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Born of survival, raised on resistance.
Trained in capitalism, but fluent in critique.
This is my reckoning with the American Dream—
and the blueprint I’m building in its place.
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What if your company isn’t a machine at all. It’s an organism. In this episode I map why the old model is cracking and what to build instead. We cover living-systems leadership, decentralized decision making, and values-anchored governance with real examples you can test this week.What we cover:Why “productivity” is a bad proxy for valueLiving systems vs machines. Leaders as gardenersTeal organizations and self management in practiceWarm data. Why everything is relationalDAOs, co-ownership, and governance as cultureThe Ritz-Carlton autonomy hack for frontline powerDelete one rule. Double your speedCommons, co-ops, and mycelial networks as the next marketMore BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Dopamine isn’t the cookie. It isn’t the like. It isn’t the quick hit you’ve been told it is.Dopamine is motivation. It’s what gets you up the mountain, through the project, into the scary thing you’ve been avoiding. It’s effort that creates the reward.If you’ve been told to stop chasing dopamine hits or to try a dopamine detox, you’ve been sold the wrong story. In this episode I get into the real neuroscience of dopamine and how you can use it to actually feel good about the hard things you’re doing.What we cover:- why dopamine isn’t pleasure, it’s anticipation and motivation- the difference between distraction and reward- how doomscrolling and sugar hijack your brain-fear vs excitement and how to reframe it-micro challenges and rituals that rewire your habits-why mastery comes from repetition not grand gestures-the HALT reset hungry angry lonely tiredMentioned in this episode: What Would Zappa Do? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ODybWBZCu4The Mormon and the Meth-Head https://open.spotify.com/show/13J5cWpdNlpdkVzfY9gxZV ELI Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWYPc0j9zdM&list=PLr3yIinnbEHpzk2S_aeMkrQ_TkBtHGA06Episode 83: Permission to Pause https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aEaINe1jGGAb2fOtJCWgp?si=2d45b8ac4a8947a4More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Stay in The Loop - https://nicolebz.substack.com/Have you ever noticed how your “original” idea suddenly pops up everywhere? That’s not coincidence... it’s the loop.In this episode, we break down why we’re all drinking the same Kool-Aid, how the collective consciousness actually works, and why you need to stop hoarding your ideas and start sharing them.You’ll learn:-Why ideas spread like wildfire (and why that’s GOOD for your business).-How to future-proof your work in uncertain times.-The three tactical, magical takeaways you can apply instantly.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
We’re stealing pages from Prince’s playbook so you can build sovereignty, not just content. You’ll see how he negotiated creative control at 19, weaponized pseudonyms (Camille, Christopher, Alexander Nevermind) to outmaneuver contracts, and used Paisley Park as a vertically integrated engine for music, video, live performance—and myth.We decode Prince’s sovereignty so we can build ours.Negotiating total creative control at 19Why pseudonyms were both creative and legal strategyHow Paisley Park became a full-stack content & distribution enginePre-building the “vault” so partners join momentum, not control itMore BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
You don’t just need a brand—you need an ecosystem. We’re using Dolly Parton as your blueprint to build one rooted in IP ownership, smart partnerships, and purpose-driven generosity.You’ll see how to:Own your IP before you cash it in (Dolly kept “I Will Always Love You,” said no to Elvis, and won big when Whitney covered it).Partner with existing infrastructure to scale on your terms (think Dollywood: vision + values layered onto a running system).Turn generosity into architecture (Imagination Library → 270M+ books mailed; giving that fuels real-world impact, not just PR).Core idea: Don’t just build products—build a place. IP → Platform → Partnerships → Programs → Philanthropy.Dolly’s moves to copy:Keep your rights (licensing beats selling; long-tail revenue > upfront bag).Partner with existing ops, inject your culture (Dollywood play).Make generosity structural (Imagination Library mindset).Try this week:List 3 assets you can protect (™/©/patent) before pitching.Identify one partner with working rails; propose a co-branded pilot.Pick one give-back that’s native to your work—and systemize it.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
You know Pharrell Williams as a hitmaker, but what if you saw him as your business mentor? In this episode, we ask What Would Pharrell Do?—and uncover how his approach to creativity, collaboration, and ownership can transform the way you build your business. We explore how Pharrell:-Entered industries through the side door and built trust before asking for recognition.-Turned every project into a world-building experience across music, fashion, and culture.-Showed us why success isn’t about chasing trends, but creating systems that loop your genius.-By the end, you’ll see how to apply Pharrell’s mindset to your own creative work, whether you’re freelancing, scaling a brand, or just starting out.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Weird Al Yankovic turned parody into a business empire — and proved that originality can outlast trends. Together we’ll explore how asking for permission built trust, how “weird” became strategy, and how we can use our quirks to stand out in a copy-paste world.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Ren didn’t just survive illness—he turned it into art, autonomy, and #1 chart success. In this episode, we go through Ren’s guerrilla tactics: moment-based pricing, strategic bundles, and owning the entire creative pipeline to build a fiercely loyal fanbase.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Missy Elliott didn’t just make music... she rewrote the industry playbook.From wearing an inflatable patent leather suit on MTV to owning her masters in the ‘90s, Missy turned “too weird” into too powerful to ignore.Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or creator, this is your guide to leading on your own terms and making the system bend to you.Listen to the playlist More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannelTwitter: @thebzchannelLinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH METhe Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCreditsProduction: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
