In this candid episode of Women Talk Fierce (aren't they all candid?), Keira, Nikki, and Tammy dive deep into their personal and professional money stories — from the first time they boldly raised their prices to the mindset shifts that helped them move from survival mode to thriving. They share the thrill of big client wins, the reality of imposter syndrome, and the discipline it takes to manage finances as life and business evolve.

The conversation gets real about growing up with different money messages, learning to budget without sacrificing joy, and how abundance thinking can open unexpected doors. Along the way, they swap stories about passion-driven work, time as a mindset tool, and the importance of trusting your gut with clients. You’ll walk away inspired to raise your own prices, own your worth, and keep your financial mindset in check, no matter what stage of business you’re in.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The “price raise” moments that changed everything — and the clients who said yes without hesitation

• Why packages beat hourly rates (and how they protect your time & value)

• How journaling and gratitude shaped Keira’s business growth

• Nikki’s lessons in budgeting for both business and family

• Tammy’s out-of-the-box trademark sale to a famous buyer

• The role of mindset in making — and keeping — more money

• Why chasing dollars can cost you more than it earns you

• How passion fuels productivity and keeps burnout at bay

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In this week’s episode of Women Talk Fierce, the ladies are pulling back the curtain—and the sports bras—to talk about those raw, messy, gut-check moments in business and life where you stop and say:

“What the actual f*ck am I doing?”

From overbooked calendars to emotional breakdowns at the desk, Keira, Tammy, and Nikki share the unfiltered truth about burnout, letting go of clients, shifting direction, and rebuilding after breakdowns. This is the real behind the highlight reel—and if you’ve ever felt like you were drowning in hustle, this one’s for you.

You’ll hear:

• 💥 Keira’s reckoning with hustle culture and motherhood

• 💥 Tammy’s hard-earned resilience after taking on corporate giants (yes, really)

• 💥 Nikki’s pivot from assistant overload to strategic delegation

• 💥 Why community is everything—and why your husband probably won’t get it

• 💥 A heart-check invitation to pivot from your WTF moment to your WOW moment

Real talk, big feelings, and even bigger breakthroughs.

Whether you’re in the thick of it or finally on the other side, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and just a little bit more badass.

🎧 Tune in now and tell us: What was your WTF moment? And how did you bounce back?

📣 Drop your story in the comments on Spotify, YouTube, or Instagram—we want to hear from you!

Nap Time to Network: Balancing Babes, Business, and Burnout

The Women Talk Fierce trio is back, and this week we’re diving deep into the messy, magical world of mompreneurship, where business deadlines and baby demands collide.

In this episode, Tammy, Keira, and Nikki unpack:

• Real-life boundaries: how to protect your business time and your family time without losing your mind.

• Mom guilt moments: from missed school pickups to yelling regrets, we share the raw, unfiltered stories that shaped how we parent and lead today.

• Burnout + balance: why setting boundaries is the ultimate act of self-care (and business growth).

• Authenticity vs. Instagram perfection: the truth behind those “perfect” mompreneur feeds and why we’re done with the bow on top.

• The hard conversations: what failure really looks like when you’re building a business with kids in the mix, and why it’s part of the journey.

  
  

You’ll laugh, nod in agreement, and maybe even tear up as we share the lessons, wins, and very real struggles of raising both businesses and babies.

Resources:

• Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud

• Abundance Ever After by Kathy Heller

• Running Down a Dream by Tim Grahl

• The Mindset Mentor Podcast (episode on wealth and happiness)

  
  

Join the conversation!

Connect with other fierce women balancing it all inside our Women Talk Fierce network: www.womentalkfierce.com

🎧 Hit play to hear why boundaries aren’t just nice-to-have, they’re survival. And yes, there’s laughter, lessons, and maybe a sprinkle of true crime energy too.

This week on Women Talk Fierce, the ladies get real about how hustle looks different at 25, 45, and 55. From newborns and Instagram DMs to project audits and camper life (yes, cows included), we cover what it means to grow a business in the middle of motherhood, shifting identities, and unexpected life pivots.

We talk about what hustle really means, at different ages, in different seasons, and what we’d go back and tell our younger entrepreneurial selves (hint: probably to ignore Instagram gurus and stop following up with clients who give you the ick).

