Inspiring Lives with "Nikki Phillip INTL" CEO For Fashion Gxd Magazine
Written By: Samantha Cee
This week we sat down with the rising brand that is featured in our five year anniversary print issue of Fashion Gxd Magazine. Get to know the rising supermodel Nikki Phillip International , in an exclusive interview.
Www.NPTStudio.com // Facebook.com/NPINTL
Twitter-Instagram @nikkiphillip @nptstudio
Jaguar Amazon Art Vibes by @mela_hengua
Makeup by Model @nikkiphillip of @npintltv
Ambrose Rhinestone heels by @shoelimitless
Tribal Rings & Earrings by @itsapiece
40 ‘ Egyptian Eve Unit by @nptstudio
Photography by @tedshotthat @tedshotdat2
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FGM: Its an honor to sit down with you all . Tell us a little about your brand and how you've come to this vastly successful peek in your career .
Answer: Greetings! We are The NON PROFIT Nikki Phillip Transformation Studio ™ Through my behind the scenes knowledge of working freelance with the greats as a makeup artist to reinvest back into my modeling career ( due to never being signed/or managed ) with structured guidance from being protégées of the best in the game... I created @nptstudio ... We work with Recording Artist, Makeup Professionals , How to Tutorials, Model Coaching, Castings, Photo Shoots, Charity Events, Talant & Company Cross Branding, PR packages with Custom Head to Toe Makeovers for Metal health awareness, Creative Crystal Healing , Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Survivors ! We hit the scene through consistency , passion and the drive to never give up... through our love for the arts we’ve somehow created a beautiful movement !!!
FGM: Who are the clients/what are the projects that you most enjoy working on?
Answer: We love the prom drive giveaway that we sponsor ever year with @hot97 @senatorparker & @shatoniaamee ! ... Giving back is the cherry topper!!! As far as trying different avenues I had a lot of fun working on tv shows such as Vh1 beauty bar ( Model ) Images by @Tedshotdat @Tedshotdat2 , Cmt Tattoo Titans - Bad Ass Babes ( Model skin ) , MTV’s Crash Karaoke - ( Model w/ Her Puppy ... Gets ambushed by mtv karaoke crew ) , MTV’s Totally Clueless - ( Model Booked in Fat Suit for plus size campaign and agency deal prank ) , TRL Model Tourist on Bus w/ DC Young Fly ... Model Features in @EveryHueBeauty by @GizelleBryant , Essence Tv Interview w/ @DamarisLewis,
Maxims Finest Top 40, Model Pranks her Carnival Costume Designer Friend Wayne @jamboy23 on Tricked - Wanna See a Magic Trick? with Eric Leclerc on @byutv, I loved working on creative projects and music videos with artist like @youngdrama258 @dylandili @idadivinetv @realioctane @direalshaggy @krishane @tytryone @stylisttyronmayes @sinemy @boudoir_athanasiou @juliustoussaint @skydeeplife @illmaticscream_tvshowdirector @realronjeremy @jasoncpeters @shaundross @melaniegaydos @officialedidion @mikelyrik @ladykeyz and the list goes on... I’d love to continue to passionately push the bar. I especially loved interviewing Honorees @iamDavida.D @iamcharronmonaye & @_chris_0816 for the @RGMagazine for the @getoutofyourownwayplay Debut In New York... shout out to my cameraman @fredcoscia & @hiphopmultiplex ... I can always count on them to capture the moments of authentic content... BTW... Stay tuned for #thenikkiphillipexperience !!!
FGM: How do you feel you make a difference in the world?
Answer: so many people are criticized for taking care of themselves but we do the opposite we promote self care... because how can you help someone when mentally physically and emotionally you cannot help yourself? Most often we take care of people automatically because that’s how some of us were raised to care for others ... but when your cup is full then you can share... not from an empty or incomplete transformation of healing... anyone who still requires you to help them knowing you are in need of that same help can be easily placed into a category of the user or the narcissistic archetype... to avoid those situations we first must practice self respect... through self care! When you love you ... you can love anything and everything... but when you don’t the same principle applies...
