ICONIK CEO
What if I told you that scaling your business doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your creativity or your freedom? Welcome to ICONIK CEO Podcast, the show that flips the script on what it really takes to grow with ease and impact. I’m Nikisha, your disruptive coach, and after 15 years of building multiple businesses, I’ve learned that freedom comes from systems, not more hustle.harder. Each week, I sit down with powerhouse creatives and wedding pros who’ve designed businesses that thrive without running them ragged. You’ll hear honest conversations, client breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes strategies proving that structure is the secret to your success. without Here’s what you’ll take away: ✔️ How to design systems that create consistency—without boxing in your creativity. ✔️ How to build authority, attract premium clients, and stop being the bottleneck. ✔️ Real stories from leaders who scaled smarter—and are showing you the way. So, if you’re ready to trade burnout less for freedom more, hit play, and let’s build Your ICONIK business together.
Episodes
Let’s be honest, most women entrepreneurs are carrying far too much.
Client demands, expectations, constant decision-making… and somewhere in the middle of it all, we start losing ourselves.
In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Barbara Burgess to talk about what it really means to reclaim your peace without losing your power. Barbara’s story is a mirror for so many of us: ambitious, talented, driven wom...
Have you ever felt like you’re constantly doing, but rarely being? Like you’re chasing success but slowly losing connection to yourself in the process?
In this conversation, I sit down with the incredible Karen Bartholomew, founder of The Pause Method, to talk about what it really means to slow down without falling behind.
Karen’s story begins where so many of ours do, in that quiet moment of exhaustion when ...
Business Strategist for Women Entrepreneurs
If you’ve ever felt buried under client demands, running your business on fumes, or secretly wondering if freedom is even possible for a small business or women entrepreneur like you, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.
In this premiere of The ICONIK CEO Podcast, I invite you into a new way of doing business, one where systems set you free instead of holding you back.
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Does sales make your stomach twist?
Do you over-talk, undercharge, or walk away from discovery calls feeling like you fumbled it, even when you know you're great at what you do?
You’re not alone. And today’s episode will change the way you approach sales forever.
In this powerful installment of the Leading Her Way podcast, host Nikisha King shares how to build client trust before you ever get on a call, and how to confidently lea...
In this raw and honest episode of Leading Her Way, host Nikisha King sits down with intimate portrait photographer Shannon Griffin to unpack the unseen emotional labor behind entrepreneurship, motherhood, and earning client trust.
What happens when your business slows down… and life demands more of you?
This conversation will reshape how you think about “showing up” in business.
Shannon reveals how her journey into motherhood and her ...
In today’s episode of Leading Her Way, Nikisha is joined by Angie Lion from Black River Performance to explore how emotional intelligence transforms team dynamics, client experiences, and long-term business growth.
If you’re a creative entrepreneur, small business owner, or CEO trying to build a strong, connected team or gain the trust of potential clients, this conversation is your next step.
You’ll learn:
- What emotional intellig...
Do you feel like your leads are “watching” you and never reaching out?
Are your DMs and website visits filled with curious people… who aren't ready to buy?
The problem isn’t your price.
It’s not your product.
It’s the missing trust between their curiosity and your offer.
In this episode of Leading Her Way, Nikisha King breaks down the 3 most powerful ways to build trust with potential clients before they ever hit the...
If every new inquiry sends you scrambling...
If you’re still winging it after years in business…
If you want more referrals without hustling harder...
This episode of Leading Her Way is your roadmap.
In today’s episode, Nikisha King dives deep into the Signature Client Journey—the first “S” in her 5-Star SCALE™ Framework—and shows you how to build a structured process that boosts client trust, saves time, and increases sales ...
You followed up.
You sent the brochure.
And still... silence.
If you've ever had a promising lead ghost you out of nowhere, this episode of Leading Her Way is for you.
Nikisha King breaks down the three biggest reasons why leads disappear—and (good news!) how to fix them.
Spoiler alert: it’s not your price. It’s not the economy. It’s your client journey.
