Confessions of a Rehab Addict | Nicole Curtis | TEDxDetroit

[@mjma4797]

So inspiring! I admire her especially because she tries to preserve the history of the homes she's renovating and she tries to save neighborhoods in a town that she loves. My absolute favorite home improvement star.

[@margoheekin7201]

Nicole is not only doing the right thing for historic homes, she is a great role model for women. Love all the advice and her honesty in pondering kitchen designs. And if something is not right, she will change it. I remember her re-sanding a floor after staining in order to restain. She never hid her mistakes.

[@springsy6210]

as a minnesotan..... i respect her a lot for restoring stuff instead of just tearing it out. love it.

[@robertburrow7371]

She rebuilds city blocks, Making Detroit as it was. Her work is that of a artist. She needs to be praised. For that simple fact.

[@audreycaruso8111]

Just love Nicole...I found a quote from Nicole after losing my job awhile back and it's really helped me: "9 words that changed my life: You're just not a good fit for our company" Slammed doors aren't the end...simply the beginning of new journey's. .I have a copy of it in my wallet and my bulletin board...

[@meglupo18]

Watching that show when I was not doing well in my marriage and had just had my first baby, meant so so much to me. She was powerful and strong and got things done. And it made me feel powerful and strong and like I could get things done. Life is much better for me now. I have a 7 and 4 year old and marriage is better than ever before. But I would like to go back to these shows and rewatch them, and just see if it has the same inspiring and encouraging effect on me now as it did then.

[@blessedamerican3541]

Nicole is such a real person. I love her and her shows.

[@Atlantismonkey40]

Nicole Curtis is a force of nature. Someone truly to look up too.

[@shelbywilkerson235]

After being the only woman hired in for a maintenance department and learning so much on how to fix, replace and remodel in the early 90's; seeing her do what she does makes me so proud!

[@smallfootprint2961]

So glad she continued to pursue her passion. Great inspiration.

[@hunterthesicilianratpack8716]

Bringing back the Joy in your life is finding your true home!

[@floweringacre3079]

Nicole, it was fun watching you rehab Campbell St. My parents lived on Campbell St in the 40s when I was born. They talked often about the neighborhood and the duplex that they had lived in. The house you rehabbed looked so much like what they had talked about. Thanks for doing that show and bringing that house back to life.

[@StanSwan]

As a guy she is a knock out too. A natural beauty and loves life.

[@idreaver8397]

I love that she recycles and doesn't throw away good material. So much waste in this world. Go girl

[@oonojoe]

A Pioneer. A Critical thinker. Courageous. TRUE to Self. Literally Everything your not supposed to Be. BRAVO!

[@t.marlenedanusutedjo5966]

Love Nicole and her family Rehab Addict crew!

[@dollr67]

She rocks and such an inspiration. Wish I had the strength and courage she does.

[@the-run-away-camper1415]

I think Nicole is just an amazing lady. I don't have cable so I cannot watch her shows there but I have been watching them on KZbin. I am grateful that she is in this world.

[@maryhart637]

Nicole's show is the real deal...no secret crews coming in and banging out the job, just Nicoles and her hand picked pros working to make old houses new again. She buys wrecks, fixes them up in the style and era of their origin and then sells beautifully restored homes. She is REAL and she ROCKS!! In my cable area she started on the DIY network then HGTV picked her up. Sadly, I am cable free at the moment so I can't watch her shows and don't even know if she is on air.

[@margoheekin7201]

Try Discovery Plus-all if her past shows and current show are on.

[@geoffreyr2356]

Ms. Curtis is the reason I took a trip to the Detroit for the first time two years ago. She is also the reason we are going to Minneapolis, I feel in love with area after seeing her rehab the Minnie Ha Ha House. I want to see it in person after it is safe to travel again.

[@cassthompson3386]

Love this woman. She is seriously my idol. I know she's had MANY struggles, both professionally and personally, but who hasn't? I respect her so much. This is what I want to do.

[@rollandjoeseph]

I hope she comes back , always liked her show and passion to bring back original character of an old houses...and also she has a great personality!

