From Refugee to Founder: Nina Caviggiola on Belonging, Community & Building a Life of Purpose

What if the hardest chapter of your story became the foundation for everything you built?

In this episode of A Splash More, Hayley sits down with entrepreneur, community builder, and founder Nina Caviggiola for a heartfelt conversation about identity, resilience, motherhood, and the power of creating spaces where women truly belong.

After fleeing war in the former Yugoslavia as a young child and eventually rebuilding her life in the United States, Nina shares how those early experiences shaped her perspective on family, community, and purpose.

Together, Hayley and Nina explore what it means to build a meaningful life—from navigating entrepreneurship and motherhood to creating communities like Her Hour and Nurtura Foundation, where women feel seen, supported, and connected.

This conversation is about so much more than business. It's about belonging, resilience, and discovering that the chapters we never would have chosen often become the ones that define us.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Nina's journey from refugee to entrepreneur
• Growing up between cultures and searching for belonging
• Motherhood and building a business
• The inspiration behind Her Hour
• The mission of Nurtura Foundation
• Why community matters more than ever
• Redefining success
• Building a life rooted in purpose

This episode is brought to you by our friends at BÜNDA Strength + Stairs. While we're excited to be building a partnership with their South Bay community, BÜNDA's impact extends far beyond Southern California, with studios across the country helping women discover their strength through movement, connection, and community.

Their classes combine strength training, conditioning, and community in a way that keeps you coming back. Whether you're getting back into fitness, looking to build strength, or just want an hour that's completely for you, BÜNDA has something for every stage of life.

Visit http://trainbunda.com or stop by one of their studios and tell them A Splash More sent you.

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