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ICONIK CEO®

Nikisha King

You've shrunk in rooms that were never built for you. You've dimmed your voice so someone else could feel bigger. You've carried everyone else's needs on your back while your own dream sat quiet in the corner.

Not anymore. Welcome to the ICONIK CEO® Podcast for women CEOs.

This show was created for the woman who's done borrowing space. Done building someone else's empire with her own two hands.

You're here to build your empire. Not a hobby (no hobbist allowed). Not a side project. An empire that outlives you and cracks the door open for the next woman standing where you used to stand.

Because when one woman rises, she doesn't rise alone. She pulls the whole room up with her.

This is ICONIK CEO®. Stop shrinking. Start scaling.

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  • S5 · E102
    Yesterday · 43 min

    Ep 102: Grounded While Growing to 7-figures: How Energy Work Support Women in Business with Mary Kate Santulli

    You're running on autopilot. Wake up, take off like a shot, push through the pressure, and call it discipline. Mary Kate Santulli did that for years, until a lightning-bolt moment behind the wheel of her car forced her to stop and ask who she actually was underneath all the roles she was playing. Nikisha King talks with Mary Kate, a clinical aromatherapist and Reiki master teacher based in Fanwood, New Jersey, about what it actually means to stay grounded while you build a business. Mary Kate owns Little Flower Essential Oil Blends and The Curious Heart Apothecary & Spiritual Center, a holistic wellness space in Fanwood with a retail location in Cranford, serving the greater North and Central Jersey area. She and Nikisha get into what Reiki is at its most basic level, how a dysregulated nervous system shows up in the decisions entrepreneurs make under pressure, and why pushing through isn't the same as being regulated. This conversation is for you as a female entrepreneur who's tired of white-knuckling your way through growth and wants real answers on how to stay present, make clearer decisions, and build without burning out. If you're looking for Reiki, energy work, or a spiritual community, this episode is also your introduction to where to find it. Connect with Mary Kate: A gift from Mary Kate: Energy Protection Meditation LinkedIn: Mary Kate Santulli Instagram: @thecuriousheartshop Connect with Nikisha King: Connect with Nikisha King Want to keep building with me after this episode? Here's where to find me and where to get into the room. Instagram: @nikisha.king On Linkedin.com Website: nikishaking.com Let's create your marketing plan at the Fully Booked Workshop

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  • S5 · E101
    September 15 · 14 min

    Ep 101: The Real Reason Networking Works and Social Media Doesn't!

    If you're a business owner in start-up mode and you hate the idea of networking, you're not alone, BUT you're also leaving money on the table. In part two of this networking series, Nikisha King breaks down the three real reasons networking matters for service-based business owners who can't or won't pay for ads. First, networking builds trust faster than any bidding directory or online lead form ever will. When someone remembers your name and has a real conversation with you, they choose you over a stranger, and over a competitor at a lower price. Second, networking is market research in real time. A room full of people reacting to how you describe your business teaches you the exact words that make someone lean in, something a directory or a cold lead can never show you. Third, and most important, networking builds relationships that keep paying you back for years, not weeks, through referrals that compound the way social media followers never do. Nikisha also shares why she joined a networking community built around masculine energy, and what that taught her about the difference between feeling productive and actually taking action. The episode closes with an invitation to the Fully Booked Workshop on October 20th in Berkeley Heights, a hands-on mastermind day for 12 women business owners building their strategic networking action plan.

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  • S5 · E100
    September 8 · 15 min

    Ep 100: Five People, One Question: The Networking Strategy That Actually Books Clients

