Gentle Art of Leadership Podcast – Niki Mcintosh

Introduction

Niki McIntosh is a Jesus follower and entrepreneur with a heart for truth, transformation, and community. Her journey is marked by seasons of deep work and reflection, where she learned the importance of putting her head down and staying faithful to the process. Niki shares how developing healthy boundaries and inviting trusted friends and family into her life has helped her stay accountable in both business and faith. She opens up about the power of soul and story searching, and reminds us that knowing your story is essential to knowing how to connect with others. At the core of her message is the belief that community isn’t just important—it’s essential. Niki is on a mission to help others pursue purpose through presence, with grace, grit, and a clear sense of identity.

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Highlights From The Episode

  • Time: [00:00:00]
    Healing in community and isolation narrative
  • Time: [00:01:09]
    Introduction to Nicky Macintosh and her journey
  • Time: [00:01:59]
    Greetings and excitement
  • Time: [00:02:22]
    Meeting and collaboration history
  • Time: [00:03:02]
    Speaking in faith and business spaces
  • Time: [00:03:22]
    Finding a space that feels like home
  • Time: [00:03:58]
    Speaking journey and connecting with people
  • Time: [00:04:36]
    Sharing your story and vulnerability
  • Time: [00:05:38]
    Building a business and community collaboration
  • Time: [00:06:44]
    Boundaries and balance in business
  • Time: [00:07:07]
    Different perspectives on work and success
  • Time: [00:08:22]
    Hustling as a young entrepreneur
  • Time: [00:09:34]
    Balancing hard work and trust in God
  • Time: [00:10:17]
    Trust, hustle, and finding your people
  • Time: [00:10:38]
    Misleading advice and entrepreneurship realities
  • Time: [00:11:51]
    Starting your own business challenges
  • Time: [00:12:54]
    Business misconceptions and unnecessary expenses
  • Time: [00:13:52]
    Entrepreneurial journey and learning
  • Time: [00:14:34]
    Realities of entrepreneurship and advice
  • Time: [00:15:31]
    Personal journey and career transitions
  • Time: [00:16:30]
    Learning from the journey and inviting others
  • Time: [00:16:48]
    Transition to entrepreneurship and risks
  • Time: [00:18:00]
    Finding passion and flexibility in work
  • Time: [00:19:05]
    Launching a contracting business
  • Time: [00:20:06]
    Understanding personal capacity and differences
  • Time: [00:20:29]
    Realizing a different design and spark
  • Time: [00:20:57]
    Reflecting on childhood and entrepreneurial traits
  • Time: [00:21:39]
    Mapping out your story for clarity
  • Time: [00:22:21]
    Sponsor mentions and business promotion
  • Time: [00:23:17]
    Passion for people and karaoke as a hobby
  • Time: [00:24:25]
    Sherlocking for career clarity
  • Time: [00:25:42]
    Journey of creating the art of socializing
  • Time: [00:25:47]
    Leading where you’ve been and the unknown
  • Time: [00:26:47]
    The journey of leadership and connection
  • Time: [00:27:05]
    Stepping into unknowns and collaboration
  • Time: [00:28:02]
    Joey’s perspective on business evolution
  • Time: [00:29:27]
    Building dreams within a common vision
  • Time: [00:30:10]
    Creating a collaborative and fun environment
  • Time: [00:31:24]
    Embracing creativity and collaboration
  • Time: [00:32:19]
    Enjoying the process and shared success
  • Time: [00:32:50]
    Coffee origin story and business surprises
  • Time: [00:36:37]
    Eradicating social isolation and loneliness
  • Time: [00:39:03]
    Balancing isolation and community growth
  • Time: [00:41:17]
    Building the best version of you in community
  • Time: [00:42:29]
    Sponsors and integrating faith in business
  • Time: [00:44:15]
    Soul searching and contributing to community
  • Time: [00:47:41]
    Mission to eradicate social isolation
  • Time: [00:49:08]
    Connections in a disconnected world
  • Time: [00:50:46]
    Addiction to scrolling and anxiety loops
  • Time: [00:53:35]
    Differentiating true need for medication
  • Time: [00:56:55]
    Leaning into anxiety for growth
  • Time: [00:58:16]
    Taking risks and learning from failure
  • Time: [00:59:19]
    Ending notes and closing statement

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