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The chemistry of growing your business, life, & family in the Reno/Tahoe area. Powered by Nicolle Gust.

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August 14, 202635 min

Ep 023 | ERIN ABOUD + SHANDA GOLDEN “Turning pain into purpose”

In this episode of Growth Lab, I sit down with Erin Aboud of Chrysalis Light Recovery Homes , alongside the fabulous Shanda Golden , the woman who brought us together and has a deeply personal connection to this mission. We talk about the heart behind Chrysalis Light and the power of turning life’s hardest experiences into something that can help others. We dive into: The mission behind Chrysalis Light Turning personal experiences into purpose The importance of community and connection What it looks like to show up for something you truly believe in And of course, Shanda brings the energy, heart, and personality Reno knows and loves, while sharing why this mission hits so close to home for her. This one is heartfelt, inspiring, and a beautiful reminder of what can happen when women support women. Listen now on Spotify Sponsored by Tahoe Nevada Love Use code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com Follow @growthlabpod http://Www.Chrysalislight.org

April 7, 202634 min

Ep 022 | KRISTEN MAYER “Reinvention is a mindset, not a moment”

In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Mayer, CEO & Founder of KMI Wealth, investor, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for women in finance. We dive into Kristen’s journey of reinvention, from her early roots in journalism and global education, to building a life centered around family and entrepreneurship, to ultimately stepping into the financial services world and creating her own firm with purpose. Kristen shares how her experiences shaped her belief that wealth is more than money, it’s freedom, alignment, and the ability to design life on your own terms. We talk about what it really looks like to build something from the ground up, how women can step into financial confidence, and why changing the narrative around money is one of the most powerful ways to impact future generations. If you’re ready to think differently about wealth, step into your power, and realize it’s never too late to create your next chapter… this one’s for you. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Use code GrowthLab25 at ⁠tahoenevadalove.com⁠. Find KRISTEN MAYER: ⁠www.kmiwealthadvisors.com⁠ NICOLLE GUST: ⁠www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠ ⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠ Follow GROWTH LAB: ⁠www.instagram.com/growthlabpod⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/growthlabpod⁠

February 9, 202639 min

Ep 021 | SHIVANI PETERSON "It's ok to change your mind"

In this episode, I sit down with Shivani Peterson mortgage advisor at All Western Mortgage , public speaker, and unapologetic feminist force in our Reno community. Yes, we talk industry, but this conversation goes so much deeper. Shivani brings her signature clarity and confidence to the table, goving us insight on her personal journey and a mom, entrepreneur and all around badass. She is a champion for women and inspires us all to own our voice, and build wealth on their own terms. We dive into mindset, money, leadership, and why education is power. Shivani shares how being informed and prepared isn’t just about buying a home, it’s about rewriting the narrative around money, confidence, and what’s possible. If you’re ready to feel informed, inspired, and fired up, this episode is for you. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Use code GrowthLab25 at ⁠tahoenevadalove.com⁠ . Find SHIVANI PETERSON : shivanipeterson.com⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/shivpeter NICOLLE GUST: ⁠www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠ ⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠ Follow GROWTH LAB: ⁠www.instagram.com/growthlabpod⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/growthlabpod

December 4, 202534 min

Ep 020 | ISHA CASAGRANDE "Fashion is about feeling amazing inside & out""

In this episode, I sit down with Isha Casagrande, fashionISHA, confidence coach, Jazzercise Queen, stylist and founder of The Confident Style Method™, the proven 90-day transformation helping women 40+ reclaim their confidence from the inside out. We dive into how style, mindset, and movement come together to shift the way you see yourself, how you show up, and how you navigate your life. Isha breaks down why confidence isn’t about clothes, it’s about alignment, embodiment, and rediscovering your power. If you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and step into the most confident version of you… this one’s for you. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Use code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com . Find ISHA CASAGRANDE: ishacasagrande.com www.instagram.com/ishacasagrande NICOLLE GUST: www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com Follow GROWTH LAB: www.instagram.com/growthlabpod www.facebook.com/growthlabpod

September 12, 202529 min

Ep 019 | Mark Estee "Food is the International Language"

In this episode, I sit down with Reno’s own culinary legend, Mark Estee, chef, restaurateur, and community builder, to unpack what it really takes to grow a mission-driven brand. We’re diving into Reno’s vibrant food scene with Mark who is the force behind Reno Local Food Group. From farm-to-table flavors to iconic restaurants, Mark has been serving up community connection through food. From scrappy kitchen starts to creating beloved local institutions, Mark shares the systems behind great teams, resilient leadership through tough seasons, and why serving people (not just plates) is the ultimate growth strategy. If you’re building anything in Northern Nevada, and want the playbook for grit, generosity, and long-game impact..this one’s for you. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Grab your gear at a special discount just for podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at ⁠tahoenevadalove.com⁠ . Find MARK ESTEE: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/markesteechef⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.renolfg.com⁠⁠ NICOLLE GUST: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow GROWTH LAB: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/growthlabpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/growthlabpod

May 6, 2025Episode 1829 min

Ep 018 | Staci Dooley | "Perimenopause WHAT”

