In this episode, we chat about:

• Nicole's journey to becoming a wealth advisor and how it was influenced by her first marriage.

• The importance of financial literacy and autonomy for women, especially within relationships.

• Creating a 'Live It List' (as opposed to a bucket list) focused on living fulfilling experiences.

• Using experiences to build confidence and empowerment after overcoming personal hardships.

• The significance of planning and goal setting to achieve big dreams, such as travel.

• Incorporating small and large goals into one's 'Live It List' and making them achievable.

• Building a community around shared experiences and personal growth.

Resources + Links:

Follow Nicole on Instagram | @nicole.middendorf

Discover More About Nicole Middendorf at nicolemiddendorf.com

Start Your Own Live It List at theliveitlist.com

Find out how Prosperwell Financial can help you create wealth from the inside out at prosperwell.com

Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn.

Grow your brand, income, and impact!
Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Show Notes:

In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I chat with Nicole Middendorf, a multi-passionate business owner and wealth advisor. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from overcoming domestic violence to raising two teenagers and building her dream life through her 'Live It List.' She discusses the importance of financial literacy and autonomy, especially for women, and offers practical advice on financial empowerment, personal growth, and creating meaningful experiences. You will gain insights into Nicole's initiatives and find inspiration to achieve their own dreams.

Nicole Middendorf is a money maven, entrepreneur, author, world traveler, and philanthropist. After leaving Morgan Stanley in 2003, she founded Prosperwell Financial, where she works as a Wealth Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Nicole empowers her clients to create wealth from the inside out through one-on-one meetings, writing, speaking engagements, and media appearances. She is dedicated to making complex financial concepts easy to understand and helping people achieve financial independence and happiness.

01:00 Introduction and Meet Nicole Middendorf

01:52 Nicole's Journey to Wealth Advisor

04:34 Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy

05:42 The Live It List: Living Life to the Fullest

08:27 Financial Autonomy and Independence

19:10 Planning and Achieving Big Dreams

31:39 Creating Your Own Live It List

33:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we chat about:

• Our first meeting and connecting via Instagram.

• Community and collaboration in the creative industry.

• The importance of building relationships with people who do the same work.

• Insights on creative industry, public speaking, collaboration vs competition.

• Adele’s experience in the creative industry.

• The importance of intentionality in business and personal relationships.

• Collaboration over competition in the creative industry.

• Personal and professional growth in branding.

• The value of different skill sets in a team.

• The importance of inclusivity and celebrating diverse perspectives in a creative team.

• Larger issues in creative communities like elitism and ego.

• The challenges and rewards of working with larger organizations.

• Balancing creative freedom with parameters in branding.

• The value of small businesses and community impact over big brands.

• Redefining success in terms of personal impact and fulfillment.

Resources + Links:

Follow Adele on Instagram | @AMulford

Check out her business on Instagram | @the_cultivate_company

Dive deeper into her work at we-cultivate.com

Connect with Adele on LinkedIn

Grow your brand, income, and impact!
Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Show Notes:

In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I welcome the incredible Adele Mulford, a seasoned creative director and brand strategist. We reminisce about our first meeting at Phoenix Design Week, dive into the importance of community over competition in the creative industry, and tackle the daunting challenges of public speaking.

Adele, known affectionately as a "professional cat herder," shares her extensive experience working with both large organizations and smaller businesses, showcasing the value of authentic branding and collaboration. With over 30 years of experience as a strategic visionary for top global for-profit and non-profit brands, she excels at unlocking opportunities at the complex intersection of business, brand, creative, and people needs.

We explore the hurdles of transitioning from a structured corporate environment to entrepreneurship, discuss the power of love and diversity in business, and celebrate the empowerment found in forging one's own path. Both Adele and I emphasize the need for a supportive community among creatives and the lasting impact of intentional branding for businesses of all sizes.

01:00 Introduction and Meet Adele Mulford

01:46 The Power of Public Speaking

04:44 Journey into Branding and Design

06:50 Collaboration Over Competition

08:55 Defining Success in Branding

22:42 Lessons from Big Brands

30:08 The Fear of Inconsistency in Branding

31:05 Exploring Brand Identity and Flexibility

32:35 The Cultivation Metaphor in Branding

37:26 Navigating Entrepreneurship and Self-Reflection

41:17 The Power of Community and Collaboration

44:04 Embracing Diversity and Love in Business

46:32 Challenges and Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs

52:05 Encouragement and Unique Journeys

53:45 Conclusion and Contact Information