Welcome to The Color Shift Podcast
The Color Shift is a dynamic, conversation-driven podcast where Black and Brown change-makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders come together to share their insights, experiences, and visions on living for a better future. Hosted by Nikita Burks-Hale, each episode invites guests to dive deep into topics of leadership, life, innovation, and personal growth - while engaging in a unique and reflective experience of coloring along the way.
The Color Shift is your invitation to listen, reflect, and be inspired by the stories and wisdom of those who are making an impact. Tune in, color along, and join us as we shift the conversation toward transformation, creativity, and discovery of a bolder, braver, better, and more human future.
Recent Episodes
Introducing The Color Shift Podcast
Unleashed: Embracing Your Self-Evolution with Nicole Walker
Rediscovering Play: A Journey of Balance and Authenticity with Nina Everflow
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About the Host
Nikita Burks-Hale
Chief Coloring Officer | Creator of Headphones and Crayons | Host of The Color Shift
Nikita Burks-Hale is a creativity coach, podcast host, and intentional space-holder based in Atlanta, GA. As the founder of Headphones and Crayons and host of The Color Shift, she supports Women of Color—especially entrepreneurs, podcasters, and creatives—in staying aligned, attuned, and rooted in their truth as they grow and expand.
Nikita’s work centers around using coloring as a catalyst for connection, dialogue, and healing. Through immersive creative experiences, transformational coaching, and authentic conversations, she helps others slow down, tune in, and express themselves in bold, vibrant ways.
A self-proclaimed journeyer, Nikita believes that life isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Her work and personal philosophy are grounded in five core values:
Showing up fully
Choosing vulnerability
Practicing gratitude
Owning your power
Enjoying the ride
Whether guiding a coloring meditation, holding space on her podcast, or helping someone rediscover their creative voice, Nikita’s mission is to create spaces where authenticity, artistry, and alignment meet.