You don't have to compete with other women to build something incredible. ✨

In fact, the right community might be one of the most powerful things you can have while building your business and becoming the person you want to be.

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Campbell of Socials by Sarah to talk about authentic branding, entrepreneurship, and finding women who genuinely want to see you shine.

Here's what we explore:

• Why authenticity matters more than trying to fit a mold
• How storytelling helps brands build trust and connection
• The lessons Sarah learned from motherhood and her health journey
• Why growing a business requires boundaries and the right systems
• How to outsource and expand without losing your values
• What it means to find your people
• Moving beyond “mean girl” culture and comparison
• Creating safe spaces where women can support one another
• Building a legacy business at a pace that works for you

Your next level doesn't have to come from doing everything alone.

Sometimes, growth looks like asking for help, creating space for the people you love, and surrounding yourself with women who celebrate your wins instead of competing with them. 💛

#WomenSupportingWomen #FemaleEntrepreneurs #AuthenticBranding #CommunityOverCompetition #WomenInBusiness #PersonalBranding #SmallBusinessOwner #EntrepreneurMindset #JoyMakersPodcast

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:17 Authenticity and Humility 05:13 Motherhood as Her Why 07:33 The Realities of Parenting 10:49 Date Nights and Marriage 14:45 Crohn's and Stress Management 17:30 Systems and Outsourcing Help 21:38 Growing a Team and Brand 23:04 Pacing Your Growth 23:25 Realm Community Win 26:39 When Community Becomes Buzzword 27:50 Kismet And Connection 28:28 Finding Your People 32:25 Growing Past Mean Girl Culture 34:42 Safe Spaces To Shine 36:19 Manifesting The Agency Future 39:05 Systems And Client Care 40:12 Joy Rapid Fire 42:20 Where To Connect 43:09 Final Thanks And Wrap

Meet Sarah -

Sarah Campbell is the founder of Socials by Sarah, a boutique social media agency that helps entrepreneurs, small businesses, and pageant titleholders grow their brands through authentic storytelling, personal branding, and short-form video content. A former elementary school teacher with a Master's in Education, Sarah reinvented her career after becoming a mom for the second time and now combines her passion for storytelling with her love of helping others share their message online. She is a wife to her husband, Justin, and a proud mom of two. Sarah is also a longtime pageant competitor, having competed in pageantry for over 25 years. She represented New Jersey as Mrs. New Jersey International 2021 and Delaware as Mrs. Delaware International 2025, earning Top 15 at Mrs. International both years. Today, she empowers women to confidently tell their stories, build meaningful brands, and create businesses with purpose.

You can connect with Sarah here -

• Instagram: @sarah.may.campbell
• Facebook: Sarah Campbell
• Email: socialsbysarahllc@gmail.com

and connect with Nichole here -

www.Nicholemchphotography.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/

@IamNicholemch on Insta and TikTok! - https://www.instagram.com/iamnicholemch/

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What if burnout isn’t always a sign that you need to do less… but a sign that something in your life needs to change? ✨

In this episode, I sit down with CJ Stasik, founder of She Handles It, keynote speaker, mindset coach, and author of The Midlife Awakening, to talk about what happens when the life you’ve built no longer fits the person you’ve become.

We unpack:

• How to recognize when you’re living out of alignment
• The connection between perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout
• The difference between guilt and shame
• Why your roles aren’t the same thing as your identity
• How to audit your “load” when everything feels like too much
• What to release, reassign, or stop carrying
• Why boundaries actually create freedom
• How to find new “rooms” that support your growth
• CJ’s framework for recognizing, realigning, and rebuilding

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, stuck, or like your life doesn’t quite feel like yours anymore, this conversation might give you a new way to look at what’s happening. 💛

#MidlifeAwakening #BurnoutRecovery #SettingBoundaries #PersonalGrowth #LifeAlignment #Perfectionism #WomenInMidlife #MindsetCoach #JoyMakersPodcast

