In this episode, host Nikki Closser chats with Leticia Andrade. Leticia shares her personal journey of transformation from having no confidence to becoming independently successful. She was a stay at home mom for many years and, while she valued the time as a mom, she found that she had lost her sense. Letcia shares how she began prioritizing herself and why internal validation became so important, as opposed to relying on external validation to shape self-worth. Leticia’s improvement of own sel...
Apr 01, 2024•51 min
This week, host Nikki Closser chatted with River Faire. River is a holistic wellness coach and Rivers talks with us about the importance of authenticity and walking your own journey. He also explains how we can create our own suffering through our beliefs and thoughts and the importance of moving from victimhood to empowerment and this was so eye opening. Something else River emphasizes is the power of choice and the ability to write a new story for your life. Topics Holistic wellness encompasse...
Mar 25, 2024•58 min
In this powerful conversation, Sue Bryce and Kemi Nekvapil discuss the power of asking and the impact it can have on our lives. They explore the vulnerability of writing and speaking, the fear and importance of setting boundaries, and the reasons why women often struggle to ask for what they need and want. Kemi shares her insights from her book 'Power' and emphasizes the belief that everyone is worthy of asking. The conversation concludes with a manifesto of asking, highlighting the various area...
Mar 17, 2024•56 min
Host Nikki Closser’s guest this week is Oren Sew. During this conversation, Nikki and Oren discuss their personal journeys of self-value and self-worth. They reflect on their childhood experiences and the impact it had on their perception of themselves and on their relationships. Both Nikki and Oren share about the things that played a significant role in their ability to gain self-reflection and personal growth. They discuss the positive changes they have experienced in life, their relationship...
Mar 11, 2024•51 min
This week, host Nikki Closser chatted with Courtney Andersen who is both the host of the Sober Vibes podcast and the author of the book Sober Vibes. It’s safe to say we all know that people often turn to substances in order to cope with different struggles in life. But, something that isn’t talked about enough is how alcohol can subtly, or not so subtly, affect your self-value, health, and daily life, even for those who may not have extreme behaviors. Courtney not only shares her personal story ...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Sue talks with us about so many important topics that affect our ability to make money and how to overcome the things that get in our way. If you are in a position where you feel like you just cannot reach the success you want, this episode is so important to listen to. Sue has this really incredible way of teaching how to break the cycle of not having enough and how to finally start attracting success. She shares practical strategies to get to where you want to be and get out o...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Host Nikki Closser had the pleasure of chatting with Nikki Rausch with Sales Maven for this week’s self value episode! Nikki is a sales expert and she talks with us about the importance of self-value in business and how to become more confident in sales conversations. With just a few tweaks, you can change the way you talk to and book clients so that you not only start feeling good about sales, but that you start making more money! We also chat about dealing with rejection, avoiding sales mistak...
Feb 19, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Host Nikki Closser chatted with Leslie Andrews this week on the Self Value Podcast. Leslie is a living example that how you view yourself and whether or not you have self value will affect your finances and success bigtime. Leslie went from being painfully introverted and feeling like a failure to having so much confidence and self worth which launched her into making more money and achieving way more than she ever did before. Leslie shares how she went about making changes and they also chatted...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr
In this episode of Self Value, Sue does a special money coaching session! Sue dives into the crucial connection between self-value and money and how you can finally have what you truly want in your life. This is such a meaningful and insightful talk and Sue covers topics ranging from self-acceptance tied to body image to the influence of emotions, to not falling into the comparison trap. She also talks about how we can change our old money programming and reframe old beliefs to finally take cont...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Summary In this conversation, Nikki and Angie discuss Angie's journey of growth and progress in her personal and professional life. Angie shares how self-value helped her to shift her mindset in order to change her life! They talk about the power of energy and engagement in attracting success and how it truly is a real thing. Angie also shares her experience of overcoming trauma and finding peace, as well as the shift from victimhood to empowerment. Nikki & Angie discuss the importance of co...
