Making a Stylish Exit: Confidently Moving On

This week  I am thrilled to welcome to the show, once again Monica Barnett, a true style guru. Monica is the Principal mage Currator of Blueprint for Style, and author The Creatives Closet. It is officially summer and the world has more or less opened back up. And I know I for one am ready to get back outside. But before going back outside I want to make sure I am putting my most stylish foot forward. After a year of living in yoga pants or if you are fancy leisure wear, many people myself included have forgotten how to pull a fabulous look together.  Don't worry Monica is here to get us together. She shares some fab tips; you might want to take notes.Follow my  adventures as I Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out my book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

This week’s guest has a special place in my heart. For those of you who have read my book, you might remember her as Mona, my fairy god-mother from Helsinki. In real life her name is Dorina  Owindi.  She is poet and author of two books: Monversation Volume 1 A JOURNEY TO HEALING and VOLUME 2 A JOURNEY TO LOVE. She is also an intuitive healer, that guides  women into seeing their sovereignty. So that they can fully step into their power.Follow my  adventures as I Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out my book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

I am sure you have all heard the saying when you look good you feel good and these are nothing but facts. It is my firm belief that clothes have the ability to shift your mood. This week I am so excited to be joined by Julie Roux, founder of  Finding Fashion Jules. She is a fellow expat living in Switzerland and has a great stye philosophy and is a finder of fashion gems. Today we will discuss how Julie uses her wardrobe to shape her mood, some of the recent treasures she has found, and her top picks for this summer. Get ready to take notes, she drops some gems.Follow my  adventures as I Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out my book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

In this week's episode, it's just me and my thoughts or musings as I like to call them. I was going to call this episode closure because that topic has been heavy on my mind. it’s a new season and some doors are closing and other things are falling away. but then thank you next came to me and it was perfect… Because looking for closure can have  us out here us searching for the elusive needle in haystack. Follow my  adventures as I Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out my book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

****REPLAY****In this week's episode, Nicole is joined by Kyani Dennis, founder of Monumental Wellness, creator of The Color of Wellness, mother of three, and a self-proclaimed tree-hugger. She graciously shares her Goddess vibes as we discuss the very real difference between courting vs. dating and taking care of your WHOLE self.Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

This week  I am joined by Anthony Jeannot, a stand-up comedian, and host of the podcast Highbrow Drivel.  In this episode we talk about one of my favorite things: dating post-divorce and more specifically about dating via Tinder my on-again off-again best friend.  Anthony shares what it was like to jump back into the dumpster fire that is modern dating. He is hilarious- be ready to laugh.Follow my  adventures as I Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out my book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

This week I am excited to be joined by Cali Mau, a certified life coach specializing in relationships. She teaches women to embrace their assertiveness and cultivate healthy relationship habits.   Cali is also a speaker who has been featured on the Infinite Coaching Network.Whether you are divorced, separated, on a break whatever the situation is… it can be excruciating to put yourself back out there, and while it is not quite like riding a bike.  The more you do it the easier it becomes.Follow my  adventures as I Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out my book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

Pivot is a word that we having been hearing and seeing ALOT since pandora’s box opened in 2020. Life as most of us knew was flipped on its head. We were forced to change and adapt,  into a new normal and that can be uncomfortable as hell. But what about those more private and personal life moments that shake us to our core and require us to level up in ways that we did not necessarily want to?  Today is all about pivoting and turning the lemons life throws at you into lemonade.  This week I am joined by the formidable Monica Ortega who is the host of the travel show Monica Goes, the podcast Stumbling Forward and she has just published her first book: The Power of Pivoting. Follow my  adventures as I Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out my book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

Everyone gets 24 hours in a day.  but Have you ever wondered how so and so seems to MAXIMIZE THEIR DAY, whereas you may be struggling to make a dent in your to-do list? It is definitely true that time management is a skill that takes time to master.   However, there is something even more important than that in today's busy and constantly connected world.    you not only need to know how to manage your time but you must learn how to manage your ATTENTION. This week's guest is  Mensa Wang, the co-créateur of Today Well Spent,  the revolutionary Attention journal.  that focuses on developing your mental well-being by helping you to cultivate your Attention Intelligence. If You are wondering what does that even means... No worries Mensa is here to explain it all. Follow my  adventures as I Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out my book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

Divorce is of course nothing new, and if that is where your life journey is taking you… it best to be prepared. I was not at all. In an effort to help you avoid some of the mistakes that I made, in this episode, I  am joined by Sonia  Frontera. Sonia is a family attorney, empowerment trainer, and domestic violence advocate. She is the proud survivor of an unhappy marriage, a liberating divorce, and is living proof that there’s life after separation.  She has been featured on NBC, MSN, New York Times, and is also the bestselling author “Solve the Divorce Dilemma: Do You Keep Your Husband or Do You Post Him on Craigslist?” and “Relationship Solutions: Effective Strategies to Heal Your Heart and Create the Happiness You Deserve.” Follow Nicole's  adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