[@scorpiolord4787]

I've got a whole new different level of respect for Ms, Curtis. GOD BLESS YOU 🙂

[@scorpiolord4787]

@Thor2021 Ishere Didn't know anything about that situation. Everyone has positive and negative baggage in their past, but she did persevere and overcome poverty.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Someone who really found themself, a pleasure to hear it, bit of a tear jerker really. Myself from Detroit, a non practicing lawyer who rather loves to build houses. Addicted to her show.

[@nutbug]

Wonderful to see your still going strong @RehabAddict💕 I loved your show so much on HGTV, so I'm so happy your back and especially in Detroit which has the most beautiful homes in America! 😀👍 Best of luck @NicoleCurtis I'll be watching 👍💗

[@sarabeescutflowersmore795]

My husband flips houses in Detroit... Well, he's the labor man and his friend is the one that buys all of them & in charge. It's truly an amazing thing to see to see the life of an old, beautiful house come back.

[@MsSherrydarling]

Yay Nicole!! I've missed seeing your shows. The houses you've saved in Detroit were gorgeous and all the love that went into them, the need to preserve rather than rip it all out!! I better check online for your new series!!

[@Icon_of_Design]

For all us women in construction, we thank you. We wear many hats - from boardroom to job site.

[@jljohnson9438]

I have always been a fan of her and her show. And those last few words she said about stopping to chase the dollars to find the joy in life is so true. That's what it took for me too. So glad to see her shows back on TV again. :)

[@mattmacpherson1033]

Targets loss is our gain! Go Nicole!

[@Cabbage_Town]

I watched this years ago, and came back to rewatch. Never thought I would move out near her neck of the woods, where rehab addict started. If only I could find a way to save more old homes.

[@tattooedsailor8666]

Nicole is the bomb! I got 1920's home. I learned a lot of good tips from watching her show.

[@katpere8963]

This is why I love Nicole!!!!

[@annetricabryant1870]

I like the fact that she did it her way, what was best for her.

[@jac5824]

Always loved the show and being a built heritage consultant, this is right up my alley. Miss is being on.

[@kellybeckman3338]

Play 48 hours mystery

[@ericscottstevens]

I think out of all the DIY shows she is the most genuine. She is not afraid to admit mistakes and pokes fun of herself. The other personalities from DIY shows demonstrate polished decisions, elitism, egocentric delight of creating narrow band of design fads (shiplap, sconces, firewood stored in the livingroom) and usual belly aching about being over budget and behind schedule. Nicole does not care about vogue outcomes but rather the functional aesthetic respecting historical contexts. She cares about public issues and will make a stand that most other DIY personalities declare as frivolous and move onto the next fixer. Unfortunately Nicole is laser focused on too many things at once and it probably it was time to take a break from the hectic pace.

[@StanSwan]

Most of the shows are fake from beginning to end. They have a cast of colorful actors but they hire out the work.

[@ericscottstevens]

@@StanSwan True. I think the worst are that Flip or Flop Attitude (Atlanta) Ken & Anita Corsini..... Fixer Upper Waco has more than a few schlactastic moments and dribble. The property brothers seem respectable, but I do not watch too much of them.

[@LaurenOliviArt]

I thought she meant drug rehab! I was waiting for it until the last bit wow 😂

[@FifthCoast]

Same. It was high key clickbait tbh.

[@WeDontWantYourWar]

So disappointed .. a pretty girl ends up on TV, thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

[@luckyPiston]

Same , i guess in Detroit they call a reno a rehab !

[@Anon54387]

@@FifthCoast If you'd ever seen her show you'd already know it wasn't about drug addiction.

[@Icon_of_Design]

@@FifthCoast she has a show - this isn’t clickbait.

[@shaniaa9287]

Great presentation Nicole. You rock young lady👍❣️🏆

[@gamadmex]

Great inspirational talk about how hard work, perseverence, and self-reliance can bring success. I love your show and the energy that you bring to it.