Inside this episode:
- Why ghosting is a sign of confusion—not reje...
If you’ve ever stumbled when someone asks, “How much is it?”—this episode is for you.
In Episode 73 of Leading Her Way, Nikisha dives deep into how to sell high-ticket offers with confidence and how pricing isn't just about the number—it’s about belief.
Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, service-based business owner, or wedding pro stuck in undercharging cycles, this episode will walk you through how to:
- Build clarity i...
If you’re working nonstop and still wondering “Why am I not making more money?”—this episode is your wake-up call.
In this episode of Leading Her Way, Nikisha King gets raw about her early years in business, how she undervalued her offers (thinking she was “just selling paper”), and what finally changed everything.
You’ll learn:
- The mindset shift that helped Nikisha go from $1K to $15K+ proposals
- Why low prices + high volume often ...
What does it really take to build a luxury destination wedding business across continents—without losing yourself in the overwhelm?
In this episode of Leading Her Way, Nikisha King sits down with powerhouse CEO Mari Walker of Mart Mari Bridal House. Mari shares how she went from planning her first wedding on a different continent to building a sought-after brand in Europe and Dubai.
From intimate ceremonies in Italy to big-picture b...
In this inspiring episode, host Nikisha King sits down with Heidi Thompson, founder of Evolve Your Wedding Business, to talk about building a profitable, flexible business that doesn’t sacrifice your sanity.
Heidi shares why most wedding pros are doing marketing the hard way — and exactly how to simplify it.
You’ll learn the secret to standing out in a saturated market, why clear messaging trumps trendy branding, and how to turn you...
Are you a creative entrepreneur, wedding pro, or service-based business owner who feels like your website isn’t doing your brilliance justice — this one’s for you.
In today's episode of Leading Her Way, we dive deep into what actually makes a website profitable (spoiler alert: it's not just pretty pictures). Emily Foster of Emily Foster Creative shares how she helps creative service providers in the wedding and hospitalit...
Feel like you're wearing every hat in your business — and drowning in decisions? This episode is your lifeline.
Join Nikisha and guest expert Lindsay White, founder of High Voltage Leadership, a sought-after executive coach, people and culture strategist, and podcast host who believes that every business deserves three things: great leadership, an impactful people strategy, and an inspiring culture.
Lindsay utilizes her 15 yea...
Have you ever stumbled when someone asks, “So, what do you do?” — this episode is for you.
In this powerful and honest episode, Nikisha, your Disruptive Coach, breaks down the real reason your offers might not be landing — and it has everything to do with clarity.
Whether you're juggling too many offers or struggling to articulate what you truly deliver, this episode will shake up the way you think about your business...
The difference between struggling entrepreneurs and thriving business owners often comes down to one critical factor: clarity. Do you know exactly what problem you solve and how to communicate that value to potential clients? If not, this episode is your wake-up call.
Nikisha King cuts through the noise with uncomfortable truths about why many service-based entrepreneurs struggle to generate consistent income. It's no...
What really happens when a spiritual awakening meets business life?
Today, I sit down with Ellyn Katherine Shamalov, a powerful quantum healer who shares her journey from living in pain and hiding her gifts… to finding deep healing and helping other entrepreneurs do the same.
Ellyn opens up about how her struggles with anger, depression, and IBS led her down a spiritual path that changed everything. Once afraid of...
What if the key to unlocking your success, wealth, and freedom was already inside you—just waiting to be revealed?
In this episode of Leading HER Way, we dive deep into transformation, breaking free from inherited beliefs, and learning how to make money in complete alignment with who you truly are. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that might just change the way you see success forever!
Nikisha sits down with the multi-talen...
What if I told you that your biggest money block isn’t your pricing, your marketing, or your strategy—it’s your mindset?
In this powerful episode of Leading Her Way, we’re breaking down the limiting beliefs that keep entrepreneurs stuck in a cycle of working harder but earning less.
I sit down with Mia LaMotte, certified image consultant, transformation coach, and host of the Brand Disruptors podcast. Together, we unpack t...
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