Nicola Blackwell's academic journey began at Heaton Manor, a secondary school that laid the foundation for her future pursuits. In 2010, she proudly graduated from Northumbria University, where she earned a degree in marketing. Despite her academic focus, Blackwell's passion for acting persisted, holding a special place in her heart until the early part of the decade.
As her acting aspirations began to wane, Blackwell's professional path took a new direction. Remaining in her hometown of Newcastle, she transitioned into a Sales Administrator role at a local office, where she concentrated her efforts on supporting secondary and further education institutions across the UK and Europe. Over time, Blackwell's expertise and dedication earned her a promotion to a senior position, overseeing the Business and Account management teams for the UK and I market.