Welcome to our very first episode of So What? Why It Matters with Nancy Hicks! Nancy’s here to give the lowdown on the first topic we’re tackling in this insightful-but-practical show: better communication. We’re communicating all the time, aren’t we? From texts and emails, to hugs and eye rolls and smirks, just about everything we do says how we’re thinking and what we hold dear. But here’s the deal: we communicate because we were born to connect with other people. And the link that joins people together? It’s love. Nancy breaks down why communicating with love really matters, and shares her #1 secret to communicating more effectively with your kids, partner, friends, and everyone in between—and you can start doing it today. * * * Shrug off toxic expectations and limitations, and step into joy, purpose, and direction. Register for AWAKEN at nancyhickslive.com/awaken!

Newsflash: if you’re not curious about the people you’re talking to, if you’re not curious to befriend and get to know others, then you’re missing out on some incredible connections that can make your life even more rich. It’s hard to believe that Morgan Harper Nichols, the viral Instagram poet and artist, battled self-doubt. But Morgan reveals that when she began to take the pressure off herself as an introvert, and when she began to get curious and started connecting with people one on one and learning their stories, she began to unlock her creativity. And today, Morgan tells the stories she’s learned about from those new connections in her beautiful art, and through her two books, All Along You Were Blooming and her brand-new one, How Far You Have Come. Morgan and Nancy talk about how to set fear aside and become more open and vulnerable, how to hit hard topics head on, and why embracing curiosity as we talk to other people can not only make us better communicators—it can create a world filled with more love and empathy. * * * Shrug off toxic expectations and limitations, and step into joy, purpose, and direction. Register for AWAKEN at nancyhickslive.com/awaken!

You know what’s harder than it looks? Listening. Being present and tuning into someone while they share their heart is a privilege, but let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like a chore (moms of small kids can relate!). Other times, listening can pump us full of fear or make us freeze, because we’re not quite sure how to handle the information that’s been handed to us. But one thing’s for sure: listening matters, because listening is how we learn how to meet the needs of the people around us. Nancy’s good friend, QVC host Shawn Killinger is here today to tackle all things listening. As a former news anchor and current on-air talent at QVC, not to mention a wife and mom, Shawn’s a master at opening her heart and receiving what others have to say, because at work and at home, she’s had to practice how to hand the spotlight over to someone else. Shawn shares practical tips you can put in your toolkit today to be a better listener (tip: always stay curious!) and above all, why doing the work to listen more is 100% worth it.   * * * Shrug off toxic expectations and limitations, and step into joy, purpose, and direction. Register for AWAKEN at nancyhickslive.com/awaken!

Raise your hand if you’re looking for a life that’s more full, where you’re the most real and powerful version of yourself. Got your hand up? Then pop in your headphones and join former QVC host, theologian, and international speaker Nancy Hicks for her brand-new podcast, “So What? Why It Matters.” In this special sneak peek, you’ll learn a bit about Nancy and why the first step toward your best self is answering “So what?” about the genuine, glamourous, groundbreaking, and sometimes gritty parts of our lives. And don’t forget to hit the Subscribe button so you can get “So What?” right in your favorite podcast app when we launch mid-January 2021.