Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki
Welcome to “Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All,” the podcast for powerhouse moms who are managing family, career, and dreams, all while navigating the chaos of daily life. Hosted by Nikki, a full-time professional, mom of three, and entrepreneur, this show brings you candid conversations about real-life struggles, actionable parenting tips, and insights on nurturing ambition amidst the challenges of motherhood. From balancing work deadlines and side hustles to fostering independence in our kids, we cover it all. Tune in for weekly episodes that remind you you’re not alone in this journey—and help you build resilience, empowerment, and strength...
Episode 25: Wait... You’re Already an Entrepreneur (You Just Don’t Know It Yet)
You manage the meals, the money, the soccer snacks, the school emails, and the side hustle…
But you still don’t think you’re an entrepreneur?
This episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All is your wake-up call.
I’m breaking down why moms are already running households like CEOs and how that makes us the perfect people to raise the next generation of entrepreneurs. Including:
✅ Real-life ways you’re already building and managing like a boss
✅ Why this summer is the perfect time to teach your kids entrepreneurial skills
✅ How my k...
Episode 24: Boundaries, Burnout, and the Fear of Disappointing People
Ever said “yes” when your gut screamed “no”?
Yeah. Me too.
In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All, I’m sharing a raw moment from my business this past week when I overcommitted to a client, crossed my own boundaries, and paid the price in exhaustion, stress, and family time lost.
This isn’t just about one project it’s about the pattern so many of us fall into as moms, business owners, and women who hate disappointing others.
If you’ve been struggling to draw the line or stick to it...th...
Episode 23: Summer Guilt & Starting Something New: Balancing Family, Business, and Raising Kid Entrepreneurs
The kids are out of school. Your routine is flipped. And suddenly… all your motivation to work disappears under sunscreen and snack requests.
In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All, I’m getting real about the pull of summer: wanting to soak up time with your kids, but also trying to keep your business—and your dreams—moving forward.
Plus, I’ll share what we’re doing in our house to make this summer productive AND empowering—including helping my kids build their own business through Kids Empower Kids, exploring dropshipping and affiliate mark...
Episode 22: Planning Over Panic: The Real Time Management Strategy That’s Keeping Me Sane
So many moms tell me their biggest struggle is time management. But what if the real problem isn’t time...it’s how we’re planning?
In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All, I’m sharing exactly how I manage my time as a mom of three with a full-time job, a business I’m building, kids in sports and activities, and all the things. Spoiler alert: it’s not perfect. But it is possible.
If you feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up, barely keeping your head above water, or just surviving one...
Episode 21: When Mother’s Day Doesn’t Feel Like Yours
What happens when the one day that’s “supposed to be for you”… doesn’t feel like it?
In this raw and honest episode of Struggle & Strength, I’m opening up about my Mother’s Day...how it didn’t go the way I hoped, and why that letdown hit a little harder than I expected.
If you’ve ever felt selfish for wanting a break, wanting to be seen, or just wanting one day where you don’t have to do it all… this episode is for you.
💛 Because sometimes the strongest moms are the ones who car...
Episode 20: A Mother’s Day Heart-to-Heart: Lessons from My Mom
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by sitting down with the woman who raised me?
In this special episode of Struggle & Strength, I’m joined by the woman who taught me what it means to be strong, to show up, and to love deeply my mom. We’re getting real about motherhood, the moments that shaped us, the lessons that stuck, and what it’s really like to raise daughters who grow up to chase big dreams.
Whether you’re a mom yourself, missing your mom, or reflecting on the women who helped sha...
Episode 19: Feeling Lonely in a World That Doesn't Share Your Values
What happens when your dreams for your family don’t quite fit the world around you?
In this vulnerable episode of Struggle & Strength, I open up about the real loneliness that sometimes comes with chasing big dreams, living by big values, and raising kids to be kind, respectful, and driven in a world that often feels like it’s moving the other way.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re the only one feeling isolated on this journey—you’re not. And maybe…just maybe…loneliness isn’t a sign you’re doing it wrong. Maybe it’s a...
Episode 18 Giving A Voice To The Invisible With Kat
Giving a Voice to the Invisible with Kat Curnow
What if the battles you fought every day were ones no one else could see?
In this powerful episode of Struggle & Strength, I sit down with Kat Curnow, a passionate advocate for both visible and invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses. As a mom to a fiercely independent 12-year-old and two lively Great Danes, Kat’s life is full...but so are the challenges she faces and champions for others.
We talk about what it really means to live with (and advocate for) struggles that ar...