Also on the menu:

• Why it’s okay to pivot (even if you’re already knee-deep in VA land)

• What actually makes someone a perfect-fit client

• The business advice we wish we’d ignored

• And yes, some truly chaotic true-crime energy at the top of the hour

By the end, you’ll feel less alone, more seen, and probably ready to delete some DMs.

• How hustle evolves in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond

• The moment we stopped caring what people think (and started scaling smarter)

• Why failure isn’t always a cute turning point—it’s just part of the path

• What advice we wish we’d left on read in year one

• The power of saying “no” and building a business that fits your life

Running Down a Dream by Tim Grahl — A behind-the-scenes take on what failure actually looks like in real life (not just in overnight-success Instagram posts).

Follow us @WomenTalkFierce and share your own “worst advice you wish you ignored” stories. We might just feature you in a future episode!

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Welcome to the chaos we all secretly live for. In this premiere episode of Wicked Fierce Talk, your three hosts, Tammy, Keira, and Nikki, take you on a joyride through motherhood, entrepreneurship, multitasking meltdowns, and the fine line between meditation and muttering “help me” under your breath.

From tiny beach houses packed with big personalities to how we recover when the week tries to run us over (literally, in Keira’s case), this episode is a full-blown group chat you didn’t know you needed.

• If your multitasking style had a theme song, what would it be? (Hint: Jesse J, NSYNC, and The Final Countdown all make appearances.)

• What happens when your “romantic getaway” turns into a surf retreat for six people in 400 square feet.

• Keira’s post-accident work ethic vs. her Pilates instructor’s concussion advice (spoiler: she ignored it).

• Nikki’s secret weapon for surviving meltdowns: boundaries and alone time with crickets.

• Tammy’s true crime obsession… and her solo movie theater rituals (popcorn for one, please).

• What we really think about raising kids, spending money, and trading Toys R Us for Tiffany’s

• Meditation can look like folding laundry, hiding in the car, or whispering affirmations to yourself mid-chaos.

• Girls’ friendship dynamics? Just as complicated as your Wi-Fi password.

• No matter what phase you’re in - diapers, diplomas, or DIY fences - we’re all just doing our best to keep the wheels on.

• Oh, and JNCO jeans are back. Yes. Really. And they’re $170 now. Lord help us.

You need a laugh, a break, or just want to feel seen in the beautiful mess that is working mom life.

Connect with Us:

• Instagram: @WomenTalkFierce

• Join the community: womentalkfierce.com

• Say hi or send in your “theme song” of the week, we might read it on the next episode!

Until next time, keep it wicked, keep it fierce, and keep it real.

In this kickoff episode of Women Talk Fierce, hosts Keira, Nikki, and Tammy bring their full selves to the mic; three women in three very different stages of motherhood and entrepreneurship. From toddler tantrums to college applications, from volunteer burnout to protective mama bear moments (yes, there are some drive-to-the-house stories!), this episode is a heartfelt rollercoaster of laughs, lived experience, and loud opinions.

This week’s topic? What keeps us up at night. Spoiler alert: It’s not just the kids. Tune in as we navigate safety fears, shifting definitions of “good moms,” the trap of Pinterest perfection, and the deep work of raising emotionally secure humans in a very different world than we grew up in.

What You’ll Hear:

• The myth of the perfect mom across three generations

• Real talk on curfews, college prep, drinking, and digital safety

• That moment when you realize showing up doesn’t mean saying yes to everything

• Mom guilt, growth, and the power of open communication

• Fireside question: If money were no object, what would you do with your kids today?

Notable Quotes:

• “They’re not trying to test you, they’re trying to be seen.”

• “Motherhood isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every kid, every season, every mom is different.”

• “We’re not just raising kids, we’re raising future adults. That’s the job.”

Links & Resources:

• 🌐 Join the Women Talk Fierce Network

• 📱 Follow us on Instagram

• 🔗 Connect with us individually:

  • Keira Crooms

  • Nikki Fain

  • Tammy Appleton

  
  

• Loved this episode? Share it with a mama in your life who’s doing her best. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss our next convo. Spoiler alert: we’re digging into business next week!

  
  

  Stay Fierce. Stay Connected. Stay Real.