This episode is all about creative sovereignty through slowness. We're unpacking Angus Stone’s reinvention as Dope Lemon, an artist who went from pop playlists to desert mysticism, all by embracing minimalism as power.Listen to the playlistWe’ll get into:Why vintage surf shack visuals and low-frequency releases can build more resonance than hypeHow scarcity becomes currency when it’s intentionalDesigning your brand around your own rhythm—not an algorithmTurning burnout into boundary-led manifestationMaking each drop feel like a sunrise, not a push notificationMore BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Hamilton was never just a musical. It was Lin‑Manuel Miranda’s Trojan horse. This episode unpacks how he used rhythm, conviction, and structure to hijack Broadway, disrupt how stories get told, and own every corner of his legacy. If you want autonomy, equity, and impact—this is your blueprint.Listen to the playlistMore BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
In this episode of the Creative Disruptors series, we break down how Chappell Roan went from being dropped by a major label to becoming the queer pop icon of the moment—without sacrificing one inch of her weird, wonderful truth.This is not another come-up story. It’s a playbook on rejecting polish for performance art, using TikTok without selling your soul, and building a brand that’s half drag revue, half community ritual. We’re talking radical authenticity, parasocial chaos, and how turning rejection into ritual is more than survival—it's strategy.📌 Why Chappell’s refusal to shrink herself works📌 How creative sovereignty builds trust (and legacy)📌 What it takes to create culture, not just contentMore BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Beastie Boys Pandemic PlaylistThe Beastie Boys didn’t just break the rules. They built a creative empire out of irreverence, grit, and a DIY spirit that still hits decades later.This episode unpacks how these punk-turned-hip-hop disruptors reshaped music, business, and brand-building. From starting their own label to refusing to license their music for commercials, the Beasties made every move their own.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Listen to the Playlist Billy Strings didn’t need a gimmick. He mastered his craft—and disrupted an entire genre by going deeper, not louder.In this episode, we look at how Billy built a brand on emotional storytelling, real roots, and relentless practice. This is what entrepreneurship looks like when it’s steeped in legacy instead of hustle culture.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Listen to the Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GjhwJPEseBrgmwXv6UF33?si=nRH1icq3R2S2Yk2EL6rymQ&pi=jZimqw6zQuaVBStay in The Loop - https://nicolebz.substack.com/Nina Simone didn’t go viral. She went visceral. This episode explores how her truth-telling, rage-fueled artistry doubled as strategy and what it means for anyone trying to build something real today. Your voice is currency. Use it like Simone did.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Listen to the playlistStay in The Loop Dilla bent time, ignored the rules, and made work that still hits like truth. This episode breaks down how his approach to rhythm, creativity, and imperfection can rewire how we build systems, manage time, and make art that actually resonates.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
The What Would Bowie Do Playlist Stay in The Loop Bowie didn’t chase relevance—he created it. This episode kicks off our summer series by breaking down how he used identity, myth, and reinvention as serious business tools. We’re talking creative risk, character-driven strategy, and why personal truth always outlasts performance. If you’re building something real, this is where it starts.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
This one’s about micro-moves, energy leaks, and the sneaky ways we sabotage ourselves by showing up one way on the outside and another internally. If you're tired of “just push through” energy and want alignment without burnout, this one's for you.Because how you do anything? It really is everything.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
💥 FREE RESOURCE INCLUDED: Get the New Wealth Workbook here → https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/new-wealth-blueprintLet’s be honest: the economy’s a mess, your business can’t run on hope, and those billionaire success formulas? Total fiction.This episode is your post-apocalyptic wealth manual—redefining freedom, building income streams that don’t kill your nervous system, and finally letting go of all the BS. Bonus: we’re dropping a free resource to help you do it.This isn’t survival mode. It’s your damn evolution.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoIntro by Micky FourOutro by Marmaduke Dando
Get the Apocalypse Survival Guide → https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/apocalypse-survival-guideSo the systems are failing, everything’s melting, and you still have to figure out what’s next? Cool.This episode is all about surviving the modern apocalypse—by learning to adapt, iterate, and collaborate like your life (and business) depends on it. Because spoiler: it kind of does.You’re not broken. The system is. Let’s build something better.More BZStay in The Loop Instagram: @thebzchannel Twitter: @thebzchannel LinkedIn: @nbzcoaching WAYS TO WORK WITH ME The Anti-Business School - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/theantibusinessschool Join the Psychic Profits Squad - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/psychic-profit-squadYour Exit Strategy Workbook - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/your-exit-strategyLove Your Workshop - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/love-your-workThe People Pleaser's Guide to Building Better Boundaries - https://nicolebz.kartra.com/page/build-better-boundariesCredits Production: Shannon KuehlCover Art: Beau StantonPodcast Artist: Amanda NoMusic by Micky Four
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