Pink Nest Podcast

What if the thing you were told was a limitation could become the very thing that shaped your leadership? And what if confidence was not something you were born with, but something you could build? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Harriet Bratt for an honest and energising conversation about ADHD, self-doubt, public speaking, and the process of becoming more confident...

What if the life you’re living is not really yours? And what if the beliefs shaping your choices were never actually yours to begin with? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Arnold Beekes for a thoughtful conversation about childhood conditioning, unlearning societal expectations, and the long journey toward authentic self-awareness. From a difficult childhood in the Neth...

What if the life you were taught to want was never really yours? And what if walking away from it was the bravest, most clarifying thing you ever did? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Tom. coach, recovering alcoholic, world schooling dad, and accidental adventurer, for a conversation that is honest, grounding, and quietly life-changing. Tom's story begins in the UK, sh...

What happens when the discipline of a bodybuilding champion meets the complexity of artificial intelligence and both are applied to the events industry? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Anca Platon Trifan, AI strategist, international event producer, and bodybuilding champion for a conversation that is as unexpected as it is essential. Anca's story begins in Romania, s...

What if personal growth didn't have to feel like hard work and what if everything you needed to transform your life was already inside you? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Elin Mai, empowerment architect, international entrepreneur, and creator of the EGNI coaching app for a conversation that is energising, deeply practical, and genuinely unlike anything we've covered...

What if the moment your body starts changing is also the moment you finally stop shrinking yourself to fit spaces that were never designed for you? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Lindsay White. leadership coach, entrepreneur, and host of the Female Founder Unplugged podcast. for a conversation that is long overdue, quietly radical, and deeply necessary. Lindsay bring...

What does it actually take to walk away from everything you've built and start again, on purpose? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Melissa Way, leadership development specialist and event safety consultant, for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the quiet power of knowing yourself well enough to change. Melissa's career didn't follow a straight line, and...

What if the love you've been searching for has always started with the story you were told as a child? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Eri Kardos, founder of Relearn Love, relationship coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Relationship Agreements , for a conversation that is tender, transformative, and genuinely useful. Eri didn't stumble into relationship coaching by ac...

Most people talk about autism awareness. Lindsay talks about something more powerful - acceptance. And in this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, she shares exactly why that distinction matters, and what it looks like to live it every single day. Lindsay was diagnosed with autism at age 11. The years that followed brought misunderstanding, misdiagnosis, and the quiet exhaustion of navigating a worl...

What would change if the world didn't just study autism, but actually took the time to know it? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Sam Mitchell, autism advocate, podcaster, and motivational speaker, for a conversation that is practical, passionate, and long overdue. Sam's journey into advocacy didn't begin in a boardroom or a lecture hall. It began in lived experience, n...

What happens when the life you imagined for your child and for yourself, changes in a single moment? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Leah Scott, medical mom, community builder, and founder of Bravely Together, for a conversation that is tender, honest, and full of quiet strength. Leah's story begins in childhood, with an upper limb difference that shaped her resilienc...

What if the key to sustainable success wasn't another productivity hack, but learning to work with your natural rhythms instead of against them? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Kirsty Anna Sinclair, astrologer and business guide, for a conversation that gently challenges everything we've been told about hustle, growth, and what it really means to thrive. Kirsty's stor...

What does it mean to grow up surrounded by activism and then choose, as an adult, to carry that torch forward even when the personal cost is high? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Zolal Habibi, Iranian American human rights advocate, for a conversation that is courageous, deeply moving, and impossible to forget. Zolal's story begins in childhood, shaped by parents whos...

What does it take to walk into an industry that wasn't built for you and then turn around and rebuild it so others don't have to fight the same battles? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Saskhia Menendez, internationally recognised music industry leader, Brit Awards voting member, and one of the most powerful advocates for trans inclusion in the creative industries toda...

What does it look like to stay hopeful without being naive and to lead with kindness in a world that often rewards speed and certainty over honesty and care? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Cedric Sounard, entrepreneur, community builder, and self-described realistic optimist, for a conversation that is thoughtful, a little fiery, and deeply human. Cedric traces the t...

What does it take to look at an industry you love and decide, this could be kinder, more inclusive, more human and then actually build something to change it? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Sandy Maclarty, Glasgow DJ, producer, and the heart behind Spinning on a Spectrum, for a conversation that is honest, warm, and quietly extraordinary. Sandy's story begins long be...

What if one of the most powerful leadership development tools you've ever encountered came in a small plastic brick? And what if the most important quality any leader could cultivate had nothing to do with strategy, performance, or productivity but with the ability to forgive themselves? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Dr. Alan Richards, founder of Tangencia, for a co...

What happens when motherhood looks nothing like you expected and you're living thousands of miles from home when it hits? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Nikki Steele Osborne, Scottish expat and parenting coach, for a conversation that is honest, tender, and long overdue. Nikki's story begins in Scotland, where her childhood shaped a warm, deeply social personality, o...

What happens when someone who looks successful on the outside is quietly falling apart on the inside? In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Andy Casey, coach, music lover, and recovering high-functioning imposter, for a conversation that is equal parts honest, warm, and deeply human. Andy opens up about how his childhood experiences quietly shaped the person he became, and...

What does it really take to lead with integrity in one of the most chaotic, high-energy industries in the world? In this episode of Pink Nest, Nika sits down with Maiju Talvisto, a live music executive with nearly two decades of experience working with top artists and shaping festival culture, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about leadership, identity, and what it means to build something...

What does it take to turn a childhood love of connection into a thriving career and a whole community in the events industry? In this episode, Nika sits down with Valentina Ruffoni, seasoned event professional, industry advocate, and founder of the Pie Network, a growing community created by event professionals, for event professionals. Valentina's story is one of passion, intentionality, and the...

Unlock fearless leadership and sustainable B2B growth with Natalie Binns, a marketing veteran with 25+ years of experience transforming tech companies. In this Pink Nest Podcast episode, discover how embracing discomfort, authentic leadership, and strategic patience can revolutionise your approach to business growth and personal development. Natalie reveals how her Air Cadets background shaped her...

Unlock the transformative power of your voice, discover how storytelling can elevate your confidence, authenticity, and leadership. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply someone ready to speak your truth, this episode will help you turn your stories into powerful assets that inspire and connect. This week, I’m joined by Stacia Keogh, an embodied speaking and storytelling coach...

In Episode 13 of Pink Nest Podcast, Riannon Palmer, Founder & CEO of Lem-uhn, shares her journey from early-career burnout to leading a purpose-driven PR agency that champions mental health, well-being, and resilience. Riannon opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, the power of ethical PR in amplifying purpose-driven brands, and why B Corp values matter for sustainable success. From...

What if the real ROI in events isn’t in the budget spreadsheet, but in the relationships behind it? In this episode, seasoned event leader Gabriella Robuccio joins Nika to unpack why emotional intelligence, mental health, and relationship management aren’t “soft skills” – they’re the foundation of sustainable success in the events industry. In this powerful conversation, Nika sits down with Gabrie...