This week I am thrilled to welcome to the show, once again Monica Barnett, a true style guru. Monica is the Principal mage Currator of Blueprint for Style, and author The Creatives Closet. It is officially summer and the world has more or less opened back up. And I know I for one am ready to get back outside. But before going back outside I want to…

This week’s guest has a special place in my heart. For those of you who have read my book, you might remember her as Mona, my fairy god-mother from Helsinki. In real life her name is Dorina Owindi. She is poet and author of two books: Monversation Volume 1 A JOURNEY TO HEALING and VOLUME 2 A JOURNEY TO LOVE. She is also an intuitive healer, that gu…

I am sure you have all heard the saying when you look good you feel good and these are nothing but facts. It is my firm belief that clothes have the ability to shift your mood. This week I am so excited to be joined by Julie Roux, founder of Finding Fashion Jules. She is a fellow expat living in Switzerland and has a great stye philosophy and is a …

In this week's episode, it's just me and my thoughts or musings as I like to call them. I was going to call this episode closure because that topic has been heavy on my mind. it’s a new season and some doors are closing and other things are falling away. but then thank you next came to me and it was perfect… Because looking for closure can have us …

****REPLAY**** In this week's episode, Nicole is joined by Kyani Dennis, founder of Monumental Wellness, creator of The Color of Wellness, mother of three, and a self-proclaimed tree-hugger. She graciously shares her Goddess vibes as we discuss the very real difference between courting vs. dating and taking care of your WHOLE self. Follow Nicole's …

This week I am joined by Anthony Jeannot, a stand-up comedian, and host of the podcast Highbrow Drivel. In this episode we talk about one of my favorite things: dating post-divorce and more specifically about dating via Tinder my on-again off-again best friend. Anthony shares what it was like to jump back into the dumpster fire that is modern datin…

This week I am excited to be joined by Cali Mau, a certified life coach specializing in relationships. She teaches women to embrace their assertiveness and cultivate healthy relationship habits. Cali is also a speaker who has been featured on the Infinite Coaching Network. Whether you are divorced, separated, on a break whatever the situation is… i…

Pivot is a word that we having been hearing and seeing ALOT since pandora’s box opened in 2020. Life as most of us knew was flipped on its head. We were forced to change and adapt, into a new normal and that can be uncomfortable as hell. But what about those more private and personal life moments that shake us to our core and require us to level up…

Everyone gets 24 hours in a day. but Have you ever wondered how so and so seems to MAXIMIZE THEIR DAY, whereas you may be struggling to make a dent in your to-do list? It is definitely true that time management is a skill that takes time to master. However, there is something even more important than that in today's busy and constantly connected wo…

Divorce is of course nothing new, and if that is where your life journey is taking you… it best to be prepared. I was not at all. In an effort to help you avoid some of the mistakes that I made, in this episode, I am joined by Sonia Frontera. Sonia is a family attorney, empowerment trainer, and domestic violence advocate. She is the proud survivor …

We all have those people (at least we should have), in our lives who make them a little bit better and brighter. What happened as a chance encounter in a hotel in Lucerne, has turned into a lasting friendship. She is truly a genuine spirit and is the embodiment of STRONGER TOGETHER. She appeared in my book as Alexis but in real life, her name is An…

Welcome to Season two of Making A Stylish Exit: Confidently Moving On. I missed you guys, it's good to be back. I have some fantastic guests lined up for this season but today I just wanted to let you what I have been thinking about... my musings. To know me is to know that I am a shoe addict. During my hiatus I celebrated my 44th turn around the s…

Well, it's a wrap! The first season of Making A Stylish Exit: Confidently Moving On is complete. What a whirlwind it has been. My procrastination levels were at an epic level but after a not so gentle nudge from a friend, I stopped my bullshit excuses and dove in. There was a tremendous learning curve, but that was to be expected... I can’t help bu…

This week Nicole is joined by Janaël van Berkel, a foodie blogger, and writer, (she was one of the translators of Nicole's book). In this episode Janaël tries to help Nicole crack the Swiss dating code by giving her some clever tips to meet the reclusive Swiss man and tries to improve her flirty french... laughter ensues. Follow Nicole's adventures…

In this week's episode, Nicole is joined by Kyani Dennis, founder of Monumental Wellness, creator of The Color of Wellness, mother of three, and a self-proclaimed tree-hugger. She graciously shares her Goddess vibes as we discuss the very real difference between courting vs. dating and taking care of your WHOLE self. Follow Nicole's adventures as s…

