Dream Check

Today's episode has been in the works since 2022 and it's finally here! On the podcast, we have husband and wife Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Andre Levrone Jr. Sydney is a two time Olympic champion and World Record Holder while Andre is a former NFL player, speaker for Christ, and currently in seminary school to become a pastor. They are (clearly) a powerhouse couple whose heart is on fire for Christ and whose passion is to share the gospel with the world. In this episode we talk about Kingdom purpose, challenges they have faced with being counter-culture in their industries, their cute little Jesus stories of how they met, all things marriage, influence and so many other amazing topics. You don't want to miss this episode... let's check in!!!Follow Sydney on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sydneymclaughlin16/Follow Andre on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dreistheway/Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews her husband Niko Ivanov. In this episode they go through a series of questions asked by Nicole's followers. Covering topics such as; real intimacy in marriage, how to know if someone is "the one", the power of the tongue, the most challenging parts of marriage, & so much more! You don't want to miss this episode. Time to check in!!Follow Niko on Instagram Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews her fitness & nutrition coach Hannah Ruth. Hannah is the founder & owner of the Built to Burn Academy, which Nicole has been a part of since November. Her program has been so life changing mentally,  physically, & even spiritually that she had to have Hannah on the show to share with everyone! In this episode Hannah shares her journey with starting her business, what she learned moving out of her hometown, advice to inspiring business owners, & how she has leaned on God through it all. Of course we also talk on fitness & diet culture, lifestyle vs quick fix, and so many other amazing health & fitness topics! Let's check in!Coaching Scholarship with Built to Burn Academy x Nicole Ivanov DETAILS:- 3 months free coaching- Working with Hannah 1x1Applications open May 4th and end May 8thAPPLY HERE (only takes 2 minutes) Follow Hannah on IGFollow Built to Burn on IGhttps://burnbyhan.com/Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Courtney Acuna for PART 2 of hard faith questions. You guys asked, so we delivered! We're diving deep into questions that a lot of people avoid...  “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'Courtney is a business and content strategist, owner of multiple businesses and brands, wife, mother, and an overall boss.Follow Courtney on IG:https://www.instagram.com/courtacuna/Courtney's website:https://courtneyacuna.comBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, your host Nicole takes the hot seat! In honor of turning 33 on April 21st Nicole is sharing her current dreams, things she learned in year 32, and things she's hoping and praying for this next year! If you want to learn more about your host, make sure to check in to this episode!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's powerful episode, Nicole talks (& cries) with wife, mother, author, worship leader, musician, hair dresser Mackenzie Nelson. Prepare yourself to be wildly inspired by her testimony of being healed in regards to sexual intimacy, self worth, and her identity in Jesus. You do not want to miss this episode... bring tissues and let's check in!! Follow MacKenzie on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mackenziebriel/Buy her book "Why Orange"https://www.whyorangebook.comBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole dives deep with her bestie Courtney Acuna. Courtney is a business and content strategist, owner of multiple businesses and brands, wife, mother, and an overall boss. Nicole puts Courtney in the hot seat asking her "hard faith questions." They talk all things spiritual warfare, why bad things happen to good people, finding your identity in God and discovering how we can listen to God in our lives. Buckle up for an episode that will make you reflect, think and be encouraged in your walk to whatever dream God has placed on your heart. Time to Check in!! Follow Courtney on IG:https://www.instagram.com/courtacuna/Courtney's website:https://courtneyacuna.comBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole talks to the vivacious Brooke Anderson. Brooke is a student at ASU majoring in Communications with a minor in Digital Audiences, co-business owner with her sister of the social media management agency "Sister Social", and a youth ministry middle school girl's director. In this episode, Brooke shares her testimony of how she had to surrender her plans to God and how He completely transformed her path in a way she couldn't even dream of herself. We talk all things surrender, trust and allowing God to guide your life. Prepare to be lifted up! Time to check in!! Follow Brooke on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_brookieanderson/Follow Sister Social on IG:https://www.instagram.com/_sistersocial/Book Recs:"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World" by John Ortberg Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

