But with determination Nicky - whose influencer daughter Morgan joined her for the duration - clawed her way back from almost nothing when bailiffs were knocking on her doors to carve out a career in design and holiday lets.
She and daughter Morgan discovered how tough it can be to live on a tight budget when your finances are being pulled in every direction. "What I can see from Lesley is that she does have the dreams and can come up with the ideas - I just think she needs that help and support to take it to the next level."Meanwhile, Lesley confessed that she would have given anything to have just a fraction of Nicky's net worth, particularly after splashing out at a high end clothing boutique without fear of what the price tags said.