Welcome to the official home of the <b>Nic & Nance</b> podcast, hosted by <b>Nicole Rousseau (Roo-so)</b> and <b>Fancy Nancy</b>. After 20 years of friendship and navigating the highs and lows of the real estate industry, we’re stepping behind the mic to give you the raw, unfiltered truth about business, motherhood, and building a life in alignment.<b>What You’ll Find Here:</b><br /><ul><li><b>Polished Grit</b>: Navigating tough markets and high-stakes business without losing your soul or your humor.</li><li><b>The "Let Them" Mindset</b>: Learning the power of boundaries, protecting your energy, and releasing what you can’t control.</li><li><b>Confidence & Self-Love</b>: Overcoming the "chatter" and internal doubt to find your true worth.</li><li><b>Lifestyle</b>: "Bougie-on-a-budget" tips from <b>Fancy Nancy</b>, the ultimate Maxxinista who knows how to find luxury in every aisle.</li></ul><b>Meet Your Hosts:</b><br /><ul><li><b>Nicole Rousseau (Roo-so)</b>: A competitive athlete and strategic entrepreneur focused on "burning the boats" to find true financial and personal freedom.</li><li><b>Fancy Nancy</b>: A blunt, protective "truth friend," master designer, and top-tier listing agent with 24 years in the game.</li></ul><b>Subscribe to join our tribe.</b> Because as Nancy says: <i>"Trust your gut, honey—she knows what's up."</i><br /><br />
Nic & Nance: A Little Real, A Little Fancy
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to the official home of the <b>Nic & Nance</b> podcast, hosted by <b>Nicole Rousseau (Roo-so)</b> and <b>Fancy Nancy</b>. After 20 years of friendship and navigating the highs and lows of the real estate industry, we’re stepping behind the mic to give you the raw, unfiltered truth about business, motherhood, and building a life in alignment.<b>What You’ll Find Here:</b><br /><ul><li><b>Polished Grit</b>: Navigating tough markets and high-stakes business without losing your soul or your humor.</li><li><b>The "Let Them" Mindset</b>: Learning the power of boundaries, protecting your energy, and releasing what you can’t control.</li><li><b>Confidence & Self-Love</b>: Overcoming the "chatter" and internal doubt to find your true worth.</li><li><b>Lifestyle</b>: "Bougie-on-a-budget" tips from <b>Fancy Nancy</b>, the ultimate Maxxinista who knows how to find luxury in every aisle.</li></ul><b>Meet Your Hosts:</b><br /><ul><li><b>Nicole Rousseau (Roo-so)</b>: A competitive athlete and strategic entrepreneur focused on "burning the boats" to find true financial and personal freedom.</li><li><b>Fancy Nancy</b>: A blunt, protective "truth friend," master designer, and top-tier listing agent with 24 years in the game.</li></ul><b>Subscribe to join our tribe.</b> Because as Nancy says: <i>"Trust your gut, honey—she knows what's up."</i><br /><br />
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July 8, 2026
The Myth of Having It All: Burnout, Boundaries & Finding Your Whimsy
Welcome back to Nic & Nance: A Little Real, A Little Fancy! In this episode, we sit down with licensed mental health clinician Angel Howard, founder of Dragonfly Counseling, to dismantle the societal facade of "having it all."<br /><br />If you are a high-functioning woman, mom, or entrepreneur who constantly carries the invisible load, this deep dive into female mental health, burnout, and generational cycle-breaking is for you. Angel breaks down why "balance" is a myth, how to trade it for true harmony, and why women tend to deflate like balloons the second they get home.<br /><br />In this episode, we cover:<br />✅ The Mask of Excellence: Why high-performing women mask their exhaustion and how to start showing up authentically.<br />✅ Signs of Burnout: How chronic overload manifests as irritation, fogginess, resentment, and unexpected meltdowns over minor things (like a dirty rug!).<br />✅ The Root of the Tree: Why our relationship with our mothers and maternal figures serves as our first subconscious blueprint for stress.<br />✅ The Revolution of Rest: Practical steps to unlearn the "work until you die" mentality and find non-negotiable safe spaces.