A Testimonial: Nicolle Malpartida
Over a year and a half ago, I looked inward and made a pivotal decision: I wanted to transition from an unfulfilling job to pursuing something more aligned with my future goals. What began as a simple thought one morning set off a remarkable chain of events. That same day, I took a new route on my daily walk, which led me to an unexpected conversation with a neighbor. Without knowing about my career shift, the neighbor suggested I explore dog sitting, as there was a growing need for it in the area.
Inspired by that conversation, I created flyers and social media posts to promote my new service. A turning point came when through a mutual connection, I was introduced to my current boss, Nadine Dorrington. Unbeknownst to me, this introduction would be the beginning of something remarkable.
I initially joined the Dorrington family to assist them with caring for their animals, running errands and managing emails. That soon transformed into something much greater. I became Nadine’s personal assistant, fully integrated into the family’s life and responsibilities.
Today, I am proud to say that Nadine, myself, and a team of collaborators have launched Integrity Temple LLC, a luxury build and design company where I now serve as the Project Manager and Creative Executive. For the past several months, Nadine myself and Nicolette Fazio have combined our visions and aspirations to develop and create the future of the company. Currently, we are in the process of renovating and curating a stunning equestrian property in Aiken, South Carolina, with the aim of becoming leaders in the luxury build and design world.
The experiences and knowledge I’ve gained over these two years have exceeded anything I could have imagined. I am incredibly proud of my journey thus far and so excited about what lies ahead, both for myself and for Integrity Temple. I feel fortunate everyday to do work I love, and there are moments when I have to pinch myself to believe it’s all real.
To everyone who has supported me along the way—thank you. Your guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping my future.
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs
By Nicolle Malpartida, Project Manager and Creative Executive
