Bold Type Podcast

Nicole Byron is a fitness, health and mindset coach leading a team of strong bad ass women to through their wellness journey with her online coaching business. We dive into convo about how being bullied in school about her weight lead to a career in the health and fitness space, and all of the small moments that became monumental in her journey to create Nic B fitness.

We chat all things body image and how building a strong girl mindset translate into becoming a strong girl in the gym, how positive self talk and healthy habits can transform the way you feel about yourself, and how our relationship with food can stem from our mothers' relationship with food and their bodies. Nicole shares her story of self discovery through her journey of loving her body even though it didn't look like everyone else's, even at a young age.

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Mental health mini (mhm) episode 1! The mhm (cute little acronym huh? say "mhm") is going to be a question-based mini pod where we talk about all things mental health and share some questions that might get you out of your head and back to working on becoming the boldest version of you! I don't have all the answers and you don't have to either. Making small steps towards clearing your mind and moving in the direction of your goals is OUR GOAL. Together we can show that you're not alone in your struggles and that we are all going through it right now.

Spring cleaning doesn't just apply to your space, or to your diet. Use this transition season to clean up your mindset and your attitude toward the way you're living. Don't get me wrong, a little closet clean-out can ALSO go a long way but there may be some cleaning up to do in the other areas of your life, as well.

Feeling like you're stuck? Sick of the same day on repeat? Feel like you just need a breath of fresh air blown into your space? This episode is for you!

.. with a dash of mercury in retrograde. WHAT in the world is going on? It's like I've been living in a parallel universe where everyone wears the same outfit, stopped shopping local, and started staying in and perfecting their skin care routine. 2023 I THOUGHT THINGS WERE GOING TO BE DIFFERENT!?

In all seriousness, so much is pivoting in 2023 and I can't even give you any teasers because right now I'm just clueless. This impromptu episode is to fill ya in on the current state of your fav local business and hopefully to shed some light on why you might be feeling extreme burn out this time of year. Can we even believe how much has changed since the big C. One thing is still the same, we're all in this together!

When ya know ya know.. But sometimes, it feels like you're signing your life away. This episode we catch up for a bit- it's been a while! Plus throwing the holidays into the mix, it feels like there's so much to chat about!

In this pod, I share my experience with getting my puppy, Bronco! But even more than that, the decision to add responsibility to my life and why it's a harder decision than most. You'll learn tips for recognizing when something is truly on your heart and thoughts that might hold you back from making the jump- hint: it's fear.. every time. We chat why it's more important to just rip the bandaid off and do the big thing that scares you when it feels like there's no clear choice. 

I'll leave you with this thought.. Whether you fail or you succeed, wouldn't you want to know soon?

"with great power comes great responsibility" - superman

we all need a little pep talk from time to time and this is the one that I wish someone would've given me the last few weeks. whatever you are going through, please try your best not to spiral on it. BELIEVE deep in your soul that everything that's meant to be will be. If you're stuck holding onto something that feels like it's slipping away, remember, nothing that's meant for you will pass you by. 

I know this time of year is super challenging for so many of us, but keep pushing through and keep your head up. You're going to get through whatever season you're in. 

This episode was a quick ramble about what I've been doing to combat the feeling of overwhelm lately. I know, it's not even Christmas yet and I'm already feeling the STRESS!

Diving into the not-so-pretty side of having an achiever mentality paired with an inherent lazy girl attitude. I talk about the to-do list vs. the to-done list and how the latter can be more beneficial in times of overwhelm.

Above all else, reach out for support when you're feeling stressed out. Call a friend, go get coffee or go for a walk with a friend, spend time with your family or a pet. Back to basics, people!

What I've learned after the HEAT I've gotten over the last few episodes since I relaunched the pod:

- Don't sugarcoat your truths. SPEAK UP, and don't feel bad about your perspective of a shared experience.

- Don't wait for approval from anyone else. The "right time" may never come and that'll leave you regretting what could've been.

This week's episode dives into the difference between finding your purpose and aligning with your purpose. Renee shares her favorite techniques for practicing visualization and how to identify if you're out of alignment with your true purpose. 

We have AUDIO! 

Lifting the curtain on the business behind the scenes of hiring my first employees as a small business owner and the mindset shifts that got me to this point. Hear more about the last year and how we plan to grow the business in the upcoming months. 

After a month-long hiatus, we're finally back to recording and we're sitting down with Holly McIntosh of J&D Cellars Winery to talk about Veronica's favorite beverage.. WINE!

We've known Holly for a few years now, and her captivating personality and has intrigued us from day 1. Her knowledge about wine and the importance of marketing while operating a business, is only PART of her story. In this episode, Holly shares the backstory of J&D Cellars Winery, which is a family business with her step father John, mother Dottie, and brother Brandon. We talk to Holly about her pivots through the pandemic and the new product offering that took their business to the next level- leading the business to expand in more ways than one!

As a teaser, you'll hear us mention our zodiac signs once or twice and the reason being, Holly also does oracle card readings and has an insanely deep understanding of astrology and really just all things spirituality, in general. We're bringing Holly back on for a second episode for an on-air card reading for both Renee and Veronica. It's SPOOKY accurate, people! 

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Ok, well this might not work for everyone, but Kara Shields of Kvault Apparel has turned this pipe dream into her own reality. From an idea she had an college to a business that eventually led her to quitting her 9-5 and moving to an island of Hawaii, we sat down with fellow business owner and Pittsburgh native, Kara to hear more about her journey in business and how pivoting during a global pandemic changed the trajectory of her life. 

