Shine AF
Shine...AF with Nicole Gray is your unapologetic audio espresso shot, part motivation, part real talk, and part reminder that your mess doesn’t cancel your magic.
Hosted by Nicole Gray, Confidence Coach, Bullsh*t Slayer, and certified Shine Strategist, this short-form podcast is for women who are tired of shrinking, done playing small, and ready to show up as their bold, brilliant selves.
From corporate chaos to confidence glow-ups, Nicole brings the truth with humor, heart, and a signature Shine Challenge to kickstart your week. Whether you’re in transition, feeling invisible, or just over it, this show reminds you that you don’t need permission to be powerful.
No filters. No fluff. Just real talk, real confidence, and real shine...AF.
Episodes
18 episodes
New Year - and Whatever You Want It to Be
A new year doesn’t come with instructions and that’s the point.In this episode, I’m talking about releasing the pressure, rewriting the rules, and deciding what you actually want this year to be. No hustle hype. No forced re...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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7:50
Be Kind to Yourself
This episode is your reminder to stop being your own worst critic. We’re so good at extending grace to everyone else - our friends, our families, our coworkers - yet somehow we talk to ourselves like we’re in a hostile debate we did...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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9:17
Not All Confidence = Arrogance
Somewhere along the way, confidence got a bad reputation - like knowing your worth automatically makes you arrogant. Spoiler: it doesn’t. In this episode of Shine…AF, we’re breaking down the real difference between confidence and arrogan...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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9:30
Who Are You?
Somewhere between all the titles, roles, and responsibilities, we start to forget who we actually are. This episode of Shine…AF is your reminder to pause the hustle and ask yourself the real question — Who are you when no one’s watch...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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9:31
Give Yourself Some Grace
We’re all guilty of it - being way too hard on ourselves for not having it all together. But let’s be real… no one does. In this episode of Shine…AF, we’re unpacking what it really means to give yourself some grace - especially ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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8:33
Stop Looking Back - Move Forward
You can’t grow if you’re glued to what’s behind you. In this episode, I’m talking about letting go of what didn’t work, forgiving yourself, and finally focusing on what’s next - because the past already taught you what it needed to.
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10:26
Why Not You?
You hype everyone else up - now it’s your turn. This episode is a reminder that confidence doesn’t wait for permission. It’s time to stop playing backup and start asking the real question: Why not me?
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9:48
Stop Doubting Yourself
That little voice telling you you’re not ready? She’s lying. This episode is your caffeine shot of confidence to stop second-guessing yourself and start moving like the capable, qualified, unstoppable person you already are.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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8:58
Stop Starring in The Quiet Place
You’re not in a horror movie - so why are you still whispering through meetings, relationships, and life? In this episode, we talk about the cost of staying quiet to keep the peace, and why it’s time to stop shrinking and start speaking. Silenc...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:59
How To Spot a Fake Friend at Work (and in life)
Not everyone cheering for you is actually on your team. In this episode, we’re calling out the signs of fake friends - the ones who smile at you in meetings but throw you under the bus in emails. Whether it’s at work, in your circle, or even in...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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12:27
Real One's Only - The Power of Female Relationships
This one’s for the real ones. 💜 In this episode, I’m diving into the power of female relationships - the kind that hold you down, hype you up, and remind you who you are when life tries to make you forget....
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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13:16
It's Okay to Want More
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on guilt. Wanting more, more peace, more purpose, more you, doesn’t make you ungrateful, it makes you human. Let this be your reminder: you’re allowed to want more, and you don’t have to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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8:00
You Can Still Be Confident When You're a Hot Mess
Confidence doesn’t require perfection, so let’s retire that myth today. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to show up confidently, even when your life feels like a damn dumpster fire.Spoiler alert: You can be a mess and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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9:20
Forgive in Silence - Then Never Speak to Them Again
Not every apology needs a reunion and not every goodbye needs an explanation. In this episode, I break down why silent forgiveness is one of the strongest forms of self-care and how walking away without a press release can protect your peace be...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:21
You Are the Main Character - Act Like It
You weren’t born to be a supporting character in someone else’s story. This episode is your reminder to stop shrinking, stop waiting to be chosen, and step fully into your main character energy. Because the spotlight isn’t theirs - it’s yours.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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6:37
Workplace Bullies Hate Boundaries
Bullies don’t like it when you say no, but that’s exactly why you should. In this episode, I dig into how to spot workplace bullies, why they thrive in silence, and how to stand up with confidence (without losing your cool).
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:49
Protect Your Peace Like It's Your Phone Charger at 1%
You’d fight for a charger when your phone is dying, so why not protect your peace the same way? This episode is all about setting boundaries, unplugging from drama, and keeping your energy for the things that actually fuel you.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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9:50