Naffele Nikita is a conscious creator living on the Canadian border with a perspective on what it means to be an independent thinker in an increasingly polarized world. Our conversations started around the state of news and the media in general in both of our countries and progressed to a level of understanding that I knew needed to be captured in a What I Meant to Say conversation. Her understanding of how truth and perspective are two sides of the same coin is one that the world needs to hear to heal and I’m excited to bring this conversation from a grounded and open minded human to my listeners.
Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes -
“You just need to invest in myself, and work with someone else.” 7:22
“And now I’m able to see some of this stuff a little bit more clear because I don’t have all the other external things.” 19:18
“The idea I think a little bit more is just having a little bit more thought and intention behind even small simple things that we’re doing in the morning.” 21:19
“It’s doing these two things when I didn’t even see the results and I still kept doing it, and doing it, and doing it.” 24:59
“I think having more tools in the tool box to help, like navigate all of these situations.” 30:10
“Listen to the other person a little bit more, perhaps taking a little bit more time.” 31:59
“You can't really have an opinion about something that you don’t know anything about anymore.” 49:47
“How does this serve you?” 52:40
“Feelings are not necessarily facts.” 1:02:02
“You need to create multiple versions of yourself.” 1:11:19
“Don’t listen to the other people who aren’t doing it.” 1:12:18
Guest Bio -
Naffele has spent her entire life being curious and always asking questions. Her desire to learn has led to a colorful life starting with competitive figure skating and public speaking as a child, foreign student exchanges in high school and later in life studying martial arts. This eventually led to years of coaching Crossfit and then becoming a gym owner.
Naffele sold her gym in 2019 and since that time she has discovered a new path for herself. One that is based on conscious creating - creating a life of expression and authenticity through coaching, art and writing.
Show Notes -
0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro
0:32 - Introducing Naffele Nikita
1:03 - Welcome to Naffele
1:33 - Where Are You From & What Do You Do Everyday?
2:58 - Sports Experience
4:58 - Finding Brian McKenzie’s Work
10:59 - What Did You Figure Out During this Transition?
15:55 - Tips for Recognizing Burnout
19:58 - What Does Being A Conscious Creator Mean to You?
26:47 - Deviated Septum Discussion
29:23 - Perspective on Positive Changes from the Pandemic
33:58 - Lockdown in Ontario, Canada
36:57 - BB Commercial
37:07 - Using Social Media to Connect & Build Relationships
40:26 - Living on the Canada/US Border During the Pandemic
48:23 - Is Canada Divided Over the Pandemic?
50:08 - Balancing Consumption of Mainstream Media & Lack of Information
53:03 - Making an Informed Opinion & Decision on Firearms
1:01:23 - Truth & Perspective are Two Sides of the Same Coin
1:08:30 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self
1:12:45 - Where Can People Find You to Connect?
1:13:08 - Thank You
1:13:22 - WIMTS Podcast Closing
Links & Where to Find Naffele -
IG - @naffelenikita
Blog - www.lifebynikita.com