We were lucky to catch up with Victoria Nelson recently and have shared our conversation below.

Victoria, appreciate you joining us today. Coming up with the idea is so exciting, but then comes the hard part – executing. Too often the media ignores the execution part and goes from idea to success, skipping over the nitty, gritty details of executing in the early days. We think that’s a disservice both to the entrepreneurs who built something amazing as well as the public who isn’t getting a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed. So, we’d really appreciate if you could open up about your execution story – how did you go from idea to execution?

Glow with Vick was born out of my experience as a skincare consultant with Mary Kay. I always wanted to help women look and feel good about themselves, and realizing I could make a difference in their lives through beauty and skincare was truly a blessing for me.

Then, everything took a turn when I read Shelly Shell Williams’ book, Interview Your Way to Instagram Growth. It opened my eyes to the power of promoting my brand through Instagram Lives, which helped me connect with even more women.

Becoming an author and empowerment coach was something I never imagined I could do. One day, I woke up feeling like I wanted and needed more than just a 9-to-5 job. That’s when I was introduced to Shelly Williams’ Masterclass, and I decided to take a chance on myself. From day one, I discovered there was something inside me that needed to come out.

I began to fast and pray, seeking clarity, wisdom, and discernment from God show me a better way of life. I went to bed Friday night and about 5:30am woke to the bathroom, and prayed and ask God to give me a sign because I was unhappy at my job, so my question was do I stay, or I go? When I woke up that Saturday morning, I went into my home office and wrote down the vision that God had given me, it was my resignation letter, and I handed it in to my manager on Monday morning

From that moment on, my book Responsibility Overload: Gimme a Break was birthed, and I became a Certified Marriage and Relationship Coach. I moved beyond just the idea of writing a book by implementing my experiences and my desire to help other women who are going through similar struggles. It was a journey of faith, growth, and a commitment to lifting others up along the way.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I’m Victoria Nelson, but you can call me Glow with Vick. I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, skincare consultant, certified marriage and relationship coach, author, and actress. My journey into the skincare business began when a good friend invited me to a Mary Kay meeting. The moment I saw how the women supported each other and how well the products worked, I knew this was where I wanted to be. It’s about so much more than just selling lipstick; it’s about changing the lives of women who might feel like they have nothing to offer.

The skincare and beauty products I offer are truly amazing! We have five different skincare regimens for women: 1. Prevention and Protection, 2. Advanced Age-Defying, 3. Naturally Derived Beauty, 4. Clear Complexions, and 5. Age Fighting. Plus, there’s an Age-Defying regimen for men. All of these products are designed to help people look and feel their best.

What inspired me to write Responsibility Overload: Gimme a Break is the understanding of what it’s like to juggle so many roles—wife, mom, entrepreneur, and everything else in between. I’ve felt overwhelmed and stretched too thin, and I realized many other women are going through the same thing. I wrote this book to let them know they’re not alone. It’s filled with faith-based principles and practical activities to help you feel less stressed, set healthy boundaries, and give yourself permission to take time for YOU. Most importantly, it’s about saying, “Gimme a break”—without any guilt, and trusting that God’s got you!

As for why I became a certified marriage and relationship coach, I’ve been married for 25 years, and my husband and I have certainly experienced our share of ups and downs. Through it all, I’ve learned the importance of putting God first and keeping our business, our business. I’ve discovered that love alone isn’t enough to make a relationship work; it takes time, effort, understanding, patience, and friendship. I believe the qualities I’ve gained over the years can truly help other couples navigate their journeys together.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

One story that really illustrates my resilience comes from the time after I lost my mother in 2014. Already juggling so many responsibilities, the pain of losing her hit me hard, especially since we were incredibly close, she was my best friend. I had been her caretaker for much of my life, but when she fell ill with lung cancer, that responsibility intensified. Suddenly, I was managing countless doctor visits and providing home care, all while trying to keep up with my duties as a wife, mother, grandmother, and the oldest sibling in my family.

It wasn’t easy, and there were moments when I felt completely overwhelmed. But through it all, I developed a system to help me cope and give myself a break. I made it a point to carve out time for myself, even when things got tough. I took long walks in my neighborhood to clear my mind, listened to my favorite Motown music, and indulged in my favorite sitcoms for a little laughter. I also reached out to my good girlfriends for conversations filled with joy and nostalgia.

These small moments of self-care helped me stay grounded during some difficult times. I realized that it was okay to take a step back and breathe, even through the chaos. Through my mother’s illness and my grief, I learned just how strong I could be, and that resilience comes not from never falling down, but from knowing how to rise up and find joy again, even in the hardest of times.

Have you ever had to pivot?

There was a time about ten years ago when I faced a significant pivot in my life when I thought my marriage was ending. My husband and I were just not seeing eye to eye, and it felt like we were at the brink of separation or even divorce. We couldn’t agree on anything, and while we’d try to talk things out and calm down, those moments of peace only lasted a day or two before we’d find ourselves arguing again. It felt like living in a prison, and I was completely lost.

After months of being uncomfortable, I realized that love alone wasn’t enough to sustain us. We needed something deeper to hold our marriage together. That’s when I hit a pivotal point and understood that the only person, I could truly control in this situation was myself. So, I turned to prayer. I asked God to save my marriage and to work on me molding me into the wife my husband needed and shaping my husband into the man I needed him to be.

And you know what? God answered my prayers. We’re not perfect, but we’re definitely better than we were. That experience taught me that sometimes, you have to pivot inward and focus on your own growth and healing to bring about positive change in your relationships. It was a turning point that helped me not just in my marriage, but in my journey as a whole.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: glowwithvick

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I would like to thank
God to whom all blessing flow
My Husband, children and grandchildren for their love and support
Dr. Shelly Williams Master Class for believing in me
The Pray Family for their prayers and support
My Facebook group Coffee, Cake & Conversation Family for hanging in there with me