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Nic & Nance: A Little Real, A Little Fancy

Nic & Nance: A Little Real, A Little Fancy

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 Welcome to the official home of the Nic & Nance podcast, hosted by Nicole Rousseau (Roo-so) and Fancy Nancy. After 20 years of friendship and navigating the highs and lows of the real estate industry, we’re stepping behind the mic to give you the raw, unfiltered truth about business, motherhood, and building a life in alignment.What You’ll Find Here:
  • Polished Grit: Navigating tough markets and high-stakes business without losing your soul or your humor.
  • The "Let Them" Mindset: Learning the power of boundaries, protecting your energy, and releasing what you can’t control.
  • Confidence & Self-Love: Overcoming the "chatter" and internal doubt to find your true worth.
  • Lifestyle: "Bougie-on-a-budget" tips from Fancy Nancy, the ultimate Maxxinista who knows how to find luxury in every aisle.
Meet Your Hosts:
  • Nicole Rousseau (Roo-so): A competitive athlete and strategic entrepreneur focused on "burning the boats" to find true financial and personal freedom.
  • Fancy Nancy: A blunt, protective "truth friend," master designer, and top-tier listing agent with 24 years in the game.
Subscribe to join our tribe. Because as Nancy says: "Trust your gut, honey—she knows what's up."

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Episodes
  • Is it Perimenopause? Decoding the "Report Card" of Your Period with Anna Sneed

    Is it Perimenopause? Decoding the "Report Card" of Your Period with Anna Sneed
    Apr 3 2026
    Welcome to Nic & Nance: A Little Real, A Little Fancy! In this episode, we sit down with Anna Sneed, co-founder of The Agenda. Period, to pull back the curtain on women's hormones and how they affect your business, your body, and your marriage.

    If you've been feeling "off," experiencing low libido, or feeling overwhelmed by your career, it might not be you—it might be your hormones. Anna explains the "Cheat Code" for navigating perimenopause and why a staggering 74% of divorces are initiated by women during this hormonal shift.

    In this episode, we cover:
    ✅ The 4 Phases: How to live and work cyclically—Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulation, and Luteal.
    ✅ The Sticker Strategy: A simple window cling tool to communicate your needs to your partner without saying a word.
    ✅ Real Talk on Birth Control: How chemical birth control can change your "picker" and flatline your hormones.
    ✅ Hormone Support: The truth about HRT, magnesium, and why you should "lift heavy" after 40.
    ✅ The "Red Tent" Philosophy: Reclaiming the ancient wisdom of resting and receiving "downloads" during your cycle.

    Ready to master your "Cheat Code" and start living in sync with your cycle? Connect with Anna and explore the tools mentioned in today’s episode:
    🌐 The Agenda.: https://www.theagendaperiod.com/
    📱Download the App: Get the "Now What?" app on iOS and Android to start tracking your four phases today.
    Follow on Instagram: @theagendaperiod
    TikTok: @theagendaperiod

    Chapters
    0:00 - Intro: Meet Anna Sneed from The Agenda. Period
    1:00 - Why the medical system calls everything "Normal"
    2:45 - Carcinogens in diapers and the "Granola Mom" journey
    4:30 - How Birth Control changes who you are attracted to
    6:30 - Why Men's Health has clinics and Women's Health doesn't
    8:45 - The Grandparent Hypothesis: Our value after 40
    10:50 - Perimenopause: Why your priorities and even your sense of smell shift
    12:30 - Tracking the "Luteal Phase" to stop hormonal migraines
    14:45 - The Sticker: A marriage-saving cheat code for partners
    16:15 - Men are the Sun (24-hour) vs. Women are the Moon (28-day)
    17:30 - Rage Cleaning? Your body is actually nesting
    19:15 - Period Report Cards: What heavy bleeding and clots really mean
    21:20 - Breaking up with Alcohol & Caffeine in your 40s
    23:15 - Low Progesterone: High stress and the "alarm system" in your body
    25:00 - Why some cultures don't experience Perimenopause like the US
    26:30 - HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) vs. Functional Healing
    27:50 - The "Rug Spiral": Why we cry about the little things
    31:00 - Reclaiming the "Red Tent" and ancient wisdom
    33:15 - Advice for daughters on birth control and skips
    34:30 - Magnetic Attraction: The stripper study on ovulation
    41:00 - The "Minno-Divorce": Why tracking prevents legal fees
    43:45 - Quick Fixes: Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Lifting Heavy
    45:15 - How to find Anna Sneed and The Agenda App
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    48 mins
  • 2026 is Different: Here's Why the Horse Year Transforms Business

    2026 is Different: Here's Why the Horse Year Transforms Business
    Mar 6 2026
    Welcome to the first Collective Podcast of 2026! In this episode, Nicole Rouseau and Fancy Nancy dive into the 2026 real estate market, exploring how AI and ChatGPT are revolutionizing home searches through Redfin. We’re also shifting gears to focus on women’s health, empowerment, and business growth as we embrace the energy of the Year of the Horse.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    ✅ How to optimize your real estate listings for AI-driven searches.
    ✅ Strategies for outsourcing and delegating to reclaim your time.
    ✅ The "Snake vs. Horse" mindset: Shedding what no longer serves you.
    ✅ Practical tips for high-protein nutrition and 2026 wellness supplements like NAD and Magnesium.

