What does it take to grow a business without losing yourself in the process?

In this solo episode of This Is How We Rise, Nika reflects on an unexpected podcast cancellation and the importance of not taking setbacks personally. She also shares how healing from trauma helped her find clarity, trust her vision, and build her business differently.

Nika introduces the vision behind Next Era, a platform helping women grow businesses, build wealth, and create greater ownership over their lives.

This honest conversation is a reminder that meaningful growth does not have to come at the expense of your mental health or well-being.

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Stay connected with me:
📱 Connect: https://www.nikalawrie.com/Connect
🤝 Nexus on Instagram and TikTok: @nexteranexus

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Check out The Next Era Accelerator - https://www.nikalawrie.com/NextEra
A step-by-step program for women who are ready to rebuild their health, identity, mindset, and business foundation so they can stop spinning, get out of their own way, and become the calm, confident CEO they know they are meant to be.

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How do you change careers when you’ve spent years in one profession and don’t know what else you could do?

Claire Rushton-Plant shares her transition from teaching to coaching women through career changes. After realizing her family was surviving rather than thriving, she began questioning what she wanted from work and how to build a different future.

In this episode, we explore:
- How to recognize when your career no longer fits your life
- Why a familiar job isn’t always the right next step
- How to rebuild confidence when changing careers
- Ways to prepare for a move while you’re still employed
- Changing careers in your late 30s, 40s, and beyond
- Exploring promotion, a new industry, or self-employment

If you’re at a career crossroads, this conversation will help you start thinking clearly about what you want next, and the steps you can take to get there.

CONNECT WITH CLAIRE:
therelaxedmind.co.uk
IG: @therelaxedminduk
Career Change Masterclass: https://therelaxedmind.co.uk/masterclass

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A free guide to help you begin moving from stuck, burnt out, and afraid to calm, clear, energized, and confident. It is the first step toward rebuilding your energy, clarity, and self-trust so you can start showing up for your next era.

Check out The Next Era Accelerator - https://www.nikalawrie.com/NextEra
A step-by-step program for women who are ready to rebuild their health, identity, mindset, and business foundation so they can stop spinning, get out of their own way, and become the calm, confident CEO they know they are meant to be.

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What would it take to make your job financially optional? Alana D’Angelica shares her journey from finance and tech leadership to financial coaching, and how discovering the FIRE movement changed her approach to work and money.

We discuss financial independence for women, understanding your expenses, saving and investing, and building a financial runway that gives you more freedom to change careers, leave a job, or start a business of your own.

Connect with Alana:

Website: https://alanadangelica.com

Consulting: https://customeroverchaos.com

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A free guide to help you begin moving from stuck, burnt out, and afraid to calm, clear, energized, and confident. It is the first step toward rebuilding your energy, clarity, and self-trust so you can start showing up for your next era.

Check out The Next Era Accelerator - https://www.nikalawrie.com/NextEra
A step-by-step program for women who are ready to rebuild their health, identity, mindset, and business foundation so they can stop spinning, get out of their own way, and become the calm, confident CEO they know they are meant to be.

CONNECT WITH NIKA: https://www.nikalawrie.com/Connect

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How do you build confidence in business when self-doubt keeps getting in the way? Business Confidence Coach and mother of six Rachael Jencks shares how she learned to trust herself, move through imposter syndrome, and take action before she felt ready.

CONNECT WITH RACHAEL:

Website: rachaeljencks.com

Free Training: If I’m So Smart, Why Can’t I Make Money as a Coach?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaeljenckscoaching

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Ready to rebuild your foundation and finally create real momentum?

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A free guide to help you begin moving from stuck, burnt out, and afraid to calm, clear, energized, and confident. It is the first step toward rebuilding your energy, clarity, and self-trust so you can start showing up for your next era.

Check out The Next Era Accelerator - https://www.nikalawrie.com/NextEra
A step-by-step program for women who are ready to rebuild their health, identity, mindset, and business foundation so they can stop spinning, get out of their own way, and become the calm, confident CEO they know they are meant to be.

CONNECT WITH NIKA: https://www.nikalawrie.com/Connect

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I would love to hear from you! Please record your question or topic request to be featured in a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/Nika

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What does it really take to build confidence and overcome the fears and limiting beliefs holding you back?

Nika Lawrie sits down with Francine Juhlin, AKA Princess FRancy, to explore her journey from military aviation to healing, mindfulness, and self-discovery. Francine shares how a painful childhood comment shaped her self-worth, contributed to unhealthy patterns, and followed her into adulthood.

Together, Nika and Francine discuss burnout, meditation, time in nature, healthy habits, and the small, imperfect actions that help rebuild confidence. You’ll learn why confidence is not created through one dramatic breakthrough, how to uncover the roots of limiting beliefs, and why someone needs the message only you can share.

If fear, self-doubt, or perfectionism has been keeping you stuck, this conversation will encourage you to take one small step forward.

The Clarity Starter Room (FREE Community): https://personalchangewarriors.com/community/from_stuck_to_clear/the-clarity-starter/welcome

https://personalchangewarriors.com/

https://www.facebook.com/PersonalChangeWarriors

https://www.instagram.com/princessfrancyandfriends/

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Ready to rebuild your foundation and finally create real momentum?