00:00 Welcome And Guest Intro

01:05 Joy Fire Round

02:03 Small Wins And Simple Joys

03:50 Finding Your Unexpected Hat

05:23 Midlife Awakening Setup

06:15 The Car And Bathroom Floor Moment

09:29 Rewriting Expectations And Rebuilding

10:15 Perfectionism Roots And Default Scripts

14:17 Guilt Versus Shame In Midlife

17:33 Dropping Roles To Find Self

18:30 Roles Versus Identity

19:41 Burnout And Alignment

20:01 Audit The Load Method

24:21 Release Or Reassign Tasks

25:49 Boundaries Without Guilt

31:11 Outgrowing Your Rooms

34:27 Blinders And New Spaces

35:54 Joyful Life Takeaways

37:10 Where To Find CJ

37:28 Final Episode Wrap

Meet CJ - CJ Stasik is the founder of SheHandlesIt, a keynote speaker, mindset coach, and author of The Midlife Awakening: Redefining Success, Love and Purpose On Your Own Terms. After years of building a successful career, she realized that what looked like burnout was actually an awakening: the life she had built no longer reflected the person she had become. Today, CJ helps people recognize the signs of misalignment, question what is no longer working, and create lives that feel as good as they look. Known for her honesty, humor, and vulnerability, she turns deeply personal stories into conversations that leave listeners feeling seen, challenged, and ready to move.

You can connect with CJ here:

https://www.shehandlesit.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cjstasik_shi/

https://www.facebook.com/cjstasik

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjstasik/

The SheHandlesIt Show

The Midlife Awakening

and connect with Nichole here -

www.Nicholemchphotography.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/

@IamNicholemch on Insta and TikTok! - https://www.instagram.com/iamnicholemch/

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What if aesthetics wasn’t about changing how you look—but about helping you feel your best, too? ✨

In this episode, I sit down with Kiera Traum, nurse practitioner and founder of NexGen Aesthetics, to talk about patient-first aesthetics, functional medicine, skin health, and what it really means to age well.

Here’s what we unpack:

• What patient-first care actually looks like in aesthetics
• Why your goals and budget should come before a treatment plan
• The shift from fillers toward biostimulators and microneedling
• What functional medicine means beyond the buzzword
• Why asking “WHY?” can help uncover the root of symptoms
• The connection between gut health, hormones, thyroid health, fatigue, and more
• Common misconceptions about functional medicine
• Why natural-looking aesthetic results start with healthy skin
• How to approach aesthetics from a place of education—not pressure

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the world of aesthetics or wondered where to even begin, this conversation is a great reminder that you don’t have to do everything. Start with a conversation, understand your options, and choose what actually makes sense for you. 💛

#FunctionalMedicine #AestheticMedicine #SkinHealth #AgingWell #PatientFirstCare #WellnessJourney #NaturalBeauty #HealthyAging #MedSpa #JoyMakersPodcast

00:00 Welcome to Joy Makers

00:12 Meet Kiera Traum

01:27 Joy Round Rapid Fire

02:55 Patient First at NexGen

04:57 What Is Functional Medicine

06:43 Personal Lab Work Story

09:23 How Treatment Plans Work

12:28 Costs Insurance and Testing

13:12 Longevity and Feeling Vibrant

16:40 Myths About Aesthetics

18:18 GLP 1s and Natural Results

21:58 Confidence Without Fixation

23:20 Where to Start Consults

26:01 Connect and Closing

Meet Kiera -

Known for her down-to-earth personality and patient-first philosophy, Kiera has built NexGen Aesthetics into a practice where patients feel heard, educated, and cared for—not just treated. She believes the best outcomes come from listening, creating individualized treatment plans, and enhancing natural beauty while supporting overall wellness.

When she's not caring for patients or growing her practice, Kiera enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, cheering on her 10 year old at the baseball field, and sharing educational content to make health and aesthetics approachable for everyone.

