Elicia Nademin shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Elicia, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
It’s my pleasure! Thank you for the opportunity! The first 90 minutes of my day are devoted to self-care and connection. I start by showng care for my skin with my Rodan + Fields favorites—cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen…a few quick daily reminders that I’m worth facing in the mirror and deserve a few minutes of attention before the world gets any of me. I pair my bathroom routine with motivational audio, either guided meditation to center me or personal development videos and audiobooks to inspire the best in me, turning my bathroom into a mini spa-meets-classroom…reminders never to be complacent. Then, time allowing, I zip off to the coffee shop to connect with others over smiles, banter, and caffeine! Smiling with others fuels the sense of connection I need as I move thru my work goals, remembering my purpose and my impact. On days off, I trade my laptop for volunteering or something that brings out my inner child—sometimes an art project, a cooking class, a quirky ghost or crime tour, or a foodie adventure.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Elicia! By day, I’m a psychologist and author of two books, Don’t Be A Stranger on connecting more favorably and memorable with others in day to day life and Don’t Be A Stranger To Grief on connecting pain to purpose when healing from loss. By heart, I am someone who loves helping people feel more confident from the inside and out. Somewhere along the way, I realized that confidence is born in the little rituals—it’s in developing new habits, like smiling at that stranger you pass or changing how you talk to and about yourself. It’s in showing respect for others. It’s in taking two minutes every morning and night to care for your skin around the chaos of the day, because you are worth it.
When I became a Rodan + Fields skincare consultant, now Brand Affiliate, I discovered that representing skincare products is about way more than just skincare. My identity as an entrepreneur in anti-aging is a daily reminder that I am worth the investment of a little self-care (and so are YOU). I hope to always model that inspiring others is way beyond skin deep! For me, I have found that the best way to encourage others is to live by example, often doing things scared!
What makes my journey unique is that it blends science, story, and skin. I get to support people in healing their inner worlds while also helping them feel great about the face they share with the world. Beyond my professional roles, I love giving back by sharing knowledge, practical tips, and little sparks of inspiration for personal and professional growth, self-care, and getting the most out of the products they use. If you’re someone who values confidence, curiosity, and finding joy in the everyday rituals that make life brighter, I’d love to connect—you never know what kind of ripple a small conversation can start.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling powerful goes back to middle school, when I used to visit 96-year-old Ms. Hardy who lived down the alley behind my home. She was deaf and her speech was often difficult to understand, yet we built an unlikely and beautiful friendship. She would call my house, and my mother—who always knew from her tone that it was her looking for me—would send me over with food and to check on her. She and I would spend hours together, passing notes back and forth on her clipboard. Her handwriting was shaky, her words not easy to make out, but I never wanted to miss a moment. The connection we made was unforgettable.
I received Ms. Hardy’s love as she could extend it—sometimes through the dolls she’d sew for me, sometimes through lessons on quilting, and sometimes simply in the way she would look calmly at me as we sat together. What stayed with me wasn’t the difficulty of our verbal communication, but the gift of presence. I saw how much it meant to her simply to have someone sit with her and care, and I learned early on how true connection is less about the words exchanged and more about simply being there, being present with someone as they are with no demands for change or measurable incentives. That early experience shaped who I am today and continues to guide aspects of both my career and my life: promoting the power of presence, compassion, and genuine human connection. She is a constant reminder in my mind to lean back, to listen, to show care and compassion, and to look for hidden blessings in every person we get to meet.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, in business there have been moments that tested me deeply—times when pivotal decisions felt especially heavy. Often these moments came from noticing that some of the people I had leaned on or trusted weren’t able to be there in the ways I had hoped, and that brought a quiet kind of disappointment. Sometimes they came in my own sense that I was letting others down. I’ve also been aware of how often I’ve giving my energy and attention without fully replenishing myself, which is a constant reminder of how essential it is to honor my own needs along the journey to serving others. These times required courage to step back, recognize myself as the leader of my own path, and resist the pull of social comparison. I’ve often reminded myself why I started in the first place: my focus has never been on money or numbers, but on living authentically, with integrity, and leading by example. Business looks very different today than ever before because I am forever evolving, and I’m repeatedly learning to embrace that new reality. Resilience after all is about moving forward with intention and heart, staying true to your values, and having the courage to keep going—even when it’s hard, even when loss or disappointment is part of the journey, and especially when the path isn’t what you expected. If I inspire one person as I continue along my journey…one person I may not even know is watching…then it remains worth it.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
The belief I am committed to, no matter how long it takes, is to be kind—always. People may act cruelly, selfishly, irresponsibly, insensitively, or unkindly, but my responsibility is to uphold kindness as my own standard. Choosing kindness and practicing pause allow me to maintain control over my response, rather than giving others power over how I act. It’s about leading with grace and compassion, even in the face of hurt or disappointment, releasing tendencies toward judgment, and responding with love. I remind myself that every interaction is either a “please” or a “thank you”—an opportunity to extend love or to recognize a call for love. This commitment will be forever my guide, my practice, a way of embodying how my father walked the world, and my way of showing integrity in both personal and professional life.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I had just 10 years left to live, I would stop spending energy on pursuing relationships or experiences that don’t align with my values or bring meaningful joy. I would be more discerning around who/what is life-giving versus diminishing I’m already on this path—prioritizing integrity, mutual alignment, shared values, curiosity, and connection—but with a finite timeline, I’d do even more of it. I’d deepen my focus on experiences, relationships, and actions that nourish both myself and others, making each day increasingly purposeful, fulfilling, and joyful. I’d let go of longing for what I lack. I’d embrace and give thanks instead for that which helps me feel fully alive and connected to myself, continuing to honor the love I have for my own company and those who help raise my vibration. I’d implement regularly scheduled time off from work to protect space for play—I’d take no blessing or opportunity to fully live for granted!
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