Felicia Rivers

Publisher/C.E.O.

geecheeonenews@gmail.com

Isaac Hilton

Vice-President

Lisa Gonzales Williams

Marketing & Advertising

F. Khristopher Blue

Creative Director

www.misterblue.net

Pretti Ladi

Editor at Large

Chiina Couture

Assistant to Publisher

Frank Nitty Confident

Chill Will KOHP

Radio & Promo

My Divine Fashionista

Keyshia Green

Shanera Gaymon

Contributors

ABIGTFlick

Bitta Visual Media

Photographers

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All Rights Reserved. Geechee One Magazine is a bi-monthly print publication based out of

Charleston, S.C. For advertising or subscription information please write to:

Geechee One Magazine, P.O. Box 41114, North Charleston, S.C. 29423.

Letter from the Editor at Large:

Greetings readers,

It is quite an honor to hold the title of Editor at Large for this ex-

clusive issue. Over the years I have had the pleasure of reaching

out to people all over the world with all credit being due to my

media expertise, of course. However, this by far has been my

favorite form. Hopefully you all will receive as much joy reading

as I have editing and writing. Thank you for your continuous dedi-

cation over the years and your loyalty. We hope that you will

subscribe to one of our two magazines (Abigail and Geechee One)

or both, and tell a friend of all of the knowledge and entertain-

ment you’ve picked up along the way while encouraging their

readership as well.

I am privileged to share the work, words and stories of so many

dedicated and selfless people. Please visit our website to experi-

ence our virtual presence as well. Also, feel free to leave sugges-

tions and comments, I love hearing from you!

Again, it is my pleasure and I appreciate your continued support

as a loyal reader and follower.

With warmest thanks,

Pretti “P.L.” Ladi,

It’s almost as if she prophesized the 21st century

and spoke it into existence. Why? Because well-

behaved women seldom make history. Take Kim

Kardashian’s breaking the internet early on in 2015

with her questionable nude photos on the cover of

“Paper” magazine. Or Miley Cyrus’ extreme twerk-

fest at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Both

undeniably a little wayward and uncouth to say the

least, but we know them by name and we mimic

their behavior. Turning back the clock a few dec-

ades and hoop skirts earlier, Laurel Thatcher Ul-

rich, a historian and University of Harvard profes-

sor presented this insurmountable idea in a simple

quote, “Well-behaved women seldom make histo-

ry.” With this, she became even more of an innova-

tive and influential being to the women’s movement

throughout the course of history. Her most power-

ful quote, encouraged her to write a book after she

saw how meaningful it was and how it was used as

an escape tool into pop culture. This book allowed

her to highlight some of the most powerful and

credited women for shaping our history during her

time, including Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Eliza-

beth Cady Stanton and Virginia Woolf to name a

few. Ulrich identified herself as a feminist who tried

to change the negative influences certain women

had on the world by shedding light on the positive

ones. In retrospect, we can’t say that it didn’t work,

we know them by name and we know their efforts.

However, every now and again, a good twerk ses-

sion is good for the soul.

While most five-year-olds are enjoying their summer

playing with friends, going to camp and taking fami-

ly vacations, Tyreek Gasden is spending his a whole

lot differently. After being told he may never walk

again, Tyreek assures everyone that he is just thank-

ful and blessed to be alive. During the heated month

of May, Tyreek and his grandmother Doretha Jones

were walking down America and Mary streets in

Downtown Charleston, when gunfire erupted. As

they walked around the corner, they ran into an

apparent gun-fight. Doretha said she laid down try-

ing to protect Tyreek as the gunman ran over them,

still trying to chase down his intended target. As

Tyreek’s grandmother saw blood leaking from his

shirt she realized something terrible had happened.

Tyreek was shot in the back and another victim, in

the leg. He was rushed to MUSC where doctors later

concluded that he had been shot in the spine. It is

unknown whether Tyreek will walk again, but on the

up and up, the shooter has since been identified as

27-year-old Calvin Brown Jr. He’s been charged with

two counts of attempted murder along with a weap-

ons charge. Through the midst of it all, Tyreek re-

mains the joyful little boy that he always has been.

He’s been receiving treatment in South Carolina as

well as North Carolina, and although he continues to

remain hopeful he still questions why he is unable to

walk. As hurtful as it is to explain to a five-year-old

about the condition of his health and why he can’t

enjoy playing with other kids his age as he once did,

we can’t help but question the current nature and

status of our community. - by P.L.

Nothing defines true beauty and poise like a crown and a sash…ok, ok,

maybe we’re being a little dramatic, however, it does look good,

especially on the cover of our magazine. And this year’s 2015 Ms.

Spring Bling pageant winner knows all about looking good, and what it

takes to exhibit true grace and talent. After all the pics and press, we

got a chance to chop it up with this year’s pageant princess:

Laquawn Hyman, in an exclusive interview.

