“The more you embrace who you are today, the easier it is to step into who you’re meant to be tomorrow.”

“Loving yourself isn’t about fixing what’s ‘wrong’—it’s about recognizing the incredible person you already are.”

A Candid Conversation with Nichole Halmos: Balancing Motherhood, Business, and Self-Love

I have the best friends—the kind of people who are smart, funny, and just amazing to be around. Every now and then, I find myself having deep, hours-long conversations with them, and I always walk away feeling inspired.

But this time, I decided to hit record and share one of these conversations with you.

In this episode of my podcast, I sat down with Nichole Halmos, a former client and a dear friend, for an open and unfiltered conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, self-love, and what it really takes to build a fulfilling life.

Whether you’re a mom balancing it all, an entrepreneur navigating the highs and lows of business, or someone who just needs a reminder to love yourself a little more, this conversation is for you.

The Myth of Work-Life Balance

Let’s be real—work-life balance is an illusion.

Nichole and I laughed about this because, like so many women, we’ve both chased the dream of having a perfectly balanced life. But the truth is, balance isn’t about splitting time equally between everything—it’s about being fully present wherever you are.

✨ “Balance doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly. It means showing up for what matters most and giving yourself grace for the rest.”

If you’re constantly feeling like you’re failing at work-life balance, ask yourself:

• What actually matters to me right now?
• Where do I need to give myself more grace?
• What am I doing just because I think I ‘should’?
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Because sometimes, the key to balance is letting go of the expectations that were never really ours to begin with.

Entrepreneurship: The Ultimate Personal Growth Journey

If you’ve ever started a business, you know—it’s not just about strategy. It’s about mindset.

Nichole and I talked about the deep identity shifts that happen when you become an entrepreneur. You’re no longer just someone with a passion or a skill. You’re suddenly the CEO of your own dreams, and that requires a whole new level of confidence.

But here’s the thing: you don’t need to feel ready to start.

👉 You just have to take the next step.

✨ “You don’t become confident first and then start. You start scared, and confidence catches up.”

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, stop waiting. You’re more capable than you think, and the only way to become the person you want to be is to start acting like her today.

Motherhood and the Guilt That Won’t Quit

One of the most heartfelt moments in our conversation was about motherhood and guilt.

Why is it that no matter what we do, we feel like we’re falling short? If we focus on our kids, we feel guilty for neglecting our business. If we pour into our business, we feel guilty for not being fully present with our families.

But here’s what I want every mom to hear:

✨ “Your worth is not measured by how much you do. You are enough simply because you exist.”

What if we stopped measuring ourselves by impossible standards? What if we believed that being a happy, fulfilled mom is just as valuable as being a present one?

Because the truth is, your kids don’t need a perfect mom. They need a mom who loves herself enough to show them what happiness looks like.

The Little Moments Matter More Than You Think

Okay, confession time: we also talked about how reading in the bathroom can be a form of self-care.

Because sometimes, those tiny moments of stillness—a quiet cup of coffee, a deep breath before a meeting, a few pages of a book in the bathroom—are what keep us sane.

Success isn’t about big, dramatic breakthroughs. It’s about the tiny choices we make every single day.

✨ “Your future self is being created in the small moments, not the big milestones.”

So, instead of waiting for one big moment to change everything, start by making one small decision today that aligns with the life you want.

You Deserve to Love Yourself Deeply

At the end of the day, whether we’re talking about business, motherhood, or personal growth, it all comes back to self-love.

• Do you trust yourself?
• Do you believe in your ability to figure things out?
• Do you give yourself the same compassion you give others?
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Because self-love isn’t just a feeling. It’s a decision. It’s the choice to believe that you are worthy, capable, and enough, exactly as you are today.

✨ “You don’t need to fix yourself. You just need to fully accept yourself.”

I hope this conversation with Nichole reminds you that you are already enough.

And if you ever forget?

Come back to this blog, this podcast, and this space—because I’ll always be here to remind you. 💛

Are You Ready to Step Into Your Future Self?

If this conversation resonated with you, I invite you to take the next step.



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Because you deserve a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. And it all starts with one choice—choosing yourself.

✨ Are you ready? Let’s do this together.

Journaling Prompts:

Unlock Your Future Self 💖

1️⃣ If my Future Self could write me a letter today, what would she say to encourage and support me?

2️⃣ Where am I hardest on myself right now, and what would it feel like to replace judgment with self-compassion?

3️⃣ What am I waiting for? What small step can I take today that my Future Self will thank me for?

4️⃣ When do I feel the most like the truest version of me? What does that tell me about who I’m meant to become?

5️⃣ What unrealistic expectations am I holding myself to, and how would my life change if I let them go?

6️⃣ What would it look like if I loved myself unconditionally, without needing to change a single thing?

7️⃣ If success was measured by how much joy and fulfillment I experience daily, what would I start doing differently?

8️⃣ What’s one kind thing I can say to myself every morning to set the tone for a day of self-love and confidence?

9️⃣ What habits or thought patterns are keeping me stuck in the past instead of moving toward my Future Self?

🔟 What is one belief I need to rewrite in order to step into the fullest, happiest version of myself?