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This week Nikki & Melissa talk about dealing with difficult emotions and how to get out of a negative mindset. Geeking OutMelissa is geeking out on narrowing down her list of potential baby names. While Nikki is geeking out on the upcoming happy app that provides emotional support for everyday problems.Pay AttentionThis week the ladies talk about dealing with difficult emotions in both their business and personal lives and how they get themselves out of a negative mindset. Last BestMelissa and Nikki discuss the last best dessert they ate. Find the ladies on Instagram: @payattentionpodcast @shopcompliment @nikki_stern Online: www.shopcompliment.com www.nikki-stern.com

This week we are talking to 2 people who grew up to be what they wanted to be as kids: a musician and a filmmaker. Geeking Out Nikki is geeking out on condiments to make food fancy and fun. Melissa is realizing how small the world is with a series of local and global connections. Pay Attention John is a musician who started singing Aerosmith + Springsteen as a kid, ended up going the Berklee College of Music and is now in the band, Lucas Ohio and teaches guitar for a living. Dan spent his childhood years filming and directing...

Episode 2 is timely with what is filling up our hearts, minds and social media feeds these days. Check out our Women's March experiences + how we're focused on positive activism (hint: it's not arguing with people on Facebook) Geeking Out Nikki is loving menu planning an entire month at a time and finding it much easier than weekly planning or winging it. Melissa is geeking out on Essie nail polish that is keeping her nails pretty and chip free. Pay Attention The ladies discuss the recent Women's March (Nikki went to the Sacramento march; Melissa didn't make it but...

Compliment first began as a fundraiser for my students, back in 2011 when I was a high school English and AVID teacher.   But long before that, friends started telling me that I had the gift of encouragement.  I didn't know such a thing existed.  As I got older, though, I learned that this is something that comes easily and naturally for me.  I love shining a light on the best parts of people and letting them know how much they add to the world.   That's the real reason behind this whole project.  To allow all of you to...