Visual artist, breathworker, crystal healer and proud fur mama, Nicole Marie Borges was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico from an artist and a second generation healer. Both entrepreneurs, both eternal romantics.

Nicole Marie adopts the artist name Caoni (ka-oh-neeh) from her parents first venture, which means "gold" in Puerto Rico's native taíno language.

Her formal studies include a BA Fine Arts and Visual Communication. She is also a Reiki Master, Advanced Crystal Practitioner and Breathwork Leader.