Geechee One Mag: First we want to congrat-

ulate you for winning the 2015 Ms. Spring

Bling Pageant. For those who don’t know

you, introduce yourself.

Laquawn: My Name is Laquawn Hyman and

I’m 30 yrs old married with three children

who was born here in the Charleston, SC

area and has never lived outside of SC. I’m a

fun and energetic people’s person that’s all

about keeping a safe environment for my

family and me. I graduated from Miller

Motte Technical College with my Associates

in Business Management. I currently work

part time in sales and I really enjoy it.

Geechee One Mag: How did you get into

pageantry and modeling?

Laquawn: I was very interested in being a

model since I was a child so I wanted to

achieve my biggest dreams in the modeling

industry, so when that opportunity came to

Charleston I jumped on it with determina-

tion.

Geechee One Mag: What type of model are

you?

Laquawn: I would say I’m a classic beauty

that loves to do basic modeling, but I prefer

to be creative while doing fashion, expres-

sion, runway, art photography, and maga-

zines as well.

Geechee One Mag: What is your favorite

type of shoot?

Laquawn: Fashion, editorials, head and

body shots, promo, vixen and prints.

Geechee One Mag: Favorite photographer?

Laquawn: I would definitely have to say

‘’ABigTFlick” (Terrence Pickett) because he

do things the Slam Way...lol.

Geechee One Mag: How would you describe

yourself?

Laquawn: I see myself as smart, loyal and

dedicated. I’m a people’s person that will dig

in different modeling opportunities. I get

excited when I hear the word “Photoshoot”.

Lol. I’m the type of person that can turn ide-

as into projects with my very creative mind.

To me creativity is the source of being differ-

ent and competitive.

Geechee One Mag: How successful have you

been in your modeling career?

Laquawn: All I can say for now is I’m a start-

er and have many projects to come. I’m ex-

cited about winning Cyber Queen and Mrs.

Spring Bling this Year and I’m currently

working on a published project for an up-

coming Magazine.

Geechee One Mag: What else do you do be-

sides modeling?

Laquawn: I also work part time doing sales.

Geechee One Mag: What’s the biggest chal-

lenge you’ve faced being in this industry?

Laquawn: Keeping my family satisfied be-

cause there are lots of challenges in this in-

dustry as well as growth and benefits. So this

is a biggie to be able to manage my personal

life with the modeling life in the future.

Geechee One Mag: Where do you see your-

self five years from now?

Laquawn: I see myself published in a great

project that has growth as well as potential.

Geechee One Mag: How far do you plan to

go in your modeling career?

Laquawn: As far as it will take me as I take

on different opportunities because life has

big surprises and I’m willing to take on dif-

ferent opportunities till I get to the top.

Geechee One Mag: Thanks so much for talk-

ing with us, we wish you the best, if anyone

wants to book you, how can they reach you?

Laquawn: For bookings I can be reached

at laquawnhyman@gmail.com though email,

Facebook – Pinkdiamond Polite Hyman, and

Twitter @diamondpink84.

Hate her or love her, either way she makes sure to stand out amongst those who try

to fit in and if that doesn’t say something dominant about her character we’re sure

her straightforward and blunt demeanor will. She’s in a league of her own and it’s

going to take a lot of catching up to get to the position she’s in. But if you need a few

pointers, we’re certain she’s the one to “deal with.” With a slam packed schedule for

the next three months, we made sure to try our luck with an exclusive interview with

the one and only, Britt Bratt, the “turn-up queen,” and we succeeded, as always.

Geechee One: Who is Britt Bratt?

Britt Bratt: Britt Bratt is the ultimate party

girl who turns the party up. She's A Single

Mother & Go Getter...

Geechee One: How did you get into hosting

and promoting events?

Britt Bratt: I Started Back In 2010 In The

City Of Moncks Corner & Cross SC & Took It

Serious When People Offer To Me To Come

Out & Help Get A Crowd For Their Parties...

Geechee One: What were you doing before

you got into hosting and promoting?

Britt Bratt: Before This Hosting Thing, I Use

To Work Like 2 Fast Food Job Then Worked

For ADT Alarm System. But That Was Years

Ago...

Geechee One: If the party scene wasn’t as

flourishing for you as it was, what do you

think you’d be doing?

Britt Bratt: If The Party Scene Wasn't Flour-

ishing For Me, I'd Probably Be On Somebody

Job... What Sets Me From Other People In

The Field, I Think Because This Is My Only

Job & I Put More Into Effort With It...

Geechee One: We pay attention to social me-

dia and have seen your name come up in

different situations, when it comes to beef,

how do you address it?

