreneur, environmental advocate, and tastemaker who educates her dedicated fanbase on how to blend luxury lifestyle and conscious consumerism. Formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Kardashian West Brands, Steph has since established her own platform and partnered with several prominent lifestyle brands including American Express and Google. Most recently, Steph has...

Kimmie Sussman is a powerhouse fashion stylist who currently splits her time between Miami, New York and London. Kimmie discovered her love of fashion and style at the tender age of five hanging out in her parents' clothing boutique in New York. Kimmie has worked in various roles in the fashion industry for over twelve years, working in management, sales, buying, merchandising and most famously as...

Dr. Andrea Loeb is a licensed psychologist and co-owner of South Miami Psychology Group in Miami, Florida. Dr. Loeb has been a practicing psychologist for over 20 years. Her vast array of specialties includes child sexual abuse and physical abuse, child trauma, teen sexual abuse and trauma, teen relationship issues, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, depression and virtual reality therapy. In her pra...

Jaycee Gossett Kallen is a founding teacher and VP of Experience at The Class, a cathartic workout experience that guides students to strengthen the body and notice the mind in order to restore balance. In addition to being the director of teacher development, Jaycee is an active teacher and her classes create space to discover strengths, explore freedom, and reconnect to truth. She brings her lov...

Episode 5: How to Succeed with Tina van der Ven Tina van der Ven is a Public Relations and Marketing Superstar, a mother, a mentor and a wife who lives and works in Miami, Florida. Formerly of Greenberg Trauig, Ernst & Young & Enzyme, Inc., Tina is currently enjoying her roles as Chief Strategy Officer of NewStar Media, Founder of VDV Consulting, and PR and Marketing consultant to several diverse...

Cheryl Lau Gonzalez is a mother of two, a wife, and an entrepreneur and small business owner living in Miami, Florida. Cheryl is the co-founder and co-owner of State of Kid in the Miami Design District which offers a curated array of classes for expecting parents, babies, and kids up to age 8. In this episode of The Know, Cheryl highlights her personal journey and the importance of using her life...

Monica Mendes is an artist and a mother of three adult children who lives in Miami, Florida. Monica has been an instrumental figure in my personal growth. Though we are years apart in age, we have faced very similar obstacles throughout our lives. I have always looked to Monica for guidance and encouragement, and I have been inspired by her tenacity. Monica has shown me what it looks like to step...

Evelyn Mendal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor whose practice is devoted to arming parents with the tools to parent confidently and to raise resilient children. After years of struggling to see desired results when it came to helping kids, Evelyn shifted her focus to coaching parents to younger children. When parents apply Evelyn’s methods, the transformation to the family unit are impressive...

Childhood trauma can shape us in so many ways. In this episode, you will hear how Lauren Book used her trauma as inspiration to become a voice for those without one. Here, Lauren and I have an in-depth conversation about work, motherhood, and the very sensitive topic of childhood sexual abuse. Lauren is living in her "Know" and is using her life experiences to make positive change. Lauren Book, M....