Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1061: PRACTICING business (and why these marketing words are DEAD!) w/ Nica Celly
Unlock the secrets of thriving in business with our guest Nica Celly, a trailblazing entrepreneur whose journey began with selling spider plant cuttings as a child and blossomed into a sustainable branding and marketing agency. Nica's story is a testament to adaptability, as she shares how she remixes deadstock clothing into fashionable creations, treating business as a dynamic, living entity. With a holistic approach that integrates yoga into business strategy, Nica offers profound insights on maintaining consistency and awareness, transforming the entrepreneurial landscape with grace and patience.
Immerse yourself in the world of holistic branding, where Nica emphasizes the deeper purpose beyond logos and colors. Through this episode, you'll learn how to connect with your audience by developing internal branding documents, creating a foundation of clarity and consistency. Drawing inspiration from the Women's Initiative for Self-Employment, we explore the transformative power of embracing change and personal growth. Nica's wisdom encourages entrepreneurs to lead with intention, lifting their communities and fostering a positive impact despite the pressures of the economic landscape.
Explore the fascinating intersection of practice and perseverance, as Nica underscores the journey of becoming a "natural" through repeated effort. This episode shines a light on the power of language and optimism in entrepreneurship, revealing how fostering meaningful connections can unlock new expressions of life and business. Nica's reflections on working with older clients highlight the value of longevity and experience, offering encouragement to entrepreneurs eager to unlock their potential and create lasting change. Join us for a heartfelt exploration that celebrates the wisdom and brilliance of the entrepreneurial spirit.
ABOUT NICA
Nica Celly is an entrepreneur's entrepreneur.
Her brand, Nicacelly, was founded in 2002 as a design answer to a lack of choices in sustainable fashion, from slow textiles to fair labor. Since then, Nica has endeavored projects of all sizes and scopes, from clothing to branding to website design, and now communications, marketing, and brand writing. With a focus on creating clarity for purpose-driven projects, she is proud to have worked with brilliant minds in social justice, design, music, art, contemplative practices, and regenerative agriculture.
She takes a holistic approach, looking at the inside of the business as she redesigned the customer-facing experience.
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