We had the good fortune of connecting with NikkiArielle and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi NikkiArielle, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
Phillippians 4:13! Is a bible verse that I live by…it says “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”

This verse encourages me every single day to just be myself and trust myself and God with my ideas and my aspirations for my business. I’ve never felt limited in life and I have always had confidence in my ability to succeed but it was because of my faith.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have worked in corporate America for over 11 years in the financial industry so a great deal of my knowledge in business comes directly from work experience. I have learned so much about business and specifically small businesses during my tenure that I do consider myself an expert in my field. It definitely wasn’t always easy moving up the ladder and challenges always presented themselves to me, but I knew my purpose was bigger than just me. I had to keep going.

There were plenty of times that I just wanted to quit, and I was very hard on myself but with growing and learning and having mentors along the way to keep me focused I was able to get to where I am today.

The purpose of my company( NIkkiArielle Consulting) is to help business grow and flourish. I want to actually help business owners in any way that I can because I know it’s not easy. Especially for those who are not familiar with how businesses operate or for business owners who wear so many hats they are overworking themselves or they can’t keep up with new trends. I genuinely enjoy connecting with other people. It’s a passion of mine to be able to impact people in a positive way; that means a lot to me. My consulting company is geared toward making new and current business owners understand and improve processes whatever that may look like for their business. From finances, marketing, social media management, project management, customer service, email marketing and beyond; I’m big on business support. Small businesses literally move our economy forward and I understand why they are so important and the positive impact they make in our communities!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Well this is a perfect question for an Atlanta Native. I enjoy a lot about the city, culture and just overall sense of community here. Its always something to see and do; so some of my favorite places always include a nice experience.

One of my favorite places to go and hang out with friends is Ponce City Market! There are so many nice places to eat with a variety of choices. My favorite would be the rooftop dining especially during the summer months. One of my favorite places being 9 mile station and the city views are amazing!!

Not to mention there is so much to do at Ponce City Market year-round; rooftop games and ice-skating in the winter it really is the perfect place for family, friends etc.

Now you definitely cannot come to Atlanta and not hangout and listen to the best music! Music and food is the perfect combo and there are plenty of places that deserve an award lol. Starting near the airport Nouveau Bar & Grill is great for brunch vibes and the crab cakes are my favorite!

Some restaurant faves of mine (in no particular order) are Capitol Grille, Bar Taco, Desta’s Ethiopian Kitchen and Papasitos just to name a few lol.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Yes! Shouout to my family! They believe in all my visions and dreams and have always been supportive in every area of my life. My children are a huge part of what motivates me to be better and knowing that I have their love and support is so important to me.

My family has always been the driving force behind me and my success in life; I feel so blessed to have a family that really understands me and knows my strengths and weaknesses and will celebrate with me!

Website: www.thenikkiarielle.com

Instagram: @Thenikkiarielle – business @nikkiarielle- personal

Other: For business consulting needs email Ask@NikkiArielle.info

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