    Most women business owners walk into a networking room and leave with a stack of cards and no real leads. You know the scene. Clusters of people talking, a plate of hors d'oeuvres, and that moment of deciding where to stand. You ask the question everyone asks, "what do you do," and you get a polite answer back. Nobody gets curious. Nobody remembers anybody. The cards end up in a drawer or lost in a contact list you never open again. In this episode, I break down why that happens and what to do instead. Networking for leads isn't about the exchange; it's about intentionality. Instead of asking what someone does, ask what brought them into the room tonight, or what part of their work lights them up right now. Those two questions build real connection in under sixty seconds, and they're the reason people remember you, refer you, and take your call afterward. I also walk you through the follow-up system that turns a business card into a client relationship: a same-day thank you, a scheduled check-in email three weeks later, and a simple yes-or-no decision about whether to stay connected. This episode is built for creative professionals and women business owners who are tired of posting on social media and calling it lead generation. AN INVITATION: You're invited to the in-person Fully Booked Workshop on Tuesday, October 20th, in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, where I teach 12 women how to turn networking into a strategic machine. Over $100K made just from networking, with no pay-to-play or paid ads. Click Here to learn more... Connect with Me: Instagram Website

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  • S4 · E99
    August 18 · 36 min

    The Real Reason You Sabotage Your Next Level, With Katie Pulsifer

    She's got the title, the income, the résumé that reads like she made it. And underneath, something still feels hollow. Katie Pulsifer has spent 13 years sitting across from women exactly there, women who've done everything right and still feel like the floor isn't quite solid. Katie's a Master Certified life coach and the creator of the Golden Coaching Certification. She spent 13 years training coaches, including Nikisha, and years before that in a corporate career that looked perfect from the outside while she quietly felt like something was missing on the inside. She's since built her own business twice, once after a divorce and once after losing what she thought was her dream job. In this episode, she and Nikisha talk about where that hollow feeling actually comes from, why it's not a sign you've done anything wrong, and what it takes to rebuild an identity when the ground shifts under you. They get into the real difference between a skill gap and a belief gap, why women quietly sabotage their own next level, and how to stop tying your worth to your business. If you've built something that looks successful and still feels like it's missing a floor underneath it, this conversation's for you. Connect with Katie Pulsifer Website: katiepulsifercoaching.com Instagram: @katiepulsifer LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katiepulsifer Substack: Katie Pulsifer Golden Quiz You Built the Dream Life, So Why Aren't You Happy? Take the quiz to learn why ➡️ katiepulsifercoaching.com/quiz Author she recommends: Isabel Allende, known for historical fiction with strong female characters overcoming extraordinary odds How to Stay Connect with Nikisha: Nikisha King Website IG: @Nikisha.King Fully Booked Workshop If you're in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), or you've been in business two or more years and you're tired of webinars you never actually implement, this one's for you. On August 25th at the Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Nikisha's hosting Fully Booked, a full-day, in-person workshop for women business owners ready to fill their calendar. Click Here to Learn More about Fully Booked Workshop

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  • S4 · E98
    August 11 · 50 min

    She Rebuilt 98: Everything From Rock Bottom: Andrea Ingstrom on Betting on Herself

    She built a multi-seven-figure branding agency, then found herself hiding vodka in a water bottle just to get through the day. Andrea Ingstrom's story doesn't start with a strategy. It starts with rock bottom, a husband who drew a line in the sand, and a decision to get sober three weeks before the world shut down. Nine months later, she sold the agency. Then she started completely over, betting on herself with a $2,000 offer and no ad budget. She closed $64,000 in six weeks and $134,000 in her first 90 days, all from picking up the phone and asking. Today she runs six-figure months working three days a week. In this episode, Andrea talks about what's really happening inside a woman who won't charge what she's worth, why confidence comes from action instead of the other way around, and the exact four-step process she uses to turn a single DM into a client. If you're grinding without seeing the numbers move, this one hands you a way through. A note for listeners: this episode includes an honest conversation about alcohol misuse and recovery. It's shared from a place of strength and healing, not crisis. About Andrea Engstrom Andrea Engstrom is a seven-figure business coach and founder of BOLD Mastermind, helping women entrepreneurs build six- and seven-figure coaching businesses with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Host of The Andrea Engstrom Show, she's known for blending bold strategy with mindset and soul-aligned success. When she's offline, she's at the hot springs in Colorado or with her grandboos in Kansas. How to Connect with Andrea: Website: andreaengstrom.com Instagram: @coach.andreaengstrom Facebook: facebook.com/likeandreaengstrom The Andrea Engstrom Show on YouTube: Watch here The Andrea Engstrom Show on Spotify: Listen here Awaken Your Magnetic Magic - Her book: Bold Confidence, boldconfidencebook.com How to Connect with Nikisha: Nikisha King Website IG: @Nikisha.King Fully Booked Workshop If you're in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), or you've been in business two or more years and you're tired of webinars you never actually implement, this one's for you. On August 25th at the Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Nikisha's hosting Fully Booked, a full-day, in-person workshop for women business owners ready to fill their calendar. Click Here to Learn More about Fully Booked Workshop

