Tag: Cece Book Club

  • Yokane

    Interview with Yokane

    By: Where It Begins

     

    Q. What is the story behind street dreams?

    A. My story behind street dreams is that I got together with some talented people. We just vibe, we were on the same frequency at the time. We try to base it on honesty and feeling at the time. Just genuine music, it changes from time to time. I am not in the box. In the future, you are going to see me doing other things.

    Q. How do you feel about being in the box?

    A. I think we limit ourselves when you are in the box. It comes with rules and regulations. You want to go outside of boundaries from failure or being judged. When you are in a job you are limiting sonically, limited creativity. I have been in a box where I was limited, I really wasn’t expressing myself on the fear of critique.

    Q. What motivated you to be an artist?

    A. It was in me so I would say it was my purpose. I tell people whatever you like to do that is your purpose; that’s what you are supposed to do. I think I was born an artist. When I was young listening to hip hop records, the expression is that we all like music, but everyone cannot express themselves. If you have written poetry, it can be music. Free expression gets into circumstances at the time.

    Q. Tell us about your YouTube show called “Fux News Cast and how did you come up with the name?

    A. It’s like a play on the news. It’s like a play on fox when in the environment someone might have thrown it in the air. It’s a play on fox that has character names that’s crazy like Monie Coughman, Mona Lott, Anita Cox, Richard “Dick” Holder, Silky Watkins, and Craven Moorehead. Its meteorologist, sports, anchors, Latinos are very sensual urban cartoons. We got features there, which are silly, mature, and make you feel good. 

  • The Treston Irby story “Hiatus” Life in the 90s R&B Group Hi-Five

    Book: The Treston Irby story “HIATUS” Life in the 90s R&B Group Hi-Five

    Author: Treston Irby

    By: Cece Hymes

    This book was about Treston Irby’s life. He talks about his life growing up and how he ends up being in the group Hi-Five. His life was a journey he had been through a lot of things growing up into an adult and artist. He talks about how the group broke up and the different stages he went through. The pain, the hustle and the grind. 

    Everyone has a testimony or story. His story is what celebrities and people in the entertainment world go through. I was glad he was real and told his truth on everything. Sometimes it’s good to get your story out. You may help others that get into the entertainment world.

    I can’t wait to read part two of the book and see what’s next. Glad that he continues to still perform as Hi-Five. Also, prayers to the ones that ha” I can’t wait another minute” & “She’s playing hard to get” was some of my favorites.

    The 90’s groups and music are classics now. I love R&B music and I hope they continue to make good music now that they’re older and still performing.

  • Our Gen Book by Diane Mckinney-Whetstone

    Book: Our Gen

    Author: Diane Mckinney-Whetstone

    By: Cece Hymes

    This book was pretty good. It was about 3 Ladies Tish, Cynthia, and Lavia. They all had a past that they were not trying to share. They wanted to keep their secrets but still found themselves boding like sisterhood. Cynthia moved to the Gen she didn’t want to give up her old house and start somewhere new but she did for her family. Tish changed her name because of the embarrassment she heard about her dad. Tavia was holding back her culture and where she was from.

    These 3 ladies became friends. They meet up regularly and smoke, line dance and debate on things. The gen in where they live becomes the catalyst for secrets to be exposed. They also had a friend Bloc which also had deep secrets that he needed to share. Bloc was into Tish and Cynthia. When he looked at Cynthia it was different. It was like she reminded him of ways like his mom for him to come out and tell the truth. He just wanted to be honest with her.

    It was crazy that Cynthia’s past can be relatable to Trish’s past, and they don’t even know. They all help each other in different ways to share their secrets so that they can deal with them. It’s nothing like finding great friends and having a bond. Friends can have bad times, happy times, sad times and fun times. It shows all that with these groups of friends.

    Make sure to check out the book and let me know what you think. Also Join Cece Book Club on IG and Facebook. 

  • The Psychology of Money Book by Morgan Housel

    Book: The Psychology of Money

    Author: Morgan Housel

    By: Cece Hymes

    This book was a book that teaches you timeless lessons on wealth, greed and happiness. It gives you examples of thinking. Instead of thinking to be rich, think to be wealthy.  It teaches you about money, investing, personal and business finances.

    When I read this book, I got to thinking like someone can say I am broke but spend 10 dollars a day on the lottery on a chance of winning between 1 out of billions of people. Instead of thinking like that when you can spend 10 in stock or just 10 a month on life insurance. It also makes you think about how people can be broke or say they broke but spend 200 dollars on Jordans but not 200 in marketing for their business. We have people that will spend 1000 dollars on a meet & greet with celebrities or concerts V.I.P. but will not spend 1000 on great motives.

    This book opens your eyes to think about spending wisely. Us as people are taught wrong and our priorities are not right. So, I wrote down a list of things I am going to work on and also need to change my way of thinking.

    Let me know what you thought of this book and also make sure to Join Cece Book Club on Instagram and Facebook.

  • By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

    Book: By the Book

    Author: Jasmine Guillory

    By: CeCe Hymes

    I enjoyed this book. It was about a lady named Izzy who worked for this company doing publishing. They were trying to get this book done on a Beau Towers, they had a deal and they sent emails all the time to him, but he never responded. Izzy lived in New York and the company ended up going to L.A. for a work conference. Izzy said that she would go to Mr. Beau’s house to check on what was going on.

    Izzy ends up staying in L.A. to convince and help Beau to do the book. It first started out as them not getting along with them being friends. They pushed each other in the making of them being friends and sharing things with each other. They helped each other get out of fearing things in life that needed to be done. They pushed each other by talking and communicating.