Connect with Kiera here -

nexgenaestheticsnj.com

and connect with Nichole here -

www.Nicholemchphotography.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/

@IamNicholemch on Insta and TikTok! - https://www.instagram.com/iamnicholemch/

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I think a lot of us are waiting to feel confident on camera before we start showing up.

But what if confidence actually comes from letting yourself be seen? 👀

In this episode, Lindsay Dowrick and I talk about the fear, judgment, and overthinking that can come with creating video content—and how much easier it becomes when you stop trying to perform.

We talk about:

• Getting comfortable being yourself on camera • Why you don’t need to chase every social media trend • The difference between “yapping” and actually having a message • How to create videos that feel natural instead of overly scripted • Finding one clear takeaway for every piece of content • Turning real client questions into content ideas • Why repeating your message is completely okay • Protecting your creative energy while staying consistent

If you’ve been thinking, “I know I should be doing video, but I just don’t feel comfortable on camera,” this episode might be exactly what you need. ✨

You don’t need to become someone else online.

You just need to get a little more comfortable being you. 💛

#CameraConfidence #AuthenticContent #PersonalBrand #VisibilityOnline #VideoMarketingTips #ContentCreation #SocialMediaConfidence #WomenInBusiness #JoyMakersPodcast

and connect with Nichole here -

www.Nicholemchphotography.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/

@IamNicholemch on Insta and TikTok! - https://www.instagram.com/iamnicholemch/

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What if the culture you build could directly impact your bottom line?

In this episode, I sit down with Allison Fumo, Senior Director of People and Culture at Next League, to talk about why workplace culture is so much more than perks, pizza parties, and employee events.

We unpack:

• Why employee engagement is a business strategy, not just an HR metric • How strong workplace culture can drive retention, development, and revenue • What Allison learned about leadership through her daughter’s health journey • Why empathy and vulnerability can make you a stronger leader • How to build trust by listening and meeting people where they are • Practical ways companies can support career growth and connection • Why leaders need to ask people what they actually need—not assume

If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or someone responsible for building a healthy workplace culture, this conversation is full of practical insights you can take with you. 💛

Meet Allison - Allison Fumo is a People & Culture executive and Senior Director at Next League, a leading sports technology company, where she builds high-performing teams, leadership programs, and cultures that drive business performance. Previously, she helped scale Penn Interactive from 90 to nearly 400 employees in just two years while building its HR, recruiting, and learning functions from the ground up. A strong believer that culture is a business and revenue strategy, Allison brings a unique perspective shaped by both her leadership experience and her journey as a mother advocating for her daughter, who was born with a rare genetic disorder. A Philadelphia native and Wharton graduate, Allison is also a certified DISC professional and community leader passionate about empathy, resilience, and creating workplaces where people can thrive.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 46:21 Quick Joy Round 49:17 Kids and Everyday Wonder 52:21 Playlist Picks and Swiftie Talk 53:54 Resilience as a Leader 01:02:57 Sports Roots and Culture 01:05:58 Eagles Fan Confessions 01:06:15 Sports Tech Career Shift 01:08:29 Culture Drives Revenue 01:09:38 Engagement Surveys in Action 01:10:53 Think Like a Coach 01:12:16 Growth Paths and Remote Rituals 01:13:31 Beyond Pizza Parties 01:17:38 Ask and Listen This Week 01:19:13 Books and Purpose Questions 01:21:35 Home Rule and Vulnerability 01:26:11 Connect and Closing Thanks

Connect with Allison here -

LinkedIn

Instagram

and connect with Nichole here -

www.Nicholemchphotography.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/

@IamNicholemch on Insta and TikTok! - https://www.instagram.com/iamnicholemch/

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What if the only thing standing between you and your next chapter is the story you're telling yourself? ✨

In this episode, I sit down with my sister, Kim, to talk about the journey of earning her PMP certification—and how it became so much more than passing an exam.