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  • S4 · E97
    August 4 · 36 min

    97: Scared to Look at Your Numbers? Sarah Fisher on Growing Your Bottom Line

    There's a folder you haven't opened. A login you have not checked in weeks. Somewhere in there is a number that could change how you price, how you plan, how you sleep, and part of you already knows that, which is exactly why you keep avoiding it. Sarah Fisher knows that fear from both sides. She started Well Kept Bookkeeping as a side hustle in 2017 while going through a hard season, and grew it into a bookkeeping firm serving small business owners across the country. In this episode, she makes the numbers feel human. She shares how to stop being afraid of your finances, why your profit and loss is just a story written in another language, and how to grow your bottom line without shrinking yourself in the process. She's honest about underpricing, the real cost of messy books, and what has to be true before you raise your prices. Then she hands you the one simple step to get braver with your money, starting today. If you are two or more years into your service business and tired of working hard for money you cannot seem to find, this one is for you. About Sarah Fisher Sarah Fisher is the founder of Well Kept Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping firm serving small business owners across the country. A full-time mom and the breadwinner of her household, she started Well Kept Bookkeeping as a side hustle in 2017 while going through a difficult season, and grew it from a one-woman operation into a five-person firm. As of today, she's stepped out of the day-to-day bookkeeper role into leading as CEO. Connect with Sarah Fisher Website: Well Kept LinkedIn Enjoy a free 30-minute consultation using the link below; mention ICONIK CEO Podcast:https://calendly.com/sarahf-wellkeptbooks/30min How to Stay Connected with Nikisha: Nikisha King Website IG: @Nikisha.King Fully Booked Workshop If you're in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), or you've been in business two or more years and you're tired of webinars you never actually implement, this one's for you. On August 25th at the Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Nikisha's hosting Fully Booked, a full-day, in-person workshop for women business owners ready to fill their calendar. Click Here to Learn More about Fully Booked Workshop

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  • S4 · E96
    July 28 · 37 min

    96: She Built a Team of 28 Without Micromanaging: Jennifer Kaplan on Scaling a Service Business

    You started your business because you were good at the work. Two years in, you are the work. Every client, every email, every decision runs through you, and the growth you wanted has quietly turned into burnout. Jennifer Kaplan lived that. She built Evolve PR from a one-woman operation into a team of 28 serving more than 140 clients. In this episode, she walks through how the shift from solopreneur to CEO actually happens. She gets honest about knowing when to hire your first employee, letting go of control so you can stop micromanaging, and why systems, not hustle, are what let a service business scale. She breaks down how to attract high-value clients instead of competing on price, how to get clear on your ideal client, and how to build a brand people remember. She shares the turnover that forced her to build over 100 systems, and the moment she stopped trying to serve everyone. If you are five or more years into your service business and ready to stop doing everything and start leading, this one is for you. About Jennifer Kaplan Jennifer Kaplan is the founder and president of Evolve PR & Marketing, Arizona's largest public relations firm. Since launching in 2010, she has grown Evolve into a team of 28 full-time publicists serving more than 140 clients across local and national markets. She has been recognized as one of Arizona's most influential women in business and leads with a relationship-first approach built on visibility, trust, and connection. Resources & Links Connect with Jennifer Kaplan Website: evolveprandmarketing.com Instagram: @evolveprandmarketing LinkedIn: @jennifer-kaplan Connect with Nikisha King Website: nikishaking.com Instagram: @nikisha.king Books Mentioned The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Good to Great by Jim Collins

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  • S4 · E95
    April 28 · 40 min

    95: Why Your Business Has Hit a Ceiling (And It's Not About Sales)

