COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.

ANOTHER CAFFEINATED CONVERSATION ! Sometimes paths cross and they have a big impact on you - AYANNA E JACKSON and I were partners in the corporate world for a short time  before we both jumped out to do our own thing! But the impact was memorable and her wisdom is powerful. Take a listen to her traditional turned nontraditional path to find inspiration for your own LIFE BY DESIGN! And EMPLOYERS, L...

If you were wondering if you're right where you're supposed to be, this profound Espresso Shot will be a beautiful reminder for you at this stage of your LIFE BY DESIGN journey. Nicoa reminds us NOT TO GET STUCK in the " isness ", REFLECT back on every step you've ever taken and take time to CELEBRATE how far you have come and who you are right here, right now. Remember, y...

Nicoa meets with CECELIA GRACE BUTLER - an amazing soul - a visionary, artist, healer and writer who is a presenter at the MANY WOMEN, MANY STORIES Conference to be held this November 17-19, 2023 at Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC . Known for her book The Akashic Librarian , s he takes her life and writing experience and will facilitate a breakout session at this event. Her unique st...

Ya'll start your planning ! Megan Sumrell is a former wedding cake maker, dog treat baker, corporate executive turned consultant, coach and entrepreneur.  She and Nicoa talk about  who she is and how she learned to juggle #allthethings while still maintaining your own sense of self and purpose. As the CEO and Founder of The Pink Bee , she took her 20+ year career in systems and processes and...

Nicoa DIGS DEEP in this reflective dialogue about WHY we may be dissatisfied and a few ways for you to UNWRAP and UNPACK any dissatisfying LIFE BY DESIGN experiences! Get out your pens and your journals as you are DEFINITELY going to want to listen to this one more than once. And Ya'll, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING THE SHOW HERE :  WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Support the show Follow COFFEE...

The Many Women, Many Stories  (MWMS) SERIES Nicoa interviews the President of MWMS , the amazing Arya Donahue ! She is the powerful energy leading a "Heart Corps" of women creating a blueprint for this revised women's event to be held November 17 - 19th 2023 at Shell Island Resort, Wrightsville Beach, NC. "What would happen if one woman told the TRUTH about her life? The world...

There's value in EVERY experience and CEO and FOUNDER of HIDO HEALTH CHARLES GELLMAN knows this better than most! Not only did his own life experience drive him into his passion around saving lives in the world of TECHNOLOGY and HEALTH CARE, he is trying to help everyone own their own health so their LIVES BY DESIGN are more fulfilling and SAFER than ever before!  Charles takes time to educat...

What are YOUR favorite RITUALS ? You'll grab a handful of LIFE BY DESIGN tips in this episode. Nicoa's LIFE BY DESIGN includes her love of getting and opening her mail. Yeah, it takes very little to entertain her...Let's begin there! LOL    Happy Designing! THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE PODCAST YA'LL - SUPPORT US HERE: WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Support the show Follow COFFEE WIT...

Join Nicoa to meet the beautiful and powerful Brit Guerin  who shares her personal LIFE BY DESIGN story, her insights into health and well being and she even gently and professionally guides Nicoa in reflection of her own personal challenges with body image. She and her partner are the founders of CURRENT WELLNESS in Raleigh, NC where they have created a sacred space that welcomes ALL BODIES to st...

It's time to remind yourself that SELF CARE is not SELFISH , it's STRATEGIC ! Nicoa talks all things Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs! What do YOU want when it comes to your own well being? And how can you be intentional in incorporating self care into your day? You are SO important, it's time to take care of you. This is YOUR Life By Design don't miss it! Some key TIPS to reme...

Time for some real talk about IDENTITY including the art of self promotion for an authentically styled Life By Design -  MEET THE EXPERT JESS PONCE - Jess is a media coach, business author, and internationally known commentator on high-profile personalities who proudly identifies as a Queer Latino Male.   Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Company, HGTV, LinkedIn, The Ritz Carlton, and BNP Paribas are JUS...

This makes NICOA so HAPPY and is SO MUCH FUN ! Her LIFE BY DESIGN is super intentional. Where are YOU intentional in creating a happier, more satisfying life? You are the common denominator to the life you want - A LIFE BY DESIGN starts and ends with YOU ! Have FUN ! Be HAPPY ! It's YOUR LIFE ! My beautiful pink DESMOND & DEMPSEY Nightgown? Here it is XOXO , Love Me WHAT DID YOU THINK? TE...

Join Nicoa as she interviews the amazing Kimiko Ebata! Ki is the founder of Ki Coaching LLC and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council . As a career coach and transition expert she empowers mission-driven professionals to catalyze a career that counts...just like Nicoa, she helps people identify and implement a LIFE BY DESIGN , a life that’s worthwhile and the kind of life you are excited and i...

