Best Kept Small Business Secrets

Wealth Advisor on Faith, Family & the Kind of Success That Actually Matters

Think wealth is just about the numbers? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Ryan—yes, a wealth advisor—but this convo goes way beyond finance. We're talking faith, family, and what it really means to live a life of abundance. If you've ever wondered how to build a business that supports your purpose (not just your paycheck), this one is full of unexpected insight and big heart. Get ready to feel inspired, grounded, and reconnected to what really matters.

EP7 - Echo Within: Emily Burraston on the Power of Hearing Your Own Truth

Emily Burraston's story is nothing short of extraordinary. After spending most of her life deaf, she regained her hearing just a few years ago—but the most powerful transformation came when she finally started listening within. Now the founder of Echo Within, Emily helps others reconnect to their inner truth, tune out the noise, and build lives rooted in deep clarity and self-trust. This episode is a masterclass in intuition, courage, and creating impact from the inside out. Follow Emily on her social media: @emilyburraston

EP6 - Uncovering Your Business Blind Spots: A Conversation Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear with Rich Hoffmann

This episode is like sitting in on a private coaching session you didn't know you needed. Business coach Rich Hoffmann joins Nicole for a powerful, no-fluff conversation about the blind spots that hold entrepreneurs back—especially when it comes to mindset, leadership, hiring, and decision-making. If you've ever felt stuck, scattered, or like you're second-guessing every move, this is the clarity you've been craving. Packed with truth bombs, strategy, and real insight—you're gonna want to take notes on this one. Visit his website: www.trustedleadershipcoaching.com

EP5 - Resilience Over Hustle: How Juliet Carnelia Rewrote the Rules of Leadership

It's time to ditch the "get tough or die" mentality—because burnout isn't a badge of honor. In this empowering episode, Juliet Carnelia of Resilient Spark Coaching shares her journey from corporate hustle to resilient leadership rooted in joy, self-compassion, and sustainable success. After burning out in the business world herself, Juliet built a company designed to help others lead without losing themselves—and her wisdom will have you rethinking what it means to be strong. Visit her website: https://resilientspark.com/ [https://resilientspark.com/] Facebook/IG: resilientsparkcoaching

EP4 - Delegate to Dominate: The Secret to Scaling with Ease with Heather from Spark Pro Global

What if the key to finally growing your business wasn't doing more… but actually doing less? In this episode, I sit down with Heather—CEO of Spark Pro Global and founder of Tantrum Salon—who went from overwhelmed entrepreneur to total powerhouse by mastering one game-changing move: delegation. We talk about what it really means to step into your CEO role, how to build a support system that lets you scale without burning out, and why knowing what to let go of is just as important as knowing what to hold on to. If you've ever felt like there's no time to breathe—let alone delegate—this episode will show you a whole new way to run your business. Visit their website: https://sparkproglobal.com/ [https://sparkproglobal.com/] Podcast: Brazen and Bold