We recently had the chance to connect with Nicole Aquilina and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Nicole, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Honestly, what I’m most proud of isn’t anything you can touch or post about. It’s my character. The honesty, integrity, and perseverance I’ve built through this entire process.
This journey has tested me in ways I never expected — mentally, emotionally, even spiritually. But every challenge has shaped me into someone stronger, wiser, and more grounded. I’ve learned to stand on my values, even when it’s hard. I’ve learned to keep going when no one’s cheering.
What people don’t see is the inner work — the mindset shifts, the discipline, the way I’ve learned to trust myself more. That quiet strength is what I’m most proud of.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey, I’m Nicole Brittney, founder of Dust to Glory, a cleaning business that became so much more than just a service — it became a reflection of my faith, discipline, and determination. What started as a way to create stability, and independence grew into a brand built on excellence, integrity, and heart.
Dust to Glory is about more than making spaces shine — it’s about transformation, inside and out. Every job, every client, every late night taught me how to lead with purpose, show up with pride, and keep going even when no one’s watching.
What makes my story unique is that I’ve built this from the ground up, with nothing handed to me. I’ve turned challenges into lessons and built not only a business, but a name rooted in trust and authenticity.
Now, I’m expanding beyond cleaning — using what I’ve learned to create digital products and resources for other entrepreneurs who want to build their own kind of freedom. My heart is to inspire others to chase their goals with the same grit, faith, and grace that got me here.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world tried to tell me who I should be, I was bold, curious, and full of heart. I trusted my instincts. I dreamed without limits. I didn’t second-guess my worth or water myself down to fit in.
Life has a way of layering expectations on you — what success should look like, how you should act, what’s “realistic.” Somewhere in that noise, I lost touch with the girl who believed she could do anything with hard work and faith.
But through this journey — the wins, the setbacks, the lessons — I’ve found my way back to her. The version of me who’s strong but soft, driven but grounded, and completely unafraid to walk her own path.
That’s who I was before the world told me who to be — and who I’m becoming again, on purpose.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Absolutely. More than once.
There were seasons when everything felt too heavy — when I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and questioning if all the hard work was even worth it. Times when the bills didn’t match the bookings, when the vision felt so far away, and I wondered if maybe I was asking too much of myself.
But even in those moments, something deep inside wouldn’t let me quit. Call it purpose, call it drive, call it that inner fire — I just couldn’t walk away from what I’d started. I’ve cried, I’ve questioned, I’ve doubted… and still showed up the next day.
Looking back now, those “almost gave up” moments built the strongest parts of me. They taught me how to trust myself, how to lead through uncertainty, and how to keep walking even when the path wasn’t clear.
I didn’t give up — and that’s why I’m here.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes — but it’s the composed version of me. The version that’s learned how to lead, how to show up with confidence, and how to hold it together even when life feels chaotic.
The real me is the same woman — just a little messier. She feels deeply. She overthinks. She has moments of doubt and days where she’s just trying to hold it all together. But she’s also the one doing the work behind the scenes, building, healing, and growing in silence.
So yes, the public version of me is real — it’s just not all of me. The part people see is polished through perseverance, but underneath it is a woman who’s fought hard to become her own version of peace.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If immortality were real, what would you build?
If I had forever, I’d build impact that lasts beyond me. Not just a business — but a legacy that shifts how people see themselves and what they’re capable of.
I’d create spaces, resources, and opportunities that help people rise — the way I had to rise for myself. I’d build something that reminds others that no matter where they start, they can create something beautiful out of the hard parts of their story.
If I had all the time in the world, I’d spend it pouring into others, helping them find their voice, their power, and their peace. Because that’s the real win — not just what you build, but how what you build builds others.
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- Website: https://www.dust2gloryllc.com
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