    They fell in love but they both were patient; I think it was great timing in each other’s life. I hope that it will be part 2 of this book. I would love to see how their journey goes. I enjoyed the characters.

    I like to read romance stories and how people find their mate. Izzy pushed Beau and it helped her with her own insecurities. She was really encouraging and came out of her shell. Glad that she was there to help Beau. I can’t imagine someone going in depressed mode and shutting the world out of his life for a whole year. Glad she was bringing life back into him.

    Make sure to check the book out and let me know what you think. Also Join CeCe Book Club on Instagram and Facebook.

  • Let Love Rule Book by Lenny Kravitz with David Ritz

    Book: Let Love Rule

    Author: Lenny Kravitz with David Ritz

    By: CeCe Hymes

     

    I love reading people’s life stories on how they got to where they are today. The struggles, the experiences, and the journey. It motivates me that I can do anything I put my mind to. This Book was about Lenny Kravitz’s life. Starting from a child to a musician.

    I knew who Lenny Kravitz was, but I did not know much about who he was. Everyone has a story to tell. This book tells how he was raised in a mixed family and how he never gave up. He went through a lot with his family and growing up. He never let his dream and passion go. He went through times where he slept in his car, on floors and more. He had a good support system also and that’s always a good thing. When you have people pushing and believing in your work. This comes from “We Got to Let Love Rule”.

    Love is gentle as a rose

    And love can conquer any war

    It’s time to take a stand

    Brothers and Sisters join hands

    We got to let love rule

    Love transcends all space and time

    And love can make a little child smile

    Can’t you see this won’t go wrong

    But we got to be strong

    We can’t do it alone

    We got to let love rule

     

    This book was good. If you are a fan, make sure to check it out and let me know what you think. Also Join CeCe Book Club on Facebook and Instagram.

  • The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

    Book: The Worst Best Man

    Author: Mia Sosa

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    I love a good Romance book. This book was good. It was about a Lady that goes by Lina and a guy named Max. Lina was engaged to be married to Max’s brother Andrew and things didn’t work out. She was a wedding planner and was going after this job. Come to find out she would have to work with Max. She was being rude at first thinking of the past but working together she learned a lot about Max. He pushed her in so many ways and also got her to open up and get things off her chest.

    It was like so many wrongs to be with your ex-fiancé brother but so many rights when it came to a good man, a man that’s worth keeping, a man that makes you feel things you don’t want to feel. They both want one thing but are scared in so many ways. They are always looking to please everyone else before they please themselves.

    The book was flirty, steamy, funny and shows you to be yourself.  I love great reads and can’t wait to read another book by this author. I also like romances that always start off rough but end well. It’s always the ones you don’t want to be attractive too but the ones that are there for you.

    Tell me your thoughts and if you could date a family member ex if that person was all you need to make you happy.

     

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  • Self Made Boss Book by Jackie Reses & Lauren Weinberg

    Book: Self-Made Boss

    Author: Jackie Reses & Lauren Weinberg

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    This Book was for small businesses. It shows you what you need to do to start a small business. It talks about business plans, LLC’s, marketing and more. It had different stories of how people started their business and succeeded in life.

    This book had great tips for businesses. As I was reading, I took plenty of notes. Some things I already knew but refreshing my mind was what I needed. I love hearing people’s journeys and testimonies. It gives me the position to keep pushing and some things that stand out that I need to research that I have missed in starting my business.

    If you are thinking of starting a business or just getting started this is the right book for you.

    Check it out and let me know what you think. Also Join Cece Book Club on Facebook or Instagram. 

  • Reach for the Skai book by Skai Jackson

    Book: Reach for the Skai (How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback)

    Author: Skai Jackson

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    I picked up this book because the words on it caught my attention. I did not know who she was, but my daughter did. It was a good read about her life and her journey. I loved that her mother supported her and pushed her in the right direction, always a good thing to have a great support system. If you do not know who Skai is, she is an actress and played on the show Bunk’d and Jessie.  She created her own fashion line, and a lot of doors have opened for her.

    Skai went through a lot especially being in the social media world. Just like everyone else you have your ups and downs in life. These days becoming a celebrity and dealing with social media is hard.  She managed to clapback on some on social media but not in a bad way. Her story will encourage the youth to reach for the sky and follow their dreams.

    I wanted my daughter to read the book because I was hoping it would inspire her in a way.  It was good to read about her journey as a little girl and how she got to where she is today.

     

    Make sure to check it out and tell me what you think about it.

  • Make It Rain Book By Areva Martin with Donna Beech

    Book: Make It Rain
    Author: Areva Martin with Donna Beech
    By: Cece Hymes 

    Just got finished reading the book “Make It Rain”. This book was about Media and branding. It teaches you how to pitch, network and brand yourself in the media. It was great tips in the book about interviews and getting into those doors. She mentioned a lot of people in the book that have a lot of followers and how they got to where they are on their social platforms. She also let you know not to count social media out. There are millions of people on social media that use the platform every day. Some of the tips that I really highlighted was:
    . Content Strategy
    .Monetizing       
    .How your content looks on your social media
    .Pitching
    .Trending

    Not in that order but some good tips on these topics. I love the name of the book “Make it Rain” because it’s talking business. It’s like promoting yourself and making that money. Even when I see that I think about making those connections, branding, and partnering with the right people. I definitely need to follow more people in my brand and get my social media together. This book is good for people wanting to do interviews, get interviews and get on the news. Check this book out and tell me about your thoughts on it. Also, make sure to follow Cece Book Club on Facebook and Instagram.


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