Work in Progress with Nicole Engelmann

In this follow-up conversation on Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann and her guest Lucia Desperati dive deeper into the realities of building a resilient business. They explore why truly understanding your numbers and your lifestyle matters when choosing the right revenue streams. The discussion unpacks the importance of diversification, aligning offers with personal and business goals, and embrac...

In this episode of Work in Progress , Nicole Engelmann sits down with business strategist Lucia Desperati for an honest conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship. Lucia traces her journey from art school in Italy to building her own agency in London, sharing the lessons learned through rapid growth, burnout, and reinvention. Together, they unpack the importance of aligning work with per...

In this follow-up conversation, Nicole Engelmann and Selina Barker dive deep into the reality of burnout - what it really is, how it shows up, and why it’s become such a widespread issue in our modern world. They unpack the signs and symptoms of burnout, from emotional exhaustion to mental fatigue, and share why managing your energy - not just your time - is key to long-term well-being. You’ll hea...

In this episode of Work in Progress , host Nicole Engelmann sits down with Selina Barker to explore what it really means to create a career and a life on your own terms. Selina shares her journey from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the leap into self-employment and what it takes to build a business that truly aligns with your values and passions. Together, Nicole and Sel...

In this follow-up conversation, Nicole and Morín Glimmer dive deeper into what a brand really is - not just visuals or messaging, but the feeling people have when they interact with you and your work. They explore the powerful link between a woman’s menstrual cycle and how she shows up in her business, and how aligning with those phases can unlock more creativity, confidence, and ease. The convers...

In this episode, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Morin Glimmer to explore how the modern workforce and even entrepreneurship - often ignores the natural rhythms of the female body. They discuss how our culture’s obsession with constant productivity can cost women their health, energy, and joy, and how honouring the hormonal cycle can actually unlock deeper creativity, focus, and ease. Together, th...

In this follow-up conversation, Nicole sits down with Jessica Bruno to unpack the truth about building a sustainable business online — beyond the metrics and algorithms. They dive into why virality doesn’t equal success, the myths around follower growth, and how to be intentional about collaborations, leads, and content strategy. Jessica shares practical tips on creating content that feels easy, s...

In this powerful episode, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Jessica Bruno to explore what it really means to rebuild - again and again. Jessica shares her journey from pursuing music to navigating chronic illness, loss, and multiple reinventions that eventually led to a six-figure business - and the burnout that followed. Together, they dive into energy alignment, creating without pressure, and buil...

In this follow-up conversation of Work in Progress, Rachael Welford joins Nicole to explore the transformative world of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) — a science-backed method proven to reduce anxiety, depression, PTSD, and physical pain, while increasing happiness, confidence, and even immunity. Rachael breaks down what EFT actually is, how it works, and why it’s such an effective tool for re...

In this episode, Nicole chats with Rachael Welford — author, coach, and host of Things I Wish I’d Known — to explore her journey from bed-bound depression to building a thriving wellbeing-led business. They discuss the realities of mental health in corporate life, the freedom of self-employment, navigating long COVID and chronic fatigue, redefining success, spirituality in work, and practical tool...

In this follow-up conversation, Nicole sits down again with money coach Emilie Nutley to dive deeper into the mindset side of money. Together, they unpack the common money blocks and limiting beliefs that hold so many entrepreneurs back — and how shifting your thoughts can completely change your financial reality. Emilie shares practical ways to start rewriting your money story, from setting price...

In this Work in Progress episode, Nicole Engelmann sits down with money coach & financial strategist Emilie Nutley to unpack how she burned down one business and rebuild another one as well as redesigning her offers, boundaries and systems so her business finally worked for her - not the other way round. We chat life-first business and how Emilie works the feast-and-famine cycle all business o...

In this Work in Progress episode, Nicole Engelmann talks with Paulina Folaron about creating authentic sales and marketing messages, connecting deeply with your audience, and why audience size doesn’t define impact. They cover the must-have elements for your website, the power of email lists, and why email marketing will outlast trends on Instagram, TikTok, or other platforms. If you’re tired of m...

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Paulina Folaron for a thoughtful conversation on the importance of bringing our full, human selves into personal branding. They explore the dynamics of managing energy, connecting in person, and navigating social interactions as introverts and extroverts. The discussion also touches on the ups and downs of business, the importanc...

In this follow-up episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Assil Skaiky for a powerful conversation on the importance of building genuine connections and navigating professional growth with intention. Together, they explore how to network effectively across different personality types, maintain professionalism both online and offline, and build resilience when reaching out to n...

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Assil Skaiky to explore how she stumbled into her passion and business without a plan, the lifestyle shifts and sacrifices that came with entrepreneurship, and her experience navigating self-doubt and serious burnout. Assil also shares what it was like being featured on Simon Squibb’s account, the mix of excitement and fear that...

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann speaks with SEO and visibility expert Maddy Shine about how to use keywords with purpose, when to lean into tools (including AI) and when to trust your instincts, the importance of storytelling in building an online presence, and how to structure your website to actually be found. It’s a practical, no-fluff conversation about showing up, standi...

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann chats with SEO and visibility expert Maddy Shine about the real challenges behind building a personal brand and running a business on your own terms. Maddy shares how she’s navigated fear, comparison, and shifting definitions of success, while also exploring what it really means to be a leader or expert today. They talk about the importance of...

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann chats with PR expert Sally Brockway about breaking into the world of public relations. Learn how to get started with PR, craft compelling stories, follow proper protocols, build your media contacts, promote press releases effectively, grow your professional network, and much more. Whether you're new to PR or looking to sharpen your skills,...

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Sally Brockway to explore the real challenges of building a business. They dive into the power of asking for help, knowing your limits when starting out, and finding clients who truly align with your values. Sally shares how her background in PR gave her the tools to grow her own business, why mindset is the key to success, and h...

In this episode of Work in Progress, host Nicole Engelmann is joined by Karinne Faddy to explore why doing the inner work is essential for entrepreneurs. They dive into the fear of failure, how to strengthen your intuition for better decision-making, and what it means to set goals through a more feminine, aligned approach — instead of hustle and burnout. Host & guest info: Nicole is a London-b...

In this episode of Work in Progress, host Nicole Engelmann speaks with Karinne Faddy to discuss how building a business can support personal growth, the importance of mindset in entrepreneurship, and why asking for help is essential. Karinne also shares insights on showing up authentically in your marketing, breaking through the fear of being seen online, and the power of referrals for attracting...

In this follow-up episode of Work in Progress, host Nicole Engelmann sits down with Tania Chakraborti to dive into the art of crafting a message that resonates with your ideal clients. They explore how to structure a website that speaks to your audience, the power of storytelling in building a personal brand, and how to tailor your marketing strategy to different client types. Whether you're j...

In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Tania Chakraborti to explore what it really means to build a business with authenticity. They dive into brand positioning and messaging, overcoming imposter syndrome, living in alignment, and the courage it takes to leave a secure job. Together, they discuss why slowing down often brings more clarity than chasing financial milest...

In this follow-up conversation, Work in Progress host Nicole Engelmann sits down with AJ Sylvester to break down the strategies behind social media growth. From going viral and following trends to choosing the right platforms and posting consistently, this episode gives actionable insights to help you level up your online presence. Host & guest info: Nicole Engelmann Nicole is a London-based p...