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About Nicole T. Terrel

Nicole T. Terrel, a.k.a. LolaGets85; is a woman of Apostolic faith, firmly rooted in the oneness of God and the life-transforming power of Jesus Christ. She is a wife, a mother, and a purpose-driven leader whose life has been shaped by seasons of surrender, resilience, and unwavering trust in God. With a heart for encouragement and a passion for helping others walk boldly with Christ, Nicole writes from lived experience—where faith was tested, refined, and ultimately strengthened.

Professionally, Nicole serves as a Senior Manager of Capture in the government services space, where she leads high-value, complex initiatives with strategic clarity, integrity, and excellence. Her career spans healthcare systems, federal and state government solutions, and organizational leadership, where she is known for her ability to build authentic relationships, lead through uncertainty, and bring structure to challenging environments.

Nicole’s journey includes navigating single motherhood, overcoming toxic relationships, surviving life-threatening trauma, and walking through seasons of deep anxiety and uncertainty—all while learning to trust God without seeing the full picture. Through every chapter of her life, having complete faith in God became the bridge between fear and purpose, heartbreak and healing, survival and calling.

Today, Nicole shares her story to remind others that setbacks do not disqualify you, storms do not cancel God’s promises, and obedience—even when it feels costly, leads to freedom. Her writing invites readers to grow from spiritual milk to solid faith, to deepen their prayer lives, and to trust God fully in every season.