Peek Behind the Curtain: The Podcast’s Evolution + What’s Next

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We’re welcoming you behind the scenes in this season finale of sorts as we head into a hiatus! Catherine, one of Checkbox Other’s podcast producers, joins Nikki to talk all things CBO – its origin story and evolution over the years, the strategy behind choosing guests, conducting vulnerable, impactful interviews and intentionally bootstrapping the podcast while dancing with perfectionism and self doubt. They discuss the transformative power storytelling has to heal deep wounds and bridge gaps between people who believe they have nothing in common. In this episode, we celebrate the past, embrace the present, and chart an expansive course forward towards an amazing future for Checkbox Other. 

Our listener community plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the podcast, so we urge you to connect with us, share your thoughts and get VIP perks, updates and invitations as we nurture the podcast to its next level. Connect here: nikkiinnocent.com/cbo

TOPICS

• [2:14] interview start/intro

• [4:10] Catherine’s intro

• [5:15] Catherine’s story

• [11:15] Checkbox Other’s evolution 

• [23:30] Nikki’s thoughts on sharing her story on CBO

• [27:10] why storytelling is powerful

• [36:35] choosing a guest to interview

• [45:45] dancing with perfectionism as a podcaster

• [57:10] the choice to bootstrap the podcast

• [1:04:10] why we’re going on a hiatus

• [1:11:55] what to expect with CBO moving forward

• [1:18:00] opportunities for listeners to get involved
  

RELEVANT LINKS

• Nikki’s TEDxTalks:

• Break the Rules in Life, Then Re-write Your Own (2019) 

• Embrace Your Other, Activate Your Superpower (2020) 

• Instagram post: Twitter thread about Oppenheimer history

• Checkbox Other episodes:

• Station Twins with Meghan

• We're Back! Pt.1 "Where Ya Been?!?"

• We're Back! Pt.2 "What's Next?"

• Feminism Theory in Action with Amelia Hruby

• She’ll Go First with Jessica Minhas

• Belly Dancing into Body Love, Confidence and Prosperity with Lisa Zahiya

• Break Free of Perfectionism’s Grasp: Start Before You’re “Ready”

• Act 2: The Keeper of Safe Spaces with Megan Baker

• Person First Living with Lillian Ellmore

• Send us an email: info@nikkiinnocent.com

QUOTES

• “We have way more in common than we would probably assume judging someone from the outside.” –Catherine

• “Vulnerability is something that can be celebrated and not seen as a target for people to either take from or to manipulate to use later.” –Nikki

• “The process to belonging is never about perfection, it's about acceptance.” –Nikki

STAY IN TOUCH

• Work with me as a coach

• Bring me into your workplace or community to lead a workshop or deliver a keynote

• Share your thoughts on this episode or “Other” story with us

• Rate & review us: Checkbox Other on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Spotify

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MEET THE HOST: NIKKI INNOCENT

I’ve never been one to be put in a category or fit under one label so here are a few descriptors I identify with: Connector. Empath. Inclusion Advocate. Creator of Safe Spaces in the Gray Area. Women’s Leadership Coach. Hype Woman. Story Fiend. Lover of Conversation. Former Corporate Marketer.

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