    Episode Description You're working harder than ever. Still, something feels off behind the scenes. In this episode, Nikisha sits down with Colleen Carswell, fractional COO and founder of Structured to Scale, to get honest about what's actually holding creative businesses back. Colleen's philosophy, Systems Before Sales, has been featured in Forbes, Success, Travel & Leisure, and USA Today. And she brings all of it here. If you've ever wondered what sustainable scaling actually looks like, and what it costs you when your infrastructure can't hold the growth you're chasing, this conversation is going to hit. About Colleen Carswell Colleen Carswell is the CEO and founder of Structured to Scale. With 18 years of hospitality experience, starting as a wedding coordinator on Royal Caribbean cruise ships, she now works as a fractional COO helping businesses build stronger systems, retain incredible teams, and grow without burning everyone out. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Success, Travel & Leisure, and USA Today. Resources & Links Connect with Colleen Carswell: Website: structuredtoscale.com Instagram: @colleencarswell LinkedIn: @colleen-carswell Connect with Nikisha King: Website: nikishaking.com Instagram: @nikishaking

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  • S4 · E94
    March 24 · 47 min

    94: Why You’re Making Money But Still Not Profitable (And How to Fix It) w/ Susanne Mariga

    In this episode of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, we’re talking about something many entrepreneurs quietly struggle with: You’re booking clients. You’re generating revenue. But you still feel a little uncertain, reactive, and unsure about your money. If you’ve ever thought: “I make money, but I don’t feel in control.” “Where is all my money actually going?” “Why does scaling feel more stressful instead of easier?” “When will I finally feel profitable?” This conversation is for you. I’m joined by CPA and Certified Profit First Professional Susanne Mariga, founder of Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises. This is not a conversation about spreadsheets. This is about leadership. It’s about ownership. It’s about designing profit intentionally not hoping it’s there at the end. How to Connect with Susanne Mariga: Susanne's Website Susanne's Instagram Susanne's LinkedIn Her Gift to You: Free Profit First Assessment & Cash Flow Template: Discover how to increase your business profits and gain financial clarity with this free Profit resource. Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode hit something in you, if you’re tired of fear-based decisions and reactive leadership Sign up for The Disruptive Chronicles w/ Nikisha. Where we help you shift from fear to action. From reaction to leadership. From overwhelmed to ICONIK. Join the Disruptive Chronicles, where we dream bigger than our fears ➡️ Disruptive Chronicles

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  • S4 · E93
    March 10 · 40 min

    93: How to Simplify Your Business Systems Without Losing Creativity w/ Tracy Holt

    If you’ve ever felt like your business is growing faster than your backend can handle, this episode is for you. So many women entrepreneurs want to scale. They want more clients, more revenue, more visibility. But what they don’t realize is this: scaling without structure creates chaos, not freedom. In this episode of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, Nikisha King sits down with professional organizer and systems expert Tracy Holt to unpack what really happens behind the scenes when entrepreneurs try to grow without clear processes. They talk about digital clutter, messy file systems, scattered workflows, and the hidden mental load that slows down scaling. Because here’s the truth: you cannot grow past the structure your business can support. This conversation shifts the idea of “systems” from corporate and restrictive to supportive and freeing. Systems aren’t about perfection. They’re about creating repeatable processes so your brain isn’t carrying everything on its own. This Episode Answers Questions like: How do I scale my business without burning out? Why does growth feel chaotic? When should I put systems in place? How do I hire help if nothing is organized? What systems do I actually need to grow? If this episode made you realize your next level requires more clarity, not more hustle, it’s time to move from awareness into action. Get Connected with Tracy Hoth: Follow Tracy on Instagram Follow Tracy Hoth on LinkedIn Learn more about Tracy Hoth Visit Tracy's Podcast Enjoy a special gift from Tracy: The Only 5 Digital File Folders You'll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Coaching Business Join The Disruptive Chronicles, where we help women entrepreneurs shift from fear to focused action and build businesses that scale with confidence and structure. 👉🏾 Sign up here: https://nikishaking.com/disruptive-chronicles

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  • S4 · E92
    February 24 · 11 min

