PowHERhouse Podcast

Invisible labor is one of the biggest and most overlooked reasons women feel overwhelmed, behind, and stuck when it comes to building wealth.In this episode, we break down the real cost of unpaid, unseen work and how it’s impacting your income, your investing habits, and your ability to scale your business. From the mental load to emotional labor, Nicholle explores how your bandwidth is being silently drained.We also get into the practical side of change: how to reclaim your time, reduce the pressure, and start making decisions that actually move your life and business forward.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything but still not getting ahead, this episode is for you.KEY TAKEAWAYS How invisible labor is costing you moneyWhat is survival modeThe real productivity killerThe problem with “It’s easier to do it myself” mindsetBuying back your timeDelegationAre you your business' bottleneck?

We hear a lot about what goes wrong in business. But what about what actually works?In this episode, I’m breaking down the key decisions I made that did move the needle. From trusting my gut (even when it didn’t make sense), to ignoring bad advice, hiring the right people, and building a business aligned with my long-term vision.If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck, or overwhelmed by opinions… This episode is your reminder that you already know more than you think.This is about stepping into your role as CEO, making confident decisions, and building something that actually works for you.Key TakeawaysDon’t take advice from people who haven’t done what you want to doYour intuition is a powerful business toolHiring the right people is everythingYou don’t need to grow fast, you need to grow rightLong-term vision > short-term moneyAsking for help is a strength, not a weakness

If you feel like you’re doing incredible work but no one knows about it, this episode is for you.Nicholle sits down with KJ Blattenbauer, founder of Hearsay PR and author of Pitchworthy, to unpack why so many founders struggle with visibility and how to fix it using public relations.With nearly 30 years of experience, KJ explains that PR isn’t about getting featured. It’s about teaching people how to talk about your business when you’re not in the room.This conversation explores how to stop being the best kept secret in your industry, why PR should come before paid marketing, and how founders can leverage media, podcasts, and partnerships to grow their brand.KJ also shares a powerful lesson on trusting your intuition in business, and the cost of saying yes to opportunities that aren’t aligned.Topics we discuss:• What public relations actually is (and what it isn’t)• Why most founders struggle with visibility• How to become “pitchworthy”• Why PR should come before ads• The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make with exposure• Learning to trust your intuition in business• How to build a brand people talk aboutGUEST LINKSKJ BlattenbauerHearsay PRhttps://www.hearsaypr.comBook: Pitchworthyhttps://www.hearsaypr.com/buy-my-book

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling rushed, dismissed, or unheard, you’re not alone.In this episode, Nicholle sits down with Dr. Shikha Joshi, an internal medicine physician and founder of Bloom Direct Primary Care, to talk about the structural issues within modern healthcare and why she chose to leave the traditional insurance-based system.After over a decade practicing medicine, Dr. Joshi saw firsthand how limited appointment times, administrative demands, and insurance structures prevent doctors from delivering the kind of care they were trained to provide.So she built a different model.This conversation explores the rise of Direct Primary Care, why evidence-based medicine is critical in an era of viral health misinformation, and what it really takes to leave a stable career to build something new.Dr. Joshi also shares the personal health diagnosis that reshaped how she thinks about prevention, lifestyle, and patient care.Topics we discuss include:• Why the traditional healthcare system frustrates both doctors and patients• What Direct Primary Care is and why it’s growing• Why social media health advice can be misleading• The difference between trends and evidence-based medicine• The leap from physician to entrepreneur• Health habits that actually improve long-term wellbeingGUEST LINKSDr. Shikha JoshiBloom Direct Primary Care https://www.bloomdirectpc.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Bloom-Direct-Primary-Care-Shikha-Joshi-MD/61583881385029/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shikhajoshimd/Threads https://www.threads.com/@bloomdirectpc

What separates founders who rise from founders who spiral?In this episode, Nicholle sits down with Lindsay Nahmiache, serial entrepreneur, investor in 17 companies, board member of a $500M tech platform, and Co-Founder & CEO of Jive PR + Digital.Lindsay shares:• Why victim mindset quietly destroys resilience• The reality of getting “punched” as a founder• Selling her agency and buying it bac• How she evaluates founders before investing• The hidden cost of keeping the peace• Why discernment is a founder’s ultimate superpowerThis is an honest conversation about scaling companies, making expensive mistakes, and choosing ownership over excuses.If you're building something meaningful — this episode will sharpen how you think and lead.