Nikki Nigl's ABOUT WOMEN

Each month this podcast will be a continuation of the conversation started the night before at ABOUT WOMEN in Chicago. Last night we heard stories from 4 women about their version of THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME. This podcast is a judgment-free place for women to hear different sides of the story. To be clear, we are not anti-men - we are pro-women. It’s not about them, it’s about us. The Imposter Syndrome is that feeling and question we ask ourselves - Is my success real? It's that feeling that everyone else knows what they are doing but ourselves. That feeling of when will someone call me out and tell me I don't belong here. That feeling that our success is based on luck and timing and that we didn't earn it.

Each month this podcast will be a continuation of the conversation started the night before at ABOUT WOMEN in Chicago. Last night we heard stories from 4 women about their relationships with their Mothers and/or Daughters. This podcast is a judgment-free place for women to hear different sides of the story. To be clear, we are not anti men - we are pro women. It’s not about them, it’s about us. What is the relationship you have with your mother? Do you have a daughter - what type of relationship is that? If you could describe it in one word - what would it be? Loving? Tumultuous? Close? Distant? All of the above? Please take a listen as we have a conversation about our very first relationship - the one with our mom. HOSTS Nikki Nigl - @IAmNikkiNigl I’m 40-years old and for the most part I have a great relationship with my mother. She has always been there to support me AND my dreams. She lives in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. I haven't lived there in almost 18 years but we have always talked and checked in with each other. Danielle Holtz - @uradiate I’m a 30-year old theatre educator and storyteller. My mother and I were best friends throughout my childhood. She committed suicide when I was 17. And I still find myself navigating my relationship with her. Carrie Reffitt - @catpantsmedia I’m a 37-year old visual storyteller, marketing consultant, and queer woman. I became my Mother’s protector at a young age as I experienced her turbulent relationships with men. Not talking about abuse and attempted suicide led to years of internalized anger, guilt, and apathy. Thankfully, over the last 2 years we have developed a more open and authentic relationship. GUESTS Julie Roberts: I’m a 51-year old married and child-free advertising consultant. My mother had Borderline Personality Disorder. It was a decades long rollercoaster ride ending with me taking care of her through her final years and subsequent passing. Carolyn McCormick: I’m a 35-year old fundraiser and the mother of a 6-year old daughter. I’m one of five daughters and not my mother’s favorite. Christina Kolski: I’m a 37-year old nurturer and school social worker. I had a tumultuous and transformative relationship that changed us both. My mother passed away 5 years ago.

Each month this podcast will be a continuation of the conversation started the night before at ABOUT WOMEN in Chicago. Last night we heard stories from 5 women about their decision to have children or not to have children. This podcast is a judgment-free place for women to hear different sides of the story. To be clear, we are not anti men - we are pro women. It’s not about them, it’s about us. Do you have kids? Do you not have kids? Are you in flux? Are you still trying to figure it all out? All of this is ok. HOSTS Nikki Nigl: @IAmNikkiNigl I’m a Women’s EmpowHERment Coach – I help women get their shit together. I’m 40 years old, married, and I have a 14-year old stepson. Carrie Reffitt: @catpantsmedia I’m a 37-year old visual storyteller, marketing consultant, and queer woman. I’ve always wanted kids; however, my partner and I split up a few years ago. With time ticking away, I’m now on the fence. Danielle Holtz - @uradiate I’m a 30-year old theatre educator and storyteller. I’ve been married for six years and we don’t have any children, but I’m open to being swayed one way or the other on the subject. GUESTS Jeanne Barclay I’m 34-years old, married, and have a beautiful 2-year old son. I’m a stay-at-home mom, doula, and childhood educator. Suzanne Pollock I’m a 58-year old licensed massage therapist and I have 2 adult children and am widowed. Nanette Potee I’m a 52-year old professor of communication, single mom of a 12-year old daughter and we found each other through adoption.