Nicole Bensen

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Hi friend! Last week I shared the story of how I asked the Universe for a business bestie
and then hesitated when I got a coffee invite from someone who checked several of the exact boxes I’d been journaling about. 🙈 If you missed it, you can catch up here. I shared “7 signs your subconscious might be […]

At 16, I was absolutely obsessed with Starship Troopers. Okay, so specifically, I was obsessed with the actor, Casper Van Dien, who played the main character. There was no one who could convince me he wasn’t the “hottest guy ever.” (Or at least in the top three—Chris O’Donnell and Chipper Jones rounded out my list.) Fast forward to […]

As we enter 2025, ask not “What more can I do?” but “What can I let go of?” Release the burdens of others’ expectations, constant availability, and comparison. Growth begins with the courage to let go. Here’s to less pressure and more you.

Did you hear that Cambridge Dictionary just named “Manifest” their Word of the Year?

Why? Because millions of people are excited, or at least curious about, the powerful idea of turning dreams into reality.

But here’s the thing: manifesting isn’t magic—it’s backed by science.