School of Self-Worth

Here’s a not so fun fact about why it’s probably hard for you to say no when you want to say yes, especially if you’re an immigrant daughter. The harder you try to say no, and fail at saying no, the more you will struggle to say no. I struggled for years to say no, until I learned some simple tools to more powerfully say no. In today’s episode, I dig into the exact blocks that prevents you from sa...

Do you feel like you’re on the edge of burnout, putting so much time and effort into your work that you’re wondering how much longer you can keep doing it? If so, this episode, which is full of rich takeaways for handling burnout and stress, might be exactly what you need! I talk with Meditation Coach & Trainer, Sura Kim, who candidly shares the pivotal moment that transformed the way she look...

Have you been in a meeting recently where you are beating yourself up for not saying what you REALLY wanted to say? Then this is the episode for you! I’ll be sharing a strategy today that I teach my clients about owning their voice, and it’s one that continues to be one of my favorites. Join me for this quick mini-episode to talk about what blocks you from owning your voice and the simple techniqu...

Have you ever wondered if your current pathway is going to lead you to a place where you might have regrets? I know that I have. Which is why I loved talking to Bonnie Wan, advertising and life strategist, about the moment when her marriage was in crisis and she had to really face what was happening there. Using skills she learned in advertising, Bonnie started teaching the Life Brief, a way of as...

I was recently given one of the biggest gifts you can receive as a busy professional — TIME. Like, days and days of time. It all started with jury duty. I was called up, and was planning to do my civic duty. And then, just like that, I was excused.  And now i had 6 full days ahead of me, free of meetings, work commitments, of anything, really.  But this wasn’t a vacation, so I wasn’t sure at first...

Are you struggling to use your authentic voice in a corporate world?  Do you feel like you have to bury yourself to rise at work, and are unsure how to shift? If so, this conversation is the one for you!  I am so excited to welcome Mary Beth Rodriguez to the podcast this week to talk about her experience as an Asian-American woman in the corporate world, and how prioritizing self-care, setting bou...

Have you spent your life following the rules, and as a result you constantly try to make other people happy? Welcome, people pleasers! This is the episode for you!  There are so many cultural reasons Asian-American women struggle with people pleasing. In this episode, Nicole talks about how she became the ultimate people pleaser, and the steps she took to eliminate people pleasing so she could rec...

Do you ever feel like everyone else has got life figured out, but you’re the only one struggling to keep it together? If so, this episode has some powerful insights. In this episode, Nicole talks to Dr. Stephanie Wong, a clinical psychologist and podcaster, about the challenges of being authentic in the modern world of social media.  The author of "Cancel the Filter," Stephanie talks abo...

Welcome to Nicole’s Book Club!!  Reading is one of Nicole’s top ways to re-set her nervous system and relax. Also, while she is an avid reader, she has never joined a book club in her life, so she decided she would start one right here on the School of Self-Worth! For this very first book episode, she is sharing her five favorite recent books by Asian-American authors in honor of AAPI heritage mon...

Would you like a marriage that thrives, rather that just slides through or is surviving? If so, this is the episode for you! Today, you’ll get to the heart of how to maintain a thriving marriage, especially if you’re at a place where it feels like you’re fighting to keep the energy and connection alive. In this episode, I talk with Maggie Reyes, a marriage coach, about how to evolve your marriage...

Do you feel like you never have the space and time to do the things you want? That your calendar is booked end-to-end?  Yet all you REALLY want is to have time and space to do things that you want?  Well, this is exactly the episode for you! Because inside, Nicole breaks down the exact steps to create a 4-day work week, while still being on the path to getting promoted at work.  Join Nicole to lea...

Do you look at yourself in the mirror some days, and despite your best efforts to be positive, wish it looked different? Well, today’s episode is for you! Nicole talks to Athena Concannon, a fitness and nutrition coach, to start to untangle and shift your mindset from self-critical to celebration. Athena shares her journey from fitness obsessed to supporting women over 35 focus on the small steps...

