In this episode of the Pink Nest Podcast, Nika sits down with Anaïs Comot, career coach, international speaker, and the woman behind a bold mission to empower 100,000 women by 2035.
From her early dreams of becoming a lawyer to navigating a squiggly career through procurement and consultancy, Anaïs’ story is a powerful reminder that career paths don’t need to be linear to be meaningful. After reaching corporate burnout, she discovered her calling in career coaching, helping women build clarity, confidence, and work they truly enjoy.
Together, Nika and Anaïs explore:
✨ how self-awareness shapes every major career decision
✨ the physical and emotional signs of burnout
✨ setting boundaries to protect your energy and wellbeing
✨ why visibility and personal branding matter, especially for quiet or hesitant women
✨ the mindset blocks that keep so many women stuck (fear of failure, judgement, not feeling “ready”)
✨ the importance of community support, particularly for women living and working abroad
✨ practical actions to bring more joy, purpose, and balance into your work-life journey.
Anaïs also shares her work with Her Circle, a community supporting women abroad in navigating career transitions, building confidence, and finding connection wherever they are in the world.
If you’ve been questioning your next step, struggling with burnout, or feeling invisible in your career, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a nudge forward.
This week on The Pink Nest Podcast, we sit down with Geoff Langston, a coach, mentor, family man, and lifelong music lover whose journey has been shaped as much by the sea as by sound.
From a childhood spent by the coastline to a career dedicated to helping people grow, Geoff’s path is a reminder that the most powerful transformations often happen quietly, in the everyday moments we rarely talk about. Music became a thread that carried him through life’s highs and lows, long before coaching entered the picture and long after.
In this conversation, Geoff opens up about:
✨ How growing up by the sea shaped his sense of grounding
✨ The role music played in forming his identity
✨ What mental health looks like in real life, not theory
✨ The transition into coaching and why he chose a human-first approach
✨ What it really means to stay present, compassionate, and connected in a noisy world.
This episode is an invitation to slow down. To listen differently.
To remember that meaning often sits beneath the surface, in the stories we carry, the people who shaped us, and the music that held us when nothing else did.
Tune in, let yourself breathe a little deeper, and allow Geoff’s warmth and wisdom to meet you exactly where you are.
PS : There is a slight echo on my (the host’s) side in this episode, while Geoff’s audio is completely clear. Thank you for your patience; the depth of this conversation is absolutely worth the listen.
🎙️ Episode 5, Rewriting Your Path After Burnout, with Katie Bowyer
This week on The Pink Nest Podcast, we sit down with Katie Bowyer, an event producer whose journey into the industry began in an unexpected place, a dance degree in 2019. What followed was six years of building a career across festivals, weddings, and large-scale corporate events, driven by her passion for creating unforgettable experiences.
But like so many in the events world, Katie hit a breaking point. Burnout forced her to pause, reflect, and redefine what a sustainable career in events should look like, without losing the creativity and energy she loved.
In this conversation, Katie shares:
✨ How she transitioned from dance to events
✨ The realities of burnout and how it reshaped her values
✨ Why creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing now guide her work
✨ How she found alignment and purpose again at Yes Events
✨ What it really means to bring your best self to production roles
This episode is a reminder that success doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from choosing environments that support who you are.
Tune in, take what you need, and let Katie’s story inspire you to build your career with intention, balance, and self-trust.
What if one tiny daily habit could change the way you lead, work, and recover, even in the busiest, loudest moments of event life?
In this episode, we explore the small, practical tools that make wellbeing actually doable, not theoretical, not overwhelming, just real.
Johanna Roodt is a high-energy event leader, wellbeing consultant, and the creator of the first CPD-certified Mental Wellbeing Certification for Event Professionals.
With 15+ years of global event experience, Johanna blends deep industry knowledge with her lifelong dedication to wellbeing.
In this conversation, Johanna and Nika explore:
This episode is honest, energising, and full of small shifts with big impact, for event pros, leaders, and anyone rebuilding their relationship with wellbeing.
🎙️ Episode 3 : Choose Curiosity Over Fear: The ABC of Intelligence with Dr. Archana Krishnan
What happens when a scientist steps out of the lab and into the boardroom and brings heart, ethics, and curiosity along for the ride?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Archana Krishnan, a biotechnology researcher turned business intelligence and data-strategy leader. Archana helps executives gain a 360° thinking advantage by connecting Artificial, Business, and Cognitive Intelligence, her “ABC of Intelligence.”
From Mumbai to Canada, from migrant to data strategist, Archana’s story is a powerful reflection on what it means to choose curiosity over fear. We talk about the realities of transition, mentorship, and leadership, the importance of women’s equity in industry, and what ethical AI adoption really looks like, beyond the buzzwords.
💡 What we get into:
Dr. Archana’s approach to intelligence and to life, reminds us that leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about asking better questions.
Tune in for a conversation about data, diversity, and the heart behind decision-making.
Quiet Doesn’t Mean Small: Leading Without Shouting
Guest: Claire Alvis, entrepreneur, writer, and advocate for quiet expertise; co-founder of Secret Sauce.
Claire Alvis shares how “listening first” can be a competitive advantage. We dive into scaling without the megaphone, building systems and boundaries, and showing up with intention, especially when life is messy.
What we get into:
If you’ve ever felt drowned out by the loudest voice in the room, this episode is your permission slip to lead differently. You don’t need to be louder to make an impact, you need to be real, intentional, and willing to show up.
What if “different” is exactly what’s needed to change the world?
In our debut episode, I sit down with Martin Slyngstad, award-winning disability advocate, business owner, author, Special Olympics athlete, and speaker. Martin shares how he turned barriers into blueprints for inclusion, from building a values-led business to championing accessibility in everyday life.
We talk ambition, identity, and the practical steps anyone can take to create more welcoming spaces at work, at events, and in our communities.
If you believe inclusion is a nice-to-have, this conversation will change your mind and your next move.
Listen now, share with a friend, and let’s make the world a little calmer and more inclusive, one story at a time.