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Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike
Welcome to Nice Talk, hosted by Marie Claire Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike. Each week, Nikki will sit down with fascinating women—entertainers, entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, and changemakers—to discuss money, power, and style. “Well-behaved” women have long been discouraged from speaking on these topics—style should be effortless, and conversations about money or power aren’t “proper,” “ladylike,” or “nice.” But Nikki’s definition of a Nice Talk is one where all parties walk away feeling…
Episodes
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeStyle Talk: Alli Webb on Leaving Perfectionism Behind and Embracing Messiness
Alli Webb made a name for herself as the visionary behind the blow-dry empire Drybar, and now, she’s stepping back into the world of haircare—this time with an…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeLiza Koshy on People Pleasing, Velvet Gauchos, and Her Fake Assistant
Liza Koshy rose to fame in the 2010s as a content creator on Vine and YouTube, garnering millions of followers for her comedic skits. But while building her…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeAlison Brie on Body Horror, Financial Independence, and her Marie Claire Cover Shoot
Alison Brie has range—whether it's as an entertainment multi-hyphenate, a genre-spanning actor, or as the star of our Marie Claire August cover. She first…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikePower Talk: Shana Stephenson, the NY Liberty Chief Brand Officer, on the Power of Women’s Sports
Today we’re focusing on the topic of “power” with the Chief Brand Officer of the New York Liberty WNBA team, Shana Stephenson. She grew up in a sports-loving…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on Competition Hairstyles, Growing Up in Waterhouse, and Prioritizing Harmony Over Balance
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is the most decorated 100-meter sprinter of all time, with eight Olympic medals and 10 World Championship gold medals. Off the track…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikePower Talk: Kamie Crawford on Modern Relationship Dynamics, Including Why You Shouldn’t Manifest a Rich Husband
Today on the show, we’re discussing power dynamics in relationships with Kamie Crawford. Between her award-winning podcast Relationsh*t, her six years spent as…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeStyle Talk: Katie Sturino on the State of Size Inclusivity in Fashion and Writing Her Debut Novel
Today on the show, we’re focusing on the topic of style with author, body-acceptance advocate, and founder of Megababe Katie Sturino. Sturino began her career…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeStyle Talk: Charlotte Palermino on the Politics of Sunscreen and Recession Indicators in Beauty
On this episode, we’re focusing on the topic of style with Charlotte Palermino, cofounder and chief brand officer of Dieux Skin. After years of working in…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeMonica Padman on Navigating the Intersection of Work and Friendship, Building an Empire on Vulnerability, and “Fashion Girlies”
Monica Padman is a podcasting powerhouse. Since creating Armchair Expert in 2018, Padman and her co-host Dax Shepard have released over 900 episodes and penned…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeStyle Talk: Fashion Expert Liv Perez on Summer Styling and Her Hot Take on One Summer Staple
We’re focusing on the topic of style with Liv Perez, the host of the podcast Let’s Get Dressed. Liv began her career working at major brands like Teen Vogue…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeCoco Gauff on Winning the French Open, Giving Back to Her Community, and Behind-the-Scenes Moments From Her New Balance x Miu Miu Campaign
Just days after her French Open win, Coco Gauff is here on Nice Talk to discuss all things money, power, and style. Gauff has been a tennis legend nearly her…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeMoney Talk: Vivian Tu, Your Rich BFF, Shares Her Summer Spending Tips
On this episode, we’re focusing on the topic of money with finance expert Vivian Tu—or Your Rich BFF, as most of the internet knows her. Tu began her career on…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeLIVE From Power Play Atlanta: A Panel on the Business of Beauty
Today, we have a very special live episode of Nice Talk! At Marie Claire’s Power Play in Atlanta, Nikki sat down with Dr. Leyte Winfield, the director of…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeBozoma Saint John on the Power of Authenticity, Money as Freedom, and Supporting Black Designers on RHOBH
Bozoma Saint John has one of the most impressive résumés of all time. She’s led marketing efforts at nearly every major company, including Netflix, Apple…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeNatalie Nakase on Building a WNBA Team From Scratch, Interning in her 30s, and Looking to Victoria Beckham for Style Inspiration
Natalie Nakase has always loved basketball—and she’s built a successful career on that passion. After playing professionally for a few years, she became a head…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeAshley Tisdale on Building Frenshe, Rallying After Failure, and Her Chic Post-Disney Style Evolution
Many people were first introduced to Ashley Tisdale in the early 2000s when she starred in major Disney projects like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and High…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeJessie Andrews on Navigating the Stigma Associated With Adult Film, Money as a Form of Freedom, and Her High-Low Approach to Design
Jessie Andrews is an actor and the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Basic Swim, Tase Gallery, and the celeb-beloved jewelry line Bagatiba. But her career journey…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeGolloria George on Her Social Media Hiatus, Integrity in Brand Partnerships, and Top Beauty Products