FGM: Tell us about a time when you showed determination to continue as an entrepreneur
Answer: when I had no money of my own to start my own business so I worked with other businesses cross promoting to enhance both brands resulting in a successful launch... my company is now self funded through my modeling hair and makeup jobs... were I can provide jobs for creatives like myself...
FGM: Give me the three best qualities of your brand
Answer: we offer 1. growth, 2. healing and 3. learning opportunities with client access to living out your dreams through branding marketing and makeovers as we cross promote individuals and other brands giving them an extended platform to share their light and their stories... we also love the fact that we can give back to specific causes such as cancer, mental health, domestic violence survivors, other independents and entrepreneurs through art...
FGM: Give me an example of when you worked irregular hours?
Answer: Always... as an entrepreneur/ business owner you literally work 25/8 .... because 24/7 would be an understatement... it’s like if you don’t work your business won’t excel... there are no short cuts, vacations holidays and paid time off... because you work for yourself.
FGM: Being a entrepreneur is a 24/7 job, how did you get ready for that?
Answer: You have to have a natural passion for your craft in the arts... etc... so it won’t feel like work ever... because if your work is based off of making money alone... you will ultimately get tired with the foundation you have built because your focus would be waiting on the cash out other than the mission or the art...
FGM: How did you acquire the ability to work under pressure to beat meet deadlines as a entrepreneur ?
Answer: you literally just have to do it... because all you have is you... and you alone to blame if you don’t meet these deadlines... through stress happiness life events anxiety mental health issues relationship concerns whatever... you just have to push through... push through the distractions... even if you only got about 2-4 hours of sleep you still have to finish what you started always... or hire an assistant/employee that can help you manage time in those semi chaotic areas...
FGM: What is your favorite inspirational point, place, to develop new brand developments?
Answer: well first my motto is to treat the janitor with the same respect as the ceo... you never know who may own that building next that you work or live in... it could actually be you if you are determined in those areas... so remember never to count anyone out... including yourself... so on that note ... people with beautiful minds and pure energy inspire me... nature animals and other creatives also inspire me... through a spiritual perspective I can create a theme based on your aura... which makes each experience customized and authentically beautiful... I also create through emotions so whatever I’m going through goes into my art and not the person place or thing that caused that particular emotion... as far as places... the spa, pole class and a lifestyle of self care through organic body mind and soul enhancing work would be my go to remedies...
FGM: Which current public figure, are you inspired by or appreciate the most?
Answer: wow so many honestly... off the top of my head I would go with Jada Pinkett Smith, Naomi Campbell, Teyanna Taylor, Lil Kim, Kanye West, Desiigner, Method Man, Lola Monroe, Gizelle Bryant, Madison Jaye, Pilar Scratch, Ty Hunter, Remy Ma, Papoose, Kate Moss, Halle Berry, Nicole Parker, Cameron Diaz and Charlize Theron ... Etc ( theres waaaayyyyy more but I’ll be here all night )
How do you handle stress ?
Answer: I work through my stress... I transmute the energy into something beautiful via charity events , makeovers , creative Project’s with other influencers and Or Yoga Combined with Freestyle Dance surrounded by crystals calming music and incense...
FGM: What are the three qualities you feel an entrepreneur must have ?
Answer: passion, drive and determination... with or without a budget... you can’t just quit because there’s no water in the well... bring the water to the well instead of waiting for it to rain...
FGM: Where do you see your business in 10 years ?How do you plan to get there ?
Answer: I don’t look that far because it causes anxiety of future expectations... take your business one day at a time as everything and everyone you’ve worked with will smooth itself out in due time... if you create a solid foundation all else will fit perfectly and effortlessly into place... my brand has gone international so I’d like to just give thanks at this point and let the universe handle the rest ... you know?
FGM: It was a pleasure speaking with you thank you for joining us
Answer: and thank you ... it’s an honor to be apart of such a legendary magazine and company platform in such little time of being out... you guys are the real mvp’s! You are most definitely Appreciated!
