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

Hi Arnise, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I am so into fashion and style and that played a big part in the thought process behind starting my business. The main thing for me was making sure I started a business that would be successful and something I would be passionate about.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Professionally I work in the fraud and investigations field. That’s something I am passionate about corporate wise and I am finally back in the headspace for law school again so I’m really excited about that! I want people to understand that where I am in my life as been a journey I wouldn’t take back. My journey from college to starting a business is what made me the woman I am and continues to mold me into the woman I am becoming. I want to add that Nique Kouture online boutique is only the beginning, there is so much more coming behind the Nique Kouture brand and I’m proud that I was able to start something that is the beginning of my legacy and can one day get handed down to my daughter.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would go to the Deep Ellum area because it can be a really fun experience at night with all the restaurants and bars. I would eat at Vidorra, that place gives me vacation vibes! They always have great drinks and food and the crowd is very pleasing. Vidorra turns into a club on the rooftop on the weekend after about 10pm. Freeman’s is also a good spot for food and drinks. The live music never disappoints. Lastly, I would absolutely have to take my friends to Harris House of Heroes for the wings! Everytime I go there I have to make the hardest wing decision I’ve ever had to make because they offer so many good flavors. They also have the DJ in the building so you can turn up when necessary lol

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to dedicate this shoutout to my supporters. The people that supported me from the beginning when starting an online boutique was about inboxing orders and sending cashapps keep me humbled. I also want to dedicate this shoutout to myself for the late nights and self motivation that kept me from giving up.

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