Becoming PowHERhouse

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On Becoming PowHERhouse is where purpose meets power. Hosted by Nicholle Overkamp, this podcast helps you live aligned, love yourself enough to do what feels impossible, and build a business on your terms. Through real stories, honest lessons, and actionable strategies, Nicholle shares the wins, mistakes, and truths of entrepreneurship—so you can step into your unique power and become who you’re meant to be.

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May 27, 202627 min

Building Success Without Burnout with Lesa Frye | Ep 137

Lesa is a business coach for women in real estate and a former top-producing REALTOR® with over 30 years of experience. She built a highly successful career early on, but like many high-performing women, experienced firsthand how scaling without the right structure can lead to burnout, overextension, and loss of control.That experience led her to completely rethink how businesses are built—focusing on sustainability, boundaries, and strategic growth as the foundation for long-term success.Today, she helps women build profitable, scalable businesses that allow them to grow their income without sacrificing their time, energy, or quality of life.I believe she would be a strong fit for your audience, especially around:- Why scaling without structure leads to burnout and inconsistency- The foundation required for sustainable, profitable growth- How boundaries and systems directly impact revenue and scalability- Building a business that supports expansion without overextension- Lessons from 30+ years in business on scaling with intentionLesa brings both real-world experience and a grounded, strategic perspective that aligns well with your focus on intentional growth and wealth-building.You can learn more about her here:Website: I’m Lesa — A trusted guide for women in real estateLinkedIn: Lesa Frye | LinkedInInstagram: Instagram

May 16, 20267 min

This is WHY You Should STOP Multi-Tasking | Ep 136

Time isn't just money — it's everything. In this episode, Nicholle cuts straight to the point with a set of powerful micro habits designed to dramatically improve your focus and take back your day. No fluff, no overwhelm — just simple, high-impact strategies that fit into your real life as a founder and leader.If you're tired of blinking and watching your day disappear, this episode is your reset.Key Takeaways Time is your most valuable, non-renewable resourceProductivity hacksMultitasking is a mythSelf-awareness is a superpower.

May 4, 202642 min

Leading with Honesty and Alignment for Female Entrepreneurs | Ep 135

What if the leadership breakthrough your business needs isn’t another strategy—but a better conversation?In this episode, I sit down with Jenna D’Annunzio, leadership development expert and co-owner of Soul Purpose Institute, to talk about purpose-driven leadership, founder burnout, second-generation entrepreneurship, and the powerful concept she calls “carefrontation.”We dive into how women founders can stop chasing hollow success, create stronger boundaries, navigate hard conversations with confidence, and build businesses that actually align with who they are becoming.If you’re scaling a business while trying not to lose yourself in the process, this episode is for you.Guest: Jenna D’Annunzio Website: https://www.soulpurposeinstitute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenna_dannunzio3/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JennaDAnnunzioCoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-d-annunzio

April 14, 202625 min

How Invisible Labor is Costing Women - Episode 134

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?

April 3, 202610 min

These 3 Mindset Shifts Made me a Multi-Mullion Dollar Female Founder | EP 133

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

March 17, 202634 min

The PR Strategy Every Founder Should Use (Before Spending on Ads) with KJ Blattenbauer | Ep 132

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

March 10, 202631 min

From Physician to Founder: How Dr. Shikha Joshi Built Her Own Healthcare Model - EP 131

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

March 3, 202633 min

The Mindset Shift that EVERY Female Founder Needs to Learn (With Lindsay Nahmiache) | Ep. 130

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.

February 26, 202637 min

Burnout, Discipline & Devotion: Courtney Townley on Sustainable Success for Midlife Women | Ep 129

In this episode, Nicholle sits down with Courtney Townley, coach, speaker, and author of The Consistency Code to unpack what self-leadership really looks like for high-achieving women in midlife.This conversation goes far beyond diet and exercise. Courtney shares why we confuse grace with excuses, how grit can quietly lead to burnout, and why devotion is the missing link for sustainable health and follow-through.They discuss:• The difference between grace, grit, and devotion• How nervous system stress impacts midlife women differently• The concept of “deep health”• Why outsourcing your health keeps you stuck• How to define health on your own termsIf you’re navigating midlife, leadership, entrepreneurship, stress, hormones, or simply trying to trust yourself again, this episode is for you.ABOUT THE GUESTCourtney Townley is a wellness coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping women practice self-leadership in their health and life. She is the creator of The Consistency Code framework and host of the Grit and Grace Podcast.Her work centers on integrity, devotion, deep health, and helping women stop outsourcing their self-trust.Website: https://graceandgrit.com/Book: The Consistency Code: https://graceandgrit.com/book/the-consistency-code/Podcast: Grit and Grace: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracegrit/

February 17, 202637 min

From Biochemist To Founder: Building A Science-Backed Brand with Dr. Mimi of V*GAM Biome | Ep. 128

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mimi, PhD biochemist, former biotech executive, and founder of a science-backed skincare brand, to talk about entrepreneurship, intuition, leadership, and the hard lessons that come with building something aligned. We dive into what it really takes to go from corporate to founder, trust your instincts, and protect your mindset while scaling.Why Listen:• Learn how to apply the “hell yes or no” rule in business• Hear the costly lesson Dr. Mimi learned by ignoring her intuition• Understand the difference between corporate leadership and founder leadership• Discover how boundaries protect your growth and energy• Get a fresh perspective on resilience, alignment, and sustainable successIf you’re at an inflection point in your business, this conversation will hit. If you're building something big, this conversation will challenge and elevate you.Connect with Dr. Mimi:Learn more about VGAM Biome: https://vgambiome.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mireillevega/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vgambiome.caYouTube: https://www.instagram.com/vgambiome.ca/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vgambiome.com https://www.tiktok.com/@drmimi.ca