Nicola Newman | Zeds Wholefoods, Music & the Return of Nikisha in the Woods

Written By Tchiyiwe Chihana

What happens when a wholefoods founder reclaims her voice through music?

In this rich and personal conversation, we meet Nicola Newman, founder of Zeds Wholefoods and singer-songwriter behind Nikisha in the Woods. From running one of Sheffield’s most loved community grocers to releasing deeply felt music like her latest single Facing You, Nicola brings a rare blend of entrepreneurship, artistry, and integrity to everything she does. In this episode, Nicola sits down with Tchiyiwe Chihana to reflect on:

• The story behind founding Zeds Wholefoods

• Balancing sustainable business with creative practice

• Her new music and the emotions behind Facing You

• Building community spaces that nourish more than just the body

• What it means to live and work with authenticity in today’s world.

This is an episode about voice, values, and visionary living, for anyone trying to balance purpose and passion.

📍 Filmed at African Voices Platform Studio, Sheffield

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Tchiyiwe Chihana