Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons

How valuable is your mental health? In this episode, Nicole is joined by Emily Vasquez to share her story and some advice she has for the people struggling with the same challenges such as mental health and relationships.  Listen to the full episode to take your happiness, confidence, and self-development to the next level. Many important topics are discussed such as: struggling with mental health...

There is a time and season for everything. Nicole reminds us that If you have a calling to do something big and it feels as if the desire won't leave you alone, you need to act on that as quickly as possible, especially when it involves helping others.  Nicole believes we are prepared for what are currently facing. There is a fighter lying in the depths of everyone of our hearts and spirit. You'll...

Feeling unclear on your vision? In this episode, Nicole Simmons and her guest, Bianca Stingl, teach the 5 keys on clarifying your vision. This podcast will teach you how to clarify your vision in life and overcome what's stopping you from moving forward.   This episode encourages the listeners to spend more time looking at what you're going after, rather than what's standing in the way of what you...

What does it mean to self sabotage? In this episode, Nicole is joined by Dr. Joseph McClendon III in thee most transformative conversation about overcoming self hatred and self sabotage.  Joseph shares how a vicious attack that nearly left him for dead created a negative cycle of self loathing and utter homelessness.  He explains how our psychology, how we feel about ourselves is responsible for t...

How do you move forward to success after a painful divorce, death of a child and 2 parents all within a short period of time?  In this episode, Nicole sits with her college mentor and friend  Elizabeth Bostic an Adjunct Professor and Assistant Director, Division of the Children and Youth with Special Needs at MA Department of Public Health. As she shares her powerful of story of how she was able t...

What happens when the leadership baton is passed to you but you don't feel ready?  In this episode, Nicole chats with Maria Murphy, CEO and Senior Pastor of Father's House Family Church and Certified Speaker Trainer and Coach. Maria talks about her transition into a higher level of leadership.   We discuss the emotional battle she experienced with self doubt that question her readiness. She shares...

What does your future self look like?  In this episode, Nicole sits with the self proclaimed FairyGod Mother, Joanna Bloor as she shares how being let go from her executive corporate position led her down a path to discover how to talk about her potential with others. She provides a provocative analogy of the Cinderella story and teaches the importance for women to talk about the potential inside...

What do you do when you're killing it in your business but you don't feel good internally? In this episode, Nicole sits down with Whitley Barkley,  Content Marketing Strategist at Speakerazzi. Whitley shares her journey of how she exchanged a driven life for a valued-centered life. You will learn ways to identify what your true values are and how to  integrate them in your personal and professiona...

Women and Men have something in common; we all want to be excellent at what we do, right?  In this episode, Nicole sits with Kyle Kahn, Founder and Owner of Kyle Kahn Studios to discuss his work in a predominately all female environment.  He shares his experience and perspective on developing excellence.  We explore key insight about how different leadership societal messages towards men and women...

Have you ever received advice at just the right time and it completely changed your life?  In this episode, Nicole talks with Carolyn Tandy, Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Texas Roadhouse. Carolyn shares a poignant story of how the timely advice she received shifted the trajectory in her entire mindset and career.  We discuss what it means to take advice that pushes you out of your comfor...

Are you speaking up for yourself?  In this episode, Nicole is joined by Allison Liddle, CEO/Founder of Allison Liddle Consulting,  President of Prosper Wealth Management and Launch podcast host as she shares her experience in finding her voice by speaking up for herself in challenging situations.  We explore the nuances women face in communication conflicts, societal messages and define what self...

Your seat is waiting for you. Are you going to take? In this episode, Nicole sits with Darlene Drew, CEO of Leadership Conditioning, Personal & Professional Development, LLC as she shares her experience as the first and only female to serve as Warden at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, GA.  Now leadership speaker, trainer and executive coach.  They discuss how women don't need to wait to...

What is stopping you from living a magnificent life? In this episode, Nicole is joined by Dr. Joseph McClendon III in thee most transformative conversation about overcoming self hatred and self sabotage.  Joseph shares how a vicious attack that nearly left him for dead created a negative cycle of self loathing and utter homelessness.  He explains how our psychology, how we feel about ourselves is...

