Growing up, at the age of 8, Aarika found herself doodling floor plans of her "dream home". She was interested in going in every "open house" that caught her eye. As she reached high school, Aarika became intrigued and heavily inspired by architecture, fashion and art. Studying at Weber State University's CIDA accredited interior design program, Aarika expanded her skills to creatively and strategically work through the design process. 2 years after receiving her degree, she received her real estate license in order to meld the two complementary industries