Latest Removingbarriers Podcast Episodes
Ep 87: Freedom to Be Yourself In A Crowded World with Urmi Hossain
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - December 27, 2023 19:33 - 29 minutesIn this final episode of the Freedom Series, Nicole sits with guest, Urmi Hussain, who is an author, financial services professional, blogger, speaker, and mentor. Urmi discusses her book titled "Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle" and talks about her journey as a ...
EP 86: Freedom Journey: Self Reflection After Challenging Break Ups with Karina Viaud
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - December 20, 2023 04:59 - 23 minutesIn this podcast episode, host Nicole introduces her guest, Karina Viaud, an author, educator and podcaster. Karina discusses her personal journey to freedom by using self reflection to learn how to face yourself after challenging break ups. She shares insights, lessons from her new book, called...
EP 85: Freedom Trio: Faith, Fitness & Leadership with Steph Courter
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - December 13, 2023 03:45 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Nicole sits with Steph Courter, a certified Fitness Nutrition coach, corporate leader and lifetime bikini competitor. Steph discusses the trio of faith, fitness, and leadership in her life and how they contribute to a sense of freedom. The conversation delves into the impact o...
EP 84: Freedom Through Honesty and Growing Pains with Brian Simmons
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - December 06, 2023 05:45 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Nicole invites special guest Brian Simmons her husband of 17 years to discuss importance of freedom in relationships, highlighting the strength that comes from being open and expressing oneself. The discussion covers the evolution of intimacy in relationships, the significance ...
EP 83: Freedom From Other People's Expectations with Nicole Simmons
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - November 29, 2023 04:25 - 20 minutesIn this epsiode podcast host, Nicole Simmons talks about the current podcast season focusing on the theme of "freedom," and specifically freedom from external expectations. Nicole shares a personal story about her struggle with meeting expectations in various areas of her life, including bodybui...
EP 82: Freedom Across Phases in Life with Tanisha Townsend
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - November 22, 2023 04:50 - 35 minutesIn this episode, we explore the journey and insights of Tanisha Townsend, a certified diversity, inclusion leader, Air Force veteran, entrepreneur and bodybuilder. Tanisha delves into her definition of freedom, highlighting the power to express herself and navigate her identity. As a New Jersey ...
EP 81: Freedom through Fitness Revamped with Michelle Feeney
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - November 15, 2023 04:50 - 29 minutesIn this episode our guest Michelle Feeney, a special education teacher and bodybuilder, offering listeners valuable insights on how to revamp their own fitness journeys. Michelle recounts her incredible transformation, starting from nearly 300 pounds and navigating challenges in a gym culture in...
EP 80: Freedom through Fitness with Monica Taylor
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - November 08, 2023 04:59 - 35 minutesGet ready for a truly remarkable episode that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you feeling inspired! In our upcoming podcast episode, we delve into the incredible journey of resilience and transformation with Monica Meshell. Her vulnerability and unwavering determination reveal how fitnes...
EP 79: Freedom to Explore Curiosity with Caroline Harbin
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - November 01, 2023 03:59 - 33 minutesIn this week's episode guest Caroline Harbin, shares her inspiring journey from a career in risk management to discovering her true passions. She emphasizes the role of curiosity and freedom in her transformation, as well as the importance of surrounding oneself with a diverse group of people fo...
EP 78: Freedom to Thrive in Business with Maricela Laverde
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - October 25, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutesIn this inspiring podcast episode, we delve into the world of women's empowerment in the business landscape with the remarkable Maricela Laverde. Maricela is a passionate advocate for helping women break free from societal constraints and thrive in the world of entrepreneurship. She shares tip t...
EP 77: Freedom to Be Authentically You with Leann Kelly
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - October 18, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutesIn this podcast episode, our guest Leann Kelly delves deep into the concept of freedom as a state of unblocked energy and being in the flow. She emphasizes the importance of feeling completely at home in your body, standing in your truth with unwavering confidence. The conversation explores how ...
EP 76: Freedom to Express Your Brand with Michael Pope
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - October 11, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutesIn this podcast episode, we kick off our season 8 diving into the exciting world of brand expression and the freedom it brings. Our guest Michael Pope, the Coach Tech Guy and expert in the field, shares his insights and experiences, highlighting how he's empowered countless individuals, includin...
EP 75: You're Not An Average Woman with Cheryl Shiver and Renee Landers
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - March 28, 2023 20:21 - 35 minutesHave you ever imagined being better? Have you ever beat the odds? Have you ever had to change negative thinking to rise higher? If you answer, “YES” to any of these then you are not an average woman. In this episode, Nicole chats with Cheryl Shiver and Renee Landers who have both not only a...
EP 74: The Other Side of Not Quitting with Nicole Simmons
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - March 15, 2023 05:53 - 33 minutesComing off high adrenaline from a life changing experience Nicole shares a light bulb moment that connects us all. In this episode, she opens up a perspective about the other side of not quitting and highlights 7 truths about ourselves as we travel along the journey. Meet Nicole Simmons Ni...
EP 73: Path to Build Self Esteem and Confidence with Karah Jones
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - March 01, 2023 04:59 - 26 minutesWhat does self esteem and confidence have to do with personal success? In this episode, Nicole chats with Karah Jones about how her struggle with self esteem and confidence led to creating a brand that now impacts thousands of women around the globe. Karah shares the pivotal moments that h...
