Boss Ma'am

Boss Ma’am is a love letter from me to all women veterans, executives, military spouses, and first responders who have ever emotionally suffered and felt stuck. For those who have done the work—therapy, shadow work, daily journaling (and medication)—and still feel like you're not moving forward. I understand what it’s like to spiral, to claw your way out of the darkness, and yet still feel like something is holding you back.

I especially extend my love to those who joined just before or after 9/11—those who carry the weight of war and its injuries. If you deployed, if you’ve buried friends, if you’ve buried pieces of yourself just to keep going—this is for you.

The visible injuries... and the ones no one can see. The ones who don’t need saving but could use a lifeline.

"If I surround myself with positive things"
-destiny's child

#bossmaamenergy
#porschetunes

And just like that ✨️ the universe brings new friends and support systems. Thank you @akristibird and her team for providing this beautiful platform to share my words!

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Leadership isn’t about what’s on your collar or business card—it’s about the influence you carry and the example you set. True power comes from how you make others feel seen, valued, and capable. Boss Ma’am is a reminder that leadership at its core is service, and the legacy we leave is measured in the people we uplift along the way.

#MilitaryChic
#SoftAndStrong
#CommandPresence
#WomenInUniform
#MaamNotMiss

True leadership isn’t confined to one arena—it shows up wherever we are needed most. Whether we’re guiding our families, our teams, or ourselves, respect is earned through the way we show up: with presence, with wisdom, and with heart. Boss Ma’am is about leading with both strength and grace—because titles may change, but the impact of character lasts forever.

#MotivationEveryday
#LeadershipQuotes
#InspoForWomen
#QuotesToLiveBy
#IGLeadership

It's got nothing to do with you!

#ConfidentWomen
#MindsetMatters
#PowerfulWomen
#BossMindset
#FeminineAndFierce

And that’s the gift, Ma’am—your spirit isn’t chained to instinct. You’re not here just to survive the day, but to become. To grow through reflection, to choose kindness when anger is easier, to rise when staying down feels safer. Transformation is a decision of the soul, not the body. When you pause, breathe, and listen inward, you’ll hear that whisper reminding you: you were made for more than survival—you were made to shine.

" I felt I had to outwork everyone else, never show weakness, and never ask for help. But the truth is, strength is asking for what you need because that is authentic. It’s crying in your car and then standing up straighter when you walk into the office. It’s apologizing when you’re wrong. It’s staying grounded when others are falling apart." -Excerpt from Boss Ma'am

#ConfidentWomen
#MindsetMatters
#PowerfulWomen
#BossMindset
#FeminineAndFierce

"My top five are: Faith, Commitment, Gratitude, Harmony, and Positivity. Outside of work, I know it’s healthy and good for me to find others who align with my values. At work, I understand that other people I have to work with may not align with my values. Nonetheless, I will not let anyone professionally shake my foundation." -Excerpt from Boss Ma'am

#NotBossyJustTheBoss
#UnapologeticallyHer
#RewritingTheRules
#NoPermissionNeeded

"But true leadership—especially Boss Ma’am leadership—is quiet strength. It’s the calm in the storm. It’s choosing compassion when you could choose control. It’s knowing your values so clearly that no external noise can shake your foundation. Your foundation is your values. My top five are: Faith, Commitment, Gratitude, Harmony, and Positivity." -Excerpt from Boss Ma'am
#bossmaam
#foundationisvalues
#beclear
#compassion

"Reflect on the women who enlisted or went through officer schooling to become the first military Boss Ma’am leaders by paving the metaphorical roads, waterways, and flight paths. It takes a positive-minded person to reach such levels of success. It takes desire." -Excerpt from Boss Ma'am
#pioneerwomen
#femaleveterans
#femaleexcutives

Excited to announce that my upcoming book, Boss Ma’am, has been accepted for publication by @tactical16publishing and will debut in 🤞Summer 2026. I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with a publisher that champions authentic voices and meaningful stories.

Be the calm in the storm.
#BossMaam
#calm
#SheLeads
#WomenInCharge
#OwnYourPower
#LeadLikeAWoman
#BossEnergy

"Boss Ma’am is not a feeling, not an alter ego, not a mask. She just is. She takes her mission without taking opinions and gets things done with purpose, power, and presence. " from 'Boss Ma'am,' coming summer 2026

"When I feel foggy, overwhelmed, or stuck—I recognize that I’m back in the in-between. It’s not a pleasant place, but it’s not the bottom either." -excerpt from Boss Ma'am

#BossMaam
#SheLeads
#WomenInCharge
#OwnYourPower
#LeadLikeAWoman

I like Fred. Fred minded his own business. We don’t always have to have an opinion about another person.

