NIKKI ALLEN

 Nikki, author of How To Be A Good Roommate, How To Be A Good Houseguest, and How To Be A Gracious Host, is back with a gripping urban romance that explores the raw complexities of love, trauma, and resilience. Loved You, Hated You follows Gabby, a woman trapped in a dangerous cycle with the man who once meant everything to her. When Bobby, her new neighbor, offers a glimpse of a love that heals instead of harms, Gabby is forced to confront the truth: can she break free from the only life she’s ever known? A haunting and emotional journey, this novella dives deep into the battle between staying in familiar darkness or stepping into the unknown light. 

 Nikki Allen is a professional singer and songwriter who has worked and toured with the best of the best in the music industry. After years inside the machine, she created her own — founding Lyrical Content Entertainment Group to protect both the art and the artist. Her catalog, released through her own imprint as well as Warner Music Group, reflects an artist in full command of her sound and story. She’s that rare hybrid — industry-tested, soul-led, and unbothered by the rules. Nikki has built a respected career without chasing trends, merging mainstream acclaim with independent integrity. 

Nikki Allen has carved out a distinct voice in the film and television industry — blending soul, storytelling, and vision into every project. From developing original shows like Seed of a Legend to directing music videos for artists such as Adina Howard, her creative range is undeniable.

 She’s also contributed to hundreds of national commercials in roles spanning concept development to production — always bringing authenticity and emotional resonance to the screen.

Known for delivering big results on modest budgets, Nikki has a gift for stretching resources without ever compromising impact — a rare blend of creative ingenuity and production savvy that sets her apart. 

 The Empress Company exists to restore power to the soul-led.

Through meaningful tools, sacred reminders, and heart-centered support, we help you return to yourself — to your truest, most divine power.

This is your journey. We just hold the light. 

A movement where every game changes lives.

StrikeOut isn’t just a nonprofit — it’s a national mission born from purpose. We use the power of youth baseball to raise awareness and funding for the causes that matter most — from domestic violence and cancer, to homelessness, addiction, and beyond.

Every StrikeOut event is a call to action — a space where kids play for something bigger than themselves, communities rally, and hope steps up to bat.

Founded by Nikki Allen, StrikeOut redefines what it means to be a philanthropist: bold, grassroots, soul-led, and unstoppable.

Because when the heart is in it, the impact hits different.