Decision-making is one of the most important aspects of our life. Whether good or bad, every choice we make can create a massive impact on our lives. The same is true with our guest Nika. In her early 20s, she suffered from depression, suicidal thoughts, experienced symptoms of PTSD and struggled to stay in school. She tried to reach out and sought therapy, but it didn't work. Then, she discovered the power of making her own choices.

In this episode, Nika talks about our choices and how it affects our life. She shares her personal story of how making decisions helped her move forward. Nika discusses the reasons people feel stuck, the importance of making their own choices and shares her view about imposter syndrome and social networks.

Nika Kabiri teaches decision science at the University of Washington and is the founder of Kabiri Consulting, LLC. She is a decision science specialist who helps people move forward and minimize regrets on their choices. Nika has been featured on Yahoo News as a top 10 coach in LA Weekly, has contributed to media sources such as The Hill, Huffington Post, and Inside Sources, and is the co-author of the bestselling book Money Off the Table: Decision Science and the Secret to Smarter Investing.

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There is no easy way to part with someone you love. The pain can be overwhelming, and you may feel all kinds of difficulty and unexpected emotions. But what if it happens to you not just once but twice. Emily lost two husbands and suffered loss, grief and didn’t know where to get help.

Emily Thiroux Threatt is the author of Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief: A Comprehensive Guide to Reclaiming and Cultivating Joy and Carrying on in the Face of Loss, winner of the Bookauthority Best New Grief Book and the Silver Medal for the Living Now Book Awards. She is the Founder of the Grief and Happiness Alliance and hosts the Grief and Happiness podcast. She helps people like her put their emotions into writing and find ways to move forward in their life.

In this episode, Emily shares her own story of grief when she lost her two husbands, how she uses writing as her weapon to overcome the negative emotions from death and live in the moment. She also talks about creating a writing and happiness practice to help people deal with grief and loss. Emily has much experience in the grieving process and has learned to face life with love, optimism, and joy. Her mission is to comfort and support those dealing with grief and loss, focusing on happiness.

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Want to build a business, pursue your passion, and work a 9 to 5 job simultaneously? If you wonder how you can transition calmly and confidently from employee to entrepreneur, this podcast is for you!

Vanessa Zamy is an international business consultant, owner of Your Vision's Catalyst, a speaker, and best-selling author that helps her clients grow their business while still keeping up with their day jobs.

In this episode, Vanessa talks about her experiences in the corporate world, the reason she decided to leave, and how she transitioned from 9 to 5 to a full-time entrepreneur. She talks about the importance of mental shift and how reading a book transformed her outlook on life.

Vanessa believes in multiple sources of income, happiness and that time is not an issue. She shares how she guides her clients who are building their business and still want to remain in the corporate jobs without being overwhelmed and stressed. Vanessa discusses how your business's success can be affected by setting up the right strategy and so great tip.

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