Best J.Nichole Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Ruth Ridgeway: Doing it Your Way 1:02:15

12d ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Building a Joy First Career as a Non-conforming Creative Today I'm sitting down with Ruth, the brilliantly creative mind who, when asked what her current job title is, replies with a laugh, "Today we're going with digital product strategist." This sense of fun sets the tone for our entire conversation about what happens when you follow joy instead …

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Rha Goddess: Intentional Ambition 1:01:37

25d ago1:01:37

1:01:37

"If It Ain't Joyful, I Ain't Doing It" Today I'm sharing what might be the most important conversation of this entire Joy First season. I had the incredible honor of sitting down with Rha Goddess – organizational soul coach, author, and one of the wisest voices I've encountered on the subject of intentional, purpose-driven work. This conversation c…

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Nicole Begley: From Zookeeper to Entrepreneur 1:04:35

1M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

When You Follow Your Joy, It Won't Steer You Wrong Today I'm chatting with one of my business besties, Nicole, who embodies everything this season of Joy First is about. After spending 13 years as a zookeeper making just over $30K/year at the peak of her career, Nicole started a family which led into a pivot into entrepreneurship. Since those first…

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Top 'Marketing Bro' Strategies for Joy First® Working 49:23

2M ago49:23

49:23

Today I'm breaking my own rules We're spotlighting 5 dudes who've significantly influenced my Joy First® way of working. I'm 100% committed to amplifying women's voices, but today I'm giving a shout-out to a few men who have shaped my approach to creating the freedom-filled, joy-centered business I run today. From the pioneer of psychology-driven m…

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Jazze Jervis: Working Joy First® with Human Design 1:12:52

2M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

What if your frustration isn't a sign of weakness but wisdom? What if your body knows something your mind hasn't yet recognized? In this episode of Joy First, we are diving deep with Human Design business strategist Jazze Jervis into a revolutionary approach to work and life that challenges everything you've been taught about productivity and succe…

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Paige Brunton: Focus 56:43

3M ago56:43

56:43

Is the key to business success hustling harder or focusing deeper? In this episode of Joy First, I sit down with Paige who challenges the frantic, scattered approach that leaves so many entrepreneurs exhausted. We deep dive into her #1 productivity hack (which isn't a hack at all) — and discuss the how's and why's of the freedom it's created for he…

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Bonus: Free Goodies, New stuff & Season Highlights 10:23

3M ago10:23

10:23

Well Season 1 has come to an end - thanks for joining us! Season 2, 'Joy First ways of Working' will be back March 12th 🧡 Learn more about Founders Circle: https://go.joyfirstworld.com/JFFC Previous Episodes Mentioned: Joy vs. Evil Finding Winter Joy with Colour and Ayurveda 10 Joy Recipes for the New Year Visit the Previous Podcast: Joy Colour Imp…

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The Colour Black 1:04:55

4M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Have you ever stopped to think about how the colours you wear, see, and surround yourself with shape the way you feel—and how others see you? Now... how about how they relate to the colour of your skin? Join Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle, Justin Nai'im Hurdle-Price and I for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about how colour intertwines with identi…

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The Joy of Colourful Food 56:44

5M ago56:44

56:44

What can it look like to put joy back in our relationship with Food? In my Joy First journey I've definitely embraced comfort food and that food is a REALLY important part of my joy... so I think this conversation is SUPER important. So today we're chatting with Laura Lacey Nutritionist and Health Coach for Women (specializing in Perimenopause & Me…

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10 Joy Recipes for the New Year 1:13:07

5M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

How about we skip the New Year's Resolutions this year and instead get real about the practical how-to's of finding and prioritizing joy amidst the challenges of entrepreneurship and family life? Today we've got ten road-tested, simple but powerful recipes for making joy easier to find, choose and share each day. If you're ready to shrug off the ex…

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Finding Winter Joy with Colour & Ayurveda 51:21

6M ago51:21

51:21

Dr. Janna shares how to navigate darker, colder months that often have a negative impact on our mental and physical well-being. Together we explore the symptoms and causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and we unpack light, colour, and nature's powerful role in lifting our mood and supporting our overall health during winter. Dr. Janna shares…

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BONUS: The Cult of Neutral 20:55

6M ago20:55

20:55

In response to recent announcement, in which it named 'Mocha Mousse' the 2025 Colour of the Year, we've pulled this special episode from our previous show: 'joy, colour, impact and dogs'... In a nutshell, my opinion on about glorifying this delicious shade of brown is: yes please, especially if it takes us further away from our obsession with grey.…

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The 4 Personality Types of Christmas 29:46

