I started a 90-Day Momentum Journey on May 1, 2026. Not because I need to become someone new. Because I am no longer shrinking. For 90 days, I am intentionally committing to visibility, consistency, and personal investment: one video with my face and voice every day, and one intentional ask or application This journey […]
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In 2014, I began a simple practice that became one of the most consistent rituals in my leadership journey. Each month, I shared three words – a short mantra to guide reflection, intention, and focus. Not long essays. Not complicated frameworks. Just three words. And somehow, that simplicity became powerful. Over time, it created
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Self-love in leadership isn’t a feeling — it’s a practice. And in the context of S.O.F.T. Leadership™, it becomes the foundation for sustainable success, not just temporary relief. Why Self-Love Is a Leadership Competency We’ve spent decades learning that leadership is measured by output — hours logged, results delivered, battles survived. But what if
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Happy New Year! As I’ve pondered my 2026 word of the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we lead ourselves before we lead others. Most of us start a new year with a mix of reflection and forward momentum, but I kept coming back to one thought that feels bigger than “goal-setting.”
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For many high-performing Women of Color in leadership, the holiday season is anything but restful. It’s a time of year layered with expectations — at work, in our families, in our communities, and within ourselves. We’re closing out budgets and initiatives, showing up for end-of-year celebrations, holding space for others’ emotions, and often carrying
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I’ve always been a self-reflective person. I journal. I check in with myself. I notice my emotions and patterns. But somewhere in the middle of years of overworking and over-delivering, a simple internal question stopped me: “Nicki… what do you want?” I Didn’t Know I Was Disconnected Until I Tried to Answer That Simple
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Today is the last day of November and I am ending the month slowly…softly…intentionally. Two months ago, I had an idea for big Black Friday offer that would start early, be available on Small Business Saturday, and end of Sunday – but likely be extended through Cyber Monday. I simultaneously decided to rebuild my
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Welcome to September! September Is: Self-Care Awareness Month International Update Your Resume Month Emergency Preparedness Month I’m back from my August travels and ready to join “The Great Lock-In”. Are you locking in? Travel Enhances Leadership! New perspectives Restoration and rejuvenation Ignited curiosity My Travel Mantras: The world is my classroom The world is
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Most people think of burnout recovery as catching their breath, lightening their workload, or taking a much-needed break. And while rest is essential, it’s not the whole story. Because burnout recovery is only part of the work. The real transformation happens when you reclaim your identity — when you stop living in survival mode
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What if saying “yes” to yourself wasn’t selfish – but sacred? In this powerful and personal video, I unpack what it really means to lead without losing yourself. Inspired by the bold examples of Shonda Rhimes’ “Year of Yes,” and Jeannette Reye’s “Summer of Si’”, I explore how high-performing Women of Color in leadership
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