Golloria George is a South Sudanese beauty content creator with over 3 million followers and counting. She first rose to fame in 2022 with her The Darkest…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeAlison Roman on the Pressure to Create Content, Funding a Grocery Store, and the Culinary Ingredient in her Beauty Routine
Between her best-selling cookbooks and on-camera instructing, Alison Roman has made a name for herself as the approachable yet straightforward chef who’s…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeLena Waithe on Legacy, Low-Budget Films, and the “NBA Runway”
Before Lena Waithe was the lauded entertainment multihyphenate we know today, she admired the industry and its icons. Today, her passion for storytelling…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeBrynn Whitfield on Financial Freedom, Becoming a Bravolebrity, and Dressing Like a Sexy Pilgrim
In 2023, Brynn Whitfield rocketed to fame as a breakout star in the rebooted The Real Housewives of New York franchise, charming Bravo fans everywhere with her…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeChani Nicholas on Retrogrades, Salary Transparency, and Structured Button-Downs
If there was ever a time we needed to hear some hopeful words that inspire action, it’s now. Luckily for us, today we’re sitting down with astrologer…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeReshma Saujani on the Myth of Having It All, Working Through Her Financial Scarcity Mindset, and the Power of a Good Suit
Reshma Saujani has spent her entire career empowering women. Not only is she the founder behind the massively impactful nonprofits Girls Who Code and Moms…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeNice Talk Is Back Next Thursday!
Starting on November 14, Nice Talk is back for season two! This season, Marie Claire Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike will be chatting with more incredible…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeErika Veurink: "I'm obsessed with talking about money."
If there's one person who knows the ins and outs of shopping pre-loved fashion, it's Erika Veurink. As a content creator, she's known for sharing her extensive…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeRupi Kaur on being “soft and powerful”
When Rupi Kaur released her debut poetry collection, Milk and Honey, back in 2014, it quickly became a cultural and literary phenomenon. In fact, the…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeGabby Windey: “Anything I don’t like is the patriarchy.”
When Gabby Windey made her reality television debut on the Bachelor franchise back in 2022, she quickly became a fan favorite due to her honesty…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeJulie Schott: “I will never spend money on something I don’t understand”
Julie Schott is a powerhouse entrepreneur, known for launching numerous businesses with fresh branding, innovative products, and a massive impact on Gen Z…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeDelaney Rowe: “I have to be the funny girl, not only for you, but for your mom”
If you’ve spent any time in the comedy space on TikTok, you’ve definitely seen Delaney Rowe’s hyperspecific and painfully accurate characters, such as "the…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeTanner Adell: “I Want to be Uncomfortably Glam”
Between her debut album, Buckle Bunny, her appearance on the song “Blackbiird” off of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album, and her feature on the new Twisters film…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeA’ja Wilson on Staying “Poised Through the Noise”
A’ja Wilson is one of the best basketball players in the world, but when it comes to navigating her life in the spotlight, she goes by one mantra: “Let the…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeTefi Pessoa on Finding Her Calling on the Internet by Being Professionally Herself, and Her New Talk Show Influenced
Tefi Pessoa has created a career—and amassed 1.8 million followers on TikTok—by being “professionally [her]self.” Her online presence is equal parts hilarious…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeBailey Bass on Navigating Hollywood and Learning to Ask for More
Bailey Bass has recently made waves in Hollywood for her roles in Avatar: The Way of Water and Interview With a Vampire, but she’s been acting and modeling…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeJulia Fox on Her Personal Style, How She Spends Her Money, and Charli XCX’s New Song
She’s so Julia! Between her incredible style and her deeply personal creative projects, Julia Fox is nothing short of a cultural icon. While many were…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeMaitreyi Ramakrishnan on Landing Never Have I Ever, Blocking Haters on Twitch, and Her Love of Hot Topic
When Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was only 17 years old, her life flipped upside down. From an open casting call that 15,000 other people applied to, she booked the…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikePaige DeSorbo on Velvet Suits, Paying Rent, and the Power of Saying "I Don't Know"
On this episode of Nice Talk, Marie Claire Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike sits down with Summer House star, content creator, and podcaster Paige DeSorbo…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeVictoria Justice: From Child Star to Independent Artist
Welcome to the very first episode of Nice Talk! To kick things off, Nikki Ogunnaike is sitting down with Marie Claire cover star Victoria Justice to talk all…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeNice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike
Welcome to Nice Talk, hosted by Marie Claire Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike. Each week, Nikki's sitting down with fascinating women—entertainers…