6M ago29:46

29:46

In this episode, I’m exploring the magic of the holiday season and how traditions, colour psychology, and personal expression can help create more meaningful celebrations. As Christmas approaches, I reflect on how the holidays often amplify both joy and stress and why it's so important to redefine traditions in ways that feel authentic to you. If y…

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Joy vs. Evil 28:02

6M ago28:02

28:02

Today I want to offer some context for joy in the 'fight against evil'. Yeah, it might sound a bit dramatic, but sadly it resonates right now given current events. Where is joy's role in the face of adversity, particularly in the context of political and social turmoil? I want to acknowledge that this episode might feel 'too soon', but I hope you c…

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Colour Joy your Closet 25:47

7M ago25:47

25:47

Episode 3: Colour Joy Your Closet – Unlocking the Power of Intentional Dressing What if the colours you wear could bring you joy, energy, and confidence every day? In this episode, Nic invites you to reimagine “dopamine dressing”—not just as a fleeting trend, but as a meaningful, joy-first practice. Instead of focusing on fashion, we’re exploring h…

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Finding Fit: Your Version of Joy 1:01:22

7M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Overcoming the harmful 'One Size Fits All' Mythology In this episode, Nic explores the importance of finding 'fit' in marketing, and in life. She discusses the lack of nuance in discussions around how to be more happy or how to leverage the insights from positive psychology. She explains how understanding your unique personality type can give you i…

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Why does Joy Matter? 19:43

7M ago19:43

19:43

Welcome to the very first episode of the Joy First podcast This show starts in the way it means to go in: with science, inspiration and a powerful case for the importance of joy in our individual lives and workplaces, as well as our communities. In this episode, Nic introduces the idea that joy is a revolutionary act and a powerful tool for persona…

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Welcome to Joy First® 4:11

7M ago4:11

4:11

We live in a world where 24/7 we are sold a million different versions of happiness... ...Nearly all of which require us to constantly be more, do more, and especially buy more. On top of that, we are constantly told that our safety is at stake: politicians, newscasters and marketers use fear mongering tactics to fuel flames of outrage and division…

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#49- The Revolution Will Not be Televised 3:30

5y ago3:30

3:30

The revolution will not be televised.... it will be on Facebook Live! https://facebook.com/jnicholesmith Every day at Noon {UK} Join Whyfinder and niche brand expert J.Nichole Smith for her pirate broadcast of daily inspiration, Q+A, interviews with some of the most successful, interesting and inspiring entrepreneurs, thought-provoking topics, work…

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#48 – How to Stop Hustling for Proof 11:59

5+ y ago11:59

11:59

“Self-esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual and still hold yourself in high regard.” Esther Perel In today’s episode, Nic reveals how to stop hustling for proof and get out of the perfectionism paradigm. Particularly, you will learn why we all have need to prove ourselves, why this tendency is especially challenging for entre…

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#47 – 4-Step Process to Get out of Fear and into Chilled-Out Action' 17:22

5+ y ago17:22

17:22

This Monday, Nic shares the 4-Step Process, a very important tool that will help you to stop in the moment when you are feeling swept up, overwhelmed, or upset and make choices about how you want to act and react in a relationship to those emotions. More specifically, you will learn about the 4 steps of the NERA tool, how to locate a problem, explo…

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What is Chill? 14:46

5+ y ago14:46

14:46

In this episode, Nic shares a very important truth and a very important tool that will help you navigate the wild crazy waters of entrepreneurship! Stay tuned as you will learn about Nic’s simple yet powerful fact about emotions, how we can use resilience in practice to better handle stress and setbacks, and why curiosity is the key in relationship…

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#45 – Raw, Imperfect, and Real with Denise Duffield-Thomas 1:14:20

5+ y ago1:14:20

1:14:20

"So, why are we thinking that we have to be perfect before we're allowed to have money?" Denise Duffield-Thomas This Monday, Nichole is rejoined with Denise Duffield-Thomas, a money mindset mentor, a coach, a motivational speaker, and CEO of Lucky Bitch. She also wrote a book Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, a practical and fun take on the law of attraction,…

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#44 – Decade in Review 35:44

5+ y ago35:44

35:44

"In the next decade, it's not about my accomplishments or how many countries I've been, it's about the depth and the quality of my relationships, both with other people and especially with myself" J. Nichole Smith Magic makers welcome to season 5! In the very first episode of 2020, Nichole is taking a look back at the last decade and shares her per…

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#43 – Do it Anyway: Overcoming Fear to Build Momentum 18:55