Episode 17: When It Finally Starts Falling Into Place
Have you ever wondered when all your hard work would finally pay off...not in money, but in purpose?
In this heartfelt episode, Nikki shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it feels like when things start clicking into place after months (or years) of showing up, sacrificing, and staying the course. From giving up roles that no longer served her to finally finding clarity, support, and alignment, this is a raw and real reminder that your breakthrough may be closer than you think.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
✅ Why success isn’t always about numbers
✅ T...
Episode 16: The Power of MouthMatics with Mason VanMeter
What if you could learn exactly how someone thinks and then use your words to inspire them to take action?
In this episode of Struggle & Strength, I sit down with Mason VanMeter, the entrepreneur who first introduced me to Russell Brunson and the world of ClickFunnels. Mason’s influence launched me into the business I have today...but his own journey has evolved into something completely new: MouthMatics.
MouthMatics is the art of understanding how people are wired so you can communicate in a way that moves them whether it’s your clients, your kids, or y...
Episode 15: Raising Money-Smart Kids with Deb Kierstead of Live Skills Money
What if your child could leave high school with real-life financial skills and even savings in the bank?
This week, I’m joined by Deb Kierstead, the creator of Live Skills Money, a crash course designed to help families raise money-smart, financially confident kids. Deb shares how her son used her signature “Marg’s Method” to save over $100K by age 23, how homeschooling shaped her teaching style, and how any mom...no matter how busy or overwhelmed can start helping their kids understand money today.
🎧 In this episode, we talk about:
✅ Why financial literacy isn’t being t...
Episode 14: Raising Good Humans: Teaching Kindness, Integrity, and the Power of Showing Up
How do we raise kids who don’t just succeed but who show up for others with heart and integrity?
In this episode, I share a personal story about teaching my kids what it truly means to be kind and why small acts of compassion matter more than we think. When someone in my professional world experienced loss, we did something simple—but powerful. And what unfolded became a beautiful moment of connection, love, and lifelong values.
💡 This episode is for every mom who wants to raise not just good kids but good people.
Episode 13: Lucky Number 13 The Moment I Finally Put Myself First
What happens when a mom of three, COO, soccer coach, cookie mom, and entrepreneur finally chooses herself? Everything changes.
In this deeply personal episode of Struggle & Strength, I share the moment I realized I was saying yes to everyone but myself and how one decision to put my own needs first created a ripple effect I never expected. From letting go of roles I didn’t need, to stepping into my health and launching my business, this is the story of what can happen when moms stop putting themselves last.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
✅ The rea...
Episode 12 From Pharmacy to Entrepreneurship: Finding Freedom Beyond the 9-5 with Lorraine Danise Zinga
💡 Is your career draining you, but you're unsure how to pivot?
Today, I’m sitting down with Lorraine Danise Zinga, a long-term care pharmacist turned entrepreneur, who knows exactly what it’s like to feel stuck in a demanding career with no clear way out.
Lorraine has worked in retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy, but after years of long hours, stressful KPIs, and limited career flexibility, she started to wonder: Is this really all there is?
🎧 In this episode, Lorraine shares:
✅ The reality of being a pharmacist (and why it's not what most pe...
Episode 11- Fighting Self-Doubt: The Hardest Part of Chasing Your Dreams
💡 Have you ever felt like just giving up? Because same.
Lately, I’ve been questioning everything. Am I good enough to run my own business? Can I really make this work? Am I even capable of balancing it all?
The only thing standing in my way? My own self-doubt.
🎧 In this raw and honest episode, I open up about:
✅ The limiting beliefs that have been holding me back
✅ Why self-doubt creeps in even when we know we’re capable
✅ The exact moment I thought about quitting everything
✅ How I’m pushing past fear...
Episode _10_ Straight From My Kids_ The Funniest_ Sweetest_Most Unexpected Answers!
Have you ever wondered what your kids REALLY think about you?
For Episode 10 of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I decided to do something different...I let my kids take the mic! 🎤
🎧 In this fun, unfiltered, and heartwarming episode, we talk about:
✅ What it’s REALLY like having me as their mom 😂
✅ Their favorite (and least favorite) things I do
✅ What they think I do when I’m “working”
✅ Their thoughts on family, dreams, and what love means to them ❤️
💡 This episode is full of laughs, sweet moments, and probably a fe...
Episode 9: Being Present: Why Our Kids Need Us More Than Ever
Are we truly present in our kids’ lives? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind...working, running a business, managing a household and suddenly realize we’re missing the little moments with our kids.