    92: How to Stay Consistent on Instagram Without Burnout

    If you feel inconsistent on Instagram or TikTok and don’t know why, this episode will shift everything. It's not about motivation, it's not about discipline, it's a system issue. When creating content from scratch every day, it's a struggle to be motivated and excited about your post. In Episode 92 of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, we finish the RISE Framework with E: Elevate Through Systems and break down a simple, repeatable Instagram or TikTok content system designed specifically for service-based solopreneurs. If you are constantly: Starting from scratch every time you post Asking yourself what to say Feeling exhausted before you even record your content Struggling to stay visible consistently This episode gives you a clear workflow you can use immediately. Here's what you'll learn: Why inconsistency is a systems problem, not a mindset problem. How to record one 3-minute video and turn it into multiple pieces of content. How to use Instagram’s built-in tools to simplify editing. How to remove friction so consistency becomes automatic. Why systems remove burnout and build momentum. If you missed the prompts referenced in this episode, revisit: Episode 90 Episode 91 We also have a step-by-step walkthrough video showing you how to record one 3-minute video and turn it into multiple pieces of content: Download your Free Content Generation System.

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  • S4 · E91
    February 10 · 10 min

    91: How to Show Up with Confidence When Being Visible Feels Scary

    For many women creative entrepreneurs, visibility is not a strategy problem. It’s a confidence problem. If showing up online feels heavy and awkward, welcome to this week's episode. Today's episode is about giving yourself permission to show up as you are. In this episode of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, Nikisha King breaks down the S in the R.I.S.E. Framework, Show Up with Confidence. Confidence is not being perfect or outgoing. It’s choosing to be seen even when fear is still there. Nikisha talks about: Why visibility feels scary for so many women. That fear doesn’t disappear just because you start a business. You’ll learn how confidence is built through small steps, safety, and honesty, not overnight change.

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  • S4 · E90
    January 20 · 18 min

    90: Why You’re Posting Everywhere but Still Not Getting Leads

    Many creative entrepreneurs are doing everything they’re told to do. They’re posting on Instagram, showing up on LinkedIn, sending emails, networking, and still wondering why the results don’t match the effort. In this episode of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, Nikisha King breaks down a truth most people skip over when it comes to lead generation: the problem often isn’t visibility, it’s who you’re talking to. This conversation dives into the Identify Your People phase of the R.I.S.E. framework and explains why your message can feel like it’s floating in the air, heard by everyone and landing with no one. When your visibility isn’t focused, your content becomes easy to scroll past, even when it’s valuable. Nikisha explains how lead generation improves when entrepreneurs stop performing for “everyone” and start connecting deeply with the right people. This episode reframes identifying your audience, not as limiting your business, but as anchoring your message so it finally lands. If your content feels inconsistent, your engagement feels low, or inquiries don’t reflect the work you’re putting in, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and how to shift it. Questions that are answered in this episode: Why posting more doesn’t automatically create more leads? How unclear messaging keeps you invisible, even when you’re showing up? What it really means to “identify your people” beyond demographics? Why emotional and behavioral clarity creates stronger connections? How focused visibility turns content into conversations, and conversations into clients? Join The Disruptive Chronicles, where solopreneurs learn how to move from fear into focused action, build confidence in their message, and create visibility that actually leads to clients. 👉🏾 Sign up here: https://nikishaking.com/disruptive-chronicles

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  • S4 · E89
    Dec 16, 2025 · 24 min

