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

Hi Danielle, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I wanted to create statement jewelry that makes people feel empowered. Nothing sets off an outfit quiet like the right piece of jewelry! I want my clients to feel like their best, while wearing in a piece of Nontle Jewelry.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
1. What sets me a part is that I never duplicate a piece of Nontle Jewelry. Every single piece has it’s own story, vibe and is a conversation piece.

My photography tells the stories of how I see the world as a solo female traveler.

2. I’m most proud of my 1st solo gallery show, Nontle Lens. It allowed me to showcase my both my passions, by sharing the photos that inspired the jewelry. This opportunity was provided by The Maroon Arts Group.

3. I’m where I am today, by allowing my creativity the space to eb and flow. I had to understand the creativity isn’t always in the medium that I thought it would be. For example, when I feel creativity stuck with jewelry I give myself the permission to explore other creative outlets. When my mind is open, I became a better artist.

4. The most important lesson I learned is this perspective: some will, some won’t, so what, someone is waiting.
Some will=current collector
Some won’t=potential referrals
So what=everything ain’t for everybody
Someone’s waiting=future collector

5. I want the world to know that, I want each and every 1 of my collector to feel like they have pieces of jewelry that speak directly to their soul, pieces that they just couldn’t live without.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
SUNDAY Brunch at Marvin’s

Natalie’s Live Jazz Happy Hour

MIA Hookah Lounge

Skully’s Live Reggae Night

MONDAY
Photo Ops in the Topiary Garden

Visit 934 Gallery Murals

Enjoy Sciotio Audubon

TUESDAY
Pearl Market 11-2

Alley Burger (late lunch)

Community African Dance Open Class at The Lincoln Theater 7-8

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast at Hangover Easy

Martin’s Mercantile- for unique shopping

Brush Crazy- to create your own piece of art that you can take home.

THURSDAY:
The North Market for lots of lunch food options, Willowbeez SoulVeg is a personal favorite for vegan soul food!

Shop in the Short North, stopping at Coles Plants to pick up a new plant baby.

B.A.M-The Arts Museum for an evening of Art and Entertainment

FRIDAY:
Movie Night at Goodale Park

Land Grant: Freshest Events DJ Series

Mikey’s Late Night Slice and Speak Easy

SATURDAY:
Bronzeville Active morning walk

Maroon Arts Group Yoga outside the box

Hadley’s for Brunch

The Kee

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
To my family. Thank you for your unwaivering faith in me, my creative talents and my desire to follow my passions.

 

 

Website: www.nontle.com

Instagram: NontleLifestyle

Image Credits
Danielle Nicole

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