Daily Inspiration: Meet Nicole Foley

Today we’d like to introduce you to Nicole Foley

Hi Nicole, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
What started as an earlier-than-anticipated pregnancy turned into a whole a$$ business. I found myself at a crossroads, needing flexibility and income while staying true to my creative drive.

Having spent years watching people struggle with DIY branding and website troubles, I knew there had to be a better way. I turned my knack for design and obsession with user experience into Soul’s Core Studio, helping other entrepreneurs build authentic, efficient digital presences.

Today, I split my time between transforming websites, co-founding a networking group for Atlanta female founders called The Magnolia Collective, serving on the board of Neighborhood Sprouts helping teaching kids about community, and advocating for pit bulls. My mission is making sure small businesses have websites that work as hard as they do.

While I enjoy making pretty designs, it’s more about creating strategic online spaces that convert visitors into clients while you live your life. Because if there’s one thing my journey has taught me, it’s that your website should be working for you, not the other way around.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Smooth road? Not even close. But the bumps made it interesting.

I launched this business while juggling two babies, which meant a lot of late-night learning sessions and working during nap times. Teaching myself everything from scratch was as much challenging as it was terrifying. There were many moments when I wondered if I should just get a ‘real job’ instead.

Financial struggles hit hard. Like, ‘do I buy groceries or pay for this computer upgrade?’ hard. Mental health took its hits too – anxiety and imposter syndrome were (and sometimes still are) constant.

But the thing about hard roads is they lead to the best views. Every struggle taught me something. Every setback made me more determined. Now those late-night learning sessions help me relate to clients figuring out their own digital journey. Those financial struggles? They taught me the value of investing in what matters.

Worth it? Absolutely. Because now I get to help other entrepreneurs avoid some of those same pitfalls. And there’s something pretty powerful about turning your struggles into someone else’s shortcut.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I build websites that work harder than your coffee addiction, turning those late-night scrollers into paying clients. I’m your go-to when you’re tired of apologizing for your website or cringing every time someone asks for your URL. Think of me as your digital fairy godmother, but instead of a pumpkin carriage, I’m giving you a website that actually brings home the bacon.

What makes me different is that I treat your business like it’s my own – probably because I’ve been there, done that and I know how much you strive for success. So yeah, I get the struggles of trying to DIY your digital presence while running an actual business.

My proudest moment (besides building a business that pays my bills) is honestly those texts from clients saying they just booked someone through their site, or sold a product, or landed a big client. That’s the dream, right?

Most people push templates and ‘quick fixes.’ I’m here building strategic digital spaces that feel like YOU and actually convert. Plus, I’ll teach you how to update it yourself because keeping clients hostage with tech jargon is not my style.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Honestly? The best networking move I ever made was joining the team on The Magnolia Collective – a community that’s completely changing the game for female founders in Atlanta.

Instead of stuffy networking events or cold DMs, we built a space where people can be real, share struggles, and actually support each other. Like, imagine a place where you can ask ‘does anyone else’s website make them want to cry?’ and get both sympathy and solutions from women who have experienced the same thoughts.

I learned the most important thing is to find your people. Not just any mentor or network, but folks who get your vision and match your energy. That’s exactly why we launched The Magnolia Collective – we saw a need for genuine connection in the female-run business world. It’s not men asking for your phone number to “chat about your business over drinks” or pushy sales pitches, but it’s human beings sharing the ups, downs and upside downs.

Pricing:

• Brand Design starting at $1800
• Web Design starting at $3200
• Web Audits: $397

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.soulscorestudio.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulscorestudio
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulscorestudio

Image Credits
Angie & Co