Jan 29, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Nikki Closser and guest Lee Ann Foster discuss the connection between physiology and mental health and Lee Ann shares strategies for influencing and even changing your own genetics through lifestyle factors and the power of positive emotions. Lee Ann talks about the importance of optimizing your physiology for effective mental and emotional well-being. Leanne also explores the concept of manifestation and the role of thoughts in creating your reality. She emphasizes the need to work with your bo...
Jan 22, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, Sue Bryce interviewed the most amazing girls, Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut. These two sisters are already entrepreneurs with their own business even though they are still teenagers! Anastasia & Mercedes are on a mission to help all people find more happiness in their life through their company called Small Bits of Happiness and it is just so incredible what they have built so far. They share their journey of starting with digital content and expanding to include a podcast ...
Jan 15, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, Sue Bryce and Nikki Closser discuss one of the most important steps you can take in order to achieve success. They explore the concept of setting boundaries, recognizing resentment, and identifying your emotional needs. They also introduce the Million Dollar Dream exercise, which helps you uncover what you truly want in life. The conversation covers various areas where you can prioritize yourself, including your career, relationships, and money. They emphasize the need to overco...
Jan 12, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, Sue Bryce and Nikki Closser discuss the challenges and benefits of starting something new, becoming self employed, and the importance of overcoming imposter syndrome. They explore the concept of a new identity and the fear of rejection that often accompanies it and how that can impact your ability to sell yourself and to charge sustainable pricing! They also discuss the dangers of people-pleasing and the importance of putting yourself out there. Sue and Nikki also discuss variou...
Jan 08, 2024•52 min
In this episode with host Nikki Closser, Jessica Malone shares her personal journey of discovering self-value and its connection to success. She discusses the impact of childhood messages on money mindset and the importance of forgiveness and reframing beliefs, as well as breaking free from limiting beliefs and overcoming the “poor person” mentality. Jessica and Nikki provide valuable insights into the role of self-value in both personal and professional growth. Jessica emphasizes the importance...
Dec 26, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 16
During this episode, host Nikki Closser and Renee Metty discuss the importance of self-value and mindfulness in parenting. They explore the impact of childhood experiences on self-worth and the role of self-regulation in effective parenting…including what to do after you “lose it” on your child! Renee shares important strategies for repairing parent-child relationships and also for helping children to develop strong self-value. Intentionality in parenting, as well as embracing different parts of...
Dec 18, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
If you have ADHD, or even if you just feel like your brain works a little bit differently than people who have a neurotypical brain, this is an eye-opening episode! ADHD coach Jen Swedhin is back on the Self Value podcast with Sue Bryce and they share strategies for how to navigate life, accomplish more, and to utilize your incredible mind to succeed at whatever you want to do. Jen is actually Sue’s ADHD coach and Sue shares with us some very personal information about how having ADHD has affect...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If you are wondering how you can achieve more success, this episode is for you. Sue Bryce and host Nikki Closser delve into a captivating conversation about discipline, but not in the traditional sense. The usual narrative suggests that without a lot of discipline or willpower, we might perceive ourselves as incapable or unsuccessful. However, Sue sheds light on a different perspective. She shares with you ways to get out of the “black cloud” of not feeling good enough and how this feeling is so...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this week’s empowering episode, host Nikki Closser interviews Malika Williams. Malika shares her extraordinary journey of a life marked by violence, foster care, incarceration, and teen motherhood. She has overcome so much adversity in her life and she ultimately has found her own self value, which led to amazing things such as self-publishing a book, succeeding in her careers, and starting a non-profit. Join us as Malika unravels the strategies that helped her turn her difficult experiences ...
Nov 27, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We often hear people say they struggle with work & life balance and that is what this episode is all about. Think about how often you ask someone how they are doing, or someone asks you, and they or you reply with, “I’m just so busy!” It’s a real thing for us to feel like we have to constantly be tending to our work or household chores or everything else that comes with life. But, when we are overworking ourselves, totally out of balance, and not paying attention to what our mind and body ne...