<br />✅ Finding Your "Whimsy": Why most adult women lose their hobbies and how to intentionally bring joy back into your weekly schedule.<br /><br />✨ Connect with Angel Howard & Dragonfly Counseling<br />If you are ready to stop managing the fire on your own and want to step into a life of genuine harmony, reach out to Angel for a consultation:<br />➡️ Instagram: @authentically_rooted_<br />📧 Email: authenticunions@gmail.com<br />Book a Session: Reach out via her email or the intake form on the practice website to see if Angelita is the right fit for your mental health alignment and seasonal growth.<br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 Intro: Welcome to Nic & Nance<br />1:00 Mental Health Stigmas & High-Functioning Anxiety<br />2:00 The Facade of Balance: You Can’t Have It All at Once<br />3:30 Deflating Like Balloons: The Mask We Wear<br />5:10 Non-Negotiable Self-Care: Baths, Workouts & Car Silence<br />6:45 The Trash Can Analogy: What Happens When You Hide Your Stress<br />8:00 Breaking Generational Motherhood Cycles<br />9:15 The Danger of Saying "You're Fine" to Kids<br />11:00 Ambition vs. External Pressure: Filtering by Values<br />13:10 Learning to Say No & Stepping Out of the 20s Hustle Mentality<br />16:00 What Burnout Actually Looks Like: Fog, Irritation & Resentment<br />18:30 Autopilot Driving and the Queen of Dissociation<br />19:15 When to See a Therapist (Before the Dumpster Fire Starts)<br />20:50 Tracing Stress to the Root: Analyzing the Maternal Blueprint<br />23:30 The Reality of Modern Dual-Income Pressures<br />25:15 The Disappearance of the Middle Class & Essential Soft Skills<br />26:30 The Press-On Nail Movement vs. Self-Care Aesthetics<br />27:45 The Instagram Comparison Trap & Aesthetic Standards<br />28:45 Timer Strategies for Rest & Escaping the driveway<br />31:15 Do You Have a Hobby? Walking the Aisles of TJ Maxx<br />32:45 Apple Music Karaoke & Bedazzling as Therapy<br />34:15 The Stress of Protein Goals and Sardine Diets<br />35:30 Mom-Shaming and the Brutal Realities of No Maternity Leave<br />45:45 Loneliness and Building a Community in Your 40s<br />48:30 Embracing Self-Acceptance & Giving Fewer F*cks<br />50:15 Final Takeaways: Getting Your Whimsy Back<br />
June 3, 2026
Unreasonable Hospitality & "The Dumber the Better" Content Strategy
Welcome back to Nic & Nance: A Little Real, A Little Fancy! In this episode, Nicole Rousseau and Fancy Nancy are "rolling with it" after a guest mishap, leading to a candid conversation about the reality of being a high-producing "Queen" while managing professional slip-ups and "mom brain."<br /><br />We dive deep into the massive $880 million acquisition of RE/MAX by Real Brokerage and discuss how the industry is shifting toward a handful of "heavy hitter" companies. Plus, Nicole shares her experience with the "Glow Stack" and "Wolverine" peptides for anti-inflammation and skin quality (disclaimer: we aren't doctors!).<br /><br />In this episode, we cover:<br />✅ Giving Grace: How to handle professional mistakes and missed appointments with authenticity.<br />✅ 2026 Market Update: The impact of gas prices, inflation, and summer camp costs on the average family.<br />✅ Conference Takeaways: Lessons from Girls with Grit and the "Unreasonable Hospitality" of stocking a client's fridge.<br />✅ Peptides & Biohacking: The side effects and results of copper peptides for skin and muscle recovery.<br />✅ Celebrity Pettiness: Why we appreciate 50 Cent’s "receipts" and the art of the friendly roast.<br />✅ Industry Shocker: Why Real Brokerage's purchase of a legacy brand like RE/MAX is a shock to the system.<br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 Intro: Meet the newly renamed Nic & Nance Podcast<br />1:00 Missed Appointments & Giving Yourself Grace<br />3:15 Mel Robbins & the "Let Them" Theory<br />4:45 Market Forecast: Texas Job Growth & Trends<br />5:30 Inflation Realities: $100 Gas Tanks & Groceries<br />6:45 The Summer Camp Struggle: Sensory Needs & High Costs<br />10:45 Austin Recap: Girls with Grit Conference<br />12:15 Content Strategy: "The Dumber the Better"<br />15:15 Unreasonable Hospitality: Making Client Moments Special<br />19:45 The Peptide Trend: Wolverine Stacks & TB-500<br />22:00 Copper Peptides: Anti-Inflammatory & Skin Results<br />24:30 GLP-1s & Ozempic: Why Fancy Nancy is a "Scaredy Cat"<br />26:45 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule: The Art of Petty Revenge<br />28:15 Practical Jokes & Friendship Roasts<br />31:30 The Accidental 10mg THC Gummy<br />33:00 Industry News: Real Brokerage Acquires RE/MAX<br />35:45 The Future of Brokerages: Mergers & Acquisitions<br />40:15 Handwritten Notes & Unreasonable Hospitality<br />41:45 Does the Brokerage Matter to the Consumer?<br />42:30 Dave Liniger's Big Cash Out
April 3, 2026
Is it Perimenopause? Decoding the "Report Card" of Your Period with Anna Sneed
Welcome to Nic & Nance: A Little Real, A Little Fancy! In this episode, we sit down with Anna Sneed, co-founder of The Agenda. Period, to pull back the curtain on women's hormones and how they affect your business, your body, and your marriage.<br /><br />If you've been feeling "off," experiencing low libido, or feeling overwhelmed by your career, it might not be you—it might be your hormones. Anna explains the "Cheat Code" for navigating perimenopause and why a staggering 74% of divorces are initiated by women during this hormonal shift.<br /><br />In this episode, we cover:<br />✅ The 4 Phases: How to live and work cyclically—Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulation, and Luteal.<br />✅ The Sticker Strategy: A simple window cling tool to communicate your needs to your partner without saying a word.<br />✅ Real Talk on Birth Control: How chemical birth control can change your "picker" and flatline your hormones.<br />✅ Hormone Support: The truth about HRT, magnesium, and why you should "lift heavy" after 40.<br />✅ The "Red Tent" Philosophy: Reclaiming the ancient wisdom of resting and receiving "downloads" during your cycle.<br /><br />Ready to master your "Cheat Code" and start living in sync with your cycle? Connect with Anna and explore the tools mentioned in today’s episode:<br />🌐 The Agenda.: https://www.theagendaperiod.com/<br />📱Download the App: Get the "Now What?" app on iOS and Android to start tracking your four phases today.<br />Follow on Instagram: @theagendaperiod<br />TikTok: @theagendaperiod<br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 - Intro: Meet Anna Sneed from The Agenda. Period<br />1:00 - Why the medical system calls everything "Normal"<br />2:45 - Carcinogens in diapers and the "Granola Mom" journey<br />4:30 - How Birth Control changes who you are attracted to<br />6:30 - Why Men's Health has clinics and Women's Health doesn't<br />8:45 - The Grandparent Hypothesis: Our value after 40<br />10:50 - Perimenopause: Why your priorities and even your sense of smell shift<br />12:30 - Tracking the "Luteal Phase" to stop hormonal migraines<br />14:45 - The Sticker: A marriage-saving cheat code for partners<br />16:15 - Men are the Sun (24-hour) vs. Women are the Moon (28-day)<br />17:30 - Rage Cleaning? Your body is actually nesting<br />19:15 - Period Report Cards: What heavy bleeding and clots really mean<br />21:20 - Breaking up with Alcohol & Caffeine in your 40s<br />23:15 - Low Progesterone: High stress and the "alarm system" in your body<br />25:00 - Why some cultures don't experience Perimenopause like the US<br />26:30 - HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) vs. Functional Healing<br />27:50 - The "Rug Spiral": Why we cry about the little things<br />31:00 - Reclaiming the "Red Tent" and ancient wisdom<br />33:15 - Advice for daughters on birth control and skips<br />34:30 - Magnetic Attraction: The stripper study on ovulation<br />41:00 - The "Minno-Divorce": Why tracking prevents legal fees<br />43:45 - Quick Fixes: Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Lifting Heavy<br />45:15 - How to find Anna Sneed and The Agenda App<br />
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