In this powerful and conversation, I sit down with Nikki—a mom whose life changed in an instant when the Palisades wildfire tore through her neighborhood. What began as an ordinary day quickly became a race for survival as flames closed in and Nikki found herself separated from her husband and son during the evacuation.

In this episode, Nikki opens up about: - The moment she realized the fire was coming and the sheer panic of having to flee without her family by her side- The chaotic evacuation, the terrifying hours before they reunited, and the instincts that kicked in as a mother

- Losing their home and nearly every single belonging, and what it’s really like to start life over with nothing—not even a toothbrush

- The unexpected angels who showed up in the days and weeks that followed, offering generosity, resources, and emotional support -The complicated reality of surviving trauma—how she’s doing now, why she’s honest about not being okay yet, and the strength her family has shown as they rebuild together
Nikki’s story is raw, emotional, and full of the kind of hope that only comes from surviving the unimaginable. Her honesty is a gift, and her courage shines through as she shares the truth about healing after disaster: it’s messy, it’s ongoing, and you don’t have to walk it alone.