Nicola, professionally known as Nicola Styles, is a creative entrepreneur, illustrator, publisher, graphic designer, and print broker with 12+ years of experience bringing ideas, brands, and stories to life. Her work blends original illustration, visual storytelling, media, event experiences, and brand support for entrepreneurs and growing businesses.

Nicola is the founder of Color In Pretty, the home of The Dollies by Color In Pretty—her original illustrated characters, coloring collections, coloring app, and creative experiences designed to inspire confidence, connection, and fun. She is also co-founder of Radar Plus Nutrition, a wellness brand that helps busy professionals and entrepreneurs support focus and everyday performance.

As the founder and editor-in-chief of Hey Beauti Magazine, Nicola created a women-centered beauty and lifestyle platform that has received more than 8.1 million page views since 2017. Outlets including Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated, and more have highlighted Hey Beauti Magazine's cover girls and features for its commitment to sharing authentic stories, beauty, lifestyle, and the journeys of inspiring women. Nicola has also conducted celebrity red-carpet interviews and built a meaningful space to see and celebrate women’s voices, challenges, and accomplishments.

Throughout her career, Nicola has created celebrity illustrations and visual content for recognized entertainment brands and projects, including Lifetime TV, A&E Network, Project Runway, and Project Runway Jr. She has also worked as a ghost illustrator and creative partner for global brands, combining strong design instincts with a deep understanding of audience connection.

Whether she is creating original artwork, developing a print piece, building a brand, producing an event, or sharing a powerful story, Nicola’s work is rooted in creativity, representation, and helping ideas stand out.