SHOULDA, WOULDA, COULDA ... You know what she's talking about. Are you SHOULDING all over yourself? How can you turn your decisions into powerful spaces of CHOOSING !  LISTEN IN , are you REALLY in a space of 100% power? ! Do you want to be!?  Ask yourself this week, Am I at CHOICE ?  WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Support the show Follow COFFEE WITH NICOA on Instagram   @CoffeeWithNicoa &...

"The right story told in the right way with an open heart can heal wounds and change lives."    Join me for this beautiful and profound interview with Jim Brulé - a story teller's story about his Life By Design !  A design that continues to expand and have a powerful impact on the world.  Jim is a MAGGID , a DEATH DOULA , and INTERFAITH CHAPLAIN with a career and educational foundat...

Are YOU a Martyr? Nicoa sure knows how it feels to be a Martyr. Listen as she shares her personal experience learning how to move OUT of that feeling of Martyrdom. Learn what it would feel like to take RESPONSE-ABILITY for how YOU feel! What do you want? How is what you are doing getting you what you want? If you aren't getting what you want, are you willing to try a different way? That glass...

Nicoa invites another amazing LIFE DESIGNER and Role Model to the table to talk all things self awareness around a life she loves and her intentional leadership approach. Jennifer Kraner is one of Nicoa's clients, a friend and her neighbor on the creek! They enjoy a casual conversation over a " wink wink afternoon cup of coffee " while they reflect on her VERY successful companies B...

You are never going to forget this episode! Another powerful Espresso Shot gleaned from Nicoa's travels across the globe. This time a trip to INDIA sparks some deep reflection in Nicoa's life about what matters most . She creates a powerful TOOL to help not only herself, but her clients reset and live a legacy they want to leave behind in their Lives By Design . Now you can apply it to y...

Let's talk all things CONSCIOUSNESS and how it applies to Nicoa's former colleague and friend CHRISTOPHER GOFF 's Life By Design . Chris is the founder of SalesCompGuy.com. He is an amazing example of truly, intentionally aligning his actions with his true desires. He shares his health and wellbeing evolution, or GROWTH THROUGH WEIGHT LOSS , AND EMOTIONAL LOSS STORY going from 400+...

Join Nicoa in the middle of her very own REAL   and AUTHENTIC " I am so tired !" STRESS REACTION ! She thoughtfully and expertly shares what stressors are, where they come from, and tips for how to manage them. But most importantly, how she chose to cope and validate her own feelings! YOU WILL BE AMAZED about an ANGEL CARD DECK reading that validated her exactly how she needed it! And we...

* TRIGGER WARNING * Reference made to DOMESTIC ABUSE in this episode. Join me to meet my friend the beautiful, amazing, strong and resilient entrepreneur and coach Claudia E. Newton. She is originally from Colombia, South America, has lived in London and moved to the United States almost 20 years ago. AND, she's so proud to share that she's recently became an American Citizen ! Her journ...

Please enjoy this poem: I AM ENOUGH Written by Bob Dunham .     Read by Nicoa . Listen & Repeat.  YOU ARE ENOUGH ... thanks for listening! WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Support the show Follow COFFEE WITH NICOA on Instagram   @CoffeeWithNicoa & on TikTok @NicoaCoach for insights into HER LIFE BY DESIGN! LIFE BY DESIGN RETREAT + COACHING October 14-18, 2026 - Coffee With Nicoa Listeners use...

Conventional wisdom says EMOTIONS have NO PLACE in Business or Leadership! Reiner Lomb will tell you that is a fallacy! This interview unveils a powerful look into the world of Emotions in Leadership shared through the lens of an executive coach, author and seasoned technology professional and entrepreneur.  Reiner  is the founder of BoomerangCoach , an executive coaching firm specializing in lead...

THIS IS YOUR LIFE BY DESIGN Y'all !  Yep, it's time to start ignoring people in order to get what you want! Listen in for how YOU can live a life that has healthy boundaries. It's called STRATEGIC IGNORING. You heard me! Intentionally ignoring people, emails, phone calls, any and all distractions, etc. that interfere with your values based LIFE BY DESIGN ! Get out your pens and jour...

Y'all, It's an US thing ! Let's celebrate the intense life and impactful work of the powerful REBECCA TRAMMEL who shares how she overcame adversity and reminds us we are human beings with a divine purpose! She passionately and intentionally has been Living The Dream - Martin Luther King's Dream - and role modeling a Life By Design based in Faith and Purpose for those underserve...