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Meet the team!

  • Nicole

    Nicole Harvey is a dynamic business owner, founder of Take Over Cosmetics, and owner of a second cosmetic brand focused on natural beauty and skincare. As a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce and several other networking groups, Nicole has built a reputation as an innovative entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment.
    Her expertise extends beyond business as she is also a public speaker, regularly engaging audiences on topics of empowerment, self-care, and personal growth. Nicole serves as a consultant for the STEM program at Linn-Mar High School, where she advises and mentors students, blending her love for education with her dedication to the next generation of leaders. As a spiritual advisor, Nicole embraces all things natural, bringing a holistic approach to both her personal life and professional endeavors. Known for her nurturing and helpful spirit, she is passionate about educating others, particularly women, on how to harness their natural gifts and live authentically.

  • Jahn

    Jahn is a designer, model and overall creative, who pulls all of her inspiration from her daily life as an autistic/disabled black woman. Founding her work off the human experience and the emotions that come with it, her goal is to enhance one’s natural ability to connect to themselves and others through design, art ,sound and movement.

  • Simone

    Simone Garza is a poet, cultural enthusiast, model, and so much more. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication & Journalism from The University of Iowa, and her educational background has led to her passion for representing art and fashion. Her evolving nonprofit, Kultur Scope, aims to provide a platform for creatives who have a diverse cultural background. Simone is also an editor for Intun3 Mag, a digital Black owned news outlet based in Davenport, Iowa.