5+ y ago18:55

18:55

"All the best stuff is on the other side of fear" J. Nichole Smith In the last episode of season 4, Nichole talks about her journey of overcoming fear, doing it anyway, and why you should do it, too! More specifically, Nic reveals why she and her husband gave their daughter the middle name of Danger, what challenges she had to face when she came to…

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Building Momentum by Doing What You Love 19:28

5+ y ago19:28

19:28

"We all have permission to do what we love, we just have to prioritize it." J.Nichole Smith This Monday, Nichole reveals how she used a method that was shared in the previous episode and approached to Ruth Ridgeway over Instagram. Stay tuned and learn why Nic approached her, how Ruth builds momentum by doing what she loves, and why you should do th…

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How to Jumpstart your Momentum by Building Relationships 24:17

5+ y ago24:17

24:17

"If you want to achieve your big dreams, you've got to put yourself in the way of opportunities. This will require getting out of your PJs and leaving your house once in a while." J. Nichole Smith Today, our host, Nichole explains how to jumpstart your momentum by building relationships! Stay tuned and find out why Nic never uses the word "Networki…

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Ego v.s. Profit 25:55

5+ y ago25:55

25:55

“Is the stuff that feels most urgent to you, right now in your business, is going to feed your bank account or your ego?” J. Nichole Smith In today’s episode, our host, Nichole shares how to focus on profit and revenue activities instead of focusing on your ego. Particularly, you will learn about 4 messages, accompanied by an exercise, that will he…

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How to Simplify Your Products to Build Momentum 17:31

5+ y ago17:31

17:31

“Overwhelm is one of the #1 reasons why people don’t buy from us” J. Nichole Smith Today, Nic reveals how to simplify your product to become more intelligible to your customers and eventually build momentum! Learn the two main reasons why you should simplify your offerings, what is revenue pyramid, how to group your products, and where you can down…

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How to Simplify Your Message to Build Momentum 25:32

5+ y ago25:32

25:32

If someone asks you what do you do for a living and you have a 10 minutes long answer, then you should definitely take a listen to this episode! Today, our host, Nichole shares how to craft your simple message to build a momentum with your prospective clients. More specifically, you will learn about Nic’s experience of visiting Tribe Love conferenc…

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The 12-Step Momentum Formula 45:09

5+ y ago45:09

45:09

“Your “Why” doesn’t do you much good to fund the freedom and the fulfilled lifestyle if you don’t already know how to grow a profitable business.” J. Nichole Smith The Magic Maker Live conference is done and Nic is back in the game! In today’s episode, our host guides you through 12-Step Momentum Formula that will help you become, do, and have all …

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How to use systems to build momentum with Abbey Woodcock 55:02

5+ y ago55:02

55:02

Hey Magic Makers! Welcome back to another awesome episode of the Magic Maker Podcast. Today I am bringing you another interview. This is only the third one we’ve ever had on this podcast and this is a woman you might not know, but you are going to be really thrilled to meet. Today, I am speaking with Abbey Woodcock who is the founder of Freelance C…

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How-To Use Magic to Build Momentum with Denise Duffield-Thomas 58:12

5+ y ago58:12

58:12

Welcome back to Season 4 of the Magic Maker Podcast! I am so thrilled to be coming to you with this season, all about momentum. This first interview I'm so thrilled about because it is with the amazing Denise Duffield-Thomas who is one of our keynote speakers at Magic Maker Live coming up in October. As I'm recording this intro to you today, it is …

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Brand Cool: Artefacts 11:56

6y ago11:56

11:56

One of the most fun things to do as an entrepreneur or a small business owner is to see your brand or your logo or your artwork come to life in a physical, tangible objects, whether it's a mug or a tee shirt, or a big banner, the tanking up over your storefront. Being able to see your business and brand in a physical way for all the world to see an…

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Brand Cool: Experiences 12:40

6y ago12:40

12:40

Today I want to take us through this idea of experience and how to purposely actively create experiences for our customers that are going to delight them, which of course has the wonderful impact of delighting us as well. View show notes and grab the free workbook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Brand Cool: Visuals 17:13

6y ago17:13

17:13

When you hear the word brand, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For most people it has something to do with a logo or packaging or maybe a physical products, maybe a tagline or an idea. But most of what we think of when we think of brands is something visual. We think of something that we can see, and this is a huge part of what make…

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Brand Cool: Words 18:33

6y ago18:33

18:33

One of the first elements of brand cool is the words and language that a business uses to convey its messaging to get its ‘why’ across to its customers and fans. We talk and talk and talk and talk. It's much harder to be succinct. And for this language to work in your brand, it's got to be sharp. It's got to be punchy because these days nobody read…

