Episodes
Published 12/20/23
Today's episode has been in the works since 2022 and it's finally here! On the podcast, we have husband and wife Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Andre Levrone Jr. Sydney is a two time Olympic champion and World Record Holder while Andre is a former NFL player, speaker for Christ, and currently in seminary school to become a pastor. They are (clearly) a powerhouse couple whose heart is on fire for Christ and whose passion is to share the gospel with the world. In this episode we talk about...
Published 12/20/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews her husband Niko Ivanov. In this episode they go through a series of questions asked by Nicole's followers. Covering topics such as; real intimacy in marriage, how to know if someone is "the one", the power of the tongue, the most challenging parts of marriage, & so much more! You don't want to miss this episode. Time to check in!! Follow Niko on Instagram Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring...
Published 05/11/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews her fitness & nutrition coach Hannah Ruth. Hannah is the founder & owner of the Built to Burn Academy, which Nicole has been a part of since November. Her program has been so life changing mentally,  physically, & even spiritually that she had to have Hannah on the show to share with everyone! In this episode Hannah shares her journey with starting her business, what she learned moving out of her hometown, advice to inspiring business owners,...
Published 05/04/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Courtney Acuna for PART 2 of hard faith questions. You guys asked, so we delivered! We're diving deep into questions that a lot of people avoid...    “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Courtney is a business and content...
Published 04/27/23
In today's episode, your host Nicole takes the hot seat! In honor of turning 33 on April 21st Nicole is sharing her current dreams, things she learned in year 32, and things she's hoping and praying for this next year! If you want to learn more about your host, make sure to check in to this episode! Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host,...
Published 04/20/23
In today's powerful episode, Nicole talks (& cries) with wife, mother, author, worship leader, musician, hair dresser Mackenzie Nelson. Prepare yourself to be wildly inspired by her testimony of being healed in regards to sexual intimacy, self worth, and her identity in Jesus. You do not want to miss this episode... bring tissues and let's check in!! Follow MacKenzie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mackenziebriel/ Buy her book "Why Orange" https://www.whyorangebook.com Be sure to...
Published 04/13/23
In today's episode, Nicole dives deep with her bestie Courtney Acuna. Courtney is a business and content strategist, owner of multiple businesses and brands, wife, mother, and an overall boss. Nicole puts Courtney in the hot seat asking her "hard faith questions." They talk all things spiritual warfare, why bad things happen to good people, finding your identity in God and discovering how we can listen to God in our lives. Buckle up for an episode that will make you reflect, think and be...
Published 04/05/23
In today's episode, Nicole talks to the vivacious Brooke Anderson. Brooke is a student at ASU majoring in Communications with a minor in Digital Audiences, co-business owner with her sister of the social media management agency "Sister Social", and a youth ministry middle school girl's director. In this episode, Brooke shares her testimony of how she had to surrender her plans to God and how He completely transformed her path in a way she couldn't even dream of herself. We talk all things...
Published 03/17/23
On today's episode, Nicole talks to the incredible, (now married), Kingdom builder couple Riley Sewell and Jack Kehoe. In this episode, they dive in and share with us the amazing God story of how they met, what has made their relationship what it is, and how sharing your story has lasting impact for the Kingdom of Heaven. Be prepared to laugh, feel the love between these two, and be inspired. Time to check in!! Follow Jack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackkehoe/ Follow Riley on...
Published 03/07/23
In today's episodes, Nicole interviews Riley Sewell. This will be Riley's 3rd time on the Dream Check Podcast & somehow it gets better every time! Riley is a speaker, writer, Non-Profit leader, and overall ray of sunshine. In this episode,  they talk about the journey of singleness, what it's really like to save yourself for marriage, and all about how God is in the business of redemption. Get ready to be inspired, laugh and leave feeling encouraged wherever you are in your story. Time to...
Published 02/24/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Kristen Dalton. Kristen is a mom, a wife, former miss USA, certified mental health & life coach, a best selling author, and an amazing leader of She Gathers LA. In this episode we talk about her pageant journey & becoming miss USA, the story behind her book "The Sparkle Effect," how she balances her life, the community she leads, and she gets super vulnerable with her personal struggles with motherhood. You are guaranteed to leave this episode...
Published 02/16/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Christian Bevere. Christian is a wife, a  new mom, founder of "The Husband's Bible," an author, and the host of Dear Future Husband Podcast. In this episode we talk about dreaming with God, the battle between wanting & waiting, her experience & journey in singleness & how it led her to her husband. She has such a gentle & encouraging heart & so filled with the Holy Spirit. I can't wait for you guys to hear this episode! Time to check...
