Speaking Engagements & Industry Events
For Nicole, it always comes down to having the ability to influence, and doing it in ways that benefit her audience.
Speaking opportunities give Nicole Arnold the chance to connect, inform and impact her audiences in presentations that are inspired, while also inspiring. Skilled in the art of presenting, and passionate about sharing what she has experienced, learned and discovered, Nicole speaks as easily to large groups as she does at more intimate gatherings.
Topic: Interior Design
- Finding Your Competitive Edge: Taking the Design Process from Conception to Completion
- Marketing Ideas for Interior Designers: Capitalize on Your Best Assets, Open New Doors, and Grow Your Business
- 5 Interior Design Secrets that Create Balance in Your Room and Your Life
Topic: Professional/Personal Development
- Career Change: Navigating Through the Change You Want to Make
- Marketing Ideas for Independent Professionals: Leverage Your Network to New Heights of Success
- School Presentations and Mentoring Students
Previous Speaking Engagements & Events
Collin College Speaking Engagement
Group: Collin College – Interior Design Program
Topic: Nicole led Collin College’s interior design students through an immersive experience at the NAI design studio, delving into various aspects of the industry. From a detailed studio tour to discussions on project design, furniture procurement and managing the ultimate client experience, Nicole and the students exchanged insights and enthusiasm for design!
April 2024
Group: High Point Market
Topic: This HPMKT guide provides expert advice from Nicole and other design professionals on navigating “the home of furnishings” like a pro, catering to both first-time designers and those eager to dive deeper into their market experience!
April 2024
ASID Minnesota Design Excellence Awards
Group: ASID Minnesota
Topic: The ASID Minnesota chapter invited Nicole to join their judging panel for the 2024 ASID Minnesota Design Excellence Awards. Pictured above is the winning project for Kitchen Design!
April 2024
“Interior Design as a Second Career” Speaking Engagement Sponsored by Feizy Rugs
Group: Feizy Rugs & Dallas Market Center
Topic: Nicole, alongside other exceptional panelists, led a discussion on interior design as a second career at the Feizy showroom in the Dallas Market Center during January market week! Each panelist shared their unique journey into the design industry and offered valuable tips for building a successful business.
January 2024
Group: High Point Market
Topic: Nicole was invited by High Point Market Authority to take over their Instagram for a day and share her market experience from start to finish with followers. Check out the post by following the link!
October 2023
Style Eyes
Group: Dallas Market Center
Topic: The Dallas Market Center invited Nicole to be a part of their 2023 June Market Style Eyes to locate her favorite products and call designers’ attention to  brands and their product offerings. Her favorite finds are marked by cards placed throughout the Dallas Market Center.
ASID Shadow Experience
Group: ASID
Topic: Four interior design students from various Dallas colleges visited the Nicole Arnold Interiors’ studio to learn from our team what design is like in the “real world.” The students were brimming with questions and we had an amazing time learning together.
UNT Speaking Engagement
Group: UNT Women in Business (A UNT, student-led organization). IG @unt.wib
Topic: Nicole spoke about the upbringing of herself, Nicole Arnold Interiors and how the girls can utilize NAI’s business model in any industry.
Collin College – Technical Campus Speaking Engagement
Group: Collin College-Technical Campus residential design students
Topic: Nicole spoke with the residential design students about NAI’s renovation processes/recent remodel projects to prepare the students for their final renovation project (similar to a final exam) at the end of the year.
Savvy, Wise and Organized Podcast
Recognizing the most meaningful elements in life is simple, yet organizing them can present a real challenge. That’s precisely where Tonia Tomlin, a seasoned professional organizer and the driving force behind Sorted Out, and Nicole Arnold, an accomplished interior designer and the creative force behind Nicole Arnold Interiors, come into play. With Tonia’s unwavering dedication to order and Nicole’s discerning design sensibilities, the potential of combining structure with creativity knows no bounds!
