You Can Be Sparkly And Still Be Serious

Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, as she chats with inspiring guest Nicole Rodrigues for our “Speak Up & Stand Firm” Podcast Mini-Series.This powerful series is all about finding your voice, trusting your truth, and having the courage to stand firm in what matters most. We’ll explore what it means to speak with confidence, create healthy boundaries, advocate for yourself and others, and stop allowing fear, guilt, or the opinions of others to silence you.Through honest conversations, real-life stories, and practical wisdom, we’ll encourage DIVAS to step into their power—not by being the loudest person in the room, but by being confident enough to know that their voice matters.Whether you’re learning to say “no,” having a difficult conversation, standing up for yourself, or finally speaking the truth you’ve been holding inside, this series will remind you that your voice has value, your boundaries deserve respect, and your story deserves to be heard.Nicole Rodrigues, founder and CEO of NRPR Group, is a recognized public relations expert, digital and social media marketing and crisis communication pro with 25+ years of experience under her belt. In her tenure, she has developed and successfully executed strategic campaigns for some of the biggest names in business including: Yahoo!, Dolby, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony PlayStation, Hulu, M-GO, Toon Hero, Demand Media, Heal, MOBITV, Los Angeles Comic Con and the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders. Amongst some of the most notable campaigns she was charged with, Nicole ran the first and only official mommy blogger campaign for Yahoo!, she devised and launched the PR strategy for all of Hulu's first originalshows, and she helped develop YouTube’s creator and influencer PR strategy to produce more impactful campaigns at the forefront of the creator economy boom.https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerpr/https://x.com/NicoleRPRWe talk about what it really means to speak up and stand firm, using Dolly Parton’s unapologetic confidence as a mirror for our own lives. We also share a practical 1% better daily challenge, spotlight a new AI tool for safer dating choices, and remind ourselves to lead with kindness as the holidays approach.• Dolly Parton’s example of authenticity under public scrutiny• How criticism about appearance can turn into quiet bullying• Why women are not competition and how comparison drains confidence• The 1% better every day challenge and how to apply it• Turning pain and confusion into a strength by building solutions• Pear Love as an AI companion for dating red flags and reassurance• Holiday season grief, loneliness, and making space to pause and healFor more Divas That Care Network Episodes visit www.divasthatcare.com