Nic Antoinette

Nicole Antoinette, an author and long-distance hiker, shares her journey after leaving social media and facing a $30k pay-cut. She discusses the emotional benefits of stepping away from online platforms and nurturing genuine relationships. The conversation dives into the concept of 'enough numbers' for financial stability, the shift from abundance to scarcity, and redefining personal success. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own financial mindset and explore community connections beyond social networks.

In a engaging conversation, Nicole Antoinette, an author and long-distance hiker, shares her journey of stepping back from social media to prioritize mental health and well-being. She opens up about the struggles of being self-employed and the importance of knowing when to let go of projects. Nicole emphasizes intuitive decision-making and explores what it truly means to have 'enough' in life and work. She also discusses her shift from Instagram to email communication, highlighting the benefits of focus and authenticity in a creator's journey.

Nic Antoinette, newsletter writer and essayist who explores collapse, systems, and community experiments. They chat about coping with a rocky Q1, grief showing up in daily rituals, reframing degrowth as right-sizing, money choices and microgrants, and setting boundaries around sharing and audience care. Short, candid, and unexpectedly warm.

Nic Antoinette, writer and creative business owner behind long-form essays and the newsletter Now What?, shares why they took a grown-up gap year and how degrowth shapes their 2026 plans. They talk about stepping back from work, decoupling identity from career, funding a year off, caregiving and grief, right-sizing earnings, and choosing presence over hustle.

Nic Antoinette, creator of a private paid Substack, discusses the challenges of sharing personal experiences for content creation while maintaining boundaries. They also explore the importance of prioritizing mental health, redefining success, and navigating financial insecurity as business owners.