ICONIK CEO®

Nikisha King
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You've shrunk in rooms that were never built for you. You've dimmed your voice so someone else could feel bigger. You've carried everyone else's needs on your back while your own dream sat quiet in the corner. Not anymore. Welcome to the ICONIK CEO® Podcast for women CEOs. This show was created for the woman who's done borrowing space. Done building someone else's empire with her own two hands. You're here to build your empire. Not a hobby (no hobbist allowed). Not a side project. An empire that outlives you and cracks the door open for the next woman standing where you used to stand. Because when one woman rises, she doesn't rise alone. She pulls the whole room up with her. This is ICONIK CEO®. Stop shrinking. Start scaling.

  1. 22h ago

    96: She Built a Team of 28 Without Micromanaging: Jennifer Kaplan on Scaling a Service Business

    You started your business because you were good at the work. Two years in, you are the work. Every client, every email, every decision runs through you, and the growth you wanted has quietly turned into burnout. Jennifer Kaplan lived that. She built Evolve PR from a one-woman operation into a team of 28 serving more than 140 clients. In this episode, she walks through how the shift from solopreneur to CEO actually happens. She gets honest about knowing when to hire your first employee, letting go of control so you can stop micromanaging, and why systems, not hustle, are what let a service business scale. She breaks down how to attract high-value clients instead of competing on price, how to get clear on your ideal client, and how to build a brand people remember. She shares the turnover that forced her to build over 100 systems, and the moment she stopped trying to serve everyone. If you are five or more years into your service business and ready to stop doing everything and start leading, this one is for you. About Jennifer KaplanJennifer Kaplan is the founder and president of Evolve PR & Marketing, Arizona's largest public relations firm. Since launching in 2010, she has grown Evolve into a team of 28 full-time publicists serving more than 140 clients across local and national markets. She has been recognized as one of Arizona's most influential women in business and leads with a relationship-first approach built on visibility, trust, and connection. Resources & LinksConnect with Jennifer Kaplan Website: evolveprandmarketing.comInstagram: @evolveprandmarketingLinkedIn: @jennifer-kaplan Connect with Nikisha King Website: nikishaking.comInstagram: @nikisha.king Books MentionedThe Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellWho Moved My Cheese? by Spencer JohnsonGood to Great by Jim Collins

    96: She Built a Team of 28 Without Micromanaging: Jennifer Kaplan on Scaling a Service Business

  2. Apr 28

    95: Why Your Business Has Hit a Ceiling (And It's Not About Sales)

    Episode Description You're working harder than ever. Still, something feels off behind the scenes. In this episode, Nikisha sits down with Colleen Carswell, fractional COO and founder of Structured to Scale, to get honest about what's actually holding creative businesses back. Colleen's philosophy, Systems Before Sales, has been featured in Forbes, Success, Travel & Leisure, and USA Today. And she brings all of it here. If you've ever wondered what sustainable scaling actually looks like, and what it costs you when your infrastructure can't hold the growth you're chasing, this conversation is going to hit. About Colleen Carswell Colleen Carswell is the CEO and founder of Structured to Scale. With 18 years of hospitality experience, starting as a wedding coordinator on Royal Caribbean cruise ships, she now works as a fractional COO helping businesses build stronger systems, retain incredible teams, and grow without burning everyone out. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Success, Travel & Leisure, and USA Today. Resources & Links Connect with Colleen Carswell: Website: structuredtoscale.com Instagram: @colleencarswell LinkedIn: @colleen-carswell Connect with Nikisha King: Website: nikishaking.com Instagram: @nikishaking

    95: Why Your Business Has Hit a Ceiling (And It's Not About Sales)

  3. Mar 24

    94: Why You’re Making Money But Still Not Profitable (And How to Fix It) w/ Susanne Mariga

