<p dir="ltr">It’s getting real on the podcast today. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join host Nicole Holleman as she gives an inside look at the rapid, overwhelming, overnight success of her side project turned full-time gig.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">She explains the origin story of the new podcast, her theories on why it took off, and the impacts on her routine, workload, mental health and Imperfect Success Podcast. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">It's a vulnerable look at the sacrifices, uncertainties, and adjustments needed to manage exponential growth.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">5 Key Takeaways:</p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nicole traces the creation of her podcast, Fantasy Fangirls, which has grown to a 100+k person community in 80 days.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">She discusses factors she believes fueled the viral success, from leveraging existing skills to luck with algorithms.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nicole explains how her highly structured 30-hour workweeks vanished, replaced by 12-14 hour days riding the rollercoaster of rapid scale.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">She describes the uncertainty ahead and difficulty letting go of Imperfect Success' consistent release schedule to focus where needed (at least for the holiday season).</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nicole shares how she's adjusting amidst overwhelm - protecting personal time, saying no more, addressing wavering mental health.</p> </li> </ol> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Episodes to Listen to this Holiday Season</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Holiday Themed Episodes: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">172: 4 Ways to Make Resting Easier During the Holidays</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">New Years: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">182: 11 Powerful Questions to ask yourself</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">174: 5 Powerful Questions that will set you up for the new year</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Mindset/Habits:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">202: Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Success </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">198: The 8 Biggest lies High Achievers tell themselves</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">170: 5 Reasons Your Affirmations are NOT working </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">165: How to Rest without Guilt</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Resources/Strategies: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">200: Habit Hacks: Mastering the fundamentals of Habits</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">193: 3 Ways to Quickly Cure your procrastination for good</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">168: My Favorite Personal Growth Books </p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">MORE FROM NICOLE:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Take the <a href= "https://life-coach-baker.involve.me/what-type-of-perfectionists-are-you"> FREE “What Type of Perfectionist Are You?” quiz</a> and learn how to overcome the negatives of your perfectionist type! </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Get <a href= "https://nicolebaker.podia.com/over-the-overwhelm-your-mini-course-to-end-overwhelm-for-good"> Over the Overwhelm: Your Mini-Course to End Overwhelm for Good</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Schedule your <a href= "https://www.lifecoachbaker.com/discoverycall">FREE 30-minute Discovery Call</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Nicole on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachbaker/">Instagram</a></p>

Imperfect Success

Nicole Holleman

223: The Ups + Downs of Dreams Coming True (A Life Update)

DEC 5, 202322 MIN
Imperfect Success

223: The Ups + Downs of Dreams Coming True (A Life Update)

DEC 5, 202322 MIN

Description

<p dir="ltr">It’s getting real on the podcast today. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join host Nicole Holleman as she gives an inside look at the rapid, overwhelming, overnight success of her side project turned full-time gig.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">She explains the origin story of the new podcast, her theories on why it took off, and the impacts on her routine, workload, mental health and Imperfect Success Podcast. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">It's a vulnerable look at the sacrifices, uncertainties, and adjustments needed to manage exponential growth.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">5 Key Takeaways:</p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nicole traces the creation of her podcast, Fantasy Fangirls, which has grown to a 100+k person community in 80 days.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">She discusses factors she believes fueled the viral success, from leveraging existing skills to luck with algorithms.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nicole explains how her highly structured 30-hour workweeks vanished, replaced by 12-14 hour days riding the rollercoaster of rapid scale.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">She describes the uncertainty ahead and difficulty letting go of Imperfect Success' consistent release schedule to focus where needed (at least for the holiday season).</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nicole shares how she's adjusting amidst overwhelm - protecting personal time, saying no more, addressing wavering mental health.</p> </li> </ol> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Episodes to Listen to this Holiday Season</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Holiday Themed Episodes: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">172: 4 Ways to Make Resting Easier During the Holidays</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">New Years: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">182: 11 Powerful Questions to ask yourself</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">174: 5 Powerful Questions that will set you up for the new year</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Mindset/Habits:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">202: Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Success </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">198: The 8 Biggest lies High Achievers tell themselves</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">170: 5 Reasons Your Affirmations are NOT working </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">165: How to Rest without Guilt</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Resources/Strategies: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">200: Habit Hacks: Mastering the fundamentals of Habits</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">193: 3 Ways to Quickly Cure your procrastination for good</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">168: My Favorite Personal Growth Books </p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">MORE FROM NICOLE:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Take the <a href= "https://life-coach-baker.involve.me/what-type-of-perfectionists-are-you"> FREE “What Type of Perfectionist Are You?” quiz</a> and learn how to overcome the negatives of your perfectionist type! </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Get <a href= "https://nicolebaker.podia.com/over-the-overwhelm-your-mini-course-to-end-overwhelm-for-good"> Over the Overwhelm: Your Mini-Course to End Overwhelm for Good</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Schedule your <a href= "https://www.lifecoachbaker.com/discoverycall">FREE 30-minute Discovery Call</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Nicole on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachbaker/">Instagram</a></p>