    89: Why You’re Not Getting More Leads And What Visibility Has to Do With It

    Many wedding and event professionals are doing all the “right” things, posting consistently, offering value, and showing up, yet their lead generation still feels slow, inconsistent, or nonexistent. In this episode, Nikisha King explores a truth most people never talk about: lead generation issues are often rooted in self-judgment and visibility, not strategy. When solopreneurs feel judged by others or by themselves, they unconsciously hide parts of who they are. And when parts of you are hidden, your message doesn’t fully land. This conversation breaks down how internal narratives, identity suppression, and fear of being seen quietly block connection with the very people you’re meant to serve. Nikisha shares how visibility begins with revealing your authentic self, not performing a version of who you think you “should” be. This episode isn’t about posting more or doing more. It’s about being more visible in the ways that actually convert. Questions This Episode Answers: Why am I not getting consistent leads? How do I increase lead generation without burning out? Why does showing up online feel uncomfortable? How does visibility actually impact sales and inquiries? What’s blocking people from connecting with my message? No More Sitting On Your Hands: If this episode helped you see where fear or self-judgment may be holding you back, the next step is action. Join The Disruptive Chronicles, where wedding/event professionals and service-based solopreneurs learn how to move from fear to visibility, and from visibility to aligned action and lead generation. Sign up here: https://nikishaking.com/disruptive-chronicles

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  • S4 · E88
    Dec 9, 2025 · 30 min

    88: Why Your Business Isn’t Getting Seen And How to Become More Visible in 2026

    So many women entrepreneurs feel invisible, not just online, but in their lives, their work, and their stories. For anyone who has ever wondered why their business isn’t getting the attention it deserves, why their voice feels muted, or why their presence seems overlooked, this episode offers clarity, resonance, and relief. In this intimate conversation, Nikisha opens up about the invisible seasons of her life, the childhood experiences that shaped her identity, the pressure of being the “good immigrant daughter,” and the silent expectation to shrink. These early narratives often follow women into adulthood, into entrepreneurship, and into how boldly they allow themselves to be seen. Listeners will hear the truth behind why visibility feels so uncomfortable for so many women and why staying small can feel safer than stepping forward. More importantly, the episode explores how to shift that narrative. Visibility is not about ego, it is about alignment, confidence, and claiming the space each woman deserves to occupy. For those wrestling with the fear of being misunderstood, judged, or not enough, this episode illuminates where those feelings come from and how to rise beyond them. This conversation serves as a bridge, from who women have been told to be, to the powerful, visible leaders they are finally ready to become. What You’ll Take Away From This Episode: Why am I not getting more leads in my business? Why does showing my face online feel uncomfortable? How do I get comfortable being visible? Why do I feel overlooked compared to other entrepreneurs? How do I build confidence in my identity and message? What does “visibility” actually mean in business, and where do I start? If this episode opened something inside you, don’t sit with the awareness alone. Step into aligned action. Join The Disruptive Chronicles, where each week we shift you from fear into movement, from invisibility into identity, from hesitation into aligned action. 🖋️ Sign up here: https://nikishaking.com/disruptive-chronicles

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  • S4 · E87
    Dec 2, 2025 · 40 min

    87: From Burnout to True Freedom: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Redefine Success with Sara Vezensek

    If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “Everybody thinks I’m successful… so why don’t I feel successful?” This conversation is going to hit home in the deepest way. In this powerful episode of the ICONIK CEO™ Podcast, your host Nikisha King, sit down with Sara Vezensek, a former private chef on luxury yachts turned online business coach. Her story mirrors what so many women creative entrepreneurs silently experience: burnout masked as achievement, and a longing for freedom hidden behind the façade of “having it all.” Sara takes us inside her world, traveling the globe, earning exceptional income, living a life that looked glamorous on the outside… while feeling empty, exhausted, and disconnected on the inside. Her transformation began when she finally asked herself, “Is this the life I want, or the life I settled for?” Together, we explore how to reclaim your time, simplify your workflow, let go of scarcity thinking, and build a business that feels aligned with your values, your freedom, and your emotional well-being. This episode is more than a story; it’s a permission slip to design a life and business that feel like yours, not a life that looks good but costs you your peace. The Gold Nuggets In This Episode: Why burnout is common among high-achieving creative entrepreneurs How to know when your “success” is no longer serving you The link between money mindset and personal freedom Why external validation leads to internal depletion How Sara transitioned from luxury yacht life to impactful coaching What emotional capacity actually looks like in business How to shift from surviving to thriving through aligned action Connect with Sara Vezensek Explore more of Sara’s work, insights, and training designed to help women entrepreneurs create freedom, clarity, and scalable success. Instagram - Sara Vez Coach LinkedIn - Sara Vezensek Access Sara’s free video training on how to discover your Million Dollar course idea as a business owner ready to add a passive income stream, scale with ease, and grow without raising your prices or hiring a team. Connect with Nikisha King Ready to disrupt the fear holding you back from building your empire! Join The Disruptive Chronicles, my weekly love letter for women and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to build businesses rooted in visibility, confidence, and time freedom. 👉🏾 Sign up for The Disruptive Chronicles here.