    In this episode of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, we’re talking about something many entrepreneurs quietly struggle with: You’re booking clients. You’re generating revenue. But you still feel a little uncertain, reactive, and unsure about your money. If you’ve ever thought: “I make money, but I don’t feel in control.”“Where is all my money actually going?”“Why does scaling feel more stressful instead of easier?”“When will I finally feel profitable?” This conversation is for you. I’m joined by CPA and Certified Profit First Professional Susanne Mariga, founder of Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises. This is not a conversation about spreadsheets. This is about leadership. It’s about ownership. It’s about designing profit intentionally not hoping it’s there at the end. How to Connect with Susanne Mariga: Susanne's WebsiteSusanne's InstagramSusanne's LinkedIn Her Gift to You: Free Profit First Assessment & Cash Flow Template: Discover how to increase your business profits and gain financial clarity with this free Profit resource. Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode hit something in you, if you’re tired of fear-based decisions and reactive leadership Sign up for The Disruptive Chronicles w/ Nikisha. Where we help you shift from fear to action. From reaction to leadership. From overwhelmed to ICONIK. Join the Disruptive Chronicles, where we dream bigger than our fears ➡️ Disruptive Chronicles

    94: Why You’re Making Money But Still Not Profitable (And How to Fix It) w/ Susanne Mariga

  4. Mar 10

    93: How to Simplify Your Business Systems Without Losing Creativity w/ Tracy Holt

    If you’ve ever felt like your business is growing faster than your backend can handle, this episode is for you. So many women entrepreneurs want to scale. They want more clients, more revenue, more visibility. But what they don’t realize is this: scaling without structure creates chaos, not freedom. In this episode of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, Nikisha King sits down with professional organizer and systems expert Tracy Holt to unpack what really happens behind the scenes when entrepreneurs try to grow without clear processes. They talk about digital clutter, messy file systems, scattered workflows, and the hidden mental load that slows down scaling. Because here’s the truth: you cannot grow past the structure your business can support. This conversation shifts the idea of “systems” from corporate and restrictive to supportive and freeing. Systems aren’t about perfection. They’re about creating repeatable processes so your brain isn’t carrying everything on its own. This Episode Answers Questions like: How do I scale my business without burning out?Why does growth feel chaotic?When should I put systems in place?How do I hire help if nothing is organized?What systems do I actually need to grow? If this episode made you realize your next level requires more clarity, not more hustle, it’s time to move from awareness into action. Get Connected with Tracy Hoth: Follow Tracy on InstagramFollow Tracy Hoth on LinkedInLearn more about Tracy HothVisit Tracy's Podcast Enjoy a special gift from Tracy: The Only 5 Digital File Folders You'll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Coaching Business Join The Disruptive Chronicles, where we help women entrepreneurs shift from fear to focused action and build businesses that scale with confidence and structure. 👉🏾 Sign up here: https://nikishaking.com/disruptive-chronicles

    93: How to Simplify Your Business Systems Without Losing Creativity w/ Tracy Holt

  5. Feb 24

    92: How to Stay Consistent on Instagram Without Burnout

    If you feel inconsistent on Instagram or TikTok and don’t know why, this episode will shift everything. It's not about motivation, it's not about discipline, it's a system issue. When creating content from scratch every day, it's a struggle to be motivated and excited about your post. In Episode 92 of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, we finish the RISE Framework with E: Elevate Through Systems and break down a simple, repeatable Instagram or TikTok content system designed specifically for service-based solopreneurs. If you are constantly: Starting from scratch every time you postAsking yourself what to sayFeeling exhausted before you even record your contentStruggling to stay visible consistently This episode gives you a clear workflow you can use immediately. Here's what you'll learn: Why inconsistency is a systems problem, not a mindset problem.How to record one 3-minute video and turn it into multiple pieces of content.How to use Instagram’s built-in tools to simplify editing.How to remove friction so consistency becomes automatic.Why systems remove burnout and build momentum. If you missed the prompts referenced in this episode, revisit: Episode 90Episode 91 We also have a step-by-step walkthrough video showing you how to record one 3-minute video and turn it into multiple pieces of content: Download your Free Content Generation System.

