Nicole Curtis Talks About Waitressing and Odd Jobs Before TV Fame

Nicole Curtis is a woman who knows a thing or two about overcoming obstacles on the road to success. Her journey to becoming one of HGTV’s top talents has been filled with twists and turns that even her most devoted fans might not be aware of.

But in her new book, “Better Than New,” Curtis opens up about the ups, downs, and jobs that have shaped her unique path.

Read more as we will discuss Nicole Curtis’ on Hooters and other odd jobs. Also, her job from Real Estate to Host and her struggles for her kids.

Nicole Curtis Job on Hooters Details

Nicole, the beloved host of “Rehab Addict,” has had quite the journey to success. And, as it turns out, one of the key stepping stones on that path was a job at Hooters.

Yes, you read that right. Nicole got her start at the iconic restaurant chain when she was just 18 years old. And while some might scoff at the idea of working at a place like Hooters, Curtis sees it as an experience that helped shape her into the person she is today.

For one thing, it allowed her to pay for school and even buy her first house. But more than that, it was a place where she formed lifelong friendships with the other women she worked with.

For Nicole, Hooters wasn’t just a place to earn a paycheck. It was a community of like-minded women who were all striving for something more. And that sense of sisterhood and support helped the talented woman to navigate the challenges of her early career and set her on the path to success.

Nicole Curtis’ Other Odd Jobs and Struggle With Her First Child

Nicole also had other jobs, juggling work as a house cleaner and cellphone salesperson with ease. But her life took an unexpected turn when she found out she was expecting her first child, Ethan, at the tender age of 21.

Despite her best efforts, things didn’t work out with the baby’s father, and before she knew it, Nicole was a single mom. Suddenly, her world was turned upside down, and she found herself facing the daunting task of raising a child on her own.

Reflecting on her struggles, Nicole said, “I had to face it dead on and figure out ways to get through some challenging times in my life.” And this was just one of the many obstacles that tested her resilience. But despite all the setbacks, the talented host never lost hope and continued to push forward.

From Real Estate Agent to a Host To The Show “Rehab Addict”

After moving to Minneapolis with her new boyfriend, Nicole found herself juggling a career as a real estate agent while indulging her passion for property renovations on the side. The talented host’s hard work and dedication eventually caught the attention of a local TV production company which offered her the chance to be a real estate expert on their show which called “Sweat Equity.”

However, Nicole had bigger dreams in mind and used the opportunity to pitch her own series, one that would showcase her unique vision and skill set. And just like that,” Rehab Addict” was born, a show that would not only change her life forever but also inspire countless viewers to see the potential in neglected homes and the beauty in restoration.

The show’s instant success was no surprise to Nicole, who believes that people related to it and loved its honesty. And while the show focused on the restoration of homes, it also gave viewers a glimpse into Curtis’s personal life, including her role as a mother.

In fact, Curtis even allowed her son Ethan, who was 18 at the time, to be part of the show. For her, it was a way of incorporating her responsibilities as a mom into her work.

Nicole Curtis’ Struggle for Her Second Child

When Nicole found out she was expecting her second child in 2014, she made a bold decision to keep her pregnancy journey completely private. However, Nicole’s attempts to shield her son, Harper, from the public were quickly compromised when his boyfriend and the father, Shane Maguire, filed for parental rights in December of that year.

What started as a private decision turned into a public legal battle as the two have been entangled in a custody dispute over their 16-month-old son, Harper. Despite the talented host’s efforts to keep her personal life out of the public eye, the details of their custody battle have been plastered across the pages of local Detroit newspapers.

While the proceedings continue, Nicole remains committed to protecting her child’s privacy and focusing on what matters most: being a loving mother to her little boy.