58. Making Yourself the Priority with Dr. Nikia Smith

In this episode Janna Holterman and Dr. Nikia Smith talk about how high achieving women can create more time and energy and get what they want in life. Prioritizing yourself doesn't have to be complicated, take a few of the tips discussed in this episode to improve the way you feel.  Learn more about Dr. Nikia Smith: Dr. Nikia Smith is a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and retreat facilitator. She’s also the founder of She Is Fire Forged, a transformative wellness brand that helps high-achieving women of color reclaim their peace, power, and purpose. With over a decade of experience in the high-stress world of medicine, Nikia brings a deeply informed lens to conversations around burnout, boundaries, and emotional restoration. She guides women—especially Black women in leadership and healthcare—through the exhaustion of constantly being everything to everyone. Nikia equips her clients with the tools to say no without guilt, build lives rooted in their own values, and choose softness over survival. Through retreats, coaching, and community care, she creates spaces for women to pause, reset, and reimagine what thriving truly looks like. Nikia has also been featured as a guest on the Docs Get Money and Free to Be Mindful podcasts. Outside of work, Nikia prioritizes rest, joy, and connection. She loves reading, recharging with loved ones, and spending time with her niece, modeling what’s possible for powerful women. Connect with Dr. Nikia Smith: Website: https://sheisfireforged.com/IG: @nikiasmithmd