Here's what we unpack:

• Why she decided to pursue her PMP certification • The fear of not being "smart enough" • How perfectionism almost held her back • Building a routine that balanced work, studying, and self-care • The study tools and strategies that helped her succeed • What passing the exam taught her about confidence • Why trusting your gut is often the first step toward growth

If you've been putting off a goal because self-doubt keeps getting in the way, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're capable of more than you think. 💛

Meet Kimberly — My sister and the mastermind behind the scenes at one of Philadelphia's largest corporations, where she works as a Senior Occupancy Planner, turning logistical chaos into seamless moves for teams of 20 to 200+ people. Think of her as part strategist, part diplomat, part real-life Tetris champion, the person who makes sure hundreds of people (and their desks, chairs, and everything in between) land exactly where they need to be.

She recently leveled up with her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, adding some serious credentials to a career built on organization, adaptability, and getting people through change without losing their minds.

Off the clock, Kimberly trades spreadsheets for sidewalks, walking her dogs, catching up on the latest Bravo drama, and soaking up time with the friends and family who keep her grounded (and probably send her memes mid-workday).

She's joining us on Joy Makers to talk about identity in the "messy middle," reinvention, and what her PMP journey taught her about growth, on paper and in life.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:15 Quickfire Sister Banter 02:24 Joy Round Favorites 04:28 Why Pursue the PMP 06:59 Resistance and Fear Gremlins 11:05 Study Grind and Routines 14:38 Support And Pressure 15:55 Finding Motivation 17:44 Fear Of Failure 18:56 Time And Priorities 20:22 Study Strategy And Tools 23:04 Passing And Meaning 24:42 Confidence Toolbox 26:55 Trust Your Gut 28:47 Closing Thanks And Outro

Connect with Kim here -

Kim's Linkedin

The study app mentioned:

Pocket Prep

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www.Nicholemchphotography.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/

@IamNicholemch on Insta and TikTok! - https://www.instagram.com/iamnicholemch/

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Litigation attorney turned entrepreneur Cassandra Burnett joins Joy Makers to talk belonging, grief, people-pleasing, and the joy practices that keep her grounded. On founding Lizzie’s Love Cakes, the Hey Girl Women’s Conference, and The Aunties podcast — plus why pausing is the bravest thing you can do.

What happens when you stop trying to fit in and start letting yourself belong?

This week on Joy Makers, I sat down with Cassandra Burnett — litigation attorney turned entrepreneur, community builder, and the founder behind Lizzie’s Love Cakes, the Hey Girl Women’s Conference, and the Hey Girl Fund nonprofit. She also hosts The Aunties podcast.

Cassandra has spent years being “the one” in professional rooms — and that experience shaped a deep calling to build spaces where women can drop the titles, lower the guard, and quit the comparison game.

We get into the hard, beautiful stuff: how losing her mother and then her father set off what she calls a “great untethering” — the unraveling that finally freed her from people-pleasing and reconnected her to who she actually is. She shares how grief deepened her marriage, why she stopped apologizing for being multi-passionate, and how she learned to tell a healthy space from one that’s quietly draining her.

We also talk about rest as a calling (not a reward), capacity over hustle, and the daily joy practices — devotional time, movement, community, affirmations — that keep her tethered now.

If you’ve been running on empty, performing belonging instead of feeling it, or wondering whether the pause you keep craving is allowed — this one’s for you.

