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Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas

Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas

By: Nicole Thomas
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Welcome to Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas!

Join host Nicole Thomas as she sits down with writers, artists, and visionaries who share their journeys and the services that helped them achieve their goals.

Each episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and empowering conversations designed to help you discover your passion, live with purpose, and elevate your path to success.

Tune in for motivating stories, valuable insights, and actionable tips that will inspire you to live a more fulfilled, purpose-driven life.#PassionAndPurpose #Inspiration #Empowerment #NicoleThomasNicole Thomas Art Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • EP 43- "Wealth, Purpose & Financial Literacy" | Stacia M. Morris | Author, Educator, and Executive Leadership Coach

    EP 43- "Wealth, Purpose & Financial Literacy" | Stacia M. Morris | Author, Educator, and Executive Leadership Coach
    Mar 26 2026
    In this episode of Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with Stacia Morris—2025 Women Innovator honoree, author, educator, and executive leadership coach. From a small island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to corporate leadership at IBM and global financial literacy work, Stacia shares how she turned setbacks into a life of service, mentoring, and money confidence.

    You’ll hear how she reinvented herself after corporate downsizing, why she wrote Teen Money 101 as a “love letter” to her niece and nephew, and how her “Be the CEO of your household” framework helps families take control of their finances and future.

    Key Takeaways
    • How Stacia’s upbringing in a service-oriented family shaped her passion for teaching and giving back.
    • The moment a student told her, “You are our lifeline to this country,” and how it clarified her purpose.
    • Why even highly educated people struggle with money—and how to start with a simple income-and-expense statement.
    • The story behind Teen Money 101 and why financial literacy should start long before a crisis.
    • What it means to “be the CEO of your household” and practical ways to align spending, saving, and goals.
    Memorable Quotes

    “You are our lifeline to this country.”

    “If I knew what I teach now, I’d be on the rock I always wanted in the Caribbean.”

    “We need to start doing for ourselves what companies do long before there’s a crisis.”

    “Go after your passion first. Do something you would do even if you didn’t get paid—and your purpose will follow.”
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    52 mins
  • EP 42- "How to Rewrite Your Story" | Krystal Glenn | Media Producer, Storyteller, Author and, Award-winning Teaching Artist

    EP 42- "How to Rewrite Your Story" | Krystal Glenn | Media Producer, Storyteller, Author and, Award-winning Teaching Artist
    Mar 19 2026
    In this episode of Let’s Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas, Nicole sits down with Krystal Glenn (SmartVideo Girl)—media producer, storyteller, and author—to explore how to rewrite your story, release limiting beliefs, and step into authentic self-love.

    Krystal shares her journey from studying accounting to stepping into media and storytelling, and how she moved from telling other people’s stories to bravely owning her own. Together, they dive into personal growth, mindset shifts, and what it really takes to move from limiting labels to living in alignment with who you truly are.

    If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, or disconnected from your purpose, this conversation will inspire you to reconnect with yourself, trust your timing, and start creating a life that reflects your truth.

    What You’ll Learn:
    • The difference between self-care and true self-love
    • How limiting beliefs and labels impact your growth
    • Why personal growth requires inner work, not just action
    • Understanding delays as “on purpose,” not failure
    • How to trust your unique path and creative rhythm
    • The power of storytelling in shaping your life and purpose


    Key Takeaways
    • Self-love is deeper than self-care—it’s how you treat yourself daily
    • Labels can limit your identity and growth
    • Your journey unfolds in its own timing—trust it

    Quotes

    “Labels are limitations.”
    “Sometimes it may be put on pause, on purpose.”
    “You march to the beat of your own drum.”

    About the Guest
    Krystal Glenn (SmartVideo Girl) is a media producer, storyteller, author, and award-winning teaching artist who helps individuals and brands bring their visions to life through creative storytelling and media.
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    33 mins
  • EP 41- "Creative Leadership in Action" | Sylvia Barchue | Transformational Healthcare Leader and Author

    EP 41- "Creative Leadership in Action" | Sylvia Barchue | Transformational Healthcare Leader and Author
    Mar 12 2026
    In this episode of the podcast, host Nicole Thomas sits down with Sylvia Barchue, an author, healthcare leader, and innovator with more than 35 years of experience in critical care and healthcare leadership. Sylvia shares her journey from training as a nurse in London to becoming a senior leader at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, where she helped design intensive care units, develop innovative programs for healthcare professionals, and improve care for veterans.

    Throughout the conversation, Sylvia explains how creative leadership and innovative thinking can transform healthcare systems and help leaders solve complex challenges. She discusses building programs for new nurses, mentoring future healthcare leaders, expanding organ donation efforts, and creating initiatives to support women’s health. Sylvia also shares the personal story behind her books My Sister, My Friend, My Miracle and The ABCs of Women’s Health, inspired by advocating for her sister after a stroke and promoting patient education and wellness. This episode offers practical leadership insights for healthcare professionals, leaders, creatives, and anyone looking to create meaningful impact through their work.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    • How to apply creative leadership in structured and high-pressure environments
    • Ways healthcare leaders can solve complex problems through innovation
    • How mentorship and strong leadership development programs support teams
    • Why advocacy and patient-centered care are essential in healthcare leadership
    • Lessons on building a career focused on service, impact, and leadership
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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