In this episode, Nicole sits down with wardrobe stylist and creative director Chellie Carlson to explore how personal style becomes a source of confidence, clarity, and self trust.

This conversation goes far beyond clothing. Chellie shares how what we wear affects how we show up in our lives, from decision making and productivity to visibility and personal brand. Together, they discuss why shopping more often creates overwhelm, how closet clutter reflects internal noise, and why fewer, intentional pieces create ease.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How personal style supports confidence and clarity
• Why fit, tailoring, and comfort matter more than trends
• How to stop shopping impulsively and start dressing intentionally
• The connection between clothing and nervous system safety
• Why editing your closet can create space in other areas of life
• How signature pieces and outfit repeating simplify daily decisions

If you have ever felt overwhelmed by your wardrobe or unsure how to define your personal style, this episode offers a grounded and thoughtful approach to getting dressed in a way that supports the life you are building.

Learn more about Chellie’s Style Society membership:
https://www.chelliecarlson.com/style-society-special-offer?affiliate_code=aa425d

Design as Storytelling: Vintage, Restraint, and Character with Sarah Lyon

Writer, stylist, and creative tastemaker Sarah Lyon joins Nicole Roe for a thoughtful conversation on how design becomes meaningful through storytelling.

Sarah shares her journey through editorial work, vintage sourcing, and styling for photo shoots, along with her philosophy on restraint, character, and creating homes that feel lived in, not staged. From flea market strategy to organized maximalism, this episode explores how intentional spaces support real life.

This episode is for designers, creatives, and homeowners who believe a home should feel collected, personal, and deeply human.

Follow Sarah Lyon for vintage finds and editorial inspiration:
Instagram: @sarahlyon9
Website: sarahilyon.com

Follow Nicole:
@rnicksoninteriors
@the.nicoleroe

Show notes and more episodes at rnicksoninteriors.com

In Episode 6 of Highly Affected by Her Surroundings, Nicole sits down with Kristin Hildebrand, founder and creative director of KH Interiors, to talk about the unexpected pivot from professional volleyball to building a design studio rooted in calm, livability, and intention.
Kristin shares how years of living out of a suitcase shaped her belief that home should feel like a deep exhale, how she built KH Interiors from the ground up in 2018, and why “distance design” works when your systems are bulletproof. They also get real about client selection, leadership, and the daily rituals that keep a busy creative grounded.
In this episode, we cover:

• Turning a high performance sports career into a purposeful design business
• Growing KH Interiors from zero experience to a team and studio in Costa Mesa
• Leading projects across the country with clear SOPs and follow-up
• The truth about working with friends and why client energy matters
• Why home is the emotional backdrop for the moments that matter most

Follow Kristin: @kh.interiors
Learn more: kh-interiors.com

This week, Nicole welcomes designer Galey Grimes of Galey Grimes Interiors for a thoughtful look at what makes design feel timeless, personal, and deeply warm. Galey’s work brings together Southern charm, collected layers, and a modern ease that feels both inviting and lived in.

Together, they explore how to design for real life, why functionality is a form of luxury, and how personal history shapes the spaces we call home. Galey shares her approach to sourcing vintage pieces, refreshing historic Southern architecture, and grounding her creative work through motherhood and meaningful boundaries.

Highlights include:
• How to create a home that reflects the people who live in it
• The role of vintage and heirloom pieces in timeless design
• Tips for balancing traditional architecture with updated details
• Behind the scenes of Galey’s Vesta Home Show project
• What keeps her grounded as a creative and business owner

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube.

Find Galey: https://www.galeygrimesinteriors.com

Instagram: @galeygrimesinteriors

More from Nicole: https://www.rnicksoninteriors.com

Some people have an energy you can feel before they speak — and today’s guest, artist, astrologer, and Ahai® energy healer Jaclyn Carmen, is absolutely one of them.

After more than a decade in the corporate world in New York City, Jaclyn found herself deeply burnt out, unfulfilled, and living in a windowless apartment. Walking away from that life meant facing real fear, yet it became the catalyst for a full 180 into art, healing, and astrology.