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 - Welcome to 2026: Surviving the Dallas Winter Storm
    2:00 - Big Announcement: A New Direction for The Collective
    4:00 - Calling All Expert Women: Real Estate, Health & Therapy
    7:45 - 2025 vs. 2026: The Year of the Snake & Year of the Horse
    9:15 - Dry January Reset: Listening to Your Body
    12:20 - When to Let Go: Boundaries and Reciprocity in Relationships
    18:20 - Real Estate Standards: Why Professional Photos Matter
    20:20 - 2026 Market Update: New Builds & Interest Rates
    21:10 - Redfin & ChatGPT: The Future of AI Home Search
    23:45 - Goal Setting: Learning to Outsource & Delegate
    26:40 - Fitness & Therapy: F45 and the Power of Movement
    29:00 - 2026 Nutrition: The Struggle for 130g of Protein
    31:40 - Supplement Game: NAD, Magnesium & Anti-Aging
    34:30 - Upcoming Health & Wellness Event
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    36 mins
  • Real Estate Reality Check: Why 2025 Was the Hardest Year Yet

    Real Estate Reality Check: Why 2025 Was the Hardest Year Yet
    Dec 3 2025
    In this unfiltered season finale, the ladies of The Collective Podcast sit down to unpack the wild ride that was 2025 in real estate. From constant job layoffs causing contract fallout, to sellers drowning in negative equity, to buyers submitting lowball offers with zero urgency — this episode lays out the real reality behind today’s market.

    Whether you’re a new agent trying to survive these unpredictable shifts, a seasoned agent fighting to stay motivated, or simply someone curious about the 2025–2026 housing landscape… this episode hits home.

    What we cover:
    ✅ Why so many contracts collapsed this year
    ✅ The emotional and financial toll of listings sitting 100+ days
    ✅ Buyers acting like it’s a “buyer’s market” (even though is it… really?)
    ✅ Agents losing deals due to job losses, government shutdown delays & financing chaos
    ✅ How to protect your energy, set boundaries, and recover from burnout
    ✅ Why “Let Them” became the motto of survival in 2025
    ✅ The team’s mindset + strategic reset heading into 2026

    If you’re a realtor, a business owner, or anyone grinding through a tough year — this conversation will remind you you’re not alone.

    📌 Let us know in the comments:
    What topics do YOU want in Season 2?

    👍 Like, Subscribe & Share to support the podcast!

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Intro & Thanking Our First Listeners
    01:00 – Looking Back at a Wild 2025
    01:40 – What the Market REALLY Feels Like
    02:20 – Job Losses & Canceled Contracts
    03:00 – Why Leads Are Down & Agents Are Struggling
    04:00 – The Harsh Reality for New Agents
    05:00 – Low Inventory? No Urgency? What’s Going On
    06:00 – Sellers in Negative Equity & Financial Stress
    07:00 – High Costs, Solar Panels & Refinance Regrets
    08:00 – The Pressure on Listing Agents
    09:00 – Marketing Spend, Staging & Upfront Costs
    10:00 – Buyer Behavior: Low Offers & High Demands
    12:00 – Is It Really a Buyer’s Market?
    13:20 – What Predictors Say About 2026
    14:00 – Navigating Delays, Shutdowns & Lending Chaos
    16:00 – Staying Motivated Through Disappointment
    17:00 – “Let Them” — Learning Not to Take It Personal
    18:30 – Keeping Sanity Through Tough Transactions
    19:30 – Trusting Your Gut as an Agent
    22:00 – Boundaries, Burnout & Protecting Your Energy
    24:00 – When Clients Ghost You
    27:00 – People Pleasing vs Professional Standards
    29:00 – Why Not Every Client Is Your Client
    31:00 – The Power of No & Not Taking Things Personally
    34:00 – Manifesting Through Tough Markets
    36:00 – Preparing for 2026 With Systems & Strategy
    37:00 – Holiday Decorating, Joy & Resetting the Energy
    41:00 – Balancing Motherhood & the Chaos of the Season
    44:00 – Managing Screen Time & Mental Health
    47:00 – Algorithm Awareness & Protecting Your Mind
    48:00 – Asking What Truly Serves Your Life
    49:00 – 2025 as the Year of Lessons
    50:00 – Gratitude for Season One & Looking Ahead
    52:00 – Getting Even More Real in Season Two
    53:00 – Final Thoughts & Season Wrap
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    55 mins
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