Nikki Burnett is a Wife, a Mom, a Serial Entrepreneur, and so much more. She is showing and proving that it doesn\u2019t matter where you come from, you can do whatever you put your mind to. Her success is not a surprise to me, as she seems very driven and equipped with the experience and the tools to get the job done. Her success is even sweeter because she is able to pass that same drive down to her son. Nikki wants to show women everywhere how to become successful, and still be able to have it all. You don\u2019t have to have one or the other. You can balance it all, and actually be successful with the right amount of focus and discipline:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FEMI STAFF (Tyrane Hughes): \u201cWe\u2019re going to dive into all that Nikki Burnett has blossomed into, but can you tell us about the beginning of your story? The younger years?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nikki Burnett: <\/strong>\u201cMy beginning years shaped me to be the resilient woman I am today. I grew up in the Robert Taylor Homes, a public housing project on the south side of Chicago. I witnessed a lot at a young age and had to grow up fast, learn how to adapt, adjust and survive.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n FEMI STAFF (Ty Hughes): \u201cYou\u2019re the CEO of Modern Luxury Real Estate. Please tell us about that, and how you decided to get into the luxurious side of real estate.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nikki Burnett: <\/strong>\u201cModern Luxury Real Estate is a real estate investment firm specializing in short-term rentals. After being a Realtor for 15 years, I decided to give up the sales side & focus on the ever-growing short-term\/AirBNB industry. Our niche is finding the perfect properties in the smaller college towns where expenses are low and demand is high.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n FEMI STAFF (Ty Hughes): \u201cYou wear many hats. You\u2019re a Wife, a Mother, a Real Estate Investor, an Influencer, a Basketball Mom (Momager), and when it comes to entrepreneurship, you have multiple successful business ventures\u2026Tell us about all the other things that you do, and how you balance it all.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nikki Burnett: <\/strong>\u201cIn addition to the many hats I wear, I\u2019m also the brand ambassador for The CEO Chicks. The CEO Chicks network is for women of all ages, who are savvy, bold, and fearless in the pursuit of taking control of their financial future.\u00a0 We help women in business Boss Up through Live Masterclasses, Branding Seminars, Training & Live Events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n FEMI STAFF (Ty Hughes): \u201cSpeaking of being a \u201cMomager\u201d, your son Nimari Burnett is a McDonald\u2019s All-American<\/strong>\/Gold Medalist (congratulations!). Nimari is also a prospect for the NBA\u2026What advice would you give to moms who are working hard to build an empire, and want to instill the importance of hard work and following their dreams into their children?\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nikki Burnett:<\/strong> \u201cThe advice I would offer to moms looking to build their brand while helping their kids is to lead by example, and not by force.\u00a0 Sometimes you can want more for your kids than they want for themselves, so it\u2019s important to make sure that they want it and are willing to work for it. Once you see the drive, dedication, and commitment, as a mother it\u2019s our job to pour into them, support their dreams and help them make their dreams a reality.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n FEMI STAFF (Ty Hughes): \u201cClearly you do a lot. It is important for our people to know that they can achieve their dreams, they can have a family, and they can do it while still being good to themselves. Please express the importance of mental health, and how it goes hand in hand with being successful. You can speak on the importance of explaining it to your children as well.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n