We recently connected with Natalie Nichole and have shared our conversation below.

Natalie, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you feel you or your work has ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized? If so, tell us the story and how/why it happened and if there are any interesting learnings or insights you took from the experience?

I feel I’ve always been misunderstood or mischaracterized. Often times people assume something about you and then run with it. When I first began creating music people thought it was some sort of egotistic effort to get attention. In reality, music was my way of providing myself therapy. I didn’t have the easiest upbringing being bi-racial and living in a single parent home. Music was a space where I could be myself and no one could say anything about it. Art is subjective to whomever is witnessing it and to whomever created it. Music in particular can be interpreted one way and have an entirely different reasoning behind it. To me, that’s the beauty in music. I could write a song specifically about something and someone else get something entirely different from it. All in all, I guess that in itself is a part of being misunderstood and mischaracterized. People view you from their point of reference. For me in particular, people see a pretty face and hear an angelic voice to automatically think I have it all together or must’ve had an easy life, when that couldn’t be further from the truth. On my journey, I’ve learned to be open and vulnerable but never allow what’s happened to me change my heart. I’ve been through a lot (Ref: Best-Selling Book “It Was God: The Natalie Nichole Story). Regardless, of what life has thrown at me I feel I’ve taken each brick and or stone and built a foundation to continue to evolve.

Natalie, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m a full fledged entrepreneur. I’m a singer-songwriter, best-selling author, actress and all around Entertainer. I was born in Lubbock Texas and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Growing up, I was involved with dancing groups, talent shows, TV Shows, Commercials, and youth organizations such as NYA and HYPE that stood against drugs/alcohol abuse and bullying.

Two years after High School I then moved to California, rubbing elbows in the studio with the likes of Smitty Soul (Credits: Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, etc.), Ron Aniello (Credits: EMPIRE, Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain.), Pusha Rod, Rita Wilson & gained experience in sessions with artists like CoCo Jones. I even became homeless for 11months while living in LA but that didn’t stop me from pursuing my dreams.

During this same time, I auditioned for a Nick Cannon Challenge he created via IG and I WON! I was part of Projects Titled “Calling All Models (The Prequel)” and The “Fuck Him Trilogy” that released early 2018. I also released a single titled “Simple” with NCredible Ent in 2019.

Later 2019, I created my own Indie label “Indience Music Group” after working with Nick and realizing I could cause my own buzz and own myself. Through my label I released iTunes chart topping singles like “Slide” & “Go Off” along with so many other high streaming records.

Creating through experience, I would like my legacy to be for my storytelling/testimony.

I definitely feel I’m a force to be reckoned with. I’ve written a best-selling book and definitely plan to write more. I’ve created my own custom “N27” sneakers. I design and create my own merchandise for my fans and I plan on starting other businesses as well. For me, there are no limits.

They say “Life is what you make it”, I intend to soar.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

I believe non-creatives think it’s some magical thing to be a creative. I often hear people chat about how “we creatives” live in some sort of alternate world with butterflies and unicorns floating around. Don’t get me wrong, everything about being able to create something out of nothing is absolutely magical and we do often create our own world to live in but some of us creatives are also very realistic, business minded and goal oriented. We are also, human.

Just as much as a non-creative takes their 9-5 serious and works their way up a ladder to be successful or reach success in their mind, people like myself (a creative) does the same.
Although, my jobs don’t end at 5pm. I’m willing to sacrifice years to have actual freedom. My journey ends up naturally not being typical. I think that’s where non-creatives can’t relate to us. We sacrifice the normal “security” for the abnormal seemingly instability to reach freedom. Non-creatives often believe our way of operating is a waste of time, until it works. Then, it’s luck – to them.

I honestly rather work my tail off to benefit myself & build my family / businesses up than to ever climb up a ladder, building someone else’s business. At someone else’s place of work I’m 100% disposable and can be replaced. At my place of work I’m 1 of 1 and cannot be replaced. When I work for me I build me up directly. When I work for someone else, I build them up directly and hope they think of me at the top.

There will always be a difference of perception in regards to this narrative and everyone is absolutely entitled to their own opinion, but this is mine. I respect whomever’s choices for their own life and I expect the same respect when it comes to making decisions for myself.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

It’s simple for me. Expression, Happiness & Freedom.

Contact Info:

• Website: NatalieNichole.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/Natalie_Moments
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/MsNatalieNichole
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Ms_N27
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWf8E4OxNleQoIdcWsfUYsQ

Image Credits
Pippy Pix Media & EJP