Note: This is Kim here, Nikki’s assistant. I’m hijacking her blog to share some really exciting news! I might get in trouble for sharing it with you all, but I thought you’d love to congratulate her along with me!
While travelling through Paris last week, the most romantic city in the world, Nikki received some very exciting news.
Before I explain what it was all about, let’s rewind seven years to when an ex-journalist started writing online to complement and market her personal styling business.
She didn’t know at the time what a blog really was and couldn’t possibly imagine where it would take her.
After years of writing, networking, keeping up-to-date with the changing face of online media and old-fashioned hard work, the innovative business model of Styling You afforded her the opportunity to work from home around her busy family life.
It also led her to the Telstra Business Awards (Queensland) where Styling You has been named a Queensland finalist! That was the very exciting news that came through last week.
Styling You with Nikki Parkinson has been named as a finalist in the Micro Business Award category of the Telstra Business Awards along with five other amazing Queensland businesses.
While she is still overseas with her family, I thought I’d take the opportunity to take over her blog to share the news with all of you and wish her luck for the Gala Dinner at the end of July when the Queensland winners will be announced.
Every single Styling You reader shares in this award, as you all make it what it is. Big pats on the back to every one of you.
Editor’s note: I’m back now and thanks Kim for sharing this news with everyone. I’m truly honoured to have been judged a state finalist in the Telstra Business Awards.
It’s 7 years since I took a punt on myself and it’s amazing to reflect on how I’ve built something from nothing in this new media world. The Styling You community is nothing short of incredible and I’m grateful that you show up here every day to make this business a reality.
I’m so grateful to my agency, The Remarkables Group; for every client who’s ever engaged me to work for their brand; every advertiser that’s backed me; and a small and fabulously talented team which works in the background to enable me to grow this business (and take an amazing overseas break knowing all is in hand).
If you’d like to show your support for me at the gala dinner on Thursday, July 30, visit here to leave a message.
Comments 115
Congratulations Nikki! Such an inspiration! Best of luck!
Thanks Melissa!
Thanks Danielle – pineapple emoji gratefully received. x
Massive congratulations – such wonderful news! You have been one of the first Australian bloggers I really “followed” some years ago now, and your site and content has always remained relevant, topical, warm and inviting. Chookas for the July gala dinner! xx
Oh Rebecca, thanks for your lovely words, they mean a lot. Blogging is fabulous in how you can grow, change and adapt but essentially you’re still you – the person behind the blog and the reason that person blogs is the same. x
Huge Congratulations and a very well deserved recognition Nikki, so happy for you x
Thanks so much Jeni x
Congratulations! Wonderful news.
Thanks Mag x
Oh Nikki that is FABULOUS! x
Thanks Bron x
Congratulations Nikki! SO well-deserved. Oh to have even 10% of your energy and drive! Will be rooting for you! 🙂 Big Al xx
Thanks so much Alison xx
Oh such wonderful news I have just read in my SY newsletter. Congratulations on this Nikki, you have worked so hard to make this community what it is and you truly deserve this. All the best!
I love this community Jen – it’s the reason that I’m motivated to keep going! Thank-you x
I love this community Jen – it’s the reason that I’m motivated to keep going! Thank-you x
OH WOW. Congratulations Nikki! That is such great news! 🙂
Thanks so much lovely lady x
cant think of a more deserving winner! Go Nikki!
Thanks so much Rachel x
Thanks so much Rachel x
What an honour Nikki! Well done, you sure have earned the accolade xx
Thanks so much Donna x
Congratulations Nikki! This will be something to look forward to after your wornderful trip OS! Well-done! Denyse x
Thanks so much Denyse x
Such well deserved recognition. Congratulations Nikki.
Thanks so much Michelle x
Well deserved! Go Nikki, you are an inspiration to us all!
Thanks so much Janet x
Thanks so much Janet x
Congratulations Nikki. Terrific news. Fabulous recognition for all your endeavours. x
Thanks so much Samantha x
AMAZING news! Congrats Nikki. You’re a true pioneer and inspiration. x
(PS: nicely done, Kim. x)
She’s good, isn’t she?! And thanks lovely lady – keep on doing what you’re doing x
Congratulations Nikki, fabulous news and so well deserved!
Thanks so much Holly x
Congratulations Nikki, fabulous news and so well deserved!
Congrats!!! So exciting!
Thanks Deb and thanks for being part of the “team” x
Congrats Nikki! That’s fabulous news especially that you are overseas receiving this! An unforgettable moment. Hope you are celebrating with some exquisite wines 🙂 All the very best in the finals you deserve it!
It was an unforgettable moment – and it was celebrated with Champagne! Thank-you x
Congrats Nikki! That’s fabulous news especially that you are overseas receiving this! An unforgettable moment. Hope you are celebrating with some exquisite wines 🙂 All the very best in the finals you deserve it!
congratulations nikki! … when and where you heard the news will stay with you forever too! … I hope you win! … you so deserve this! …
thanks kim, for this news! … much love m:)X
Oh it will M, it will. Thanks for being such a beautiful supporter and commenter here x
Oh it will M, it will. Thanks for being such a beautiful supporter and commenter here x
congratulations nikki! … when and where you heard the news will stay with you forever too! … I hope you win! … you so deserve this! …
thanks kim, for this news! … much love m:)X
Congratulations, Nikki … what fantastic news! Such amazing recognition for all your efforts and hard work … I hope you take out the top prize!
