From the heart of the South, she’s taking the world by storm. Hannah, our Southern sweetheart with a PhD and a passion for ‘tea,’ spills the beans on her life, loves, and the secret to her success.
Give us a little more background about you and your life so far, Hannah.
I am from the South in the US and have been in this area ever since I was born. Lots of people ask why I don’t live in a major US city, and the truth is I love my home. We have the best food and the best people and I don’t feel stuck. I get on a plane anytime I want to leave. I have three college degrees and just recently finished my PhD, so my life is busy – on top of travelling for shoots, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
What do you love most about yourself?
My work ethic and drive. I am not afraid to roll my sleeves up and work hard. I don’t care what it takes or how long I have to grind to get to my goals. I’m going to make it happen.
What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
Walk to the coffee pot baby, because adulting is hard.
What is the first thing you notice when it comes to the opposite gender?
The very first thing I notice physically on anyone is their mouth. Teeth, smile, lips and the way someone talks.
What do you think is the most attractive quality in a man?
I love someone who talks a lot. Someone who is chatty and happy and loves to talk is so much fun to be around.
Describe your ideal partner.
Someone who is my true homie and values their friendship with me first and foremost. I also love someone who is talkative, hardworking, humble and super kind. If you love animals, that’s an extra 1,000 points!
What words do you live by?
If you stay ready, you never have to get ready! I’m a firm believer that when opportunities come your way, you have to be ready to grab it! Sometimes you aren’t given the heads up to prepare for it.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
This is a funny one. I’m known by friends and family to always have the inside scoop. I stay up to date on every news story, major world events and feuds. I watch multiple shows, follow tea spill YouTube channels, and read lots of articles on my phone. I am constantly digesting and delivering new “tea.”
What is one major thing you want to accomplish by the end of 2025?
One big goal is to move further along in my investments, and one small goal is to officially learn how to make latte art – ha! I have an espresso machine at home and I want to up my coffee game.
STATUS UPDATE
NAME: Hannah Nicole
FIVE-WORD SELF DESCRIPTION: “Inspired, motivated, driven, ambitious, artistic.”
INSTAGRAM: @hannah_nicole_8
Photographed by KATE SAVKOVA
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