PowHERhouse Podcast

From Physician to Founder: How Dr. Shikha Joshi Built Her Own Healthcare Model - EP 131

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling rushed, dismissed, or unheard, you’re not alone.In this episode, Nicholle sits down with Dr. Shikha Joshi, an internal medicine physician and founder of Bloom Direct Primary Care, to talk about the structural issues within modern healthcare and why she chose to leave the traditional insurance-based system.After over a decade practicing medicine, Dr. Joshi saw firsthand how limited appointment times, administrative demands, and insurance structures prevent doctors from delivering the kind of care they were trained to provide.So she built a different model.This conversation explores the rise of Direct Primary Care, why evidence-based medicine is critical in an era of viral health misinformation, and what it really takes to leave a stable career to build something new.Dr. Joshi also shares the personal health diagnosis that reshaped how she thinks about prevention, lifestyle, and patient care.Topics we discuss include:• Why the traditional healthcare system frustrates both doctors and patients• What Direct Primary Care is and why it’s growing• Why social media health advice can be misleading• The difference between trends and evidence-based medicine• The leap from physician to entrepreneur• Health habits that actually improve long-term wellbeingGUEST LINKSDr. Shikha JoshiBloom Direct Primary Care https://www.bloomdirectpc.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Bloom-Direct-Primary-Care-Shikha-Joshi-MD/61583881385029/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shikhajoshimd/Threads https://www.threads.com/@bloomdirectpc

The Mindset Shift that EVERY Female Founder Needs to Learn (With Lindsay Nahmiache) | Ep. 130

What separates founders who rise from founders who spiral?In this episode, Nicholle sits down with Lindsay Nahmiache, serial entrepreneur, investor in 17 companies, board member of a $500M tech platform, and Co-Founder & CEO of Jive PR + Digital.Lindsay shares:• Why victim mindset quietly destroys resilience• The reality of getting “punched” as a founder• Selling her agency and buying it bac• How she evaluates founders before investing• The hidden cost of keeping the peace• Why discernment is a founder’s ultimate superpowerThis is an honest conversation about scaling companies, making expensive mistakes, and choosing ownership over excuses.If you're building something meaningful — this episode will sharpen how you think and lead.

Burnout, Discipline & Devotion: Courtney Townley on Sustainable Success for Midlife Women | Ep 129

In this episode, Nicholle sits down with Courtney Townley, coach, speaker, and author of The Consistency Code to unpack what self-leadership really looks like for high-achieving women in midlife.This conversation goes far beyond diet and exercise. Courtney shares why we confuse grace with excuses, how grit can quietly lead to burnout, and why devotion is the missing link for sustainable health and follow-through.They discuss:• The difference between grace, grit, and devotion• How nervous system stress impacts midlife women differently• The concept of “deep health”• Why outsourcing your health keeps you stuck• How to define health on your own termsIf you’re navigating midlife, leadership, entrepreneurship, stress, hormones, or simply trying to trust yourself again, this episode is for you.ABOUT THE GUESTCourtney Townley is a wellness coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping women practice self-leadership in their health and life. She is the creator of The Consistency Code framework and host of the Grit and Grace Podcast.Her work centers on integrity, devotion, deep health, and helping women stop outsourcing their self-trust.Website: https://graceandgrit.com/Book: The Consistency Code: https://graceandgrit.com/book/the-consistency-code/Podcast: Grit and Grace: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracegrit/

From Biochemist To Founder: Building A Science-Backed Brand with Dr. Mimi of V*GAM Biome | Ep. 128

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mimi, PhD biochemist, former biotech executive, and founder of a science-backed skincare brand, to talk about entrepreneurship, intuition, leadership, and the hard lessons that come with building something aligned. We dive into what it really takes to go from corporate to founder, trust your instincts, and protect your mindset while scaling.Why Listen:• Learn how to apply the “hell yes or no” rule in business• Hear the costly lesson Dr. Mimi learned by ignoring her intuition• Understand the difference between corporate leadership and founder leadership• Discover how boundaries protect your growth and energy• Get a fresh perspective on resilience, alignment, and sustainable successIf you’re at an inflection point in your business, this conversation will hit. If you're building something big, this conversation will challenge and elevate you.​​Connect with Dr. Mimi:Learn more about VGAM Biome: https://vgambiome.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mireillevega/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vgambiome.caYouTube: https://www.instagram.com/vgambiome.ca/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vgambiome.com https://www.tiktok.com/@drmimi.ca

My 2026 Word of the Year and How to Choose Your Own Word | Ep. 127

What if one word could anchor every decision you make this year?In this solo episode, Nicholle shares how choosing a “word of the year” has transformed how she leads, sets goals, and stays aligned personally and professionally. This year’s word is remarkable—and she walks through exactly how she’s using it as a compass for her life, her leadership, and her business strategy.From simplifying complex goals to setting clear expectations for her team and clients, this episode breaks down how one word can become a powerful decision-making filter and performance anchor.Why Listen:Learn how to choose a word that actually guides your decisionsDiscover how a single theme simplifies overwhelming goalsHear how Nicholle integrates her word into team leadership and strategyUnderstand how to define success in your daily actions and habitsCreate a personal and professional framework that keeps you aligned all year