Wouldn’t that be awesome!? Also awesome to get this far as you really did have to reflect on how far you’d come as a business person. Was good motivation.
Congratulations, the other finalists must know they are in fabulous company xx
Ah, Jan, thanks … they are all fabulous businesses. Can’t wait to meet the people behind them.
Ah, Jan, thanks … they are all fabulous businesses. Can’t wait to meet the people behind them.
Congratulations Nikki, this is lovely news. Good luck!
And Kim, thanks for the post 🙂
Thanks Kathryn … and thanks for being such a great reader. x
Such fabulous news and well deserved!! Congrats Nikki and good luck. Xx
Thanks Dee … hope London is treating you well xx
Congratulations Nikki ,I do hope you win,you deserve it,you’re my favourite blogger in the world ,youre a hard working blogger with the kindest biggest heart,so very pleased for you Nikki and thank you Kim for letting us know Xx
Oh Lisa, you beautiful woman and loyal commenter and reader. Thank YOU x
Oh Lisa, you beautiful woman and loyal commenter and reader. Thank YOU x
Congratulations Nikki – so pleased for you! And SO well deserved! Fingers crossed for you xE
Thanks so much Elaine x
Congratulations Nikki – so pleased for you! And SO well deserved! Fingers crossed for you xE
Nikki is the hardest working blogger in the business. So well deserved x
Thanks Mrs Woog, the internet is a wonderful place – makes it not seem like work x
Thanks Mrs Woog, the internet is a wonderful place – makes it not seem like work x
Nikki is the hardest working blogger in the business. So well deserved x
Amazing! Very well deserved!
Thanks Jess x
Congrats! I think this calls for a celebratory drink: charge your glasses!
Many glasses were charged last week Johanne 😉 Thanks for being such a loyal reader. x
Many glasses were charged last week Johanne 😉 Thanks for being such a loyal reader. x
Oh how wonderful!!! Yay Nikki! And so well deserved. You’ve achieved so much on your journey and we are the lucky beneficiaries. Go Nikki P! Good on you Kim 🙂 Ax
Oh thanks so much Anita, and thanks for supporting this blog with your fabulous business x
Oh thanks so much Anita, and thanks for supporting this blog with your fabulous business x
Woo hoo Nikki – a well deserved recognition of your efforts and the impact it has on so many!
Thanks so much Linda, that means a lot. x
Oh that is amazing news! I’m so please for you Nikki. You’ve been an inspiration and support to me since I started blogging and I’ll never forget that. And I *will* one day make it to Sydney to meet you. Lots of love and CONGRATULATIONS! Avril xx
You do need to come to Australia! I’ve just come back from UK and Europe but we will visit again x
Congratulations Nikki. Wonderful to see your hard work and generous spirit be recognised.
Thanks Michelle x
Congratulations Nikki. Wonderful to see your hard work and generous spirit be recognised.
Congratulations Nikki! Fingers crossed.
Thanks Mel … need my Gympie cheer squad 😉 x
Thanks Mel … need my Gympie cheer squad 😉 x
Well I’m here! Consider it done. 😉
Wonderful news! Congratulations Nikki. It’s no more than you deserve. What an incredible business you have created xo
Thanks so much Kiralee – the process is great for reflecting back on what you’ve built, that’s for sure. x
Well deserved! Congrats Nikki and team x
Thanks Jenni x
Congratulations Nikki! You deserve to win. Thank you for sharing your style, in fashion and in life. Good luck! you will have many following along with this story xx
Thanks so much Bonnie x
Congratulations Nikki! One of nicest people in blog land and in real life too xx
Oh thanks Jo x
Oh thanks Jo x
Congratulations Nikki! One of nicest people in blog land and in real life too xx
Congratulations Nikki! Such a lovely person and wonderful blog. Good luck x
Oh thanks Kathryn and thanks for being such a loyal reader x
Thank you Kim! Yay Nikki x
Thanks Cheryl x
Thank you Kim! Yay Nikki x
Yay, congratulations Nikki, that is amazing! Well done and good luck.
Thanks Miss Chardy x
That’s such wonderful news, congratulations Nikki & Styling You. 🙂
Thanks Lia x
Amazing news. Nikki is such an inspiration… I hope she does as well as she deserves…in which case she will be awarepded the top prize.
In the mean time, We, the Followers are the winners.
Thanks so much Dianna … you knew me back when … Friday long fashion lunches were a thing!
Congratulations Nikki! So well deserved and so fab to be nom-ed although of course I hope you win too 🙂 x
Thanks so very much V – I’ve been nominated a few times but this year decided to go for it. Judging and submission was extensive but rewarding. x
Thanks so very much V – I’ve been nominated a few times but this year decided to go for it. Judging and submission was extensive but rewarding. x
Congratulations Nikki! So well deserved and so fab to be nom-ed although of course I hope you win too 🙂 x
Congratulations Nikki! You are so deserving of being a finalist! Fingers crossed for the gala dinner!
Thanks so very much Caitlyn x
Well done Nikki! Without a doubt you are so worthy of being a finalist. You are such an inspiration and you are so generous with your time and wisdom. I am so thrilled for you. Congratulations. xxx
Thanks so very much Bec x
That is truly sensational news. Congratulations Nikki….well deserved and what a way to celebrate all the hard work you have put into this awesome blog. All my fingers and toes are crossed for you for the gala dinner. xK
Thanks so much Kristie x