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Nicole

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About Me


I currently work in publishing in the creative industry. I am a production manager and collect/traffic art from top photography, fashion, production, and art direction clients. I've worked in the photography industry for years.. mostly coordinating photo shoots and running castings for advertising campaigns, and managing photography studios.
I have been doing my own photography for a long time as well. I love photographing people and music. I also do graphic design.
Some of my photography work:
Another side project of mine is my tribute band 'Excuse Me: Celebrating the Music and Spirit of NO DOUBT". I am the founder (2004) and lead singer. Stepping into Gwen Stefani's shoes has been challenging and lots of fun - I'm thankful for all the experiences my band and I have gained. We have a true passion for rock/reggae/ska/punk music, performing live, and lifting people up. Excuse Me’s highlights include the headlining post "Madison Square Garden Gwen Stefani After-Party” show at legendary B.B. King Blues Club in NYC, House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio, the historic Arcadia Theater in St. Charles, Illinois, CBGB's in NYC, The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, NY, and our Island Tour in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Hard Rock Café and Senor Frogs).
www.myspace.com/excusemeband /"www.myspace.com/excusemeband
"Don't Speak" Excuse Me Live in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
"Just A Girl" Excuse Me Live at Lion's Den in New York City.
"Excuse Me Mr." Excuse Me Live at CBGB's in New York City.
"Sunday Morning" Excuse Me Live in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
"Spiderwebs" Excuse Me Live in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
On a more serious note, I am passionate about these two non-profit organizations and foundation that focus on youth, mental health and body issues (depression, eating disorders, suicide, self esteem, anxiety). They are huge problems in our society/world. Help spread awareness about available help. These are very important, life threatening issues and I have seen and continue to see TO MANY girls, boys, women and men suffering from at least one of the above.
For more information about the organizations, please check out MPower at www.mpoweryouth.com as well as the national Love Your Body campaign at www.loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org
Peace, Love & Light, People. tyle

My Interests



Love, One Love, family, friends, music, seeing live shows, being creative, singing and performing live shows, photography, black and white photos, movies/film, art, design, business, fashion, make-up artistry, culture, diversity, unity, traveling, vacations, dancing, boxing, laughing, kissing, the simple thoughtful tiny sweet things, the kind of dangerous extreme things, daring to think big and outside the box, tattoos, piercings, dreaming, running, sleeping, coffee, creative and inspirational energy from others, nature, animals especially dogs, learning, reading, magazines, exploring, adventure, taking risks, intimacy, spirituality, philosophy, psychology, sociology, theraputic touch, massage, helping and making a difference to others.

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I'd like to meet:

Inspiring people.

Music:

Rock, Punk, Reggae, Dance Hall, Ska, Dub, Roots, Hip-Hop, New Wave, Alternative, Metal, Hardcore, Electronica, Drum and Bass, Jungle, Industrial, Funk, Soul, Blues, Classical, Emo, World, some Jazz...

Movies:

NETFLIX rocks.

Books:

Photography books and inspirational books.

Heroes:

My parents, sisters, nieces, nephew, and grand parents. My friends and angels who have been there for me, all I have learned and grown from, all who have stood up for what they believe in, all who tried their best, all who went for it even though they were afraid, leaders of courage who have made a positive difference in the world, all who save lives of others or have risked their own life for other human beings.
Gwen Stefani, No Doubt, P.O.D, Sublime, Deftones, Madonna, Bjork, Incubus, The Distillers, Kurt Cobain, Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dido, Fiona Apple, Alicia Keys, Shirley Manson, Moby, Lenny Kravitz, Sting, Lauryn Hill, Beyonce Knowles, Missy Elliot, Drew Barrymore, Oprah Winfrey, Betsey Johnson, Photographers Mark Seliger, Mario Testino, Ellen Von Unwerth, Steven Klein, James White, Herb Ritts, Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Annie Leibovitz, Gilles Bensimon, David Lachapelle, Antoine Verglas, and Sante D'Orazio. And the many other people, musicians, artists who have crossed my path, touched my life and heart and have inspired me.

My Blog

Inspirational Quotes and Lyrics

I think I'm going to keep adding good, inspirational quotes I like to this blog. As well as lyrics that I love and fortune cookie messages."You have to wait until you're uncovered. You have to wait wi...
Posted by Nicole on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:56:00 PST

What really matters

Bono @ NAACP Awards.. One Campaign ...
Posted by Nicole on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:09:00 PST

Excuse Me: Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS / FAN MAIL"Excuse Me! You guys rock! I totally appreciate what you guys are doing. No Doubt is by far my all time favorite band, and to hear such an awesome and heartfelt performance ...
Posted by Nicole on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:15:00 PST

Spirit!

Happiness Keeps You Sweet, Trials Keep You Strong, Sorrows Keep You Human, Failures Keep You Humble, Success Keeps You Glowing, But Only...Spirit... Keeps You Going!...
Posted by Nicole on Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:07:00 PST

Thank You - by Oprah Winfrey

My mother shared this with me and I want to share it with all of you. I think it's beautiful. Being thankful in life is important. It is hard sometimes to be thankful when shit is really hard, I kn...
Posted by Nicole on Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:06:00 PST