Britt Bratt: Me & Facebook Beef, I Just

Laugh At It. It's Funny To Me Because I

Don't Know Majority Of Those People. Me

Being Me Gets A Lot Of Attention & Females

Hate It. At Times I Put On a Show, But The

Money Still Flow. I'm Not Bothered By All

The Dissing... Majority Of The Attention

That Comes My Way, Helps Me Build On

What I Have Going On. The More & More

People I Meet, Is The More & More Business

I Get. At Times, I Get Shook Up By All The

Attention Because Some Attention Cause The

Wrong Attention To Others & Being A Open

Target Is So Not Cool. I Stay Alert...

Geechee One: At last year’s Geechee One

Awards you won various awards, what did

that mean for you?

Britt Bratt: Winning Those Awards Meant A

Lot To Me & I Felt As Though I Deserve It. I

Work Hard For Em & The People Saw That. I

Felt Appreciated & It Made Me Grind Even

More... I Get Called Out My Name & Judge A

Lot By Females/Man Who Don't Really

Know. Some Of The Things I Do & Say Are

Just For Entertainment. I Don't Mean No

Harm On Anybody. But Anybody Who

Knows Me, Knows That I Have A Good Heart

& Will Give My Last To Help...

Geechee One: What’s the typical night like

for you when you have several events booked

simultaneously?

Britt Bratt: The Most I Ever Did In A Night

Was 3 Shows Back To Back. Ugghhhhhh, I

Pull Em Through, But Lord Knows I Be

Tired. But I Gotta Do What I Have To Do For

Mines, Soooo I Don't Complain...

Geechee One: What’s the biggest obstacle

you’ve run into while dealing with people in

this business?

Britt Bratt: Lol, Everybody Want To Do Busi-

ness, But Everybody Don't Wanna Pay &

When It's Like That, I Fall Back From Em.

Business Is Business At The Ending Of The

Day. Going Home Short Doesn't Pay My

Dues...

Geechee One: What’s one of the best things

about this business?

Britt Bratt: The Best Thing About This Busi-

ness Is Seeing Folks Having A Good Time. I

Love To Hear People Saying "I Gotta Book

You For My Party, You Stay Turnt". That's

One Of The Things Why People Love Being

Around Me... If Someone Wants To Book Me,

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Simmons, One Under Britt Bratt & Another

Under Britt Bratt PromoPage. They Can Also

Hmu At843.475.4159

Interview by Pretti Ladi

Geechee One: Tell us a little about your-self and all of the hats that you wear. Drea: I am the editor and publisher of Syllabus Magazine, also graphic and web designer. Geechee One: We’re familiar with Sylla-bus Magazine and we commend you on your success, what influenced you to create your magazine and when did it all begin? Drea: Thank you. Decided about 1.5 - 2 years ago to create a magazine dedicated to music, fashion and culture through-out the Carolinas. Believed that there were so many talented people who I was constantly coming into contact with, built a platform to highlight them, along with my love for graphics/web design/ and photography, thought it made sense to build something that I could actually enjoy doing regularly. Geechee One: Do you remember who graced the cover of your very first issue? Drea: Yes, it was Sadie Hawkins, she was fresh off her tour with Yo Gotti and she met me in Columbia for a pho-toshoot and interview.

Geechee One: What sets your magazine and work ethic apart from others? Drea: I don’t know. I don’t focus on what others are doing. I just try to focus on creating something that is dope and beautiful and when people are featured in my magazine, I hope that they are proud to be a part of something that I really took my time on to create. Geechee One: What all goes into the production of a magazine? Drea: There is a lot that goes into creat-ing a magazine. I do not think that peo-ple can begin to understand the amount of work that it takes, it looks easy but it is not. From finding the right photogra-phers, to trying to get interesting de-tails/stories, to setting up fashion shoots and makeup/hair, so much, I don’t think I can answer it in this one question. Geechee One: What has been one of your biggest accomplishments? Drea: My biggest accomplishment? I would say completing my Masters and starting my graphic design business at the same time. Completing my Masters was probably the hardest thing that I’ve ever done.

Running a business is tough work. Trust us, we know all about it. There’s a lot of blood,

sweat and tears that go into perfecting your craft and making sure the needs of your cli-

ents/readers needs are met. They depend on us. Running a magazine is no different. In

fact if you ask us, it is quite the challenge. The reward in the end however is far greater

than the challenge itself, and seeing the looks on our readers’ faces when we release

those exclusive issues are priceless. We caught up with editor of Syllabus Magazine,

Drea, who knows this feeling all too well. In an exclusive interview, she tells us what

things are like taking on such a big responsibility.