Do you get stalled out by the same issues daily, whether it’s struggling to set boundaries at work, feeling guilty when you do, or feeling anxious about whether your boss likes the work you’re doing?  If so, this episode is for you! Today, Nicole digs into the four biggest cultural blocks that can get in the way of self-worth — they are especially relevant for Asian-American corporate leaders. In...

Do you ever feel a huge amount of pressure that is so intense, you feel like you might combust under the weight of it?  I have as well, which is why I am introducing you today to one of my mentors to talk about this exact topic and what it takes to release that pressure valve on yourself. In this conversation, Nicole Culver talks about the pivotal moments that taught her to prioritize her own valu...

For today’s episode, I reflect back on a year of one of the boldest projects I’ve ever taken on — launching a podcast!  I can’t think of any other project that has required more self-worth than taking on the identity of podcaster! I had so much fun putting this one together for all of you, and assembling all the expansion and learning that came from an intuitive nudge to start a podcast. And, tune...

Do you struggle with being decisive, and not only that, feeling confident about decisions once you make them? But this episode is all about what is REALLY happening when you hem and haw over a decision, and second-guess yourself.  Join Nicole in this minisode as she talks about her own experience with indecision, and how she stepped into a powerful place around decision-making.  The TOP Learnings...

Mercury retrograde? Cues from the cosmos? What do any of these things have to do with me?  If you’ve ever wondered how to leverage astrology to learn more about what’s ahead for yourself, today’s episode is the one for you! Join Nicole and astrologer and coach, Panda Hersey, to learn more about the celestial language of astrology and how it can help you figure out your direction in life. In this e...

Do you feel invisible or overlooked at work? Like, you see so many people around you getting promoted or advancing, and you’re struggling to get the promotion that’s been promised to you for months, or even years? Then this is the episode for you! Today Nicole shares the 3 simple secrets to get recognition at work, without having to work MORE. In fact, working less is part of this plan. So stay tu...

Here’s a priority that MOST new moms get backward. Ready for this? Putting your body and food second after your baby. In today’s episode with postpartum dietician Brooke Miller, she shares about why it’s so essential for moms to prioritize their body and nutrition, and the connection to their mental health. Join Nicole and Brooke as they talk about the nutritional needs for moms postpartum and how...

This episode is about the absolute biggest mistake most people make when it comes to intuition, and one that Nicole made for many years. And this particular topic is especially important if you are curious about intuition and want to know the most important next step to start to unlock intuitive communication. Inside this episode, you’ll learn this major mistake made by so many women in leadership...

If you’re curious to know exactly where your self-worth stands, you might think about taking a solo vacation. Going on an adventure by yourself can turn into a test of how you are actually feeling about your self-worth. It’s exactly what Adele Wang did after she lost her husband. Her trip to Spain became a pivotal moment to reconnect with what she truly desired. In this episode, Nicole talks with...

Have you ever felt like the pressure to do things perfectly is so intense, you literally feel like a pressure cooker? And it’s keeping you in a stress-spiral, where you never feel any relief? What if I told you there are 4 simple blocks to identify that will not only relieve the pressure, they will help you feel calm, grounded and present again? Inside this final episode of the Radical Authenticit...

Do you feel like you’re a workhorse at your current job? Like you’re never recognized for your contributions or that your voice isn’t heard? It’s possible for you to be the hero of your own story by leveraging your identity and who you are. The first step is to recognize that you’ve been holding back. In this episode, Nicole gives you practical steps on how to supercharge your self-worth by levera...

What do you do when an intuitive download brings up fear of failure, imposter syndrome and the one that cuts deepest — shame? That’s what happened for Nicole at the end of the year, and she’s finally ready to share what was the cause. Join Nicole for the most radically honest, and authentic conversation yet. Please note this episode addresses sensitive issues of race and identity. In the first epi...

Are you an overachiever who loves to take it to the next level? As in, you go so hard, you are constantly on the brink of exhaustion. You know there must be a better way, but you have no idea how to actually do it. There’s a secret ingredient in today’s episode that could make ALL the difference! Today, Nicole sits with Creativity Wellness Guide, Isabel Bagsik, and speaks to ambitious women who fe...