Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Ta’Donna Nagle, a Wealth Alignment Coach and Financial Educator for a faith-rooted conversation about money, worthiness, and alignment. We talk about how many high-achieving women end up building lives that look successful on the outside but feel exhausting on the inside, and how spending, saving, or overworking can quietly become ways we cope with being out of alignment. Ta’Donna shares her own journey out of corporate America, what it real...

Send us a text Loving yourself after loss isn’t selfish, it’s the work that makes everything else possible. In this episode, I’m joined by my amazing daughters, Diara and Danielle, for a conversation that is very close to my heart. We flip the tables as they step into the role of interviewers and invite me to reflect on what it has looked like to lose myself in a long marriage and slowly find my way back home to me. I share honestly about how being a high achiever can sometimes hide what’s un...

Send us a text In this episode, I’m speaking with Deidra Kindred, a registered nurse turned entrepreneur, about how her two divorces became the spark for transformation and self-discovery. Deidra shares how leaning on faith, setting boundaries, and embracing her own chrysalis season allowed her to step fully into a life that reflects her values, her joy, and her authenticity. If you’ve ever felt pressured to fit someone else’s vision, questioned your worth, or wondered if freedom and purpose ...

Send us a text "You can be broken, messy, and still rise stronger than you ever imagined." In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Stella Safo, Founder of Just Equity for Health, about standing up in the face of challenges and finding purpose through hardship.We talk about the difficult spaces she has navigated, including a toxic work environment, gender discrimination, workplace abuse, fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, and raising her two children, while still working to create positive ch...

Send us a text "The journey is going to continue to shape your character and who you are in this world." In this episode, I’m speaking about the often-overlooked middle where faith is tested, identity is stretched, and growth quietly takes root. I share how the middle can feel disorienting, heavy, and deeply uncomfortable, yet it is also the place where God does His most transformative work. Through honest reflection, we’ll talk about facing hard truths, releasing what you thought your life w...

Send us a text "Reinvention in midlife isn’t about starting over, it’s about stepping fully into the version of yourself you were always meant to be." In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Joy’El Ballard, board-certified OB/GYN, menopause and midlife strategist, and business coach, about what it looks like to reinvent yourself in midlife. Dr. Joy’El shares how she courageously left a thriving medical career, trusted God through change, and let go of perfectionism and the need to always be “t...

Send us a text Finding real love starts with learning how to love yourself first. Healing, rebuilding confidence, and opening your heart after heartbreak can feel daunting, but it’s also where the most beautiful stories begin. In this episode, I’m speaking with Heidi B. Friedman, attorney and author of Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love, about what she discovered through the often messy, funny, and revealing process of dating after divorce. Heidi shares how...

Send us a text Sometimes, God’s call to purpose comes in the form of heartbreak. Sometimes, the very thing that breaks you is the very thing that awakens you to your deepest potential. In this episode, I’m speaking with Paula Hollis, a transformational speaker, author, and certified life transitions coach, about how loss can become a catalyst for purpose, intentionality, and legacy. Paula shares her personal journey from the heartbreak of losing her husband to discovering renewed strength and...

Send us a text Sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs begin in the moments we feel most broken. When life falls apart, what comes next isn’t just about survival. It’s about remembering your strength and choosing to rise again. In this episode with Dr. Dianah Lake, we explore how mindset and movement can help you rebuild your life from the inside out. Dr. Diana shares her powerful story of rediscovery after divorce, from heartbreak and exhaustion to healing through therapy, faith, and fitness. ...

Send us a text Freedom doesn’t just happen, it’s a choice to release what no longer serves you and make space for what God is trying to do next. As Your nEXt Chapter celebrates its first birthday, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons this year has taught me about freedom, healing, and the courage it takes to start again. This episode is an invitation to release the weight of the past and reclaim your rhythm. Through the language of music, I’m sharing five powerful steps that have guided me on ...