On today's episode, Nicole talks to the incredible, (now married), Kingdom builder couple Riley Sewell and Jack Kehoe. In this episode, they dive in and share with us the amazing God story of how they met, what has made their relationship what it is, and how sharing your story has lasting impact for the Kingdom of Heaven. Be prepared to laugh, feel the love between these two, and be inspired. Time to check in!!Follow Jack on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jackkehoe/Follow Riley on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rileywithcourage/Watch & listen to more of Riley's speaking engagements:https://linktr.ee/rileywithcourageBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episodes, Nicole interviews Riley Sewell. This will be Riley's 3rd time on the Dream Check Podcast & somehow it gets better every time! Riley is a speaker, writer, Non-Profit leader, and overall ray of sunshine. In this episode,  they talk about the journey of singleness, what it's really like to save yourself for marriage, and all about how God is in the business of redemption. Get ready to be inspired, laugh and leave feeling encouraged wherever you are in your story. Time to check in! Follow Riley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileywithcourage/Watch & listen to more of Riley's speaking engagements:https://linktr.ee/rileywithcourageBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Kristen Dalton. Kristen is a mom, a wife, former miss USA, certified mental health & life coach, a best selling author, and an amazing leader of She Gathers LA. In this episode we talk about her pageant journey & becoming miss USA, the story behind her book "The Sparkle Effect," how she balances her life, the community she leads, and she gets super vulnerable with her personal struggles with motherhood. You are guaranteed to leave this episode encouraged! Time to check in!Follow Kristen on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristenjdalton/Join/check out her women's group - She Gathers LAhttps://www.instagram.com/shegathersla/More about Kristen:https://www.kristendaltonwolfe.com/Book Recs:“The Sparkle Effect” - Kristen Dalton Wolfe“Rise Up, Princess” - Kristen Dalton Wolfe“Rise Up, Princess” guided journal - Kristen DaltonWolfe“Forgiving What You Can't Forget” - Lysa TerKeurstBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Christian Bevere. Christian is a wife, a  new mom, founder of "The Husband's Bible," an author, and the host of Dear Future Husband Podcast. In this episode we talk about dreaming with God, the battle between wanting & waiting, her experience & journey in singleness & how it led her to her husband. She has such a gentle & encouraging heart & so filled with the Holy Spirit. I can't wait for you guys to hear this episode! Time to check in! Follow Christian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrschristianbevere/Join her membership community:www.husbandsbible.comBook recs:https://a.co/d/953P6J9https://a.co/d/2bUCqQHhttps://a.co/d/2Q6qP17Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Jessica Shakir. Jessica has been in the industry as a celebrity hair and makeup artist for over 25 years. She is the founder of “The Beautiful Mind Academy” which is a global community of women who are spiritually equipped and ready to lead and love others well. Anyone listening to this should join that community… it's so powerful. She is also a wife and shares so much about that on today's episode. Her and her husband recently moved from LA to Alabama and are living out their God dreams there. In this episode, we dive deep into God's calling and His dreams for your life. She gets super vulnerable about the topics of marriage, singleness, and on the mindset of both those seasons. You don't want to miss it! Time to check in! Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicashakirbeauty/The Beautiful Mind Academyhttps://www.thebeautifulmindacademy.comJoin the retreat:https://www.thebeautifulmindacademy.com/retreatBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Jenna Jae is. Jenna is a digital creator and the creator of “Soul Food Daily”. Today, we talk on God dreams and how He advances those dreams for us. Jenna also shares her past of super toxic relationships and how she got out of those by living a life for God which lead her into her current Godly relationship she's in now. She gets very vulnerable sharing her experience with grief losing her mom who was her best friend and then later losing her twin brother. She shares how Jesus restored those broken pieces of her heart in the midst of all the grief and loss. You do not want to miss this… be prepared to be uplifted and encouraged. Let's check in! Jenna's Book Recs:https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Your-Brain-Happiness-Thinking/dp/0801018390/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AAZSDSQVT4SG&keywords=switch+on+your+brain+by+dr.+caroline+leaf+paperback&qid=1672881062&sprefix=switch+on+your+%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-You-Transforming-Self-Sabotage-Self-Mastery/dp/1949759229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KJSY7GCC0WDT&keywords=the+mountain+is+you+book&qid=1672881109&sprefix=the+mountain+is+you+%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QZ0J06DXUS0I&keywords=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book&qid=1672881162&sprefix=ruthless+%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Kait Tomlin (formally known as Kait Warman). Kait is the host and founder of The Heart of Dating podcast and has a HUGE community within The Heart of Dating. She is a newly married woman (fun fact, I photographed her wedding). She is also a dating coach and a best selling author of the book “Thank You For Rejecting Me.” We talk on all of your favorite topics such as singleness, dating, and marriage. You don't want to miss it - time to check in!

