behind the scenes
The Birth of CoRo & Company
Our goal and mission is to help educators, especially teachers, to rediscover peace, purpose, and identity through every season of life and every stage of the school year. We create stationery & lifestyle essentials, including journals, planners, notebooks, glass cups, cuticle oils, apparel, tote bags, greeting cards, car coasters, and more!
OUR TIMELINE SO FAR...
2020: CoRo Nailz was born
2021: Vending at Pop-Up Markets and Wholesale
2022: Became known as Cocyese x Romedis (CoRo) LLC for eCommerce and Social Media
2023: Available in Local Shops
2024: Added DBA CoRo & Company
Currently based in Newport News & Farmville, VA
behind the scenes
Inspired by Teachers
I’ve lived the teacher life — not just through the classroom walls, but through the heart of my home.
My husband, Will, is an art teacher who shows up for his students every day with the same passion he pours into his creative work. I’ve seen the long nights, the early mornings, the moments of joy and the days when the system asks too much and gives too little.
That’s why CoRo & Company exists — to give teachers what the world often forgets to: grace, rest, and beauty that fills their spirit back up.
Every collection, every journal, every planner is a love letter to educators — reminding them that they are more than their job titles.
The meaning behind CoRo & Company's name is deep!
💙 Cocyese's my middle name and Romedis is my mom's
💜 Acronym for Chosen. Overcomer. Renewed. On Purpose.
🩷 From a money mindset to serving others, God renamed the business for His people
💛 I dabble in many skills, not boxed into one type
🧡 We craft our items by hand and at home
Stationery, Gifts & Inspiration for Teachers for Every Season
Everything is handmade by Nik
Eco-Conscious, Black Woman Small Business
about the artist
Heyyy, I'm Nik!
I quit my job on April 24, 2017, and officially became a business owner on December 5, 2020 — the same year I had life-saving weight loss surgery, survived a near-fatal car accident with my husband and son, and rebranded my business after losing what I thought was everything.
Through grief, uncertainty, and the daily lessons of raising a brilliant son with Autism, I learned how to show up for myself — and now I teach others how to do the same.
I’ve always been a creative at heart. At 5 years old, I was already designing, encouraging, and dreaming big. My background spans everything from modeling, HR, health & wellness, event planning, and graphic design, and I use every skill I’ve learned to serve my community with excellence.
Today, I’m a:
- Wife, mother, and Autism advocate
- Host of 2 podcasts: CoRo Is a Crush, a podcast where we get real about healing, purpose, and becoming; and The Self-Love Sermons, a 5-minute faith-fueled reset for your spirit, mindset, and purpose
- Author of three guided journals
- Founder of the I Choose Me Summit, a global empowerment event that champions self-love, wellness, and community
Whether it’s through a journal, an episode, a sweatshirt, or a prayer, my mission is to remind you:
You matter. Your healing matters. Your dreams are worth it.
Because if you don’t put yourself first, you can’t pour into anyone else.
about the artist
Fun Facts
- I'm a Wife, a Mama of 2 adult kids, an Auntie to 14 nieces and nephews, and a Great-Aunt to a baby niece.
- I'm a singer and musician! My range spans 3 octaves high as well as 3 octaves low, and can play 9 different instruments.
- I'm a sports enthusiast! I played tennis all through high school and college, and won third place in the Playoffs for my high school when I was 18.
- I've been an entrepreneur since the age of 5. My first business was a lemonade stand with my cousin and I've been in the business world since.
- My husband and I were DESTINED to meet each other! Both of our families have intertwined with each other throughout history since the 1970s! We finally found each other on an online dating site in 2012 and haven’t looked back!
- Faith has always been the anchor that helped me navigate life and business challenges. My relationship with God has shaped the way I build relationships with others, makes decisions, and inspires me to make a positive impact in this world.
- I LOVE PARTIES! I love being a hostess as well as decorating them! One of my dreams was to become an event planner and host parties for a living!
Meet the Team
(take away a handful of fantastic & essential folks) 💖
My Top Collections
Self-Love Journals
Self-Love Journals
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