In this episode I sit down with the amazing Staci Dooley, MSN, APRN-C Who has started Personalized virtual care for women struggling with hormone imbalances, weight loss struggles, and overall wellness. Staci has been a nurse practitioner for 15 years, specializing in family practice and, more recently, helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause. Her passion is making people feel theirabsolute best—because life is too short to feel anything less. She believes that feeling good isn’t just about medicine—it’s about lifestyle, balance, and knowing you have someone in your corner. Whether you’re looking for guidance on hormones, wellness, or just a little extra support, I’m here tohelp you feel strong, confident, and empowered. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Grab your gear at a special discount just for podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com. Find Staci Dooley: ⁠www.instagram.com/staciadooley www.stacidooley.com NICOLLE GUST: ⁠www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow GROWTH LAB: ⁠www.instagram.com/growthlabpod⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/growthlabpod

March 3, 2025Episode 1728 min

Ep 017 | Sabrina McCool & Aly McDermott | "You’re not alone.”

Join me for a conversation with Sabrina McCool and Aly McDermott, President and Treasurer of Mamas for a Cause. As Board Members of this organization, these two women are incredibly invested in community connection. In this episode, we’re covering how to juggle a full-time career (or several!) with passionate involvement in non-profits, the importance of maintaining connections among women, and rolling with the punches to create the best event possible. Mamas for a Cause is an annual event that started as a small potluck and has evolved to include hundreds of women every year. Join us for this year’s “Cirque de la Vie” fundraising dinner on April 26th, 2025, benefitting the Conrad Breast Center, which will be the first comprehensive breast cancer center in Nevada. Get all the details on the Mamas for a Cause website. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Grab your gear at a special discount just for podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com. Find MAMAS FOR A CAUSE: www.instagram.com/mamasforacause www.facebook.com/mamasforacause www.mamasforacause.com Follow NICOLLE GUST: www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow GROWTH LAB: www.instagram.com/growthlabpod www.facebook.com/growthlabpod

December 9, 2024Episode 1624 min

Ep 016 | Ashlee Smith | "FAMILY is what the holidays are about.”

In a much-anticipated episode, I sat down with Ashlee Smith, founder of Ashlee’s Toy Closet. A fixture in Northern Nevada’s nonprofit community, Ashlee is passionate about helping kids affected by natural disasters and other tragedies keep up that spark of joy. Listen in to hear why recent wildfires are even harder on kids than others in the past, how Ashlee juggles her full-time job and her full-time commitment to her nonprofit organization, and why she likes to host family-oriented fundraiser events, such as the upcoming Side-by-Side Parade on December 14th. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Grab your gear at a special discount just for podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com. Find ASHLEE’S TOY CLOSET: www.instagram.com/ashleestoycloset www.facebook.com/ashleestoyclosetinc www.ashlees Find NICOLLE GUST: www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow GROWTH LAB: www.instagram.com/growthlabpod www.facebook.com/growthlabpod

August 19, 2024Episode 1534 min

Ep 015 | Marcell Lagrone | "It's okay to love yourself."

Sit down with me and Marcell Lagrone, founder of ReDirect Athletics, for a conversation about overcoming roadblocks, athletic competition at a high level, operating as a family unit with his wife Tish, and the details about ReDirect Athletics' outreach programs for kids. We dive deep into the scary parts of jumping into entrepreneurship, and the beauty of having a partner who won't let you drown. ReDirect Athletics is a Reno/Sparks nonprofit that services at-risk youth through fitness and boxing. Marcell has a true passion for encouraging kids to make the right choice, making sure they have a good support system at home, and preparing them for the real world. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Grab your gear at a special discount just for podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com. Find REDIRECT ATHLETICS: www.instagram.com/redirect_athletics www.facebook.com/ReDirectAthletics www.redirectathletics.com Find NICOLLE GUST: www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert ⁠⁠⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow GROWTH LAB: www.instagram.com/growthlabpod www.facebook.com/growthlabpod

May 29, 2024Episode 1438 min

Ep 014 | Dillon Lambert | “Why do we have to pick and choose?”

In this episode, I sat down with my go-to gal for all things health: Dillon Lambert, independent family nurse practitioner at Revive Health Integrative Wellness. Beyond owning a “farm-ette” and walking her goats on a leash, Dillon has dedicated her career to learning about holistic wellness and helping her patients with this knowledge. Listen in for the scoop on avoiding “medical gaslighting”, the new-wave alternative to that evening glass of wine, and ways to keep our kiddos on the path to success. Dillon’s business model is unique in today’s healthcare climate. Her goal is to make holistic healthcare more accessible, with or without insurance. Keep an eye out for her upcoming courses, check out her blog, and learn more about her unique service offerings at dillonlambert.com. Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Grab your gear at a special discount for podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at tahoenevadalove.com. Find DILLON LAMBERT: instagram.com/thezenaprn thebiggestlittleacre.weebly.com www.dillonlambert.com Find NICOLLE GUST: instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert ⁠⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠⁠ Follow GROWTH LAB: instagram.com/growthlabpod facebook.com/growthlabpod