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Lindsey Harrod. Lindsey is a fitness trainer and founder of the Lindsey Harrod Fitness app; an online workout program. She's a speaker and influencer on fitness, motivation, food, and lifestyle. In this episode, we talk about the importance of mindset and how to stay consistent with goals long term and not just for New Year's resolutions. She shares tips on growing her business, discipline, and consistency. She also talks about how to be happy single by focusing on falling in love with yourself before stepping out into dating. It's a great episode for the new year and I know you guys will love it! Time to check in!Download the LHF App: https://www.lindseyharrodfitness.com/app5 Minute Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Change-Mindfulness-Reflection-Affirmations/dp/0991846206Hatch Sunrise Lamp: https://www.amazon.com/Hatch-Restore-Machine-Personal-Routine/dp/B087M94WWW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hatch+sunrise+lamp&qid=1672702699&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0Lindsey's Book Recs:https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849Xhttps://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle-Melton/dp/1984801252/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TUFWHOKLANO&keywords=untamed+glennon+doyle&qid=1672702977&s=books&sprefix=untamed+%2Cstripbooks%2C121&sr=1-1https://www.amazon.com/Single-Secure-Break-Lies-Truth/dp/0578987775/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWNRQGFX79NW&keywords=single+and+secure+rich+wilkerson+jr&qid=1672703008&s=books&sprefix=single+and+secure+rich%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1https://www.amazon.com/November-9-Novel-Colleen-Hoover/dp/1501110349/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LEKRVDTY5W0U&keywords=november+9+by+colleen+hoover&qid=1672703047&s=books&sprefix=nove%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-1

Welcome to SZN 3 of the Dream Check Podcast! In this episode, Courtney Acuna interviews your host, Nicole Ivanov. Nicole shares some life updates on her new puppy, work accomplishments, pregnancy, and her vision for the new year. Nicole also gets super vulnerable with her past. You don't want to miss it! TIME TO CHECK IN....TO SZN 3!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In this episode, Nicole interviews Kian Wolfgang. Kian is faith & lifestyle youtuber, a wife, dog mom, and a kingdom builder. In this episode, Kian shares her personal testimony of how she went from sugar daddies to getting saved by Jesus, & living a life for the Lord. She also talks on religion vs. relationship with God and how to embrace the spiritual side of Christianity. Not only that, but she dives deep into what it's really like being a Christian influencer, the unhealthy side of social media, and so much more. Her story is SO powerful, you don't want to miss it! Let's check in!Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul: https://amzn.to/3JUi2iSFriendship Cards: https://amzn.to/3bTIw7F

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Nava Esther. Nava is a wife, a mom, an entrepreneur,  a writer, and a woman after God's whole heart. In this episode, Nava dives deep into the power of prayer. She gives tips on how to be your husbands biggest prayer warrior, how to be strategic in your prayers, how to keep the enemy out & God's word in, the beauty of marriage,"lazy christianity," plus so much more! Check in to be encouraged, you don't want to miss this one! 

