NikkinTheKnow

Let’s get to know Nikki Ortega

Event Planner

Date Coordinator

Chef 

If you have not noticed my first question is always, what is your favorite quote and why?

My favorite quote is actually a poem.

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore and then rub? Does it stink like rotten meat or crust and sugar over like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? Langston Hughes

My dream exploded on 10.22.16.

Are you referring to the amazing Sip and Mingle?

Yes ma'am

How long have you been wanting to throw this event?

10 months! I've dreamed of putting events together for awhile but FEAR held me back. Walking into that space that I decorated and seeing people who want to see me win. Meeting new people who believed in me enough to come together was indescribable. I cried in my car afterwards!

Happy tears of course?

Yes! Happy tears!

So you mentioned fear, fear of what exactly?

Nikki Ortega

Failure, I honestly believed that no one would show up. I believed no one would get why NikkinTheKnow is so needed in a place like Phoenix. Honestly a lot of people whose opinion I valued told me that my idea was stupid. Having that negativity in my space hindered me. Now that I've found an internal peace, I went for it.

So what made you say FUCK IT, I am making my vision happen?

You!

Me?

A little insight on our friendship! You inspired me! Listen, with you Being AnnekeMarie and putting yourself out there? I couldn't move in a room with the likes of you and members of our village allowing fear to hold me back.

You know you are dead ass wrong for saying me right? You know I am emotional.

Okay! Let’s bring it back.

What do you have to say to the people that stated your vision was stupid?

Lol its true check my first post on the Sip n mingle. In regards to the people who said my vision was stupid, I wish them the best but they will never be allowed into an event of mine. That energy can't coexist with my positivity.

Well, I heard that. So what can we expect from Nikki n The Know?

You can expect the unexpected moving forward. I want to elevate the event life in Phoenix with affordable gatherings. Next month will be The Eligible and Available Single Mixer. This will be for all my singles looking to meet someone in a more relaxed environment. I will close the year off with promoting a mixer for January since we all know the holidays are a busy season! Stay tuned!

How can everyone connect with Nikki and be N The Know about upcoming events and such?

Right now they can follow: @NikkinTheKnow on instagram for all events. Also, for any plan your ideal date ideas they can reach me at: NikkinTheKnow@gmail.com, the website is coming soon!

Pause! Please elaborate on this plan your ideal date situation.

Plan your ideal date are for the people who want to step outside the dinner and movie dates and do something different. Many guys and some girls don't know all the cool things Phoenix has to offer for date ideas. Trust me, I was one of them until I said, "I'm over these types of dates let's try something different." I've made it my mission to think outside the box and ball on a budget to have a different dating experience.

That is exciting, may I get the homie discount?

Lol! Make my WRAP then we can talk!

Ha-ha Touché!