WHY BOOK NICOLE?
Nicole Lashae Hall is a dynamic speaker, brand strategist, and the founder of Thrive In Design.
Thrive In Design is a consultancy and learning platform that equips interior product companies with the visibility, marketing, and sales tools needed to grow in the architecture and design industry.
She began her business while working in B2B sales for one of the world’s largest interior product manufacturers and understands firsthand how challenging it can be to break through in a competitive, relationship-driven industry. Today, she has coached over 400 entrepreneurs nationwide, delivered strategic roadmaps for brands scaling into new markets, and developed licensed courses that bridge the gap between design, marketing, and business growth. Nicole has spoken on renowned stages including NeoCon and High Point Market, and is the host of the Thrive In Design Podcast, a top resource for industry professionals with over 6,000 downloads. Her talks blend story-driven insight with real-world strategy—leaving audiences equipped, empowered, and ready to lead with clarity.
Outside of her work, Nicole is a devoted wife and mother who is passionate about building legacy, creating space for underrepresented voices, and helping brands and founders grow with purpose.
SIGNATURE TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Nicole’s most requested talks are rooted in visibility, strategic growth, and design equity.
Each session can be tailored for keynotes, panels, or workshops—virtual or in-person.
Amplify Your Brand Story
Discover how podcasting can become your most powerful marketing asset. Nicole shares a framework for using podcasting to build trust, grow visibility, and position your brand as a thought leader in the design industry.
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Interior product brands
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Design entrepreneurs
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Marketing teams
Position Your Product
Learn how to shift from passive promotion to intentional positioning. Nicole walks product brands through the essentials of visibility, relationship-building, and strategic alignment with the A&D community.
Ideal for:
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Interior product manufacturers
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Reps
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Sales teams
Business Design with Humans in Mind
This workshop helps brands implement human-centric design principles into their business strategy. Participants explore how empathy, user experience, and design thinking can transform sales and service delivery.
Ideal for:
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Product companies
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Sales leaders
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Innovation teams
Designing My Path
Nicole shares her personal journey navigating the design industry as a Black woman—from corporate roles to entrepreneurship. This session blends lived experience, mentorship, and insight.
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DEI initiatives
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Design students
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Professional development programs
Nicole is also available to moderate panels or serve as a panelist for events in the design, innovation, entrepreneurship, and A&D product spaces.
AS SEEN AT NEOCON 2025
Mic Up, Stand Out:
How Podcasting Supercharges Your Brand
Nicole’s debut talk at NeoCon 2025 drew a packed room of designers, reps, and brand leaders eager to explore the power of podcasting in the design industry. She broke down the role of storytelling, strategy, and visibility—and showed attendees how to use audio content to drive connection and growth.
What Attendees Are Saying
Nicole was an outstanding speaker at NeoCon talks with her panel, “Mic Up, Stand Out: How Podcasting Supercharges Your Brand.”
Nicole has a gift for breaking down bigger ideas into actionable strategies, making it easy for attendees to see how podcasting could directly enhance their own brands. Her expertise in design and business strategy added a unique perspective, and she engaged the audience with both inspiration and concrete takeaways.
WHERE NICOLE SPEAKS
Nicole is available for speaking engagements across the design, product, and business strategy industries. Engagement formats include:
Tradeshows
Interior design and product tradeshows such as NeoCon, BDNY, and High Point Market
Conferences
& Summits
Brand summits, user conferences, and innovation forums
Trainings & Retreats
A&D sales team trainings and retreats
DEI Events
DEI initiatives, student career panels, and university workshops
Incubators
& Masterclasses
Design business incubators and virtual masterclasses
PAST ENGAGEMENTS & RECOGNITION
Nicole helped me see the many available paths for me to take after school. She is an expert in her lane and can give good advice and share personal experiences to back her points. I was also inspired to pursue a MA Design Management from SCAD like Nicole.
Lila Sabek
Student, UNC Greensboro
Let's Work Together
Ready to bring bold clarity and strategy to your stage?
Whether you’re planning a tradeshow, virtual summit, podcast series, or design panel, Nicole brings a blend of vision, heart, and results-driven insight to every room she enters — as a speaker, panelist, or moderator.
Reach out directly: hello@nicolelashae.com
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