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Taylor Hayden. Taylor is a wife, soon to mom, an entrepreneur, content creator, model, photographer, and just recently added podcast host to her resume! Taylor & her husband, Noah just launched their show "Heard it from the Hayden's." In today's episode, Nicole & Taylor talk all things modesty. Tayler shares her personal experience with modesty as a Christian, and what modesty is really all about. She offers advice to anyone struggling with "shame culture," or anyone struggling with seeking validation from the world. They also talk about how to fall in love with who God created you to be, lies society will tell us about modesty, dangers of social media, & how to use your influence for the Kingdom. You don't want to miss it! Let's check in!

In this episode, Nicole interviews Tay Dome.  Tay is a self care & mental health advocate, a future wife, and the founder of Lemons By Tay. In this episode, Tay shares  where her passion for mental health came from & what inspired her to start Lemons by Tay.  She shares action steps we can take daily to put our mental health first, common misconceptions people have about mental health, 5 ways to spread kindness, her goals for The Lemon Foundation, and so much more! When life gives YOU lemons, what do you do with them? You don't want to miss this episode! Let's check in!

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Ivy Carnegie. This is Ivy's second time on the show...& for good reasons! Her first episode with us was all about marriage & being a wife, AND it is the top performing episode on the podcast to date! If you haven't listened to it yet, I highly encourage you to check it out! Today's episode will be all about motherhood! Ivy shares he personal experience as a mom of 2, as well as what God says about children & motherhood. She shatters all the lies that society will tell you about children & motherhood and replaces them with God's truth. If you are a mom, an expecting mom, or have the desire to be a mom, this episode is for you!! Let's check in!

Welcome back from spring/summer break!! In today's episode, Nicole interviews Tiffany & Sam Hogle. Tiffany's first time on the show was a such huge success that we just had to have her back, and this time with her husband Sam! In this episode, Sam shares his side of the story of how they met, what attracted him to her, and how he knew she was the one. They also share their best advise transitioning into newlyweds and living together, how to wait for God's best & not settle, how to prepare during your season of singleness, and SO MUCH MORE!! Let's check in!

In todays episode, Nicole interviews Dara Maclean. Dara is is a Dove-Nominated, internationally-known Worship Artist. She's based out of Fort Worth Texas and is so inspiring to hear from as a wife, business woman, and spiritual leader in her community. She is so talented & so anointed it was such an honor speaking with her. The spirit flows through her words & her story telling is poetic & anointed. In this episode we talk about dream distractions/roadblocks, the difference between religion & a relationship with God, and she shares the muse behind her new album!I want to tell you more, but it's so good I want you to hear it from Dara herself. So make sure you listen all the way through to the end and get your pen & paper ready! Let's check in!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In todays episode, Nicole interviews Anabela Ismaili. Anabela is an Austrailian boss babe for the Kingdom! She is a business owner, designer and creative. She has her own clothing brand, La Vita Con Dio, which is Italian for “Life with God.” In this episode we dive deep into her testimony & how she started her brand. Not only that, but she shares insight on how to know if YOUR dream, idea, or brand is from God. She talks about how to keep God at the center of your business, and how you can combine your career & calling with your faith. We also dive into godly friendships and pursing His plan for your life! You don't want to miss it, time to check in!Follow Anabela on IG:@anabelaismailiFollow La Vita Con Dio:@lavitacondioSHOP her brand:https://lavitacondio.com/Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

