Designing Your Story: How to Create Spaces That Reflect Who You Are

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October 17, 20252 min read

Designing Success: Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Personalization with Nicole Roe

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In a recent episode of Bridging Success, host Bo Jakins sat down with Nicole Roe, Founder and Lead Designer of R. Nickson Interiors, to explore her journey as a creative entrepreneur and mother. Nicole shares actionable insights on building a thriving interior design business, integrating technology and AI, balancing leadership with family, and creating spaces that are both beautiful and deeply personal. This episode is essential for aspiring designers, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to elevate their environments while scaling a creative business.

Building a Modern Design Practice: Creativity, Tech, and Client-Centric Strategies

Nicole’s design philosophy blends artistry with strategic business practices. By leveraging project management tools like Design Files and cloud storage systems, she keeps operations organized while providing seamless client experiences. AI-powered visualizations allow clients to “see” their spaces before changes are implemented, improving decision-making and satisfaction.

Her approach emphasizes personalization: every project begins with understanding the client’s story, lifestyle, and vision. From custom color palettes to functional layouts, Nicole ensures that each environment reflects the individual’s brand and personality. This client-centric methodology sets R. Nickson Interiors apart in a competitive industry.

Balancing creativity and leadership also extends to her personal life. Nicole incorporates her children into her work environment, modeling entrepreneurship and responsibility. By connecting family with business, she demonstrates that work-life integration can foster both personal growth and professional success.

About Nicole Roe

Nicole Roe is an interior designer, entrepreneur, and founder of R. Nickson Interiors. She combines creative vision with operational expertise, helping clients transform their personal and professional spaces into environments that reflect their unique identity.

About R. Nickson Interiors

R. Nickson Interiors is a full-service interior design firm that specializes in personalized, functional, and aesthetically compelling spaces. The firm integrates advanced design software and AI tools to enhance client visualization, streamline workflows, and deliver consistent, high-quality results for residential and commercial projects.

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Key Episode Highlights

  • Using AI and design software to create immersive client visualizations

  • Building a client-focused business while maintaining operational efficiency

  • Integrating family and entrepreneurship for work-life alignment

  • Personalization as a differentiator in interior design

  • Scaling a creative business while preserving brand identity

Conclusion

Nicole Roe’s insights illustrate that success in interior design goes beyond aesthetics—it requires creativity, strategic use of technology, and a client-centered approach. By blending artistry with operational discipline and integrating family values, Nicole demonstrates how designers can create impactful spaces while building a sustainable business.


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Bo Jakins

Bo Jakins is a seasoned IT professional and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience building and managing technology infrastructure for growing businesses. As the founder and CEO of BridgeNet Technology Consultants, Bo has built a reputation for delivering rock-solid IT solutions that keep companies operational, secure, and scalable—especially in industries where downtime isn’t an option. Based in the Greater New Orleans area, Bo leads a team that supports organizations across the Gulf South with proactive managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and strategic technology consulting. He’s worked with businesses of all sizes, from local startups to multi-location enterprises, offering the same level of responsiveness and care no matter the scale. Bo is also the host of the Bridging Success Podcast, where he interviews high-performing B2B leaders to explore how they're solving real business challenges with smart technology, sharp execution, and a focus on people. When he’s not deep in a network diagram or interviewing a regional changemaker, Bo stays active in the community and remains passionate about helping business leaders demystify IT and build smarter, more resilient companies.

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