[@54GARYBOY]

She always seemed real on her shows unlike the many who try to come off as real. Shes Detroit real and I always admired her love and support of her city. Very talented-well spoken. Very easy on the eyes.

[@johnd9031]

Congratulations on an inspirational success story. I love building shows.

[@robertyoung7284]

Love her! Does what I always wanted to do with the houses. And the cherry on top, absolutely gorgeous with a beautiful personality!!!

[@ruthlewis6678]

Please come back and save more of those wonderful old houses.

[@samzee8210]

Definitely not the rehab/addict video i was expecting, but as an individual living in Ferndale, Michigan currently + a strong supporter of Detroit, I was interested from the start. I have been in a job crisis myself, almost identical - just think hair. I don't know where im going or what the future holds, but I hope i get to be in a very similar place as Nicole was in this video today. Thanks, TEDx and Nicole.

[@johngaytko4545]

The best at everything,she is REAL,outstanding so very impressed!

[@stephanieray6587]

This woman changed my life... actually, you could that she saved it. Long story.

[@felitsyna]

Please share Stephanie!

[@yvonboudreau3932]

I heard Lionel Ritchie say, life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

[@a1ar127]

Nice. Nicole seems to be the most genuine of the rehab gals. Certainly way more real than "Christina-flipper"

[@pjmac5556]

Or Joanna Gaines

[@ShellyBomb]

Love Nicole Curtis --- she is fire 🔥 and pure inspiration; a total dynamo! 🥾🥾 🧰 🏠 🏡 🏠

[@vinceprouty6347]

Great talk and fun show , one best shows put there

[@Kittysniffles888]

All awesomeness of this set aside, girl, your arms are AMAZING!

[@cami7328]

Bravo 👏 Nicole, you got to live your way! Luv the new show!

[@Unicornjasmine]

She's a true HERO

[@amandah3619]

I thought this was going to a talk about someone who liked/wanted to keep going back to rehab 💀🥳

[@MightyQuinnj]

I guess you have never watched Rehab Addict.

[@mistyblue8913]

Her show is called rehab addict because she restores historic homes

[@BrendaRamirez-yq4zv]

Lmfao me too

[@amyfender1]

So did I !! Lol, once I saw her up close I realized who she was but intitially I thought the same as you lol.

[@TheBent139]

She is driven. That's the key. But she drove so hard she clearly burned out. But she has that gift and a lot of talent as well. What could be more satisfying than helping to resurrect your hometown? I wish this beautiful lady all the success she can imagine. I wish I had her drive.

[@src4409]

Nicole started the movement to bring back Detroit... bring back an old city.

[@markwagner4909]

I really like her and all she stands for.

[@loganwayneever]

I can't believe she is a single mum, she's absolutely gorgeous, makes me want to move abroad xx

[@ethanpetrea6164]

easy to stay single when filling time with responsibility

[@stevecrippen7472]

So proud of you for your passion to help common people,,not these high dollar homes,,which is not reality for us common folks,,Nicole your a nice person,,THANX

[@enoughisenough4600]

I always enjoyed your show. Your adorable! you have done a great job with your life.. and I have learned a lot watching you rehab your houses, your great on camera. I too am from Michigan. Whoop whoop go Michigan “aback then” now I’m in fl. The sunshine state.

[@maryjflanagan1922]

One of my fondest memories was going to see and take photos of the Benihaha House with my late husband! He was one of the only people that believed in my crazy! A little tidbit is that the lady that plays the scientist on NCIS had a best friend who was killed in a house fire set by drug dealers. Nicole is a very good person! I love the project of her doing her family's home. Even though I'm not rich, I'm fifty and a half years old and to end my lifetime cycles of codependency, I am starting to take care of myself!

[@brucewilson2763]

Nicole, you are an inspiration.

[@WOOF95]

You rock, Nicole!!

[@suzieq390]

She’s cool, wish we could get more episodes down under. Only seen a few but they’re great.

[@67skullcandy]

Always knew Detroit had angels...go Wings!!!

[@denisebarker9288]

Nicole is number one as far as leading women into power.

[@tolin6438]

Thank you Target!!