But with the rise of youth mental health struggles, school threats, and heartbreaking suicides, it’s more clear than ever: Our kids need us. They need to feel seen, heard, and loved.
🎧 In this episode, I’m opening up about:
✅ The real struggle of balancing life and still being present for our kids
✅ Wh...
Episode 8: Mom Guilt & Growth: How Funnel Hacking Live Changed My Perspective
✨ Can you chase your dreams without feeling like you’re missing out on your family’s life? This was the internal battle I faced when I left for Funnel Hacking Live 10 and in this episode, I’m getting real about what it felt like.
For the first time ever, I left my kids for 5 full days and 4 nights. It was bittersweet...I felt mom guilt creeping in, wondering what moments I was missing back home. But at the same time? I had the time of my life.
🎧 In this episode, I share:
✅ The emotional struggle of s...
Episode 7: Love, Business & Motherhood: How to Create the Life You Want with Anna K. Morris
💡 Can you really ‘Have It All’? Love, business, motherhood...without losing yourself?
This week on Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I’m joined by Anna K. Morris, a relationship coach, entrepreneur, podcast host, and mom of two, who has dedicated her career to helping powerful women create the love and life they truly want.
But juggling business, relationships, and motherhood isn’t easy and Anna gets real about the struggles, the lessons, and the breakthroughs that have shaped her journey.
🎧 In this episode, we dive into:
✅ How Anna overcame limiting beliefs...
Episode 6: When Plans Change: How to Stay Flexible and Keep Moving Forward
💡 Ever feel like life is constantly throwing curveballs? You’re not alone!
This week on Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I had a guest interview planned… but life had other plans! Instead of panicking, I pivoted—just like we moms and entrepreneurs do every single day.
🎧 In this episode, I dive into:
✅ The importance of flexibility when juggling motherhood, business, and life.
✅ How to shift your mindset when things don’t go as planned.
✅ Practical strategies for adjusting plans without feeling like a failure.
✅ Real-life stories of how I’ve had to pivot and...
Episode 5: Balancing Motherhood and Wellness: Insights from Amy Lemire
In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, we’re joined by Amy Lemire, the inspiring creator of Bee Empowered Wellness and a mom of two. Amy’s journey into holistic wellness began with her family’s success using essential oils, leading her to build a thriving community dedicated to empowering physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Amy shares:
✅ How her passion for wellness and essential oils started and transformed her life.
✅ The biggest challenges she faced as a mompreneur and how she overcame them.
✅ How she balances running a business, raising her...
Episode 1: Finding Balance: My Journey from Overwhelmed Mom to Thriving Mompreneur
In this very first episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I share my personal journey of juggling three kids under three, a full-time job, and a burning desire for something more. Learn how I transitioned from overwhelm to creating a life I love—complete with thriving businesses and meaningful family moments.
Whether you're a mom chasing big dreams or just trying to find balance, this episode will inspire and remind you: You’re not alone, and you’re capable of so much more than you think.
Episode 4: The Realities of Starting a Side Hustle: Chaos, Rewards, and Everything in Between
In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, we’re diving into the unfiltered truth about starting a side hustle as a busy mom.
From the sleepless nights and moments of doubt to the small wins that make it all worthwhile, Nikki shares her personal experiences and practical tips for navigating the chaos. Whether your partner doesn’t quite understand your entrepreneurial dreams or you’re struggling to find balance between work, family, and your hustle, this episode is for you.
💡 You’ll learn:
✅ How to set boundaries and make time for what...
Episode 3: Grace, Grit, and Reclaiming Your Time
In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m navigating the chaos of cookie sales, soccer games, and business goals...and what I’ve learned about giving yourself grace, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your time. If you’ve ever felt like life is pulling you in every direction, this episode is for you.
Episode 2: How to Stay Grounded When Life Gets Overwhelming
In this episode, Nikki dives into practical strategies for staying grounded when life feels overwhelming. Learn how to prioritize what matters most, ask for help, and create small reset moments that recharge your energy. Whether you’re a mompreneur juggling a business and family or simply trying to find balance, this episode is packed with actionable tips and encouragement.
Episode 1: Finding Balance: My Journey from Overwhelmed Mom to Thriving Mompreneur
In this very first episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I share my personal journey of juggling three kids under three, a full-time job, and a burning desire for something more. Learn how I transitioned from overwhelm to creating a life I love—complete with thriving businesses and meaningful family moments.
Whether you're a mom chasing big dreams or just trying to find balance, this episode will inspire and remind you: You’re not alone, and you’re capable of so much more than you think.