Nov 20, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Feeling trapped and unfulfilled in your career while not getting paid what you deserve can be so frustrating! Sue Bryce and host Nikki Closser are here to shed light on your path to success and they share how to make changes so you can finally be happy in your career. With their extensive entrepreneurial experience and a history of coaching others to reach their potential, they offer valuable insights on how to break free from the rut and attain the level of achievement you've always aspired to....
Nov 13, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, host Nikki Closser chats with guest Teri Hofford who is a body image educator, an author, and a speaker among many other things. During this episode, Teri gives us some life changing steps to take towards acceptance of yourself as you are today, plus moving past what society and the media has said we need to look like in order to fit in. Teri is so incredible at teaching how to become empowered by making our own changes that we feel good about in order to have success on our jou...
Nov 06, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, host Nikki Closser and guest Melissa June dive into the consequences of not paying attention to what YOU need as a human being. We so often focus on the needs of others and that can come at the expense of our own happiness and even our health. Melissa shares her story of putting herself on the backburner and the life-altering experience that finally made her realize it was time to focus on what she truly wants in life. Nikki and Melissa also chat about what it’s like asking for ...
Oct 30, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In today's episode of The Self Value Podcast, Sue Bryce gets real about the power of authentic self-reflection and confronting self-deception. She talks about the game-changing impact of setting boundaries and truly understanding our own worth. Tune in for a down-to-earth chat on personal growth and finding genuine self-acceptance. Episode Highlights: Honest Self-Reflection: Acknowledge the detrimental power of the "little white lies" we tell ourselves and recognize the importance of being truly...
Oct 24, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join Nikki Closser as she sits down with Matt Stagliano in this heart-to-heart episode of The Self Value Podcast. Matt opens up about his struggles in childhood and how they shaped his self-worth. He talks about moving past resentment, the importance of self-kindness, and his ongoing journey to overcome shame. Tune in for an honest discussion on personal growth and the pursuit of genuine self-value and living your authentic truth. Highlights: The myth of materialism and the true source of happin...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this inspiring episode, join us as we journey through the incredible story of Mitzi Starkweather, a mother and entrepreneur who found her path to self-value through life's unexpected challenges. Mitzi's story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of choosing to believe. Tune in as Mitzi opens up about: Her life-altering battle with breast cancer and how it forced her to confront her own self-worth. Her entrepreneurial spirit and how her creative endeavors have opened doo...
Oct 24, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this heart-to-heart and debut episode to The Self Value Podcast, Sue and Nikki peel back the layers of their own financial journeys, revealing the raw truths, the struggles, and the breakthroughs. Have you ever felt the weight of generational beliefs about money holding you back? The duo dive deep into how our parents' money mindsets can shape our own, often in ways we don't even realize. But here's the thing: recognizing these patterns is just the start. Sue shares transformative advice on r...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1
Join us for this heartfelt talk with Hadonica Murphy, who changed careers from nursing to photography, as she chats with our host Nikki Closser about moving from extreme stress to genuine happiness. They share personal stories about the tough consequences of ignoring self-care, wisdom gained from intense jobs, and making bold moves to chase a different life. This chat is packed with real advice on valuing yourself, staying strong, and trusting your gut feelings. It's perfect for anyone feeling s...
Oct 24, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we explore the world of self-employment and personal transformation with renowned entrepreneur and creator of selvalue.com, Sue Bryce. Discover valuable insights on redefining what your success looks like, overcoming burnout, and fostering your self-worth on your path to self-employment. Join us as we discuss the route to clarity, conviction, and lasting fulfillment in your entrepreneurial journey. If you've ever wondered how to unlock your true potential and actually find joy i...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this enlightening episode, Nikki sits down with the insightful Jen Swedhin to explore the intricate world of neurodivergence, ADHD, and the challenges and strengths that come with it. From the early signs of ADHD to the societal constructs that label individuals as "lazy", Jen sheds light on the importance of understanding and embracing your unique brain wiring. Key Highlights: Understanding ADHD: Jen's personal journey with ADHD and how it impacts daily life. Seeking Diagnosis: The importanc...
Oct 02, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