Published 02/08/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Jessica Shakir. Jessica has been in the industry as a celebrity hair and makeup artist for over 25 years. She is the founder of “The Beautiful Mind Academy” which is a global community of women who are spiritually equipped and ready to lead and love others well. Anyone listening to this should join that community… it’s so powerful. She is also a wife and shares so much about that on today’s episode. Her and her husband recently moved from LA to Alabama...
Published 02/01/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Jenna Jae is. Jenna is a digital creator and the creator of “Soul Food Daily”. Today, we talk on God dreams and how He advances those dreams for us. Jenna also shares her past of super toxic relationships and how she got out of those by living a life for God which lead her into her current Godly relationship she’s in now. She gets very vulnerable sharing her experience with grief losing her mom who was her best friend and then later losing her twin...
Published 01/25/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Kait Tomlin (formally known as Kait Warman). Kait is the host and founder of The Heart of Dating podcast and has a HUGE community within The Heart of Dating. She is a newly married woman (fun fact, I photographed her wedding). She is also a dating coach and a best selling author of the book “Thank You For Rejecting Me.” We talk on all of your favorite topics such as singleness, dating, and marriage. You don't want to miss it - time to check in! Follow...
Published 01/18/23
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Lindsey Harrod. Lindsey is a fitness trainer and founder of the Lindsey Harrod Fitness app; an online workout program. She’s a speaker and influencer on fitness, motivation, food, and lifestyle. In this episode, we talk about the importance of mindset and how to stay consistent with goals long term and not just for New Year’s resolutions. She shares tips on growing her business, discipline, and consistency. She also talks about how to be happy single by...
Published 01/11/23
Welcome to SZN 3 of the Dream Check Podcast! In this episode, Courtney Acuna interviews your host, Nicole Ivanov. Nicole shares some life updates on her new puppy, work accomplishments, pregnancy, and her vision for the new year. Nicole also gets super vulnerable with her past. You don't want to miss it! TIME TO CHECK IN....TO SZN 3! Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!! For more on relationships and fun content,...
Published 01/04/23
In this episode, Nicole interviews Kian Wolfgang. Kian is faith & lifestyle youtuber, a wife, dog mom, and a kingdom builder. In this episode, Kian shares her personal testimony of how she went from sugar daddies to getting saved by Jesus, & living a life for the Lord. She also talks on religion vs. relationship with God and how to embrace the spiritual side of Christianity. Not only that, but she dives deep into what it's really like being a Christian influencer, the unhealthy side...
Published 08/17/22
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Nava Esther. Nava is a wife, a mom, an entrepreneur,  a writer, and a woman after God's whole heart. In this episode, Nava dives deep into the power of prayer. She gives tips on how to be your husbands biggest prayer warrior, how to be strategic in your prayers, how to keep the enemy out & God's word in, the beauty of marriage,"lazy christianity," plus so much more! Check in to be encouraged, you don't want to miss this one! 
Published 08/10/22
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Taylor Hayden. Taylor is a wife, soon to mom, an entrepreneur, content creator, model, photographer, and just recently added podcast host to her resume! Taylor & her husband, Noah just launched their show "Heard it from the Hayden's." In today's episode, Nicole & Taylor talk all things modesty. Tayler shares her personal experience with modesty as a Christian, and what modesty is really all about. She offers advice to anyone struggling with "shame...
Published 08/03/22
In this episode, Nicole interviews Tay Dome.  Tay is a self care & mental health advocate, a future wife, and the founder of Lemons By Tay. In this episode, Tay shares  where her passion for mental health came from & what inspired her to start Lemons by Tay.  She shares action steps we can take daily to put our mental health first, common misconceptions people have about mental health, 5 ways to spread kindness, her goals for The Lemon Foundation, and so much more! When life gives YOU...
Published 07/27/22
In today's episode, Nicole interviews Ivy Carnegie. This is Ivy's second time on the show...& for good reasons! Her first episode with us was all about marriage & being a wife, AND it is the top performing episode on the podcast to date! If you haven't listened to it yet, I highly encourage you to check it out! Today's episode will be all about motherhood! Ivy shares he personal experience as a mom of 2, as well as what God says about children & motherhood. She shatters all the...
Published 07/13/22
Welcome back from spring/summer break!! In today's episode, Nicole interviews Tiffany & Sam Hogle. Tiffany's first time on the show was a such huge success that we just had to have her back, and this time with her husband Sam! In this episode, Sam shares his side of the story of how they met, what attracted him to her, and how he knew she was the one. They also share their best advise transitioning into newlyweds and living together, how to wait for God's best & not settle, how to...
Published 07/06/22