In the premiere episode for season 4, Nicole speaks with newly elected Senator Carla Joseph, US Virgin Islands about her journey in public service, women's leadership and how persistence can create opportunities for you when you don't take no for an answer.  Carla shares how 3 response women can use when facing challenges.  Her message reiterates the importance of never, never, giving up. 

Do you treat yourself as a queen? In this episode, Nicole talks with millennial entrepreneur Cherise Crisp owner of Pure Royalty Collection as she shares how she tapped into the power of self care that gave birth to a business to help others feel like royalty.  You will learn how to tap into your personal power when you feel overwhelmed, depressed and unattractive.  We also discuss work home balan...

How do you build your business from scratch? In this episode, Nicole is joined by Alka Gupta, founder and CEO of Bridging Gap USA who moved from India to America, became a full time mom and then found herself stepping out of her comfort zone to grow herself, built a team and grew her education tutoring business by cultivating those relationships. You learn what it takes to be bold and keep going w...

Do you just hate being in front of the camera? Have you been reluctant to "put yourself out there" because it's just not you? Is using video in your business a struggle? You are not alone. In this episode, Nicole is joined by Parchelle Tashi, Entrepreneur and Video Producer as they discuss her journey to be comfortable being the one in front.  You will learn 3 keys to help you overcome your challe...

How can you align your strengths with your earning potential? Do want to be more productive and engaged in your day? In this episode, Nicole talks with CEO of Strength Leader Development Deb Ingino as they discuss taking what you are gifted to help you lead a happier, fulfilling life.   You will learn the first step to take in identifying your strength zone. Understand how to lean into your gifts...

How do you use your purpose, privilege and position to build unity and impact lives in positive ways?  In this episode, Nicole chats with Dorothy Stoneman, as she shares why she started a national and international movement that has transformed over 200,000 young adults. You will learn how asking the right questions, listening, caring and respect can bridge racial and cultural divides. You will un...

Are you using your imagination to its fullest extent? In this episode, Nicole is joined by her mentor and mindset master Paul Martinelli as he walks through how we are not using our imagination correctly.  He reveals how your imagination helps you lead, grow, manifest what you want. Paul discuss how women have a unique emotional intelligence and capacity for greatness in entrepreneurship and leade...

Are some mistakes in business and life unavoidable? In this episode, Nicole is joined by creative, entrepreneur and college professor Judiffier Pearson as she provides insight into how you can use peace as a guide to master blindspots in business and life shifts.  They discuss what it means to be out of your comfort zone versus calling zone. And how bad business and leadership decisions can alter...

Do you want your skills to help you make money? In this episode, Nicole chats with Elizabeth Wiegner about how she turned a simple skill of proofreading into a money making machine.  She shares how following some practical steps you can use to begin using your skills to start your side hustle. They also discuss time management, work life balance and "no kids" shaming that she has received because...

Do you feel like you weren't meant to live in a box? In this episode, Nicole is joined by Alyson Rae Lawson as she shares how being yourself and minding your own business led her to leave corporate America to follow a path of entrepreneurship that aligned more with who she is.  You will understand why it's important to ignore "haters" and use it as fuel to propel you forward in your journey. You w...

Have you ever dealt with feeling shame? In this episode, Nicole is joined by Marie Cosgrove to talk about how to go from shame to success. Marie an uber successful entrepreneur, author and international speaker shares how she struggled with shame from being a born out of rape, buying the company that fired her and finding her authentic self. Marie gives 5 practical steps to help you overcome the p...

In this episode, Nicole is joined by couple Kelly and David Blacker to talk about career and exchanging roles as parents. As a society, we're used to seeing stay at home mothers, however, David gives insight on what it's like to be a stay at home dad. Kelly also shares her perspective on being the working parent, if she feels guilty, how grateful she is for David to be home with the kids, and main...