Nick Austin’s true passion is her “We Are Not Broken” non-profit. Last month, she officially opened the doors at Celtic Viking Studios, near the Square, not only to provide an ideal work space for artists to manifest their talent, but also to provide funding that will help sustain her mission to empower women.
“Creative minds, mine included, never sleep. Providing a space that helps people increase productivity by eliminating the hassle of transporting photography equipment, lighting, and props, is so very gratifying for me.”
It is also something fun for all in Georgetown—anyone can rent the Celtic Viking studio space, lighting, and board room for parties, photo shoots, or meetings. With just a phone and a friend, visitors can take endless photos in the selfie box for business or social feeds. She has even included notes and labels on the available equipment to ensure the best shots.
Celtic Viking is available whenever Nick is not doing a shoot for her non-profit, and she plans to update the selfie box “look” with each change of season and holiday, and even senior portraits. Sign up at CelticVikingStudios.com for classes or arrange to share your own expert instruction in photography and other creative endeavors.
“There are many artists who want to come and teach and be part of the community,” Nick says. “It is just a blessing that they are also able to make money for themselves and their clients as well.”
WE ARE NOT BROKEN DAY
January 17, 2021 is the 2nd annual national We Are Not Broken Day. To celebrate, and ensure no one has to choose between church and a special event, she has scheduled a 5K and 1K “Decade” run at Celebration Church on Saturday, January 16. Registration is still open for individuals, teams, and groups at WeAreNotBroken.org/projects-events, and 100 percent of the proceeds from the event will benefit the non-profit. Nick hopes these new funds will enable her to engage a certified counselor in 2021, to nurture and provide mental health support for her clients.
There are also plenty of table spaces for businesses to participate as vendors. Nick says, “I am all about promoting local and small business, so I hope plenty of people will take advantage of the opportunity.”
I want women to wear their 70s, 80s, or even 40s outfits; or regular
running clothes, then walk or run out their truth—celebrate they are not broken, as the world might want them to believe.