Life is just too long to do something that you hate,

and too short not to do what you love.

- Nikki Rogers

This week's episode hits really close to home - so close that at one point I didn’t think I could get through it. Some memories are bittersweet, both loving and painful, especially when it’s about the most important woman in your life.

In this episode, I commemorate my mom's birthday, and it has given me the opportunity to reflect on the lessons and...

"Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women." — Maya Angelou

Businesses play a major role in our society and most entrepreneurs aspire to make a positive social impact in the world through the products or services they offer. Your business can create opportunities and provide benefits to your clients that help unlock their potential and turn their dreams into reality. 

Whether the focus...

Changing strategies midway is not uncommon for entrepreneurs. In fact, it can be a way to further explore the industry and understand the strengths and weaknesses of your brand or product.

Most entrepreneurs start to pivot when they begin to lose that original spark in their business’s identity or their brand is not aligned anymore with their current goals. Improve your business’ revenue and pursue a new target market by aligning your business with a new strategy....

My vision for season 4 is to bring you great guests

who will inspire and motivate you to thrive in business.

- Nikki Rogers

Welcome to season 4 of the Women Thriving in Business podcast! I appreciate all of you for rocking with me over the last 3 seasons. And if you are a new listener - thanks for joining the WTiB family.

The Bladen Group is leveling up! I’ve learned so much from my clients, business partners, and coaches over the past 3 years that have helped the...

A podcast gives you the freedom to voice out your expertise and experiences as well as to have open conversations with your guests and listeners in your own media platform. 

Podcasting involves more than just simply talking into a microphone and recording an episode. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, production, and marketing to reach your audience and to give them high quality and helpful information.

In this episode, I am joined by my fellow podcaster, accountability...

When is the right time for harvesting?

There’s a cycle that’s as true for business as it is for agriculture. In order to enjoy the fruits of your labor, you must focus first on sowing the seeds that will provide you with success. Do the planning, lay the groundwork, cultivate the soil, plant the seeds, and then patiently wait for it… 

In reaping the rewards of your labor and effort, you will have to harvest on time. Harvesting at the right time optimizes...

“If your mind isn’t in the right place, you’re not going to get the results” - Ryan Henry

The right entrepreneurial mindset definitely shapes business success. Mindset can be shaped through various methods, but it often starts with your approach to wellness, whether it be physical, emotional, or financial.

A success-focused and intentional mindset will help you identify obstacles and perceive them as growth opportunities or as pathways to new...

“Invest in yourself and that will invest in your business.” - Eleshia Harris

Being an entrepreneur is a full-time commitment. As an entrepreneur, you can't expect everything to go smoothly all the time. In fact, there will be numerous challenges along the way. 

Learning how to take care of your well-being, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and being able to balance work and life can be your formula for success. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone because it takes...

“Health is wealth” is not just a saying, it is a philosophy we should all live by. As an entrepreneur, your health is a valuable asset that supports your ability to work, think, and perform properly. By maintaining your well-being, you can perform at your best every day. Motivation, innovation, and success in business are rooted in your physical and mental health.

In this episode, Nikki is joined by a certified life coach, fitness trainer, best-selling author,...