Today we’d like to introduce you to Nikki France.
Hi Nikki, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started in November 2019, right before the pandemic hit in February 2020.
I had big dreams of launching my bling business, but life has a way of leading you to where you NEED to be, not where you WANT to be.
So….while the world was shut down from 2020-2022, along with creating bling shirts and hoodies, I really took the time to invest in my craft. Classes, videos, seminars, training courses and such that I didn’t fully have time to commit to, became my priority to fully educate myself in various aspects of the business.
So, while not gaining immediate success as far as sales initially, I sharpened my skills and began to branch into other aspects of blinging, including footwear, jewelry, glassware, accessories and such.
Now in 2026, my company has expanded to custom designing, as well as blinging just about anything that you could imagine. Offering services to women, men, kids and pets has allowed my brand to grow in ways that I did not envision when starting in 2019.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The pandemic of 2020 was a HUGE obstacle, after being in business for only 3 months. It was a blessing in disguise though, because it allowed me to delve into various aspects of the business that I probably wouldn’t have explored otherwise.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I can bling just about ANYTHING!!
You dream it, I bling it!!
Apparel, footwear, glassware, men’s custom orders, accessories, pet apparel, jewelry, I’ve done it ALL!!
I’ve done custom work for weddings, birthdays, parties, sneakerballs, retirements, organizations, professions, sports groups, social groups, etc…I can create custom orders for any and every theme or event.
I am proud that several of my custom footwear designs have won 1st place in sneakerball contests, conventions, etc.
My work has been featured in newspaper articles, magazines, across social media and showcased on podcasts.
I ship nationwide and although I only ship orders in the U.S., I’m looking into the possibility of expanding internationally someday.
How do you define success?
Success is achieving a milestone or goal that you previously have not reached yet.
It’s not about fame, money or popularity, but it’s the measure of and feeling of accomplishment that something positive is attained through your actions and interactions.
If I meet people, engage in conversation and can pass along my business card, website or contact information, then I measure that as success. If I have a customer leave a positive review on my website, I consider that to be a success. Having people share my work on social media or refer new clients is successful for me.
Anything that makes a positive impact towards another or improving my quality of life, I consider that to be a success.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.blingbybadkitty.etsy.com
- Instagram: @Blingbybadkitty
- Facebook: BLING! by Bad Kitty
- Other: Blingbybk@gmail.com