We talked to Kara about how important branding is in the currently saturated vintage marketplace, and the drive and faith it takes to keep pushing yourself through when it feels like you're starting from the ground up. 

We've given you guys our tips on staying disciplined and having structure in your day-to-day to help manage the stresses of life and business. There are a ton of benefits to having a routine and we couldn't live without, specifically for us *morning* routines, but there are benefits to also leaning into flexibility. 

Being flexible is a necessary part of life as we all know, but it is even more critical when it comes to running any sort of business. There's a thin line between being stuck in your routine and being so loosey-goosey that you feel like a total scatterbrain. We're here to help you navigate that line and to show you the benefits of both. Whether you're coming from a super rigid background or you spend your days just going with the flow, we hope you find part 2.. (and part 1, which you can find back in episode 17) helpful!

Part ONE: We find that there's a thin line between staying disciplined and being flexible, but to succeed in life and business, we believe you need a delicate balance of both! 

In this episode, we talk about our journeys learning how to structure our lives around our businesses' and vice versa to scale and grow. We dive into the benefits of staying disciplined and how the ripple effect can drastically change the way you show up in your life. Plus, we share some tips on feeling on top of your to-do lists!

Join us next week for part TWO, where we talk about the benefits of learning to be flexible and accept change in life and business. 

Why we're encouraging anyone who's ever thought about starting their own business to START NOW: Veronica and Renee both started their businesses in their early twenties and believe that you can either 'build your business around your life' or 'build your life around your business'. 

When you start young and start before the responsibilities of life really set it, you have less at stake. You don't have to worry about risking it all to leave your 9-5 and possibly not be able to put food on the table for your family while you get this idea off the ground. We totally understand that mental battle can stop you from pursuing your dreams and that's why we hope this episode inspires you to just start now. The longer you wait to start your business, the more you'll be risking and the harder it will be to jump in without hesitation. 

• Get ready to switch up your routine, incorporate building your business into your daily routine
• Don't get us wrong, you can still start NOW! Age is but a number, but we want you to know that it might be tougher to make the adjustment
• Make sure you're surrounded by people who fully support you!
• Use the doubt and negativity from others as fuel
• Stop making excuses, just do the thing! 
• Find motivation from mentors that inspire you and that are living the life you want to live
• Visualize your business non-stop, it's free and will help guide your decision making down the road. 
• Set attainable goals that will get your closer to the business you visualize, prioritize what's most important to get you there
• Think through the best case scenarios and the worst case scenarios, don't get caught up on the what if's and let them consume you. Acknowledge what COULD happen, and know that it's a possibility, but let it stop you from starting!

Struggling to overcome the overwhelm? US TOO! Each year of operating a business we learn more and more about the mental (and sometimes even physical) challenges we are faced with on a daily basis.

• WARNING SIGNS OF BURNOUT
• HOW TO OVERCOME OVERWHELM
• AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP
• SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR THE DAY YOU WANT TO HAVE

We also share an important quote that shows the mindset of hustlers and how difficult it can be to truly take days off and settle the mental chatter even when you do decide to take some time to relax and unwind. Taking time for yourself is not selfish, it is NECESSARY and it is going to keep you healthy, motivated, and focused. 

In this week's episode, we are finally bringing in a special guest! Welcome Coryn Brown to BTP - today's episode is all about finding the balance and learning how to be well, physically and mentally. We dive into topics including nutrition and learning what works best for your body, "fad diets" or "trendy nutrition," as we like to call it, and how this all plays a bigger role in your mental wellness. 

Welcome to season 2! Since we spent most of season 1 complaining about our microphone issues, we are starting fresh with a new set of episodes and a new set up for incorporating guests into our conversations about all things women, business, lifestyle and wellness! Here's a little teaser episode to get your ready for season 2's official kick off episode next week with our very first special guest!

Follow us on instagram to learn more about Renee and Veronica and to see more behind the scenes and teasers for season 2. As always, thanks for sticking around and show us some love on apple podcasts with a review and rating if you loved this podcast.

This week we're diving into convo about taking care of ourselves mentally, physically and emotionally and what we do to stay on track. Introducing you to.. WELLNESS TUESDAY! We're leaving you with some takeaway tips on staying on-top of your mental and physical wellness and the importance of a good morning routine. We're also touching on the topic of setting boundaries, even with yourself which we will get into at more length in a future episode!

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Welcome back to another episode! This week we dive into conversation about all things social media, the good, the bad, the ugly! (But mostly the good!) And how we use Instagram and Facebook as tools to help grow our clientele, engage with existing customers, and build a community with our competition. 

We talk about our experiences using social media for personal and business use, and the importance of using these platforms with purpose. Social media can be an incredible tool with growing your business if it's used the right way and we are here to share some of tips and tricks and what we've learned since launching!

After we fill you guys in on what's new in our lives since the last episode (spoiler alert, not much) we dive into conversation about our industries and how they were affected by the pandemic and the global shut down! A more serious topic, but we share how we've shifted as business owners in this new era and the mindset shifts that got the ball rolling! 

Earlier in the episode we chat about the professions we would've been pursuing if we weren't in our current industries, another spoiler Renee is coming for V's job!

We hope you guys enjoyed this week's episode and we are super excited to chat more in-depth about social media and how it plays a role in our lives personally, and as business owners in the next episode!

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