#achristmascarol
#christmasinjuly
#bossmaam
#mindyourbusiness

I've learned, "She takes her mission without taking opinions and gets things done with purpose, power, and presence."

#MilitaryChic
#SoftAndStrong
#CommandPresence
#WomenInUniform
#MaamNotMiss

Reminder: Write your book. And so I started April 10, 2025.

#BossMaam
#SheLeads
#WomenInCharge
#OwnYourPower
#LeadLikeAWoman
#BossEnergy

Whisper what you want because I'm the Ma'am!

#NotBossyJustTheBoss
#UnapologeticallyHer
#RewritingTheRules
#NoPermissionNeeded

#MilitaryChic
#SoftAndStrong
#CommandPresence
#WomenInUniform
#MaamNotMiss

#BossMaam
#MotivationMonday
#LeadershipQuotes
#InspoForWomen
#QuotesToLiveBy
#IGLeadership

The world calls her bossy. She knows she’s the boss.

#BossMaam
#NotBossyJustTheBoss
#UnapologeticallyHer
#RewritingTheRules
#NoPermissionNeeded
#SheLeads
#WomenInCharge
#OwnYourPower
#LeadLikeAWoman
#BossEnergy

I call her "ma'am."
#bossmaam
#RunYourWorld
#WomenWhoLead
#QuietStrength
#LeadWithGrace
#OwnYourPower
#LeadershipMindset
#WomenEmpoweringWomen
#PersonalGrowth
#SpiritualLeadership

A Boss Ma’am is a kind, harmonious soul. She leads with grace and strength. She doesn’t need to dominate or criticize—her feminine energy speaks volumes. She takes responsibility for her own joy, keeps herself accountable, and accepts pople as they are.
#JoyfulLiving
#SelfRespect
#InnerStrength
#AuthenticLiving
#AlignedLeadershipeople

Boss Ma’am is not a feeling, not an alter ego, not a mask. She just is.
#BossMaam
#RunYourWorld
#WomenWhoLead
#QuietStrength
#LeadWithGrace
#OwnYourPower
#LeadershipMindset
#WomenEmpoweringWomen
#PersonalGrowth
#SpiritualLeadership

It's your choice every day to spiral up or down. Find the upward spiral!
#BossMaam
#RunYourWorld
#WomenWhoLead
#QuietStrength
#LeadWithGrace
#OwnYourPower
#LeadershipMindset
#WomenEmpoweringWomen
#PersonalGrowth
#SpiritualLeadership

The greatest lesson I've learned is no one can help me find happiness. I must choose to find inner joy on my own.
#JoyfulLiving
#SelfRespect
#InnerStrength
#AuthenticLiving
#AlignedLeadership

Need I say more?!
#LeadershipDevelopment
#WomenInLeadership
#LeadByExample
#ProfessionalWomen
#CareerGrowth

Only you know what you need. A great woman leader in government once told me, "Don't ever suffer in silence. Reach me and tell me what you need."
#LeadershipDevelopment
#WomenInLeadership
#LeadByExample
#ProfessionalWomen
#CareerGrowth

Every day your inner joy found through gratitude will carry you through the day...and your life.
#MindsetMatters
#NewBeginnings
#StayUnstuck
#EmpowerYourself
#TransformationJourney

The quiet confidence always shows. Believe in it.
#MindfulLeadership
#SpirituallyStrong
#FaithInAction
#PurposeDriven

Protect your peace.
#JoyfulLiving
#SelfRespect
#InnerStrength
#AuthenticLiving
#AlignedLeadership

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The 3 Pillars

Identity & Self-Leadership

Boss Ma’am starts with owning who you are—whether in uniform, a business suit, or workout clothes. foundation for trusting others. This pillar is about authenticity, resilience, and running your world like a Ma’am, not apologizing for authority or presence.

Boundaries & Balance

A recurring theme is protecting your energy, joy, and focus. This pillar emphasizes discipline, boundaries, and the ability to say no in order to preserve space for what matters most.

Transformation & Victory Trajectory

The heart of Boss Ma’am is the belief that no one is coming to drag you up—you must create your own path into a victory trajectory. This pillar is about turning adversity into fuel, transforming setbacks into growth, and charting a purposeful life.

Carolyn Nice

Boss Ma'am

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The 3 Pillars

Identity & Self-Leadership

Boundaries & Balance

Transformation & Victory Trajectory

Run Your World like a Ma'am

Carolyn Nice

Boss Ma'am

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The 3 Pillars

Identity & Self-Leadership

Boundaries & Balance

Transformation & Victory Trajectory

Run Your World like a Ma'am