Goodbyeeeee, 31, HELLO, 32! In this episode, your usual host, Nicole Ivanov, is in the hot seat!! Check in and take a listen as Nicole's friend and producer, Courtney, interviews her for her 32nd birthday! You will not want to miss this episode as they dive wayyy deep into all lessons learned in Nicole's 31st year, as well as oopses and wins that came along with them. Nicole shares on her new house, plans for a family, business regrets and victories, as well as goals and dreams for 32! Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Chantelle Nelson. Chantelle & Nicole met on Instagram & instantly became friends! Chantelle is a wife, mom of 2, follower of Jesus, & a personal life coach. She is passionate about how to help women break out of cycles so they can show up to their life. Her & her husband also recently launched their podcast, Undoing the Complex. In this episode we talk about what "showing up" looks like, boundaries, healing, therapy, and so much more! Let's check in!Follow along with Chantelle@chantelleenelsonLife Coachinghttps://www.comealivelifecoaching.com/Undoing the Complex Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7lkWYJQUzROFImmcJXHWng?si=HeB1_pfOQgyG3j7Fvoxgig&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A3cU0pXIHoethgxAY12aQ9X&nd=1Join her "Come Alive" Familyhttps://view.flodesk.com/pages/61f86bef6114df05454c49a1Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Joy Cross. Joy is a wife, mom of 2, model, and a health coach. She is passionate about helping women grow in body connectivity & eating intuitively. In this episode Joy shares her personal experience with confidence & how she got into being a health coach. We also talk about the danger of trendy diets, the lies society tells us about our bodies, how we can build confidence internally & externally, and most importantly - how to be a friend to your body. I loved this conversation so much & cannot wait to listen back to take notes! I hope you guys love it & I hope you leave encouraged to be a friend to your body!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Arielle Lorre. Arielle is a lifestyle, wellness, and health influencer in the digital space. She is also the host of The Blonde Files podcast. In this episode, Arielle shares her journey of hitting rock bottom with drugs & alcohol to where she is today; thriving & living out a very successful career, marriage, all the while being happy & healthy! We talk about the things she did to take control of her life to become who she is today. Arielle also shares things she learned along the way, the importance of who you hang with, & what to do when you're feeling "stuck." Check in now to hear her transformational story!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast 

In today's episode we have back on for the second time.....Riley Sewell! Her message about "How to experience the presence of God" was so powerful that we needed her to come back for more! In this episode, Riley talks on the topic of how to be a strong & powerful, yet kind & gentle woman. We talk through examples of strong women in Bible and how God views a strong woman. This episode is emotional (literally many tears shed), inspiring, empowering, & encouraging. Women, do yourself a favor and hit play because you really don't want to skip this one. Time to check in!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Erin Falconer. Erin is an author, digital entrepreneur, and the editor in chief & co-owner of PickTheBrain, one of the most trusted self- improvement communities online. She has a masters degree in psychology & is local here to Los Angeles.Her book “How To Break Up With Your Friends” is a much needed guide for modern day friendships. In this episode we are going to dive deep into the book where Erin will share the principles, assessments, and practices for nurturing those friendships. Not only that, but how to detox yourself from friendships that no longer nourish you. I mean I don't know about you, but there's never been a topic I am more excited to talk about than this one right here. I feel like we often talk about romantic break-ups or how to nourish our romantic relationships, but we don't talk enough about how to handle our friendships, which are arguably the most important relationships that we can have as individuals. I am so ready for this chat, let's check in!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews one of her dearest friends, Ivy Carnegie. Ivy was one of the pillars in Nicole's faith journey & a huge part of her testimony. Not only is she an incredible friend, but she is wife, a mom of two, a stay-at-home boss babe, an encourager, & a daughter of the most high God! Ivy is living her dream life working at a job that brings her so much joy, all the while getting to stay at home & be the wife & mom God has called her to be. In this episode we dive deep into the bible scripture, Proverbs 18:22 "He who finds a wife finds a good thing" & what that REALLY means. I am just going to leave it at that & encourage any moms, single ladies, or wives to listen to this episode. This episode had me in tears numerous times & that's saying a lot for me! It really is a life changing conversation. Go check in...like right now!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Mykell Wilson. Mykell is a powerhouse of a human. He's an encourager, a prayer warrior, an author, music artist,  and world renowned dancer. In this episode Mykell shares his personal experience with “following your dreams,” and leaves us with some major encouragement & advice. He also talks about the importance of inner work and what it looks like what God challenges us on that inner work! Check in to be encouraged!Be sure to grab a copy of Mykell's book: https://amzn.to/3IMSW3OBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Bestselling Relationship Author & Speaker, Christine Chang. Christine helps high-performing women create ideal relationships by teaching self-awareness, boundaries, accountability, and communication skills. In this episode we talk all about her book "Show Up: Finding Love for Independent Women.” This book has helped thousands of professional women all over the world create the relationship of their dreams, and after listening to this episode you'll understand why! You don't want to miss it. Time to check in! Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED. In honor of this being valentines week, we wanted to cater an episode towards all things love. This episode is PACKED with so much good dating advice you do not want to miss out. Check in as Nora & I share everything you need to hear about dating…the good, the bad, the red AND green flags. We took your questions and ran with the answers! Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast+ follow today's guest:Nora DekeyserMore from Madie: https://linktr.ee/lifecoachnoradekeyser@noradekeyserFind out more info on Nora's new program “Found Love”https://www.noradekeyser.com/foundloveMore Resources:Your Brain on LoveWired for LoveWhole Again