  6. Feb 10

    91: How to Show Up with Confidence When Being Visible Feels Scary

    For many women creative entrepreneurs, visibility is not a strategy problem. It’s a confidence problem. If showing up online feels heavy and awkward, welcome to this week's episode. Today's episode is about giving yourself permission to show up as you are. In this episode of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, Nikisha King breaks down the S in the R.I.S.E. Framework, Show Up with Confidence. Confidence is not being perfect or outgoing. It’s choosing to be seen even when fear is still there. Nikisha talks about: Why visibility feels scary for so many women.That fear doesn’t disappear just because you start a business. You’ll learn how confidence is built through small steps, safety, and honesty, not overnight change.

  7. Jan 20

    90: Why You’re Posting Everywhere but Still Not Getting Leads

    Many creative entrepreneurs are doing everything they’re told to do. They’re posting on Instagram, showing up on LinkedIn, sending emails, networking, and still wondering why the results don’t match the effort. In this episode of the ICONIK CEO Podcast, Nikisha King breaks down a truth most people skip over when it comes to lead generation: the problem often isn’t visibility, it’s who you’re talking to. This conversation dives into the Identify Your People phase of the R.I.S.E. framework and explains why your message can feel like it’s floating in the air, heard by everyone and landing with no one. When your visibility isn’t focused, your content becomes easy to scroll past, even when it’s valuable. Nikisha explains how lead generation improves when entrepreneurs stop performing for “everyone” and start connecting deeply with the right people. This episode reframes identifying your audience, not as limiting your business, but as anchoring your message so it finally lands. If your content feels inconsistent, your engagement feels low, or inquiries don’t reflect the work you’re putting in, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and how to shift it. Questions that are answered in this episode: Why posting more doesn’t automatically create more leads?How unclear messaging keeps you invisible, even when you’re showing up?What it really means to “identify your people” beyond demographics?Why emotional and behavioral clarity creates stronger connections?How focused visibility turns content into conversations, and conversations into clients? Join The Disruptive Chronicles, where solopreneurs learn how to move from fear into focused action, build confidence in their message, and create visibility that actually leads to clients. 👉🏾 Sign up here: https://nikishaking.com/disruptive-chronicles

    90: Why You’re Posting Everywhere but Still Not Getting Leads

  8. 12/16/2025

    89: Why You’re Not Getting More Leads And What Visibility Has to Do With It

    Many wedding and event professionals are doing all the “right” things, posting consistently, offering value, and showing up, yet their lead generation still feels slow, inconsistent, or nonexistent. In this episode, Nikisha King explores a truth most people never talk about: lead generation issues are often rooted in self-judgment and visibility, not strategy. When solopreneurs feel judged by others or by themselves, they unconsciously hide parts of who they are. And when parts of you are hidden, your message doesn’t fully land. This conversation breaks down how internal narratives, identity suppression, and fear of being seen quietly block connection with the very people you’re meant to serve. Nikisha shares how visibility begins with revealing your authentic self, not performing a version of who you think you “should” be. This episode isn’t about posting more or doing more. It’s about being more visible in the ways that actually convert. Questions This Episode Answers:Why am I not getting consistent leads?How do I increase lead generation without burning out?Why does showing up online feel uncomfortable?How does visibility actually impact sales and inquiries?What’s blocking people from connecting with my message? No More Sitting On Your Hands:If this episode helped you see where fear or self-judgment may be holding you back, the next step is action. Join The Disruptive Chronicles, where wedding/event professionals and service-based solopreneurs learn how to move from fear to visibility, and from visibility to aligned action and lead generation. Sign up here: https://nikishaking.com/disruptive-chronicles

    89: Why You’re Not Getting More Leads And What Visibility Has to Do With It
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You've shrunk in rooms that were never built for you. You've dimmed your voice so someone else could feel bigger. You've carried everyone else's needs on your back while your own dream sat quiet in the corner. Not anymore. Welcome to the ICONIK CEO® Podcast for women CEOs. This show was created for the woman who's done borrowing space. Done building someone else's empire with her own two hands. You're here to build your empire. Not a hobby (no hobbist allowed). Not a side project. An empire that outlives you and cracks the door open for the next woman standing where you used to stand. Because when one woman rises, she doesn't rise alone. She pulls the whole room up with her. This is ICONIK CEO®. Stop shrinking. Start scaling.

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  • Creator
    Nikisha King
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
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