
About Me
Nikki Stewart
13 YEARS IN MARKETING AND BRAND COMMUNICATION

Fun Facts
- Colorado Native
Colorado native, casually spoiled by mountain views and trained from birth to dress in layers. - Creative at Heart
I love learning new art skills — because apparently, one creative outlet was not enough. - Visual Degrees
Degrees in Digital Media and Interior Design, career in marketing strategy. Apparently, I just really like making things make sense visually. - Big believer in belonging.
I care deeply about creating communities, spaces, and stories where “for everyone” actually means everyone. - Color + Vintage Lover
I’m drawn to color, texture, vintage finds, and anything with a little character. - Garden Grower
I love growing my own food, which is both peaceful and a yearly reminder that tomatoes have their own agenda. - Canner of Fresh Foods
I enjoy preserving fresh foods, partly because it’s practical and partly because jars of homemade things make me feel very accomplished. - Dog Person, Fully
I have two adorable chihuahuas, and dogs have my whole heart — even when they act like tiny security guards with no off switch.

Skills, Strengths & Specialties

Marketing Beliefs

Creative Vs. Strategy
Creative at heart; strategy just became the language I use most.
Stories
Listening to people’s stories and perspectives helps one grow and enhances effective marketing.


Learning
Learning shifts confidence, perspective, and opportunity.
Building marketing systems that improve communication, strengthen culture, and increase confidence across teams and communities.
I’ve always believed that good marketing is really about people.
I started my career in graphic design after earning my Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Design, but long before titles and strategy meetings, I was drawn to creative work because of its ability to connect people, communicate ideas, and build stronger communities. During college, I spent much of my time involved in nonprofit volunteer work, and that experience shaped the direction of my career in ways I still carry with me today.
After graduation, I worked in the print industry creating consumer advertising before moving into nonprofit marketing at The Independence Center, where I spent seven years helping educate the community on disability awareness and accessibility. During that time, I helped grow and shape the organization’s marketing department, strengthen communication strategy, and develop more intentional ways to connect with the community.
Over the years, my work evolved from primarily design-focused roles into strategy, leadership, education, and organizational development. While creativity first pulled me into marketing, I eventually realized my strongest skills lived in seeing the bigger picture — identifying patterns, understanding people, finding communication gaps, and helping organizations grow in more meaningful and sustainable ways.
I’m naturally drawn toward leadership roles that focus on empowerment, collaboration, and long-term growth. I believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and valued for their individual strengths. One of the things I enjoy most is helping people recognize skills they may not fully see in themselves yet, then creating opportunities for them to grow confidence through meaningful work. I love teaching, mentoring, brainstorming ideas, and helping teams find systems that allow both people and organizations to thrive more effectively together.
I’m especially passionate about work rooted in purpose, education, community impact, and positive change. I’m happiest when I’m helping organizations think bigger, communicate more clearly, and build strategies that create lasting impact rather than temporary fixes.
Outside of marketing, I’m endlessly fascinated by people — how we think, learn, communicate, and evolve. I believe the best ideas come from listening to different perspectives, staying curious, and being willing to grow beyond our own experiences. That mindset shapes not only how I approach marketing, but how I approach leadership, creativity, and life as a whole.
Creative Post vs. Strategic Post
Good design attracts attention. Strategic design drives action.