Dreamers, get ready to be refreshed! Nicole brings on entrepreneur and personal branding coach, Madie Hessler. In this episode, Nicole and Madie talk kingdom entrepreneurship, red flags to look for within your inner circle, what God says about our dreams, social media *anxiety* and how to follow God's plan for you life.Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast+ follow today's guest:Madie Burke HesslerMore from Madie: https://msha.ke/madiehessler/@madie_burke 

In today's episode we are kicking off SZN 2 talking with financial advisor, Andrew Martz. Andrew is a husband, father, leader, and the founder of WIS Advisors. He is also the host of the Dollars & Sensibilities Podcast. In this episode we talk about all things MONEY! Topics like, what God says about our finances, how we can best glorify God with our money, giving and so much more! Andrew also shares tips to overcome bad spending habits & his best advice for saving! This episode is such a great listen if you want to start 2022 building new healthy habits! Go check in!Andrew's website:https://wisadvisors.com/?playlist=cbaad9a&video=9440166Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andymartz/Podcast: https://wisadvisors.com/podcast/Book Recs:How I Invest My Money - https://amzn.to/3IQoPIpTotal Money Makeover - https://amzn.to/3HhQ3rjFollow along Andrew's book journey (coming this March): https://mailchi.mp/wisdirect/agcbook

In todays episode, your host Nicole takes the hot seat! She shares her testimony, which has been one of the most asked questions she gets from her listeners! Not only that but her bff & podcast manager, Courtney Acuña interviews her and they dive into some major girl talk! Topics such as, sex within marriage, redemption, how she got saved - and some FIRE stories about her past and how far she's come. Nicole also has a special note to her listeners as she wraps season 1! Make sure you send us your questions and topic requests for season two by DM'ing us on Dream Check's IG page!Also be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In todays episode, Nicole interviews her friend Tiffany Hogle. Tiffany is a writer, a wife, and woman after the heart of Jesus. In this episode Tiffany shares her amazing story of how she met and married her now husband all within one year of meeting him!  She talks about how to gain confidence during your single season, how to stay busy for the kingdom, qualities you want in a husband, what you can do while in a waiting season, and like usual….SO MUCH MORE!! Go check in!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews host of the Happy & Healthy podcast, Jeanine Amapola. Jeanine is spreading the word of God everywhere she goes & in everything she does! I'm honored to have her on today to talk about the difference between happiness & joy, the difference between a boy & a man when it comes to dating, how to see rejection as redirection, and so much more! Check in to be encouraged!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast+ follow today's guest:Jeanine Amapola@jeanineamapola@happyandhealthypodcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews one of her closets friends, Tori Masters. Tori is an amazing woman of faith, an incredible wife, an incredible friend and she is running after the kingdom of God with her husband. Together they have a YouTube channel where they get super vulnerable on what God has done and is doing in their lives. Tori also hosts The Messy Masterpiece Podcast alongside her husband, Chad. Today we are going to talk about all things relationships and singleness. From red flags in relationships, to what to look for in a partner, things she personally struggled with during her single season, and how to prepare for the one God has for you! You don't want to miss it! Let's check in!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast+ follow today's guest:The Messy Masterpiece Podcasthttps://toriandchad.buzzsprout.com/@themessymasterpiecepodcastHer YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/ToriMasters@torimasters

