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  • The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann

    Book: The Romantic Agenda

    Author: Claire Kann

    By: Cece Hymes

    I always say I love romance stories. This book was good. It was about a lady named Joy who had been best friends with a guy named Malcolm for years and years. Joy loves Malcolm but she never told him that she was in love with him. Malcolm loves Joy also and all the women he ever dated feel like he puts Joy as number one, and they leave.

    Malcolm lets Joy know that he is into this lady named Summer and that they have been chatting for over 2 months. Joy is used to knowing everything about Malcolm and gets jealous. He invites her on this getaway trip with him and Summer. They decide to bring Summer’s best friend Fox. He wants Fox and Joy to hang out so he can get closer to Summer and to see if Summer and Joy can get along.

    I like that Joy is straightforward and speaks her mind. She may not say that one thing about love to Malcolm but everything else she speaks freely and openly. Fox comes on the trip and he kind of observes. Joy and Fox spend time together. They decide to fake like they like each other to see how Malcolm would react. Fox and Joy actually end up liking each other. They brought out something different in one another.

    They thing I love about the characters is that they all are open to trying to get better and they open up to one another. The romantic getaway showed everyone what they really wanted and what they were willing to try out. I always say your best friend is your soulmate. I do think that Joy and Malcolm would have worked out, but I feel like Joy will have more fun with Fox. I also think that Fox will be more gentle with her.

    I would love to read a part 2 of this book to see how it would go with everyone. To see if Joy can handle moving on from Malcolm or if they realize that they are soul mates.

    If you read this book let me know your thoughts. Also join Cece Book Club

  • Daily affirmation

    Instead of criticizing who you arent, what if you spend time focusing on what makes you extraordinary?

    Write a list to yourself of 25 qualities or physical traits that you absolutely love about yourself .

  • Interview with Gabrielle Mazar

    Interview with Gabrielle Mazar

    By: Where it Begins

     

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do.

    A. My name is Gabrielle (Gabi) Mazar. I own the Pilates Tempe fitness studio and work as a personal trainer, stretch therapist, Pilates instructor, podcast host, and owner of the Destination Fitcations fitness vacation company.

    Q. Was there a time in your career when you felt like you wanted to give up?

    A. Only about 100 or so times did I ever feel like giving up. However, I couldn’t give up because people depended on me. If I gave up, what would motivate my clients to keep going? We all have challenging times and sometimes the journey is hard, but the destination is worth it.

    Q. What is one fun fact about yourself?

    A. I am a first generation American who has traveled to more than 20 countries.

    To see full articke fo to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_november_2022_final1

  • Interview with Hawaii McLaughlin

    Interview with Hawaii McLaughlin

    By: Where it Begins

     

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do.

    A. Hi, my name is Hawaii McLaughlin. I am a martial artist, actress and influencer.

    Q. Who motivated you to pursue a career as an actress?

    A. I have always loved watching films and have always felt a pull towards the big screen.

    Q. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

    A. Korea, since I am half Korean, I would love to learn more about my heritage and culture.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_november_2022_final1

  • Interview with Cassandra Smith

    Did you miss the article we did with Cassandra Smith? Make sure to check it out.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_november_2022_final1

  • Jury Duty

    Jury Duty

    I can’t believe that out of all these years I finally got chosen to go to jury duty. We all talk about how we do not want to go to jury duty. I remember when I was younger, I wanted to be a paralegal but when I took some classes and we had to sit in that courthouse half of day just listening to a case I knew right then and there this was not for me.

    When I think of jury duty, I think of sitting in court all day listening to someone’s case and one thing that scares me is that you are putting someone’s life into our hands. We have to make a judgement if they are guilty or not. Why that scares me is because nowadays sometimes people choose one thing and then years later, they really were not guilty. That would be on my conscious.

    It’s definitely an experience. I am glad I did not get picked to stay through the whole trail and actually be on it. Sitting in that room for 8 hours just waiting and waiting was an experience. It brought back memories to when I had to go into that courtroom when I was younger listening to cases.

    I should have mentioned earlier what Jury Duty is – It is service as a juror in a legal proceeding. A grand jury determines whether there is a probable cause to charge someone with a crime.

    Let me know if you ever experienced this and what your thoughts on it?

  • Interview with Lady Tiffany Nicole

    Interview with Lady Tiffany Nicole

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

    A. My name is Lady Tiffany Nicole, and I wear many hats! I’m a best-selling author, international speaker, award-winning radio/TV show host, and CEO of the Virtuous Hour Media and Marketing and Power Influence Radio. But most importantly, I am a daughter and servant of God.

    Q. Who are some women who motivated you to be the woman you are today?

    A. Wow, there are so many queens that have gone before me that have paved the way1 Cathy Hughes, Oprah Winfrey, and Viola Davis are a few of them.

    Q. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

    A. My dream locations are Paris and Dubai! My heart’s desire is to experience both of these locations in the near future!

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_sept_2022_updated_1

  • Interview with Cathy J Hood

    Did you miss the article we did on Cathy J Hood as she talks about her business and accomplishments.

    Check it out

  • Interview with Pop Stunna

    Interview with Pop Stunna

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

    A. Hi everyone, I am Pop Stunna, and I am a musical Artist. I make music straight from the soul with raw energy.

    Q. What are some goals you want to accomplish in the next three years?

    A. I feel like just being out there in front of people and performing your songs live is the best feeling ever, so I would say I want to have a major world tour of all the major habitable continents of the world and give the people this Pop Stunna energy. I think that would be great for everyone to experience.

    Q. If you could give one message to your fans, what would it be?

    A. Keep working on your goals by being the best version of yourself. For the ones that don’t have a goal yet, keep being you and living your life and that magic will eventually strike you.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_sept_2022_updated_1

  • Interview with Dj Chill X

    Interview with DJ Chill X

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

    A. I am a DJ, Producer, performing for crowds around the world. DJ Chill X gained recognition as a FM radio host and through mixtapes and CDs.

    Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Chill X?

    A. Inspired by are great black leader Malcolm X I wanted to be socially conscious and help the community, so the X reflects that side of me.

    Q. What differentiates you from the rest of the DJ’s?

    A. What separates me from a lot of other DJs is my ability to reach so many people with my music all over the world.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_sept_2022_updated_1