“I just want to play all out and quit letting my fears hold me back. And one of the tenants that we have… is the only way out is through.”
True transformation begins when you realize that nothing outside of you needs fixing—you already have everything you need within. The journey to wholeness is not about becoming someone else but about recognizing your own completeness and living boldly from that truth.
Nicole Slade shares her powerful story of resilience, from a difficult upbringing and personal struggles to discovering the profound shift that comes from radical self-responsibility. Through her experience with transformational training, she learned the essential truth: you are enough exactly as you are. By embracing self-love and facing fears, she rebuilt her relationships, elevated her business, and created spaces where high-net-worth and high-heart-worth individuals connect with authenticity.
Nicole is the founder of AIM Elevated and co-founder of the nonprofit Trauma to Triumph. She hosts deeply intentional gatherings where leaders, investors, and change-makers unite to connect from the heart, build trust quickly, and collaborate on life-changing projects.
Expert action steps:
1. Treat every interaction as if it might be the last—leave people better than you found them.
2. Never take rejection or criticism personally; it reflects others, not you.
3. Lead with kindness in all situations, no matter the context.
Learn more & connect:
A.I.M. ELEVATED aim-elevated.com
Journey To Nobody Training: https://thejourneytonobody.com/
Also in this episode:
Stephen Covey's book: The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything