The Business of Thinking Big
The Business of Thinking Big Podcast is hosted by business coach and founder of Mamas & Co., Lianne Kim. In this podcast we talk all things business mindset, strategy and hustle. So, if you're looking to grow your revenue, serve more dream clients and create amazing new possibilities, then you my friend are in the right place!
The Business of Thinking Big
From Pain to Power with Nicole Farrugia
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So many women will experience hard seasons while building a business — heartbreak, transitions, betrayals, burnout. What matters most isn't avoiding the tough times… it's how we move through them and into a more empowered place.
In this raw and real conversation, I sit down with Nicole Farrugia — founder of Mortgage Ease and one of my A-Players — to talk about what it looks like to rebuild when everything falls apart. Nicole opens up about navigating the end of both a personal and business partnership and how she found the strength to start over and rise even stronger.
This is a story about emotional resilience, reclaiming your power, and trusting yourself again after it's been shaken.
Whether you're in the thick of it or emerging from the storm, Nicole's journey is a powerful reminder that you can rebuild — with more joy, more abundance, and more alignment than ever before.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- What Nicole did when both her personal and professional lives crumbled — and how she moved through the pain
- The mindset shift that helped her stop spiraling and start rising
- Why she stopped trying to "make everyone happy" and started protecting her peace
- How she rebuilt a six-figure business in just two years by putting her energy first
- The power of choosing aligned partnerships, supportive communities, and self-trust
Timestamps:
0:34 – Meet Nicole Farrugia
3:00 – How she stumbled into the mortgage world
5:55 – When life fell apart — and how she kept going
10:30 – Her turning point moment inside A-Players
16:15 – Healing, boundaries, and hard truths
22:40 – Saying no to the wrong people and watching magic unfold
27:30 – Trusting herself and choosing joy
33:50 – Business growth rooted in energy, not hustle
41:00 – Words of encouragement for women starting over
Links mentioned:
- Nicole's website: https://mortgageease.ca/
- Nicole's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mortgageease/
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