Harriet Nix, MFA
Harriet Nix, MFA, is a multidisciplinary visual artist, author, and former international business manager based in Destin, Florida. With a Master of Fine Arts in Fine Arts and Ancient Art History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Harriet has built a unique career blending her deep passion for fine arts, art history, and Egyptology with extensive corporate experience. As the founder and owner of Phoenix Isis, a creative practice named after the Egyptian goddess symbolizing rebirth and transformation, she focuses on multi-disciplinary art forms, site-specific creations, and works that engage with meaningful cultural and social topics.
Harriet’s professional journey spans over four decades, including an influential corporate role as a rescission specialist and business manager with Intrawest Resort Ownership, where she specialized in contract negotiation, revenue retention, sales training, and mentoring. Her expertise in communication—particularly non-verbal cues—has been instrumental in training and developing sales teams. Beyond her corporate accomplishments, Harriet is also an accomplished author; her debut novel, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms...The Southern Sage’s Guide to Salesmanship, is available on multiple digital platforms. Now fully dedicated to her art and writing, she actively offers commissions and limited edition signed prints through her website, continuing to inspire and empower through her creative work.
• Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Professional
• Peace College
• Hillsdale College
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro- M.F.A.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the fact that I never stop—no matter the challenges, I keep pushing forward.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to never quit, no matter how tough things get.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is to make sure you get a solid education—it’s the foundation for everything.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest things in my field right now is that there is always an opportunity, even amid challenges.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important value to me in both work and life is the ability to express emotions authentically.