Maternity Leave, Italian Dreams, and Taking Big Risks ft. Nikki Maffey

Ironically Serious

#62: What do you get when you mix a corporate layoff, pregnancy hormones, and a dream of Italian citizenship? Nikki Maffey’s life.

In this episode, Nikki drops some major news (spoiler: she’s pregnant!) and gives us a peek into her journey from working toxic corporate jobs to owning her own business. We’re talking about the terrifying reality of layoffs (three days after closing on a house?!), why everything really does work out in the end, and how becoming a mom is both exciting and scary as hell.

Plus, we bond over our shared fears of birth (hello, The Birth Hour Podcast), chat about Nikki’s maternity leave plans, and dive into how she’s navigating the big identity shift that comes with motherhood. And don’t worry, we still keep it light with rapid-fire questions like her least favorite design trend and a hilarious round of Fck, Marry, Kill* featuring ClickUp, Dubsado, and Showit.

Whether you’re a business owner, a soon-to-be mom, or just love a good life pivot story, this episode is packed with real talks and inspo from a woman who has been there and is DOING that.
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