Performance isn’t just for athletes, it’s the missing piece in your business playbook.

In this episode, we sit down with Khai McBride, business performance coach and former competitive gymnast who’s coached everyone from Olympic athletes to top-producing entrepreneurs. 

Khai shares how 80% of success is mindset, why most people fail at implementation, and how his Shift, Grow, Scale framework can help you break through plateaus, reinvent your identity, and finally follow through on the strategies you already know you should be doing. 

Is luck actually random—or can you create your own?

In this episode, we dig into what it really takes to create your own opportunities, make bold moves, and build a reputation that opens doors. Nicole shares how she broke into a male-dominated industry at just 23, scaled to leading a $2B mortgage team by 33, and the mindset shifts that helped her rise fast and lead with impact.

If you’ve been tempted to let tech do the heavy lifting, Ann shares a smarter way to collaborate with AI without outsourcing your originality. We talk content that connects, the power of personal storytelling, why email marketing is still her #1 tool—and how she’s built a wildly loyal audience by treating the inbox like a sacred space (not a sales funnel).

Today, we’re calling out the habits that are killing your confidence… because you can be brilliant at what you do—booked, busy, and bringing in results—and still feel like you're constantly questioning yourself.

Our guest today is the incredible Shadé Zahrai, a “leadership alchemist”, peak performance researcher, and the person top execs call when they want to stop getting in their own way.

We’re sitting down with Shivani Peterson—loan officer, speaker, coach, and expert in being unapologetically herself. Shivani is known for saying the quiet part out loud—on topics like money, motherhood, hormones, politics, mental health (you know… all the things we’re “not supposed” to talk about online). Shivani is sharing how being "refreshingly direct"  has helped her and her clients build a strong business that thrives on trust and meaningful connection.

You did everything “right.” So why does it still feel… wrong?
If you’ve built the business, hit the milestones, and checked all the boxes—but deep down you’re wondering is this it?—this conversation will hit home.

Today’s guest is Max Stephens—personal development coach, speaker, and author of What the Fck Do You Really Want?* Known for cutting through the noise and calling out the BS in the coaching world, Max works with high-achieving entrepreneurs and execs to help them finally get real about what they actually want—and why they’re not going after it.

Feeling burned out but afraid to take a break from your business? You’re not alone. In this episode we are getting real about behind-the-scenes life pauses that had nothing to do with tropical vacations—and everything to do with real life.

We are also answering DMs and Not Nice Advice submissions about what it really looks like to take time off as a business owner without feeling like you’re falling behind.

In this episode, Candice sits down with Neel Dhingra—founder of Forward Academy and the powerhouse behind the Forward Conference—to talk about building your personal brand in public (awkward phases and all). From his early metal band days (yes, seriously) to hosting industry-shifting events that have included powerhouses like Ed Mylett and Chris Do, Neel shares why playing small to avoid embarrassment is costing you big.

Candice sits down with Feng Shui master and founder of the School of Spiritual Design, Danijela Saponjic, to explore how your physical environment could be the silent saboteur (or supercharger) of your success.

Danijela breaks down Feng Shui in the most relatable way (think acupuncture, but for your home) and shares simple, doable tips to get your space flowing with energy that supports your goals. 

In this episode we're digging into the magic of the Enneagram! 

We’re joined by Sarah Wallace, founder of Enneagram MBA and host of The Enneagram at Work podcast. She’s breaking down how understanding your type (and your teammates’) can transform your leadership style, fix messy communication, and make your meetings way less awkward.

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Salvatore Manzi— keynote speaker, communication coach, and author of Clear And Compelling, who’s helped hundreds of leaders own the spotlight (without losing their voice or their mind).

We’re talking: The hidden superpowers introverts bring to the stage, how to reframe anxiety as excitement, and why pausing is your most powerful tool to becoming a better speaker and communicator.

In this conversation, we go beyond the buzzwords and break down what authenticity actually looks like in real life and online. Justin shares how uncovering who you are (and how you want to show up) is the real work behind building a brand that connects—and why your “unpolished,” in-progress self is often the most powerful thing you can share.

From building a $3Billion+ real estate company to coaching top-tier entrepreneurs across the globe, Sharran Srivatsaa has a gift for simplifying what most people overcomplicate—especially when it comes to growing a business. In this episode, he breaks down the difference between marketing and sales (they are not the same thing, and most people are doing both wrong), what it really means to be coachable and what Sharran’s first coaches taught him.

Think building authority online means talking about your success? Think again.

In this episode of Not Nice, Clever, we’re sitting down with San Diego real estate powerhouse and edutainment video expert, Jason Cassity, to unpack the power of story-telling and why the best marketers don’t make it about themselves.

Ever feel like you're waiting for permission to step into your power? Not anymore, friend. In this episode, Kat and Candace sit down with the unstoppable Jenn Cody—author, podcast host, and life coach for fierce female entrepreneurs—who’s here to remind you that you hold the pen to your own story.

Balancing business, creativity, and parenthood—is it even possible? According to Daniel Coffman, the answer isn’t as simple as we’d like to think. In this raw and honest conversation, Daniel pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to juggle entrepreneurship and family life, why work-life balance is more of a myth than a reality, and how he navigates the constant push and pull of both.

She’s back, and she’s bolder than ever! This week, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Tricia Lee, whose life has taken a wild turn since joining the cast of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan. From navigating the pressures of reality TV to leveling up in life and business, Tricia spills it all—no fluff, just real talk.

Buckle up, because on this episode of Not Nice, Clever we’re hanging out with none other than Eric Simon—yes, The Broke Agent himself—who went from a struggling real estate agent to the co-founder of BAM Media. And let’s just say... the glow-up is real.

In this powerhouse episode, we’re sitting down our favorite TikTok creator, lending expert, and all-around content queen—Theoni Rapo—who’s mastered the art of building a personal brand without losing herself in the hustle.

Ever feel like imposter syndrome is holding you back from showing up online? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re hanging out with social media coach, content creator, and LA realtor Andrew Jevin, who is spilling the tea on how "climbing cringe mountain" and creating social media content  helped him generate 80% of his business through agent-to-agent referrals.