Send us a text Some chapters begin in pain but end in power. At just 29 years old, Lisa Satchell was diagnosed with breast cancer — an unexpected detour that tested her faith, stripped away her control, and redefined what healing truly means. In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Nicole and Lisa talk about surrender, vulnerability, purpose, and how God can turn even the most difficult diagnosis into divine redirection. Lisa opens up about her journey through diagnosis, double mastectomy, and th...

Send us a text Some pain cannot be polished away with a bubble bath or a vacation. It runs deeper, beneath the masks, the makeup, and the curated perfection. It hides behind “I’m fine” and teaches us to smile even when our world is falling apart. In this episode with Lynda Carmouche, we have an honest conversation about the hidden cost of polished pain, the pressure to appear strong while silently struggling, and the power of giving yourself permission to heal without apology. Lynda shares ho...

Send us a text Pain isn’t always easy to see. Sometimes it hides in silence, in hurtful words, or in love that feels unsafe. Abuse isn’t just about bruises; it’s also about control, manipulation, and fear disguised as care. In this episode with Dr. Yamika Head, we have a deeply honest conversation about the realities of abuse, how it can exist behind success, within high-achieving women, and under the mask of strength. Dr. Head shares how she endured violence during her medical training, why ...

Send us a text A narcissist doesn’t just test your patience, they test your understanding of yourself, your resilience, and your ability to stay grounded. True freedom comes from learning the patterns, expecting the games, and refusing to allow their chaos to define your choices or diminish your worth. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Mack, a survivor of narcissistic abuse and certified family court strategist, to explore how women can protect themselves and reclaim their lives after lea...

Send us a text When God carries you through the fire, He is not only rescuing you. He is refining you for the life that waits beyond the ashes. In this solo episode, I share how God carried me through the end of my 28-year marriage and revealed the lessons that prepared me for life after divorce. Drawing strength from scripture, prayer, and community, I walk through the five C’s of divine preparation and how they showed up in my own journey. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, or uncertain abo...

Send us a text "The habits that once helped us survive can also hold us hostage. Healing begins when we forgive ourselves for who we had to be, release the roles that no longer serve us, and create new habits that lead us to peace, purpose, and power." In this first episode of Season 3 with Nakeia Homer, we open a new chapter of healing and growth by uncovering how the survival habits that once kept us safe can also keep us stuck, and how simple daily practices help us reclaim peace, power, a...

Send us a text Welcome to the Season 2 finale of Your Next Chapter with Dr. Nicole. This episode closes an amazing season filled with healing, growth, and self-discovery. At the end of the episode, I will share when Season 3 will begin. You will not want to miss what is coming next. For now, take this time to reflect on everything we have covered and get ready for a fresh and inspiring new season. Thank you for being part of this journey. ______________________________________________________...

Send us a text Divorce may close one door, but it need not close the heart. Healing takes time, support, and faith. Healing invites us to carry forward the good, leave behind the bad, and say yes to new beginnings with courage and grace. In this episode with Dr. Lisa and Tony Goudy, we talk about finding love again after divorce and what it looks like to say “yes” to a new season of partnership. Dr. Lisa and Tony share their journeys from prior marriages to divorce, healing, and building a st...

Send us a text Photos reveal what words cannot fully capture. They hold memories that fade from our minds but live forever in images, telling stories of joy, struggle, growth, and transformation without needing explanation. Photos preserve the unspoken truths of our journey, reminding us of our authentic selves beyond what we say or even realize. In this episode with Jendayi Asha, we talk about how photography becomes a mirror for transformation when storytelling leads the way and what it loo...

Send us a text Closure is often framed as a moment, a conversation, an apology, or a confession that helps tie up the loose ends of a painful story. Many of us wait for it, chase it, or even plead for it, believing that healing can’t happen until we hear certain words from the person who hurt us. But what happens when that moment never comes? In this episode, I’m opening up about one of the hardest truths I’ve had to face: healing without closure. We talk about what it means to move forward w...