In this episode, we explore how to “read the room,” how to understand the energy you’re picking up, and how to use your surroundings, your emotions, and even your birth chart as tools for a more grounded, aligned life.

We discuss:

• What burnout looked like when life seemed “good” on paper
• How she discovered Ahai® Energy Healing and why it changed everything
• What an energy healing session actually feels like
• How to tell whether the emotion you’re feeling is truly yours
• Practical ways to read the room in work, friendships, and daily life
• How Jaclyn curates her surroundings to support her art and healing work
• Astrology as an energetic weather map
• How your chart can influence your style and even your home
• Why fear is often the doorway to your next life chapter

Connect with Jaclyn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyn___carmen/

Website: https://jaclyncarmen.com/

Connect with Nicole
Interior design studio: https://rnicksoninteriors.com

Listen to more episodes of Highly Affected by Her Surroundings wherever you get your podcasts.

In Designing With Energy, Nicole talks with artist Kirsten Sadlier about the movement, emotion, and intention behind her work. Kirsten creates between two coasts and infuses the spirit of each one into surfboards, sketch art, large scale abstracts, and wallpaper that reads like a love letter to place.

She shares how she found her way back to art after stepping away to focus on family, how ADHD fuels her creativity, and why she believes human made art carries a feeling that AI cannot replicate. Nicole and Kirsten also unpack the commission process, the intimidation of traditional galleries, and the importance of making original art feel welcoming and accessible.

This episode will inspire anyone who loves interiors, creativity, or the energy art brings into a space.

Find Kirsten on Instagram at @kirstensadlierart or visit kirstensadlierart.com.

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In this episode, Nicole sits down with Nashville-based entrepreneur Sydney Dozier, founder of Renaissance Marketing, for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation about how our surroundings influence the way we live, create, and lead.
Together they explore the connection between environment, brand identity, and personal confidence, and why building something that feels authentic is far more powerful than following trends. From motherhood to entrepreneurship, Nicole and Sydney open up about the tension between showing up “perfectly” online and embracing the beautifully human side of business.
This episode is full of thoughtful takeaways for anyone building a brand, a business, or a life that truly feels like home.
Listen as they discuss:

• The power of aligning your brand with your personality and values
• Why your environment affects how you show up creatively and confidently
• Building authentic online presence without losing yourself in the process
• Balancing motherhood, leadership, and entrepreneurship with grace
• How intentional spaces can elevate both productivity and connection

Connect with Sydney Dozier
Renaissance Marketing
Website: https://renaissancemarketing.com
Instagram: @renaissancemarketing
Connect with Nicole Roe
R. Nickson Interiors
Website: https://rnicksoninteriors.com
Instagram: @rnicksoninteriors
Nicole’s Instagram: @the.nicoleroe

Season Two Kickoff: The Power of Friendship, Safe Spaces & Fresh Starts (with Antonio Deloatch)

We’re back for Season Two! And there’s no better way to kick things off than with my dear friend and creative partner-in-crime, Antonio Deloatch of Antonio Deloatch Designs.

In this episode, Antonio and I reflect on the journey from Season One. The growth, the lessons, and the incredible community of designers and creatives who make this all worth it. We dive into what it means to feel safe in your surroundings, how design impacts our sense of peace, and why our homes should be our “nurture nests.”

From manifestation and mindfulness to summer adventures in Europe, creative burnout, and building genuine friendships in the design world — this conversation is a mix of heart, humor, and honest insight into what it really takes to live (and design) with intention.

We also chat about:

• Why designers need real friends who get it
• The beauty of “micro-environments” and how art, scent, and texture shape emotion
• The importance of slowing down, whether you’re at High Point Market or on a beach in the South of France
• Our plans (and fashion choices!) for this fall’s design season

It’s real, it’s fun, it’s full of laughter and it’s the perfect way to start the next chapter of Highly Affected by Her Surroundings.

Listen now, share with a friend, and remember: your surroundings have the power to shape your energy, creativity, and joy.

Follow today’s guest: @antoniodeloatchdesigns