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A free guide to help you begin moving from stuck, burnt out, and afraid to calm, clear, energized, and confident. It is the first step toward rebuilding your energy, clarity, and self-trust so you can start showing up for your next era.

Check out The Next Era Accelerator - https://www.nikalawrie.com/NextEra
A step-by-step program for women who are ready to rebuild their health, identity, mindset, and business foundation so they can stop spinning, get out of their own way, and become the calm, confident CEO they know they are meant to be.

CONNECT WITH NIKA: https://www.nikalawrie.com/Connect

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I would love to hear from you! Please record your question or topic request to be featured in a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/Nika

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Can you close your laptop at the end of the day without worrying about what’s left undone? Nika joins work-life harmony strategist Amy Pierre-Russo to explore how women business owners can create more freedom through intentional systems, routines, and support.

Learn how to identify recurring sources of stress, build business systems before you desperately need them, and move from reacting to requests to planning clear next steps. Amy also shares why reconnecting with your goals and building supportive relationships can create space for your business and the people you love.

If you’re juggling clients, motherhood, and an endless to-do list, this conversation offers practical ways to ease the pressure, navigate guilt, and build a business that supports your life as it changes.

Connect with Amy: https://www.coachingwamy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingw_amy/

Amy's free guide, “5 Ways to Create More Harmony in Business”: https://6186-hello.systeme.io/2a856334

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Ready to rebuild your foundation and finally create real momentum?

Download The Rise Guide - https://www.nikalawrie.com/forms/2148994587
A free guide to help you begin moving from stuck, burnt out, and afraid to calm, clear, energized, and confident. It is the first step toward rebuilding your energy, clarity, and self-trust so you can start showing up for your next era.

Check out The Next Era Accelerator - https://www.nikalawrie.com/NextEra
A step-by-step program for women who are ready to rebuild their health, identity, mindset, and business foundation so they can stop spinning, get out of their own way, and become the calm, confident CEO they know they are meant to be.

CONNECT WITH NIKA: https://www.nikalawrie.com/Connect

SUBMIT A QUESTION OR REQUEST A TOPIC:
I would love to hear from you! Please record your question or topic request to be featured in a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/Nika

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What if the traits you’ve been told to tone down are what make you stand out? Nika joins personal branding and social media coach Farah Miltimore to explore how embracing your unique strengths can help you build an authentic personal brand.

Learn how to recognize your “superpower,” move through self-doubt and fear of rejection, and connect with people by showing up as yourself. Farah also shares her journey from network marketing to coaching—and why prioritizing joy and self-care changed her approach to life and business.

For female entrepreneurs balancing ambition, family, and their own needs, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on building a brand that reflects who you are.

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/itsauthenticme
• Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/farahmiltimore

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Ready to rebuild your foundation and finally create real momentum?

Download The Rise Guide - https://www.nikalawrie.com/forms/2148994587
A free guide to help you begin moving from stuck, burnt out, and afraid to calm, clear, energized, and confident. It is the first step toward rebuilding your energy, clarity, and self-trust so you can start showing up for your next era.

Check out The Next Era Accelerator - https://www.nikalawrie.com/NextEra
A step-by-step program for women who are ready to rebuild their health, identity, mindset, and business foundation so they can stop spinning, get out of their own way, and become the calm, confident CEO they know they are meant to be.

CONNECT WITH NIKA: https://www.nikalawrie.com/Connect

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I would love to hear from you! Please record your question or topic request to be featured in a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/Nika

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How do you navigate difficult emotions while balancing business, motherhood, and everyday life? Nika joins emotional mastery coach and holistic practitioner Luciana Garcia to explore emotional integration—an approach she describes as bringing mindfulness to your feelings.

Luciana shares her personal experience with postpartum depression and self-image struggles, and the role meditation and spirituality played in her journey. Discover what it means to acknowledge emotions without judgment, recognize how you respond, and approach your inner life with more compassion.

For female entrepreneurs used to pushing through, this conversation offers a chance to pause and explore a different relationship with your emotions.

Connect With The Guest:

• Connect with Luciana Garcia: https://www.theemotionalmasterycoach.com/
• The Emotional Mastery Experience Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2674119342642025/?source_id=326522017526646

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Ready to rebuild your foundation and finally create real momentum?

Download The Rise Guide - https://www.nikalawrie.com/forms/2148994587
A free guide to help you begin moving from stuck, burnt out, and afraid to calm, clear, energized, and confident. It is the first step toward rebuilding your energy, clarity, and self-trust so you can start showing up for your next era.

Check out The Next Era Accelerator - https://www.nikalawrie.com/NextEra
A step-by-step program for women who are ready to rebuild their health, identity, mindset, and business foundation so they can stop spinning, get out of their own way, and become the calm, confident CEO they know they are meant to be.

CONNECT WITH NIKA: https://www.nikalawrie.com/Connect

SUBMIT A QUESTION OR REQUEST A TOPIC:
I would love to hear from you! Please record your question or topic request to be featured in a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/Nika

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*This podcast and its contents are for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or a qualified health provider for any questions concerning a m...