Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike

Jennette McCurdy is the best-selling author of the memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died and her recent debut novel, Half His Age. Many people were first introduced to McCurdy when she was a child actor, but in her early 20s, she stepped away from her acting career to pursue writing. On this episode, she discusses the messy and uncomfortable power dynamics at play in her new novel, the deeper meaning behind some of her style choices, and why she didn’t feel financially secure until the success of her memoir.

Half His Age was released on January 20 and is available to order here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735278/half-his-age-by-jennette-mccurdy/

Erin Walsh is the stylist behind some of Hollywood's best-dressed celebrities, including Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez. Now, after years of styling some of the biggest names on the red carpet, Walsh is sharing all her coveted knowledge in her new book The Art of Intentional Dressing: Your Essential Style Guide for Manifesting a Magnetic Life. On this episode of Nice Talk, she discusses all the details that went into creating this book, the closet-clean-out tips she swears by, and the surprising subliminal reason you may not be attracting a romantic partner into your life. (Hint: It has to do with your closet organization.)

The Art of Intentional Dressing hits shelves on May 5 and is available for preorder now: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-art-of-intentional-dressing-erin-walsh?variant=44044842074146

Financial translator Erin Lowry is back! On this episode, the Broke Millennial author breaks down everything we need to know to set ourselves up for financial success in the new year. She details the nitty-gritty of credit scores, budgets, and cutting costs, while also giving tips on how to set big-picture goals and approach financial conversations. Plus, Lowry shares why we all need to let go of the shame we feel when it comes to financial mistakes and why she endorses a no-spend February.

Porsha Williams is a television personality, entrepreneur, actress, activist, and best-selling author. She first rocketed to fame in 2012 when she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, where she quickly became a fan favorite. In addition to spending over a decade as a Real Housewife, she's starred in her own spin-off shows and reality competition shows. Most recently, she was a part of the cast of The Traitors season 4. On this episode, she gets into all the details of her experience in the Scottish castle, including the dynamic between the gamers and non-gamers, why she got banished at the first roundtable, and the sisterhood of the housewives.

Content creator Cyrus Veyssi has built a community of over 3 million followers across platforms and is known for their hilarious and heartfelt videos. Now, they’re bringing their positive message to a new medium: an affirmations journal titled Honey. In this episode, they discuss their favorite affirmations for the beginning of the year—including “I will not let people mistake my kindness for stupidity”—and discuss the realities of being in the public eye, the origins of their “bougie gay uncle” character, and the story behind the title of their new book.