What happens when you stop resisting change and actually lean into it?

In Episode 56 of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, Nikki shares a personal, unfiltered reflection on trying something new, embracing change, and how small shifts can create massive peace in family life.

From a humorous moment that almost involved catching her hair on fire, to a powerful decision to switch her kids to a new school that prioritizes the child’s soul over performance, this episode explores what happens when you choose alignment over convenience.

If you have been feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or unsure whether a change is worth it, this episode is a reminder that growth does not always have to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes it simply feels… better.

This episode is for moms who are craving calm, clarity, and confidence as they step into a new season.

You don’t have to be a mom to kids to understand responsibility, balance, and the pull toward something more.

In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, Nikki sits down with Elena Elzz, a functional pharmacist, integrative health coach, and proud dog mom, to talk about building a purpose-driven career alongside a demanding job without quitting everything or burning out.

Elena shares how her journey in functional and integrative health evolved while working in pharmacy, how being a dog mom shaped her routines and priorities, and why she chose to build something aligned with her values instead of following a one-size-fits-all career path.

This conversation is for women who:

• Are balancing work, life, and responsibility

• Feel called to build something more meaningful

• Want flexibility and fulfillment without blowing up their life

• Believe you don’t have to wait for kids to start designing a life you love

Whether you’re a mom, a future mom, or a woman building before kids, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.

What if building extra income didn’t require quitting your job, creating a product, or starting from scratch?

In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I sit down with pharmacist mom Dayle Diffey, who shares how she built a scalable side business in very part-time hours while still working full-time in retail pharmacy.

Dayle opens up about her journey from launching a PGx consulting practice (and realizing insurance would not pay for her time) to pivoting into a wellness business that allowed her to help more people, earn income quickly, and create flexibility without burning it all down.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why you don’t have to quit your job to start building income

• How a done-for-you, duplicatable system made scaling simple

• What it looks like to build income alongside a demanding career

• Why this type of opportunity is not just for pharmacists but for any mom ready for more flexibility and ownership

If you’ve been feeling stuck, underutilized, or curious about building extra income without the overwhelm, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.