06/05/2026
Meet your host! A real honest look....
Nicole Krakosky is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, advocate, and survivor who has built a life around perseverance, creativity, and helping others—even while facing challenges most people never see.
Born with a heart for family and community, Nicole is married to Joe, a dedicated firefighter with Prince George's County Fire/EMS. Together they are raising three children—Ruby, Aiden, and Conor—the inspiration behind the family-owned business she created, RACSKY Customs & More LLC. The name RACSKY was built from the initials of her children, making the business not just a company, but a reflection of the people she loves most.
When health challenges made traditional employment difficult, Nicole refused to give up. Instead, she created her own path by launching RACSKY Customs & More, where she designs custom apparel, gifts, home products, and personalized creations while building a supportive online community. What began as a way to work around health limitations became a thriving small business fueled by determination and creativity.
Nicole openly shares her journey with lupus, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder. Rather than hiding her struggles, she uses her experiences to encourage others who feel alone. Through honest conversations, daily check-ins, and mental health advocacy, she reminds people that invisible illnesses are real and that asking for help is a sign of strength.
Family remains at the center of everything she does. Whether cheering on her children, caring for her pets, supporting Joe through the demands of firefighting, or helping customers create meaningful keepsakes, Nicole approaches life with compassion and authenticity. Her business community has become an extension of that family—one built on laughter, honesty, and mutual support.
Known for her resilience, dark humor, creativity, and willingness to keep going even on the hardest days, Nicole has turned setbacks into opportunities to connect with others. She continues to build her business, advocate for mental health awareness, and prove that success isn't measured by having a perfect life—it's measured by getting back up every time life knocks you down.
Nicole's story is not one of perfection. It's a story of persistence, family, faith, creativity, and the courage to keep moving forward when giving up would be easier. ❤️