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  • S4 · E86
    Nov 18, 2025 · 36 min

    86: Regulate to Rise: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Heal Burnout Through Nervous System Alignment w/ Kathryn Spears

    If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you still feel exhausted, stuck, or unmotivated — this episode will shift everything you thought you knew about burnout. In this deeply grounding conversation, I, Nikisha King, sit down with Kathryn Spears, a Neurosomatic Intelligence Practitioner, to uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface of burnout — and why mindset alone isn’t enough to create sustainable change. Kathryn shares her personal story of anxiety, perfectionism, and constant performance pressure — and how learning to regulate her nervous system completely transformed her business, her energy, and her peace. Together, we explore the connection between your body and your business, and how restoring safety in your nervous system helps you show up with clarity, confidence, and creativity. Because sometimes the thing that’s holding you back isn’t your strategy — it’s your state. You’ll walk away from this episode understanding how to slow down without losing momentum, how to create safety in your success, and how to finally build a business that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. In This Episode, You’ll Takeaway: Why burnout is often a sign of a dysregulated nervous system, not a lack of effort How to use small, science-backed tools like breathwork and mouth taping to increase energy The link between safety, visibility, and leadership in your business Why nervous system alignment is the secret to sustainable success How to simplify your workflow to avoid overwhelm and create consistency Enjoy a special gift from Kathryn Spears: Uncover Your Subconscious Saboteurs with her special quiz. Connect with Kathryn Spears: Website Instagram LinkedIn If this episode spoke to you, it’s time to go deeper into your own transformation. Join me inside The Disruptive Chronicles — a weekly love letter for women entrepreneurs who are ready to rise with alignment, clarity, and confidence. 👉🏾 Sign up for The Disruptive Chronicles here. Let’s redefine what success feels like: calm, clear, and completely yours.

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  • S4 · E85
    Nov 11, 2025 · 38 min

    85: No More Layers - Reclaim Your Power Beyond Burnout w/ Martine Cohen

    How often do you find yourself buried beneath expectations, clients pulling at your time, success pulling at your energy, and the world pulling at your identity? In this powerful episode of The ICONIK CEO™ Podcast, I sit down with Martine Cohen, a transformative coach and author whose journey from corporate attorney to empowerment mentor reveals what’s possible when you choose authenticity over exhaustion. After a devastating car accident that changed everything, Martine discovered that true freedom comes when you finally separate who you are from what you do. Her story is both raw and liberating, a reminder that the hardest moments can often become our most profound breakthroughs. Together, we explore how to shed the emotional and mental “layers” that keep you tied to old versions of yourself. We talk about how to trust your inner voice, embrace vulnerability as a form of power, and build a life and business aligned with your truest self. Because burnout isn’t just about doing too much, it’s about forgetting who you are while doing it. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or disconnected from your purpose, this conversation will help you find your way back home to yourself. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to separate your identity from your emotions and external validation. Why adversity can be the catalyst for your most authentic growth. The power of vulnerability and awareness in personal transformation. How to lead your business from alignment, not obligation Martine’s three pillars: Adventure, Awareness, and Alignment for a more grounded, fulfilled life. Your Takeaways: Your worth isn’t tied to your work. You’re not your titles or your to-do list. Awareness creates alignment. When you slow down long enough to listen, clarity follows. Vulnerability is your superpower. The more you allow yourself to be seen, the more authentic your success becomes. Transformation starts with truth. You can’t change what you refuse to see. Connect with Martine Cohen: martincohen.com Connect on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Order Martine's Book Today Take Aligned Action If this episode resonated with you, don’t just think about what’s next, be what’s next. Join me inside The Disruptive Chronicles, a weekly love letter for women entrepreneurs who are ready to shed the layers, reclaim their power, and rise with clarity and confidence. 👉🏾 Sign up for The Disruptive Chronicles here. Because the real revolution starts when you stop performing and start being.

