I Was Nice Once — with Niika Briskin

I Was Nice Once with Niika Briskin. Producer of the Netflix hit What About Sal?

Her voice. Her power.
Her side of the story.

Be a guest

NOT EVERY STORY
ENDS NICELY.

I Was Nice Once is a podcast where women tell the stories behind their sweetest revenge, boldest refusals, and messiest attempts to take their power back, with Niika Briskin asking what happened next.

This is about women taking back their voice and reclaiming their power. Not just the triumphant moment, but the regret, consequences and complicated aftermath too.

Niika Daria Briskin in a cherry-red suit

Meet your host

Niika Briskin

A producer, presenter and investigative journalist who brings experience across film, television, live events and breakfast radio to the conversation.

Netflix
Producer of award-winning What About Sal?, a Netflix Top 10 title.
Westfield
Master of ceremonies for Westfield.
ABC
Appearances on ABC.
Channel 10
Spokesperson for youth suicide prevention.
Nova
Breakfast radio host.

Conversations Niika would love to have

LET’S GO THERE.

The no that changed everything

Turning down an expectation, a relationship or a role — and living with what came after.

Revenge, with a reality check

The satisfying comeback, the one that backfired, and whether getting even actually gave you peace.

Finding your voice

Speaking up after being dismissed, silenced or told to be nice. What did it cost, and what did it change?

Walking away

Leaving a job, friendship or relationship that no longer fit — even when starting again was messy.

Retiring the good girl

People-pleasing, family expectations and the first time you stopped putting everyone else first.

Taking power back, imperfectly

The boundaries that held, the decisions you regret, and the version of yourself you are still becoming.

Guest enquiries

GOT A STORY?
NIIKA WANTS TO HEAR IT.

You don’t need a perfect ending. If you have a story about finding your voice, refusing to shrink or taking your power back, get in touch.

Enquire about being a guestniika@bruceandpablopictures.com

What to include

Your name, a short outline of your story, the turning point, and what happened next. Mention anything you’d prefer not to discuss and the best way to contact you.

Before you share

Keep your first email brief. Leave out sensitive documents and identifying details about other people. Only share what you’re comfortable discussing publicly.

Recording details

Ask Niika about the recording format, timing, publication plans and any questions you have before deciding to take part.