• Why belonging beats fitting in — and how to tell the difference
• How to stop apologizing for being multi-passionate
• The link between people-pleasing and losing yourself
• What grief can teach you about identity, marriage, and joy
• Why pausing protects your peace, capacity, purpose, and rest
• Simple daily joy practices you can actually keep
• How gratitude rewires your brain (and why Cassandra leans on it)

00:00 — Podcast Welcome

00:33 — Meet Cassandra Burnett

02:24 — Why Safe Spaces Matter

06:28 — Belonging Over Fitting In

08:12 — Stop Apologizing for Being Multi-Passionate

09:27 — Losing Yourself to People-Pleasing

12:28 — Grief and the Great Untethering

14:50 — Marriage Through Major Change

21:51 — The Joy of Grief

24:01 — Motherhood Identity Shift

26:14 — Go Find Yourself

28:32 — Choosing to Pause

30:16 — Capacity Over Hustle

32:51 — Rest as a Calling

35:54 — Set-Apart Identity

37:17 — Brave Faith and Joy

39:11 — Feel It and Release

40:50 — Daily Joy Practices

46:18 — How Gratitude Rewires the Brain

48:06 — The Perfect Three Hours

50:47 — Connect and Closing

Cassandra is a litigation attorney turned entrepreneur and community builder. She founded Lizzie’s Love Cakes in honor of her late mother, created the Hey Girl Women’s Conference and the Hey Girl Fund nonprofit, and produces The Aunties podcast. Through monthly baking workshops, she brings women together to bake, connect, and honor their ancestors.

Connect with Cassandra:

https://www.instagram.com/cassandraburnett_/

Connect with Nichole:

www.nicholemchphotography.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/

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If you’ve ever felt like you needed to “fix” your body before fully showing up in your life… this episode is for you. 💛

In this conversation, I sit down with therapist and eating disorder specialist Gabby Morreale to talk about body image, perfectionism, healing, and the pressure women carry to constantly change themselves before feeling worthy.

Here’s what we unpack:

• Why so many women delay visibility until they “look different” • The deeper roots of comparison and perfectionism • How diet culture shapes the way we see ourselves • Why “your body is not your currency” • Gabby’s recovery journey from anorexia and infertility • The importance of community, support, and self-compassion • Small resets for hard days and overwhelming seasons

This episode is such an important reminder that your worth was never meant to be measured by your body. ✨

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:31 Why This Topic Matters 02:15 Healing Shapes Leadership 04:17 Building the Practice 06:51 Pandemic Demand and Hiring 08:39 Fertility Journey and Growth 10:28 Support Over Perfection 12:43 Releasing Perfection and Comparison 16:02 Body Is Not Currency 17:09 Delaying Visibility and Root Causes 18:46 Why Body Messages Stick 22:58 Hard Days and Impermanence 24:19 Winter Survival and Reset 27:09 Friendship as Self Care 30:18 Sparkle Round Rapid Fire 32:14 Closing and Where to Find Gabby

Gabby is the Owner and Clinical Director of Recovered & Restored Eating Disorder Therapy Center, based in Ambler and serving clients across PA, NJ, DE, MD, CT, VT, FL, and SC. What began as her personal calling has grown into a thriving group practice of 8 therapists and 3 therapy dogs, all rooted in providing compassionate, trauma-informed care.

She is an eating disorder therapist and HAES-aligned provider specializing in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, binge eating disorder, OCD, and maternal mental health challenges, as well as supporting individuals and families navigating anxiety, trauma, and infertility.

Gabby’s work is deeply personal—she is fully recovered from anorexia herself and an IVF warrior, which allows her to bring lived experience, empathy, and understanding into the healing space she creates for others.

Outside of her work, Gabby is a mom, wife, and aunt who finds her greatest joy in time with her daughters, niece, and family. She loves the beach, glitter, cooking, fitness, and cozy reality TV nights, and is passionate about living a life rooted in both purpose and joy.

Connect more with Gabby here -

http://facebook.com/RecoveredandRestoredTherapy

https://www.instagram.com/gabriellelpc/

https://www.tiktok.com/@Gabriellelpc?lang=en

and with Nichole here -

www.Nicholemchphotography.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/ @IamNicholemch on Insta and TikTok! - https://www.instagram.com/iamnicholemch/

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#BodyImageHealing #EatingDisorderRecovery #SelfWorthJourney #WomenSupportingWomen #HealingJourney #PerfectionismRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #JoyMakersPodcast