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  • S4 · E84
    Nov 4, 2025 · 11 min

    84: Believe in Yourself Even When Everything Feels Uncertain

    If you’ve ever found yourself doubting your next move or second-guessing every decision, this episode will feel like a breath of relief. So many creative women entrepreneurs are living in a constant tug-of-war between wanting to grow and fearing what might happen if they do. But what if uncertainty wasn’t a red flag… what if it was an invitation to rise? In this powerful conversation, Nikisha, opens up about what it really means to trust yourself in business when everything around you feels shaky. She talk about the hidden power inside moments of doubt and how those very moments are often proof that you’re expanding, not failing. She shares the exact mindset and systems that helped her rebuild her confidence when things felt unclear because self-trust isn’t just a feeling, it’s a structure you can create. We’ll unpack what it means to build that internal muscle through reflection, structure, and compassion and how to stop giving your confidence away to everyone else’s opinion. This episode is your reminder that growth doesn’t always feel good but it always leads you somewhere greater. Takeaways: Uncertainty isn’t failure — it’s evolution. Self-trust grows through evidence. Keep a record of your wins, lessons, and breakthroughs. Systems create safety. Structure your workflow to support your creativity, not suffocate it. Failure is data. Every setback is just another step toward mastery. Take Aligned Action If this episode sparked something in you, don’t just sit in the awareness. Let’s turn it into action. Join me inside The Disruptive Chronicles, a weekly love letter for women entrepreneurs who are ready to stop second-guessing and start scaling with clarity and confidence. 👉🏾 Sign up for The Disruptive Chronicles here. Let’s redefine what freedom looks like, one bold move at a time.

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  • S4 · E83
    Oct 28, 2025 · 16 min

    83: Peace, Presence, and the Power of Pausing

    If you’ve ever felt caught between ambition and exhaustion, this month’s episodes were your reminder that stillness can be your greatest scaling strategy. This reflection episode will help you anchor what you learned, re-center your focus, and prepare to enter November, “The Identity Shift: From Doer to Designer of Your Business,” with renewed peace and purpose. __ As October comes to a close, Nikisha King invites you to pause, breathe, and reflect on the wisdom shared by this month’s guests, Karen Bartholomew, creator of The Pause Method, and Barbara Burgess, author of Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hustle, and Expectations. Together, their conversations offered a masterclass in slowing down to speed up, reminding us that leadership doesn’t live in constant motion; it lives in moments of stillness. Karen taught us that pausing isn’t a setback; it’s a strategy. Her Pause Method revealed that even a 90-second reset can realign your energy and decision-making. She reminded us that stillness is a radical act in a world that rewards exhaustion. Barbara invited us into the deeper work of redefining enough. She reminded us that peace isn’t a prize we earn after we “arrive,” it’s a resource available to us now. By choosing presence over perfection, we can build businesses that feel as good as they look. In this reflection episode, Nikisha ties these insights together, exploring how intentional pauses, inner peace, and clear boundaries create the foundation for sustainable success. She shares her own lessons from the month, offers practical ways to integrate them into your workflow, and invites you to end the month grounded, grateful, and ready for what’s next. Key Takeaways from October Leadership begins in the pause. True influence comes from presence, not performance. Micro-pauses create clarity. Just 90 seconds of stillness can reset your nervous system and sharpen your intuition. Peace is power. You don’t have to earn it; you choose it daily. Redefine productivity. Focus on how you show up, not just how much you produce. Boundaries build freedom. Saying small “no’s” preserves your energy for what truly matters. Systems are sacred. Structure is not the enemy of creativity; it’s the space where it can thrive. Connect with Nikisha King Website: nikishaking.com Instagram: @nkbizguru Facebook + LinkedIn: @nkbizguru Take Action If this episode sparked reflection, it’s time to move from awareness to implementation. Join Nikisha’s free workshop: Go From Ghosted to Booked — Learn the Exact Shifts to Turn Silence into Sales. Watch Now and Start Booking with Confidence.

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