In today's episode, Nicole interviews internationally published wedding & fashion photographer Sheri Angeles. They dive deep into how faith fuels our dreams. Sheri shares a personal story of how she waited 19 years for God's promise to come to fruition in her life. She embodies faith and what it looks like to never give up on your dreams or God's promise for your life. In this episode you'll leave inspired to stay faithful to your prayers no matter what the waiting season looks like. You don't want to miss it!

In this episode, Nicole & her husband, Niko Ivanov answer all your questions submitted through Instagram! They share how they met, practical ways they push each other closer to Jesus in marriage, when they want babies, books that changed their lives, and so much more!! Check in if you want know more about your host & the love story God wrote for her and her husband!Spotify Worship playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qhB3pWvNKkkaAYQqEy6jl?si=mZWgJYZtTKGM3xdaqkENjwThe Wait by DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good: https://amzn.to/3qJ7J9GLove Does by Bob Goff: https://amzn.to/3HFPUyzNiko's Book Recs:The Truth about Men by DeVon Franklin: https://amzn.to/3qLdFPIThe Happiness Advantage by Shawn Anchor: https://amzn.to/30uq93vQuiet Mind by Collin Henderson: https://amzn.to/3kJaTGMFathered by God by John Eldridge: https://amzn.to/30DKV0v Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV+ follow today's guest, @NIKOGIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Caden Fabrizio. Caden is a believer, a speaker, and a man after the kingdom of God. They talk about how to be a spirit filled, powerful believer in a world where it's not trendy. Caden shares the importance of good community, along with what to do with the time between your prayer & God's promise. He also gets super transparent about what he's looking for in a future wife. Go check in!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOV+ follow today's guest, @CADEN.FABRIZIO For more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews fitness trainer Lindsey Harrod. Lindsey has built an amazing online business & community where she teaches workouts, offers daily motivation and gives her community an opportunity to find self-love through it all. On this episode we talk about her own fitness & confidence journey along with her top tips for staying consistent & remaining disciplined. Lindsey also opens up about a recent experience she had with a toxic relationship. She shares the biggest red flags to look for when dating along with how to get your confidence back after leaving a toxic relationship. You guys don't want to miss it. Let's check in!

In today's episode, Nicole interviews professional celebrity match maker and top rated female life coach, Nora DeKeyser! She has been featured in Forbes, business insider, abc news, the list goes on! In this episode Nora shares her wisdom on how to authentically love yourself, her top 5 secrets to a happy and healthy relationship, her best & worse dating advice and SO MUCH MORE! You don't want to miss it! Let's check in!

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Riley Sewell, an evangelist from New Zealand who is co-laboring with God to write the most epic story of her life to passed down to generations. We talk about the balance between pursuing our big dreams while also being present in the moment, the pressure of society's timeline for our lives, how to remain patient in a waiting season, and how to not miss what God has right in front of you. Get a pen and paper ready because you will want to take notes!! Go check in!

In this episode, Nicole interviews Caleb Castille, former D1 Athlete and successful actor *you mayyyy recognize him from NCIS LA.*  Caleb explains how to maintain your faith and values in complicated spaces. They talk dreams, faith, intimacy, and focus on really pursuing the plan God has for you.

In this firey new episode, Nicole interviews Emily Elizabeth, who is defying all odds on social media. Emily's Godly perspective on life and dating is shattering the lies society and culture are teaching us. Put your seatbelt on and be prepared to get a little uncomfortable. Time to check in!

In this episode, Nicole interviews celebrity makeup artist, Alexis Oakley. She shares her journey moving from Missouri to LA at only 18 years old and how she climbed her way to the top in the industry! She shares her biggest dreams, her secret to making it in LA, and the sacrifices she's had to make along the way! Check in to be the first to know who her new celebrity client is...