We all have those people (at least we should have), in our lives who make them a little bit better and brighter. What happened as a chance encounter in a hotel in Lucerne, has turned into a lasting friendship. She is truly a genuine spirit and is the embodiment of STRONGER TOGETHER. She appeared in my book as Alexis but in real life, her name is Ana Ledermann.   Creator and designer of BOMBOMBIJOUX.She was curious as to why I invited her on the show,… for me, it was a no-brainer this woman knows her value and adds tax! She knows what she wants and goes after it and she has helped and inspired countless times.  Apart from being inspirational, Ana will share the story of how she ended her first marriage and tell us what the consequences are. Follow Nicole's  adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

Welcome to Season two of Making A Stylish Exit: Confidently Moving On. I missed you guys, it's good to be back.  I have some fantastic guests lined up for this season but today I just wanted to let you what I have been thinking about... my musings.    To know me is to know that I am a shoe addict.  During my hiatus I celebrated my 44th turn around the sun and have been in a reflective mood and these shoes, or rather the lack of these them popped back into my head. Of course, I was not only thinking about shoes. Naturally, I thought about my life and its purpose, and all the things you ponder as you add another year of experience on this rock we live on. My mind couldn’t help but think about my perpetual state of singleness. I have had some rather close encounters with coupledom, but they were short-lived and far and few in between... Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

  Well, it's a wrap! The first season of Making A Stylish Exit: Confidently Moving On is complete. What a whirlwind it has been. My procrastination levels were at an epic level but after a not so gentle nudge from a friend, I  stopped my b******t excuses and dove in. There was a tremendous learning curve, but that was to be expected... I can’t help but notice that many of the lessons that I learned while navigating through my divorce could actually be applied to this new adventure and they helped me to remain positive during some of the challenges I faced. It has been an adventure and I truly thank you for coming along for the ride.Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

This week Nicole is joined by Janaël van Berkel, a foodie blogger, and writer, (she was one of the translators of Nicole's book). In this episode Janaël tries to help Nicole crack the Swiss dating code by giving her some clever tips to meet the reclusive Swiss man and tries to improve her flirty french... laughter ensues.Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

In this week's episode, Nicole is joined by Kyani Dennis, founder of Monumental Wellness, creator of The Color of Wellness, mother of three, and a self-proclaimed tree-hugger. She graciously shares her Goddess vibes as we discuss the very real difference between courting vs. dating and taking care of your WHOLE self.Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

Happy 2021!, it’s January so I can still say that… Is it just me or have these last three weeks felt more like three months? Were the holidays really just last month? 2020 was one hell of a year and 2021 seems to have misplaced her act right as well because Miss Rona doesn’t want to let us go so we can be great.As second and third lockdowns are sweeping across Europe it has me thinking about ways to take care of myself, and love on myself even more. Technically we have entered the Age of Aquarius but it is feeling much more like the Age of Isolation…Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

This week Nicole is joined by Betty G, an event planner and the wordsmith behind The Sexinthe6 blog and The Mind of B. During their conversation, Nicole and Betty talk about their experiences of online dating and how the process has evolved after much trial and error. Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

This week Nicole is joined by Andrés Allemand Smaller, the celebrant. He is the VP of the Association of Celebrants and Officiants in French-speaking Switzerland, as well as the World News Correspondent for Tribune de Geneve.During their conversation, Nicole and Andrés talk about closure. How to get it  and what if anything does it mean to you? Nicole also explains the details of her very own Divorce Ceremony.Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

This week Nicole is joined by the phenomal Meg Davis. She is a graduate fellow at the Graduate Institute, Host of The Right On Podcast, and author of The Uncounted: Politics of Data in Global Health. She is a humanitarian superhero and she shares a completely different side of her life: dating after divorce.Nicole reveals that Meg inspired her to try online dating and they chat about the pros and cons of using the apps,  and share best, worst, and ah-ha dating moments.Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com

This year is almost over and I think it is safe to say that 2020 has been a year like no other... a global pandemic, racial unrest, and riots. On a more personal note with the outbreak of Covid-19 and all the new normals it created has made something that was already difficult nearly impossible; DATING. Let's be honest during a pandemic is not the best time to be meeting new people.In this week's episode, I am joined by Wes Felton.  He is a musician, actor, painter, and activist... a modern-day renaissance man.  Wes gives us the male perspective on love, dating, and relationships. We talk about his role in the movie  Love Dot Com: The Social Experiment and he will play one of my favorite tracks from his album Quarantine Love.* As promised here is the link to Wes's bandcamp.Follow Nicole's adventures as she Confidently Moves On:Instagram & Facebook. Check out her book Making A Stylish Exit: Random Stories of Dating After DivorceHave thoughts or comments about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #makingastylishexit. Email info@makingasytlishexit.com with feedback and questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolerichmond.substack.com