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What makes brands cool? 25:38

6y ago25:38

25:38

Instinctively, I’m sure you can relate to what I mean when I say ‘brand cool’ because we’ve all had experiences with products from ketchup to shampoo, coffee houses to cars, shoes to electronics… where we just can’t get enough of a particular brand: its cool just sucks us in. You can bet that doesn’t happen by accident. That level of desire is craf…

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Building DESIRE!! 14:00

6y ago14:00

14:00

One of my favorite lines from my book The Million Dollar Dog Brand is ‘Be The Fox Pee.’ Sounds crazy. Well, what’s really interesting fact is that apparently fox pee is one of the most stimulating smells in the world for dogs. They love it. They go absolutely mental for it. They can't deny it. They want to roll in it, lick it. You want to be absolu…

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Brand Statement 4:18

6y ago4:18

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We are now at a point where we can evolve a little bit of this brand conversation into something I call a brand statement. Now if you haven't figured out your why and you don't feel like you have this big perfect picture of the ideal brand, that's fine. Remember, what we want to achieve is to just have a work in progress. So the challenge that I'm …

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Communicating your WHY 13:42

6y ago13:42

13:42

One of the things that seems a little bit funny to us when we start to get out there and try and market for the first time as entrepreneurs is just how hard it is to really get people to notice what we're trying to say. There are so many businesses and products in the marketplace and it is so hard to get noticed. And one of the most important ways …

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Exploring your WEIRD 13:47

6y ago13:47

13:47

What is normal?! If there's one thing that most of us have in common that we are programmed and taught as early as we can remember, it's that we're supposed to be normal. We're supposed to be just like everybody else. We're supposed to fit in because if we stand out, then people make fun of us, they call attention to us, and that can be literally t…

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What is the Difference Between a Business and a Brand 6:46

6y ago6:46

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So one of the things I talk about all the time as a branding expert is having a brand statement. This is sort of like an elevator pitch and you can find lots of resources on jnicholesmith.com to help you craft your very own. That’s for another video. But my brand statement is, well, you’ve already heard it. I help entrepreneurs find freedom and ful…

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Interview with Ash Ambirge 58:36

6y ago58:36

58:36

Hey, magic maker. This is a very special episode of the magic maker Podcast for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that this is the first ever interview we've ever had on this podcast. Our interview today is one of my absolute business crushes and absolute idol in my life of someone who I have tremendous respect for. And that is Ms Ash Ambirg…

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Why Believing in Magic isn’t Naive, it’s GENIUS! 12:44

6y ago12:44

12:44

Whether you believe in the universe, wizards, ghosts, tarot, vampires, manifesting, or even God – you have to be a little bit mad to throw your head and heart into unrelenting faith in something you cannot prove. Typically, magic gets pitted against science in the battle for proof. We humans like to be sure, and how can you be sure of something you…

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My Tribe Story 14:28

6y ago14:28

14:28

Of all the business models I have ever built and grown - by far the most superior in every way is a membership site. I conceived of my first membership site in 2015 and brought it to life in 2016... it is called 'Working with Dog' and it is now a thriving community for pet entrepreneurs. If, like I was, you’re searching for a better business model …

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Why I Build Membership Sites 12:53

6y ago12:53

12:53

A couple of years ago when I was setting about to change my whole life because I got myself into a position where I had started the wrong business, I was completely miserable and knew that I was missing out on probably the best part of my career by doing the wrong thing. I was spending my time in all the wrong ways. I had spent a ton of money. I fe…

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How to Replace 1 to 1 to Passive Income 12:15

6y ago12:15

12:15

One of the things I remember dreaming about and worrying about from a really early stage in my business is how I was going to get income or revenue in. That wasn't so hard. So if you are a service provider or you make physical products, maybe this is something that you can relate to because obviously building a business is hard and a lot of us have…

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#1 Strategy to Launch New Products 10:30

6y ago10:30

10:30

Today I want to dive into a strategy to help you get past that perfection monster when you're bringing new products into the world. And more important than that, make sure that the products you are bringing to the market are things people actually want and are willing to pay for. So you don't end up wasting all of that time and energy getting it ju…

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Season 4 of Freedom: Fund your Freedom 6:50

6y ago6:50

6:50

Today I wanted to talk to you about the fourth stage of finding freedom and fulfillment as an entrepreneur, which is all about funding your freedom. View show notes. If you want more free resources to help you work through this, visit us over at facebook.com/groups/magicmakersHQ. This is a place where we have conversations all the time about topics…

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