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@nikkielaine.bsky.social

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Just a 40+ woman navigating midlife chaos with coffee, sarcasm, and a plan. Genealogy nerd, fitness dabbler, finance geek, spicy book addict, and always planning the next trip. https://hotflasheshottakes.substack.com/ www.etsy.com/shop/StrongSassStudio

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Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 12h

Emotional, slow-burn, and maybe my favorite of the series… maybe. 😏 Check out my full Outlier review to see how many stars and chili peppers it earned. 🌶️📖

#booksky #spicybooks

Falling for the Outlier

Emotional depth, neurodiverse rep, and a redemption arc that’ll tug your heart more than your hormones.

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Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 14h

Seriously, the struggle is so real with this. 😂

#hotflashes #perimenopausesucks

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 17h

I finished The Wolf King in less than a day. It was so good and kept my interest through the whole thing. This has been reviewed over 37k times on Kindle and it didn't lie. Next up, The Night Prince!

#booksky #fantasy #romance

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 18h

Waterfall thinking is why companies end up with overlapping tools.

You rush an MVP, call it done, and move on. Two years later? “Let’s buy new software!”—instead of iterating the one you already paid for.

Be honest—how many duplicate tools does your company have?

#productmanagement #agile

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 20h

I’m just 2 pounds from my next weight loss goal!

Breaking my journey into 6-week goals based on my average weekly loss has been a game changer.

Big goals feel less scary when you tackle them one small win at a time. 💪✨

#fitnesssky #gymsky

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 1d

Today we're jumping into the fantasy realm with The Wolf King! It's so good already, if you like fantasy, check it out!

#booksky #spicybooks

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 1d

Getting a big tax refund isn’t a flex—it means you gave the government an interest-free loan.

Adjust your W-4 and keep more of your money year-round. 💵 #TaxTips #Finance

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 2d

I finally finished this book last night. I thought after reading 50% in a day I'd be done in two days, but the end dragged a bit for me. It was still a great read though! I'll be releasing my full take later this week on my substack!

#spicybooks #booksky

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 2d

Are you there, God? It's me, Nikki.

Could you make sure the fat orange man keeps his mouth closed today?

My stock portfolio appreciates it.

#investing #stockmarket #TACO

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 2d

It’s wild that two days are supposed to balance five.

Imagine what productivity (and sanity) could look like if the 4-day work week was standard.

#4dayworkweek

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 3d

Taught my 12-year-old nephew how to write stories with ChatGPT. Now he’s sending me his own and talking prompt strategy.

This is the future of creativity—kids using AI as their co-author.
Don’t fear it. Encourage it.

#AI

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 3d

Mid-workout thought: the “peaked in high school” crowd must be exhausted trying to relive the same four years forever.

At 42, I’m still chasing better - physically, mentally, all of it. I don’t think I’ve peaked yet.

What age do you think was your peak? Or are you still climbing?

#gymsky

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Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 4d

Just set up Trello boards to organize my house stuff and side hustle chaos — and wow, the free features are chef’s kiss.

As a girly who loves a good kanban list, I’m thriving. I even made a quarterly goals board because apparently, I’m taking an iterative approach to life now!

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 4d

"That rug really tied the room together." Can you name the movie?

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 4d

If your IT project ‘has to be Waterfall,’ you probably just think your scope won’t change.

Spoiler: it will. Requirements rot fast, users revolt at big-bang rollouts, and ops teams need evolution, not revolution.

#projectmanagement #productmanagement

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 5d

You know it, just getting started!

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! ❤️

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Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 5d

I came. I saw. I Zoomed. I barely survived.

Happy Friday to everyone who gave 55% effort and somehow made it look like 110%.

#WorkWeekSurvivor #TGIF

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 5d

This is what losing 30 lbs and gaining 8 lbs of muscle looks like on a 5’0” frame. It’s been months of consistency, lifting heavy, and fueling right — and I’m finally seeing the body recomp results I’ve worked so hard for since April. 🔥

#gymsky #fitnesssky #bodyrecomp #fitover40

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Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 6d

We went to Barcelona on a budget—which means more mojitos, fewer museums, and a hotel shower that deserves its own OnlyFans.💦

Part 2 of our Italy & Spain adventure is live!
👉 hotflasheshottakes.substack.com/p/barcelona-...

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 6d

Another day, another workout down. I always feel so good after a workout, like I can take on the world without losing my shit. 🤣💪

#gymsky #fitnesssky

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 6d

Beginner investor here. My portfolio’s up 200% over a few years, but I freeze when something I own takes off — I can’t bring myself to buy more. Feels like tempting fate. Anyone else struggle with this mindset on the stock market?

#investing

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 6d

Get it girl!! You look amazing!

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Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 6d

Look at all that destruction in war torn Portland 🤣

Hot Flashes & Hot Takes @nikkielaine.bsky.social · 6d

I started this book last night and I am already 50% through it. I forgot how much I love Susie Tate. Everybody in this series has been great, but this one maybe my favorite!

#spicybooks #booksky