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Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All With Nikki

Real talk for moms balancing family, career, and big dreams...without losing themselves in the chaos.

kids & family parenting

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Episode 46: When You Realize It’s Time for More:...

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2025/11/10

This week, I returned to my alma mater, Purdue University, for the College of Pharmacy Advisory Council meetings and something incredible happened.When I shared my story of helping pharmacist moms create side hustles to earn extra income and rediscover their purpose, something shifted. Several women came up to me afterward and said, “That’s exactly how I feel.” “I want that too.” These conversations reminded me of the exact moment I realized I was made for more. I had the title, the career, the

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28:08

Episode 45: The Day I Finally Chose Myself

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2025/11/02

Around this time last year, I did something that changed my life.I got on a plane, left my family at home, and went to my first-ever live event The It’s Her Turn Summit by Cathy Heller. It was the first time I had truly put myself first. I didn’t know anyone there. I didn’t know what to expect. But what I found was transformation...the kind that only happens when you take a leap of faith and choose you. That weekend, I stood in a room full of women chasing purpose and possibility, and Christina

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19:18

Episode 44: Full Circle: Going Back to Purdue 20...

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2025/10/27

When I left Purdue University in 2006, I vowed I’d never go back. Not because I didn’t love it...my six years there gave me some of the best memories of my life but because the way it ended left me heartbroken. I wanted to forget it all and start fresh. So I did. But sometimes, God has a way of bringing you right back to the place you thought you’d left behind… not to relive the pain, but to rewrite the story. In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I share how

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32:20

Episode 43 – “How Many Games Do You Have Today?” The...

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2025/10/20

It’s the question every parent hears at least once a weekend: “So… how many games do you have today?” And honestly? I never know how to answer. Between three kids, five soccer games, two tennis matches, diving practice, and coaching toddler soccer it’s a full-time job just keeping track of who’s playing where. This weekend alone, we had seven games, two practices, and about a hundred snack breaks in between. 😅 In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I’m talking

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24:40

Episode 42 – When You’re Ready to Quit… and God...

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2025/10/13

Have you ever hit a point where you just wanted to quit...on everything? The business. The activities. The endless to-do list. Last week, I was there. I prayed and asked God, “Am I even supposed to be doing all this?” And then… He answered. That same afternoon, my daughter walked into my office holding a huge bouquet of roses and tulips...my favorites. It was from one of my clients, completely unexpected, with a note thanking me for everything I’d done to help them. 🌷 The next day? A new discovery

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28:07

Episode 41 – When It All Feels Like Too Much: The...

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2025/10/05

Being a mom, wife, and entrepreneur sometimes feels like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle—blindfolded. 🔥 You’re balancing work, kids, business, relationships, and trying to keep it all from crashing down. And lately? I’ve been there...deep in the exhaustion, wondering, “Is it even worth it?” In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I’m opening up about what it feels like to be pulled in every direction taking on new clients, investing in

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31:07

Episode 40 – Advocating for Your Kids: Why Moms...

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2025/09/28

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly fighting for your kids at school, on the field, or in the classroom...you’re not imagining it. This year alone, I’ve had to step in when: A teacher marked an assignment as missing even though it was fully completed. A soccer coach skipped the very skills and agility training we signed up for. My youngest was stuck sitting next to disruptive kids in a class with no control. And for the first time ever, my kids told me they’d rather be

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27:34

Episode 39: Stop Comparing: Your Journey Doesn’t Have...

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2025/09/21

At my kids’ tennis practice this week, I heard something unfold that hit me right in the heart. One coach complimented a mom’s daughter, calling her a future rock star. Amazing, right? But another mom walked away upset because her daughter didn’t get the same praise. She felt like her child was just as good, maybe even better, and she couldn’t understand why nothing was said about her. It made me realize just how often we, as moms, fall into the trap of comparison...not just for ourselves, but

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31:25

Episode 38: When Love Meets Expectations: The...

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2025/09/14

Growing up, I never felt good enough. My mom never told me she loved me, and I often felt like her love was conditional...tied to whether or not I met her expectations. I promised myself I’d never repeat that pattern with my kids. And yet… here I am, realizing that in different ways, I’m still passing down the weight of expectations. In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I open up about the struggle so many parents face: wanting our kids to succeed in sports,

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Episode 37 – Why Every Mom Should Know About Russell...

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2025/09/07

Have you ever thought about starting a side hustle or business of your own but stopped because you didn’t know what to sell or how to begin? That’s exactly why Russell Brunson (the creator of ClickFunnels) launched OfferLab and it’s one of the best opportunities I’ve ever seen for moms who want to start something of their own without the overwhelm. Here’s why: It’s free to join (for now!) You don’t need your own product or service You can build an offer in less than a minute You earn

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35:30

Episode 33 – A Vacation from My Vacation: The Real...

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2025/09/01

Four weeks. Four states. Countless memories… and two very exhausted parents. From California for my daughter’s national diving competition, to Missouri for my dad’s 80th, to New York for my high school reunion, and finally Florida for the grand opening of Universal Studios Epic...we did it all. And here’s the truth: we did it all for the kids… while putting our sanity on the line in the process. Because let’s be real family vacations aren’t restful, they’re work. Early mornings, late nights, keeping

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Episode 34: Mom Guilt Never Takes a Vacation: Finding...

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2025/09/01

This summer was packed with travel, memories, and chaos and as much as I loved it, I have to admit… I felt a huge sense of relief when my kids went back to school. And then? The mom guilt hit. If you’ve ever felt torn between loving every moment with your kids and craving the structure that school and routines bring, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of our summer travels, the guilt that comes with wanting space, and the powerful mindset shift that helped me reframe guilt as

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Episode 35 – My C-Section Pouch: The Struggle No One...

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2025/09/01

I’m in good shape. I eat clean. I run most days. I have a four-pack on top and toned obliques… but no matter what I do, the stubborn C-section pouch below my belly button won’t budge. And I know I’m not the only mom dealing with the mom pooch after pregnancy and C-sections. In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I’m opening up about my personal post-C-section recovery journey...how three back-to-back C-sections left me with a challenge I can’t out-discipline

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61:37

Episode 36 – Writing Your Story, Owning Your Future:...

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2025/08/31

What if you finally sat down to write the story that’s been on your heart and not only finished it, but published it on your own terms? In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I sit down with author and self-publisher Shilo Creed, creator of the Plunge series...stories she describes as “Pilgrim’s Progress meets Marvel.” Shilo opens up about her journey as a mom, writer, and entrepreneur learning the ins and outs of self-publishing. We talk about: Why she chose

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