Happy 2021!, it’s January so I can still say that… Is it just me or have these last three weeks felt more like three months? Were the holidays really just last month? 2020 was one hell of a year and 2021 seems to have misplaced her act right as well because Miss Rona doesn’t want to let us go so we can be great. As second and third lockdowns are sw…

This week Nicole is joined by Betty G, an event planner and the wordsmith behind The Sexinthe6 blog and The Mind of B. During their conversation, Nicole and Betty talk about their experiences of online dating and how the process has evolved after much trial and error. Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On: Instagram & Facebook. Che…

This week Nicole is joined by Andrés Allemand Smaller, the celebrant. He is the VP of the Association of Celebrants and Officiants in French-speaking Switzerland, as well as the World News Correspondent for Tribune de Geneve. During their conversation, Nicole and Andrés talk about closure. How to get it and what if anything does it mean to you? Nic…

This week Nicole is joined by the phenomal Meg Davis. She is a graduate fellow at the Graduate Institute, Host of The Right On Podcast, and author of The Uncounted: Politics of Data in Global Health. She is a humanitarian superhero and she shares a completely different side of her life: dating after divorce. Nicole reveals that Meg inspired her to …

This year is almost over and I think it is safe to say that 2020 has been a year like no other... a global pandemic, racial unrest, and riots. On a more personal note with the outbreak of Covid-19 and all the new normals it created has made something that was already difficult nearly impossible; DATING. Let's be honest during a pandemic is not the …

This week Nicole is joined by Ashley Puckett, when she is not shaking up the patriarchy, or organizing TEDx Woman Talks, she is redefining motherhood with her amazing blog Luna Guide to Travel. Nicole and Ashley chat about motherhood, some of her greatest adventures, and how she is my relationship/blended family goals. I am almost there, got the fa…

In this week's episode, it's just me and my thoughts or musings as I like to call them. Last week's converstaion with dating coach, Elizabeth Overstreet got me thinking about some of the red flags I have encounterd in the past. Curiously enough they always seem to show up around the holidays, They are red after all... Follow Nicole's adventures as …

After all this time I am still solidly single so I have decided to enlist the help of an expert. On this week's episode, I am joined by Elizabeth Overstreet, author of Love You and He Will Too: A Smart Woman's Roadmap for Happy Healthy Relationships and renowned dating coach. We chat about how and why you should be intentionally when looking for a …

On this week's episode of Making A Stylish Exit: Confidently Moving On Nicole is joined by Coco Hunter of Coco Gone Global. Coco is a professional globetrotter, so she is always on the go. In their chat Nicole and Coco talk about moving. Moving half around the world for love, moving on after a breakup, as well as moving during a global pandemic. Fo…

In this week's episode, it's just me and my thoughts or musings as I like to call them. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about one of my favorite subjects: SHOES. Not just about buying new ones, or even where to wear them. I have been thinking about what they mean and ultimately represent. I will also share how one fashion faux-pas created the sh…

On this week's Making A Stylish Exit: Confidently Moving On, Nicole is joined by Monica Barnett. Monica is the chief Image Curator at Blueprint for Style and author of The Creatives Closet: for side hustlers, influencers, entrepreneurs, & empire builders. During their conversation, Nicole and Monica discuss the eternal question... what to wear. It'…

What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger... at least that’s what they say. For the first episode, I share the backstory behind how and why I decided to Make a Stylish Exit. Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On: Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After Divorce Have thoughts…

You walked out of the door, now what? Making A Stylish Exit: Confidently Moving On is here to help you take those next steps with confidence and style of course. In this podcast, we will talk about what it's really like to get back into the dating game after divorce, self-care tips, and what to wear while doing it all. Follow Nicole's adventures as…

We talk about gratitude. Achievements in 2018 and going forward in 2019. Where Monversation is going. Compassion and checking on people going through grief or loss. Talking about dating apps and experiences in publishing and story telling.By Dorina Owindi

Melissa Zibi is a fashion creative director who's art is limitless. A native French speaker she embarked on writing her first story in English as she felt called to do so. In this podcast we talk about the African art of story telling, alignment and how the unexpected and patience can truly change your life.…

PEDA 19 talks of the impact of social media. The feelings that it triggers and why we should focus on our lives instead of other people's fragmented lives.By Dorina Owindi

PEDA day 18 Features 3 wines from 3 continents that should get you into the barbeque mood especially, as International Labour Day is coming up.By Dorina Owindi

PEDA 17 we talk about a form of meditation that is so simple, yet people do not necessarily think about it immediately. Mindfulness is a practice that Monversation thrives on. It allows you to connect.By Dorina Owindi