[@megapint8962]

MY HERO!!

[@AaronOBryan60]

I appreciate her..No one is the sum total of what we see before us….

[@martharogers9173]

I loved rehab addic

[@trustedfriend]

Hard-working gal that let nothing stop her achieve her goals.

[@sonjacapo9244]

Nicole and Jasmin are my favorite o. HGTV!!

[@happydays1336]

I loved your show, Nichole. Maybe it's still on the air but I haven't seen more episodes.

[@tjmoneybags]

fabulous story. Sometimes God has to take you somewhere else to make the connection that propels you into your perfect place... where you fit.

[@Le_Brick420]

Love Nicole. Kool, calm and a well rounded person. One please.

[@JavierRodriguez-sm4jw]

Love your boots. Love all your boots including the work boots 🥾

[@nylanelson5212]

Nicole is such an inspiration for so many especially single women. Shame on Target for talking to her like that as they didn’t deserve her. Thank goodness she’s Not working for Target but is living her dream using her talents & getting credit for it instead of Target Stealing her ideas! I bet that executive that told her she wasn’t a good fit for Target sure has regrets of not hiring her especially since she’s so famous because of her talents

[@scottfisher5303]

I’m a recovering alcoholic! Not what I thought it was but what a great story 😊

[@louisvazquez7514]

Great person, keep up with the good ideas

[@americafirst7883]

this girl is explaining how really is the America's Dream in the US

[@inspectahmetal7978]

Can not believe she’s 43 with a 21year old son.... 💯

[@PETRICHOR_THRIFT]

Seriously

[@james_games9684]

no kidding, shes hot for 25

[@doms5755]

Well my mom is 42 and I'm 22 and my bro is 25 lol

[@mistyblue8913]

Yeah it's almost like women can have babies, age and still exist as human beings

[@inspectahmetal7978]

The point to the whole statement I’ve made here is how she looks incredible for her age. Maintained her youthful good looks.. I never thought I’d have to explain that too people

[@cjpreach]

Do you realize what she just said? Now that she has the money, she can live for the joy.

[@beckywebb1916]

Love her!

[@rngriff1]

Nichole is so awesome!

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Beautiful amazing impressive soul . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@matthewburkhart142]

I've forgotten all about that show, shame on me it was pretty good too.

[@jessicalt4121]

I didn’t even know I had a show. Great!

[@heidimelena4018]

Love & Miss You! So Happy you stay true Girl! 🧚🏻‍♀️🍃 I’ll be back someday too☺️🌊☀️ we still need to go to the beach together!

[@nancywilkes298]

Very well done.

[@alonzojohnson7955]

Bring show back

[@cheriluzvillanueva]

You have my heart.

[@kyleegrace8279]

this lady is cool, I love this

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

Hey Nicole. You probably weren’t a “good fit” for the Target job because the HR lady probably thought that in a very short amount of time, you’d be taking her job.

[@janedoe247]

I LOVE her!!!!!

[@nickcheas3655]

If thats success, please dont change!! Nice speech,,,,

[@Sarcasticbarber]

I love her!

[@larrybrown7273]

Good stuff Nicole the reslal reality of life not like alot of Media in last 25 yrs

[@shawnamartin5830]

I love her.

[@StanSwan]

I enjoy her show and her amazing looks don't hurt either. I have been an electrical contractor since I was 19 years old mostly. Built houses and did a few flips. Her show unlike This Old House is far more useable ideas and solutions for the average person that does not have an unlimited budget. There are some things she does I question from time to time. Some of the kitchens with little storage is one of them but not going to nit pick just wonder about that. I dated a with a lady from Ottawa and when she came to visit she did not understand why Americans had such huge kitchens and refrigerators. She never owned a car or had a drivers license and would shop on the walk home from work or order out food. So people have different needs. Living in New England we tend to keep a hoard of food knowing the winters can make getting around a pain. Nicole does not go unnoticed by the pro contractors in part because she is so beautiful and lives with passion.

[@fransteelman6770]

Love you Nicole!

[@Olddahg]

I used to her running around Lake Harriet