Home of Nicola Jackman

Always with my whole HEART – I have expanded my skill-set for facilitating joy and socio-emotional wellness through creativity and play.

For me – service has been instrumental, I overcame my darkest days and discovered my true purpose in “sharing joy.”

For the past 21 years, I have dedicated myself to spreading joy in various settings like businesses, communities, hospitals, schools, and children’s homes, using the skills I’ve honed on stage and screen. I have created accessible joy tools that encompass all the wisdom I’ve gathered, enabling myself and others to sustain joy.

Highlighting – The UPliftment Programme, our socio-emotional wellness – arts for health – pub,ic benefit and growing social enterprise. Join UP and explore the possibilities of joy!

If you’re seeking a joyful life, regardless of the circumstances, I’m here to support you. Book a free 15-minute curiosity session with me and let’s connect – HERE

Keep exploring – or CLICK HERE – for upcoming events and downloadable joy tools that will empower you to live the life of your dreams.

Corporate JOY facilitation
Inspiration Speaker, MC & Facilitator
Performing Heartistry

More about Nicola

Nicola is a Zimbabwean-born creative heartist active in Southern Africa and the world. Boldly on a mission to co-create a joyful thriving world. With over 35 years of experience as a professional actor, she has graced the screens of local SA soap opera “Isidingo,” international films, and innovated her own traveling theatre – that pops up at festivals. Her expertise extends to over 21 years of specialising in joy, uplifting emotional wellness of countless individuals.

Nicola brings a fantastic flare and energy to all she creates.

Her clients vary from groups at conferences, to corporations, care givers, and young leaders – across Southern Africa.

Her Innovative Works

Innovative and courageous – she’s the co-creator of the successful not for profit – The UPliftment Programme – actively enthusing emotional wellness programs nationwide since 2004. (www.theup.org.za).

She has dived into various modalities like Laughter, Dance, Play, and Improvisation, and throughout the years – co-created tools curriculum and programs to foster lasting joy.


Her current core focus is being an “Impact Producer”, she has a deck of new programs she has co-created – which are soon to be aired on local and global television, alongside social media.

A direct word from Nikki

As a performing heartist, I have dedicated my life to delivering impactful storytelling theatre, keynotes, MCing, and facilitating so many joy-filled experiences. My passion lies in empowering individuals to live joyfully inspired lives. With over 21 years hands-on human experience, I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of people lead happier, healthier, and more proactive lives.

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute and co-create our regenerated future where everyone and all our world thrives together. Every smile I activate – I believe is part of my intention of co-creating a world where we all win together”