ICONIK CEO

What if I told you that scaling your business doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your creativity or your freedom? Welcome to ICONIK CEO Podcast, the show that flips the script on what it really takes to grow with ease and impact. I’m Nikisha, your disruptive coach, and after 17 years of building multiple businesses, I’ve learned that freedom comes from systems, not more hustle. Every other week, I sit down with powerhouse creatives and women entrepreneurs who’ve designed businesses that thrive without running them ragged. You’ll hear honest conversations, client breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes strategies proving that structure is the secret to your success. without Here’s what you’ll take away: ✔️ How to design systems that create consistency without boxing in your creativity. ✔️ How to build authority, attract premium clients, and stop being the bottleneck. ✔️ Real stories from leaders

ICONIK CEO is a business podcast hosted by Nikisha King | Business Growth Coach, with 96 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nikisha King | Business Growth Coach hosts ICONIK CEO, a business show with 96 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #99

  The Real Reason You Sabotage Your Next Level, With Katie Pulsifer

  Aug 17, 202636 minS4

  She's got the title, the income, the résumé that reads like she made it. And underneath, something still feels hollow. Katie Pulsifer has spent 13 years sitting across from women exactly there, women who've done everything right and still feel like the floor isn't quite solid. Katie's a Master Certified life coach and the creator of the Golden Coaching Certification. She spent 13 years training coaches, including Nikisha, and years before that in a corporate career that looked perfect from the outside while she quietly felt like something was missing on the inside. She's since built her own business twice, once after a divorce and once after losing what she thought was her dream job. In this episode, she and Nikisha talk about where that hollow feeling actually comes from, why it's not a sign you've done anything wrong, and what it takes to rebuild an identity when the ground shifts under you. They get into the real difference between a skill gap and a belief gap, why women quietly sabotage their own next level, and how to stop tying your worth to your business. If you've built something that looks successful and still feels like it's missing a floor underneath it, this conversation's for you. Connect with Katie Pulsifer Website: katiepulsifercoaching.com Instagram: @katiepulsifer LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katiepulsifer Substack: Katie Pulsifer Golden Quiz You Built the Dream Life, So Why Aren't You Happy? Take the quiz to learn why ➡️ katiepulsifercoaching.com/quiz Author she recommends : Isabel Allende, known for historical fiction with strong female characters overcoming extraordinary odds How to Stay Connect with Nikisha: Nikisha King Website IG: @Nikisha.King Fully Booked Workshop If you're in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), or you've been in business two or more years and you're tired of webinars you never actually implement, this one's for you. On August 25th at the Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Nikisha's hosting Fully Booked , a full-day, in-person workshop for women business owners ready to fill their calendar. Click Here to Learn More about Fully Booked Workshop

  Listen
• 

  Episode #98

  She Rebuilt 98: Everything From Rock Bottom: Andrea Ingstrom on Betting on Herself

  Aug 10, 202651 minS4

  She built a multi-seven-figure branding agency, then found herself hiding vodka in a water bottle just to get through the day. Andrea Ingstrom's story doesn't start with a strategy. It starts with rock bottom, a husband who drew a line in the sand, and a decision to get sober three weeks before the world shut down. Nine months later, she sold the agency. Then she started completely over, betting on herself with a $2,000 offer and no ad budget. She closed $64,000 in six weeks and $134,000 in her first 90 days, all from picking up the phone and asking. Today she runs six-figure months working three days a week. In this episode, Andrea talks about what's really happening inside a woman who won't charge what she's worth, why confidence comes from action instead of the other way around, and the exact four-step process she uses to turn a single DM into a client. If you're grinding without seeing the numbers move, this one hands you a way through. A note for listeners: this episode includes an honest conversation about alcohol misuse and recovery. It's shared from a place of strength and healing, not crisis. About Andrea Engstrom Andrea Engstrom is a seven-figure business coach and founder of BOLD Mastermind, helping women entrepreneurs build six- and seven-figure coaching businesses with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Host of The Andrea Engstrom Show, she's known for blending bold strategy with mindset and soul-aligned success. When she's offline, she's at the hot springs in Colorado or with her grandboos in Kansas. How to Connect with Andrea: Website: andreaengstrom.com Instagram: @coach.andreaengstrom Facebook: facebook.com/likeandreaengstrom The Andrea Engstrom Show on YouTube: Watch here The Andrea Engstrom Show on Spotify: Listen here Awaken Your Magnetic Magic - Her book: Bold Confidence , boldconfidencebook.com How to Connect with Nikisha: Nikisha King Website IG: @Nikisha.King Fully Booked Workshop If you're in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), or you've been in business two or more years and you're tired of webinars you never actually implement, this one's for you. On August 25th at the Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Nikisha's hosting Fully Booked , a full-day, in-person workshop for women business owners ready to fill their calendar. Click Here to Learn More about Fully Booked Workshop

  Listen
• 

  Episode #97

  97: Scared to Look at Your Numbers? Sarah Fisher on Growing Your Bottom Line

  Aug 3, 202637 minS4

  There's a folder you haven't opened. A login you have not checked in weeks. Somewhere in there is a number that could change how you price, how you plan, how you sleep, and part of you already knows that, which is exactly why you keep avoiding it. Sarah Fisher knows that fear from both sides. She started Well Kept Bookkeeping as a side hustle in 2017 while going through a hard season, and grew it into a bookkeeping firm serving small business owners across the country. In this episode, she makes the numbers feel human. She shares how to stop being afraid of your finances, why your profit and loss is just a story written in another language, and how to grow your bottom line without shrinking yourself in the process. She's honest about underpricing, the real cost of messy books, and what has to be true before you raise your prices. Then she hands you the one simple step to get braver with your money, starting today. If you are two or more years into your service business and tired of working hard for money you cannot seem to find, this one is for you. About Sarah Fisher Sarah Fisher is the founder of Well Kept Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping firm serving small business owners across the country. A full-time mom and the breadwinner of her household, she started Well Kept Bookkeeping as a side hustle in 2017 while going through a difficult season, and grew it from a one-woman operation into a five-person firm. As of today, she's stepped out of the day-to-day bookkeeper role into leading as CEO. Connect with Sarah Fisher Website: Well Kept LinkedIn Enjoy a free 30-minute consultation using the link below; mention ICONIK CEO Podcast: https://calendly.com/sarahf-wellkeptbooks/30min How to Stay Connected with Nikisha: Nikisha King Website IG: @Nikisha.King Fully Booked Workshop If you're in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), or you've been in business two or more years and you're tired of webinars you never actually implement, this one's for you. On August 25th at the Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Nikisha's hosting Fully Booked , a full-day, in-person workshop for women business owners ready to fill their calendar. Click Here to Learn More about Fully Booked Workshop

  Listen
• 

  Episode #96

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

  Jul 27, 202638 minS4

  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 Kaplan Jennifer 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 & Links Connect with Jennifer Kaplan Website: evolveprandmarketing.com Instagram: @evolveprandmarketing LinkedIn: @jennifer-kaplan Connect with Nikisha King Website: nikishaking.com Instagram: @nikisha.kin g Books Mentioned The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Good to Great by Jim Collins

  Listen
• 

  Episode #95

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

  Apr 27, 202640 minS4

  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

  Listen

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.