EP 72: How to Build Self Awareness in Hard Times with Jodi Sheakley Wright
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - February 22, 2023 06:46 - 44 minutesIn this episode, Nicole chats with Jodi Sheakley-Wright about how she built a level of self awareness in her life after infidelty, pain and betrayal. Jodi shares why self awareness is important and what questions we need to ask to connect with our authentic selves. She talks about how self a...
EP 71: Unlocking Doors That Build Your Life with Joann Norwood
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - February 15, 2023 13:52 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Nicole's mentor Joann Norwood joins the conversation to discuss what it takes to unlock the doors in our lives. The inner private doors that lead to growth and influence. She walks us through her journey of what it looks like to do it in real life. Joann talks about the role ...
EP 70:How to Build Self Love in Simple Ways with Manmeet (Mini) Kaur Rattu
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - February 08, 2023 04:59 - 32 minutesIn this epsiode, Nicole sits with Manmeet 'Mini' Kaur Rattu about her building journey in self love. From leaving an unhealthy arranged marriage, to being a people pleaser, Mini walks us through how she had to overcome cultural and societal barriers to learn how to love herself. She discuss h...
EP 69: What Does It Mean to Build Yourself?
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - February 01, 2023 08:17 - 35 minutesIn the premiere episode of Season 7 of the Take Action Podcast show, Nicole shares the focus of this season "Building You" and what it means to build yourself. She reveals the journey she has traveled over the last couple of years entering into the world of bodybuilding. Nicole answers the mos...
Bonus EP 68: Becoming and Building Ideal Partner with Brian Simmons
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - June 07, 2022 04:30 - 42 minutesCan you create the ideal partner? In this bonus episode, Nicole is joined by her life partner, best friend and husband Brian to share thoughts about what is means to become and build an ideal partner. They open up about how their relationship was impacted because of the main focus each one ...
EP 67: Taking a Chance on Love with Kailee and Chandler Helton
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - May 24, 2022 04:23 - 57 minutesIs love worth taking the risk? In this light-hearted conversation to close out season 6, Nicole is joined by newlyweds Kailee and Chandler Helton. They are sharing they're story and how they view trust, sex, intimacy and communication in relationships. Kailee discuss why many women today hav...
What is Your Communication IQ with Sharon Grant, LPC
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - May 17, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutesDo you know how high your communication IQ is right now? In this episode, Nicole is joined by marriage coach and licensed counselor Sharon Grant as she shares the best ways to raise your communication IQ. You'll understand what it means to fight fair and how to turn unhealthy and unproductiv...
EP 66: What is Your Communication IQ with Sharon Grant, LPC
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - May 17, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutesDo you know how high your communication IQ is right now? In this episode, Nicole is joined by marriage coach and licensed counselor Sharon Grant as she shares the best ways to raise your communication IQ. You'll understand what it means to fight fair and how to turn unhealthy and unproductive c...
EP 65: Moving from "Me" to "We" with Reshema and Jac Mountain
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - May 10, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutesHow can "we" really make it work? In this epsiode, Nicole is joined by married couple and business owners Reshema and Jac Mountain as they discuss the journey it takes to work together as a team in life and business. They share their personal story of the key challenges they overcame and how ...
EP 64: Road Uncovered to Hope and Healing with Christina Kwan
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - May 03, 2022 04:30 - 59 minutes*Disclaim: This episode may trigger very uncomfortable feelings. Have you heard at the end of a rainbow is a pot of gold? In this episode, Nicole is joined by Christina Kwan, Depression Coach and Owner of The Road Uncovered Coaching as she shares how she found hope and healing (her pot of g...
EP 63: Thrive in Chaos by Building Emotional Equity
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - April 26, 2022 04:30 - 32 minutesHave you heard of flexadaptibility? In this epsiode Nicole is joined by Pastor Jason and Cindy Lumkpin to talk about how flexibility and adaptibility are anchors in riding the wave to thrive when life is chaotic. They practical steps to building emotional equity with your spouse. Jason sha...
EP 62: How I Lost Religion and Gained a Relationship with Dr. Cassie Kao
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - April 19, 2022 04:30 - 46 minutesCan you imagine having a perception about someone for years only to find out that it wasn't all true? In this episode Nicole chats with Dr. Cassie Kao as she walks us along her spiritual journey of how her perceptions of God shifted in transformative ways. She explores how culture, religion...
EP 61:Happy Outside, Sad Inside: How to Support Friends Dealing with Depression with Francine White
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - April 12, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutesCan you have an honest conversation with your friend about depression? In this episode, Nicole invites licensed professional counselor Francine White to discuss how we can have sensitive talks around mental health in ways that are supportive and productive. You don't need to be a therapist or ha...
EP 60: How to Build Your Relationships through Micro-Mentoring with Michelle Larkin
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - April 05, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutesAre you tired of fake people and fake connections? In her 60th episode, Nicole invites her longtime mentor Michelle Larkin to share how you can have authentic, connective relationships through micro-mentoring. Nicole shares how Michelle mentored her through one of thee most critical moments o...
EP 59: Help! I'm Having a Fit with Beatrice Holloway and Damaris Rivera
Take Action Podcast With Nicole Simmons - March 29, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutesIs it a challenge for you to stay consistent with your fitness? In this episode, Nicole has a roundtable discussion with Beatrice Hollway and Damaris Rivera as they talk about: How to overcome the procastination cycle. How to establish your personal fitness plan. How address demotivatio...
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