Cece In The City

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  • Interview with Uncle Win

    Interview with Uncle Win

    By: Where It Begins

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

    A. I’m Win Thompkins a.k.a. Uncle Win I am an artist, songwriter, and producer.

    Q. What or who motivated you to be the man you are today?

    A. The man I am today was motivated by acknowledging and connecting with my true authentic self that leads and guides me through life’s journey.

    Q. Where do you see yourself in the next three years?

    A. In the next three years I see myself making great soul music and working with great artists touring the world with my message of love and peace.

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

  • Interview with Shawn Credle

    Interview with Shawn Credle

    By: Where It Begins

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

    A. My name is Shawn Credle and I’m the CEO & President of Pineapple, Inc., a publicity traded cannabis corporation (Ticker Symbol: PNPL”) which encompasses Pineapple Express (Cannabis dispensaries and delivery in California) and Pineapple Wellness (nation-wide delivery of CBD-only health and beauty products).

    Q. Where do you see yourself in the next three years?

    A. I see myself continuing to build Pineapple to be a mainstream cannabis brand across the country and abroad. On a more personal note, I am also a SAG-AFTRA actor and will be looking to explore more acting opportunities and possibly music. I am also interested in getting into politics in the future.

    Q. Are there any events or upcoming projects you are working on?

    A. We are opening two new dispensaries in Los Angeles by the end of this year. We are looking to franchise our dispensaries in Puerto Rico, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey by the end of 2023. We are also in talks with opening a cannabis lounge in Barcelona, Spain.

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

  • Interview with Rocky “Rock-T” Turner

    Interview with Rocky “Rock-T” Turner

    By: Where It Begins

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

    A. Rocky “Rock-T” Turner from The Nationally Syndicated “Rickey Smiley Morning Show”. Founder & Creator of STOMP WARS, The largest youth STEP movement in the country, Founder of The ROCKTEEN Youth Foundation, Author, Producer, Investor, Former Pro Baseball Player.

    Q. How would you define your purpose?

    A. I feel like my PURPOSE is to serve as a SPARK PLUG in the lives of others. God has blessed me with the gift of pouring positive energy into people and I implement this gift into everything I do.

    Q. What has been one of your greatest accomplishments you’ve had in your career?

    A. Creating STOMP WARS, we have been blessed to help over 10,000 students graduate High School over the past 15 years through our Stomp Wars STEP Movement StopWars.com

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

  • Dreaming of a Perfect Love

    Dreaming of a Perfect Love

    When I look at the title perfect love- Is there a perfect love? I don’t think anything is perfect, but Love is passionate. We all can dream of a perfect love and how we want a fairytale. I am single and looking for a Love. I can picture travelling all around the world, trying new things and restaurants. I love to just live life.

    A Perfect Love for me is definitely having a great bond and great communication. Having my number one supporter and fan. One that’s a protector and loves me for me. For me communication is number one. If you can’t communicate then the relationship is not going to be strong. It’s so many things that I want to do with my future husband. I have a bucket list that I am working on.

    2023 is right around the corner and I am looking for love and happiness. I am going to get out more and enjoy life. I am looking for my perfect love. They say dreams come true so let’s see if mine comes true.

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Well Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. This is the time to be thankful for everything you have and for loved ones. I am very thankful for life and for family and friends. I am thankful for this new journey that I am on.

    I want everyone to enjoy this day with family and friends. Even if you are alone. I want everyone to have a blessed day. Today for me is going to be a relaxing day. In bed with movies, snacks and my book. The holidays are always kind of a sad one for me.

    This is what I needed a day to relax and watch some good movies. Everyone enjoy your day.

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving 

  • Interview with Katiucia “Kay” Pierre

    Interview with Katiucia “Kay” Pierre

    By: Where It Begins

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

    A. My name is Katiucia “Kay” Pierre Louis, and I am the founder of Kplux Shop. Kplux Shop is a fashion-focused brand for women that hopes to connect with audiences from all different backgrounds in meaningful ways.  

    Q. What made you want to pursue a career in fashion?

    A. As a young girl, I loved to dress up and quickly developed a taste for fashion at a young age. I found that my love for fashion could put wine in a position to help women across the globe and I knew that it was my one true purpose.

    Q. How do you keep up with the fashion trends?

    A. Keeping up with the current fashion trends. I find that I am steadily keeping up with the latest in fashion magazines, actively following fashion trends and moguls on social media, and frequenting boutiques and shops.

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

  • Interview with Krishna Chapatwala CEO of Wine Shoe

    Interview with Krishna Chapatwala CEO of Wine Shoe

    By: Where It Begins

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

    A. I am a wine shop owner of Wine Shoe in Atlanta Georgia and a chef. Being brought up in India, food was an integral part of my bringing. As a food business owner from 2009 to 2018, I catered many private dinner parties with wine pairings. That experience as well as living in Germany opened my eyes to the importance of wine on the table with food. In 201, I had a life changing trip to Washington State while visiting wineries in that region. That trip solidified my decision to have a brick and mortar in the form of a wine shop. Wine Shoe is a boutique retail wine shop and tasting room in downtown Atlanta, Castleberry Hill neighborhood, we offer private and public classes for wine education as well as walk-in tastings.

    Q. Where do you see yourself and business in the next five years?

    A. To have multiple locations of the wine shop and continue offering wine club, unique bottles available at our boutique, retail locations and in-house tastings for small and large groups.

    Q. Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?

    A. Each month we have tastings to try new varietals and explore regions. Information on all upcoming events can be found on our website. www.wineshoeatlanta.com.

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

  • Interview with Erin Henderson

    Interview with Erin Henderson

    By: Where It Begins

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

    A. I am a 22-year-old entrepreneur from Statesboro Ga looking to network and grow my brand and achieve my goals. I’m the owner and founder of ClassE Cosmetics LLC. I sell cosmetics such as press on nails, lashes, shades, and lip gloss.

    Q. What are some of your top sellers?

    A. My best selling is my “Clear the air” lip gloss and my “Caliber” press on nails. Everyone loves my clear gloss because they love the consistency of it, and it has the perfect shine and the name of it. Every time I do a pop-up shop, I have to make sure that I have enough clear gloss because they go so fast.

    Q. Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?

    A. I’m currently working on expanding my brand by getting out into the community more and trying to give back more. I’m also working on networking more and attending more business events to bring more attention to my brand.

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

  • Interview with Stevie Boi

    Interview with Stevie Boi

    By: Where It Begins

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

    A. My name is Stevie Boi. I am a fashion designer. I’m 32 years old and I live in Baltimore, Maryland.

    Q. What are three things you love about the area?

    A. Oh, wow. There are so many. Only three? I love the Inner Harbor; I love Baltimore City itself. I also love the cuisine here, which is another reason why I got inspired to get into cooking, et cetera. And I just love the culture. The culture of Baltimore is rich, it’s very, very strong, from Baltimore club music to, like I said, the food and stuff is like that.

    Q. Where can the readers follow you?

    A. Just go to www.stevieboi.com

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

  • Interview with Treston Irby

    Interview with Treston Irby

    By: Where It Begins

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

    A. My name is Treston Irby, one-fifth of the nineties R&B Platinum Group Hi-Five.

    Q. What was some of the challenges you’ve had in your career?

    A. There was a lot. Just being on certain tours, living out your suitcases, living in hotels and tour buses. Being young and living out of your suitcase and being on the tour bus, and not spending much time with your family.

    Follow me at @trestonirbyhifive

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