Geechee One: What’s the biggest mis-conception about you? Drea: The biggest? I can only imagine. There are probably plenty, I’m sure there are too many to list. Geechee One: How has your business grown over the years? Drea: It is amazing that people know what Syllabus Magazine is, I feel like I am still in the development phase of my mag, I know that it could grow to be something great because it is a pro-ject that celebrates others, it’s not about me. Anything where you cele-brate the talents and interests of other people is always a good thing. Geechee One: What’s the biggest ob-stacle you’ve faced in trying to get peo-ple to follow your movement? Drea: I believe that I have been my biggest obstacle. I have always done lots of different things and held lots of different positions, not always giving 100 percent of my time to 1 thing. I believe that has been the biggest obsta-cle for me. Geechee One: What do you think the entertainment scene is lacking in Charleston, SC.

Drea: I think the entertainment scene in Charleston, SC is lacking monetary backing and it is also lacking a solid business plan. I believe lots of people are just stuck financially; they have lots of ideas, but no real finances to accom-plish what they want to do. I also be-lieve that people lack a solid business plan. People would be surprised by how far they can get by having specific goals and a plan. Many times people go into things without really having it planned out. Geechee One: What advice do you have for anyone trying to pursue their dreams and become successful? Drea: Just do it. What do you have to lose? If you have something in your spirit, just start writing your ideas down now. Start sketching out your magazine if that is what you want. Start clipping pics of dresses if you want to be a designer. Take mar-keting class if you want to own a busi-ness, just get started, and keep going until you figure it out. Also, ask for help if you need it. Geechee One: If anyone wants to con-tact you, where can they reach you? Drea: Editor@syllabusmagazine.com or

Twitter @SyllabusMag

“There is a “There is a “There is a lot that lot that lot that goes into goes into goes into creating a creating a creating a magazine.”magazine.”magazine.”

Jamia

C.E.O. of GlobalShyne which is a promotional

company which caters to artist, writers, models,

business owners and so forth has written for

various indie magazines such as Stardom 101

Magazine, Six Twelve Magazine and

Eleganthoodness Magazine. GlobalShyne has

been nominated for the 2014 Geechee One

Awards in SC and was honored with Promoter of

the Year at the All Star Music Awards in New

York in 2014.

What is the true definition of a Carolina girl? My definition would be a strong,

beautiful, intelligent hustler. We as Carolina women are natural born hustlers.

Not only do we know how to get what we want, but we know how to perfect our

crafts. From singing to dancing, to writing and promoting, to designing, to

caring we have our own signature that truly screams Carolina. While at this

photo shoot for the article, I met some amazing women and heard some

incredible stories. Each woman carried herself with pride and confidence. We

are constantly labeled and profiled by others but today we prove each label

wrong. Women can do anything men can do and maybe better. The days of

males being the bread winner are far over. Not only are all of these women

successful and intelligent, they are all unique in their own way. Being a female

in “the industry,” will always make you the underdog. The good thing about it is

we move under the radar. Always remember that what is last today will be first

tomorrow. Building your brand is very important; each female was not only

stamped but approved. So today you all will be introduced to some of the

coolest Carolina women that go hard for not only them but others as well.

Shirley Daley

An emerging and international fashion designer, bridal and event planner/consultant, she’s

worked with the Walker Foundation for the Deaf and Blind, as well as with special needs

children fundraisers and plus size pageants.

Tawana Tolbert

A freelance publicist, working under the

name Tawana Tee, she attended Tennes-

see State University where she graduated

Magna Cum Laude with a B.S in Speech

Communications and Theater in 2007.

Her education journey however, didn’t

end there. In 2010, Tawana Tee received a

Master of Mass Communications from the

University of South Carolina.

Tawana Tee’s performing arts background

combined with her prestigious education

allows her to think outside the box. Her

future clients can expect a creative twist

to traditional and non-traditional public

relations services. She is mostly known as

the publicist for hip-hop artist Matt Mon-

day, formerly known as Righchus.

Tawana Tee offers freelance PR and

marketing services throughout Charleston

and Columbia, South Carolina.

Vaughn Postema (not pictured)

Currently, a host for the radio show Time TNL on

The Fix.fm. The show airs every Sunday from 6

p.m. to 9 p.m. and is coming up on its one year

anniversary! Time TNL focuses on Hip Hop/R&B

independent artists from South Carolina and the

surrounding states. With her co-host and DJ, they

welcome these artists and acknowledge their hard

work by interviewing them, spotlighting their ef-

forts and showing them a great time. She leads the

interviews and the overall flow of the show.

Toshiba Watson

The C.E.O. of Carolina Executive Music Group, promoter and host.

Evangelist Michelle Felder

She has a nonprofit organization, People 2 People

Plus, Inc., where she assists men and women in

recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. She

helps with homeless and domestic issues. Ms. Feld-

er is also a community activist, a motivational

speaker and has started a food-bank at her church

W.O.R.D Ministries. She caters to the needs of the

needy and states she is simply doing what God

called her to do.

Victoria Baylock

Victoria Baylock is the co-founder and CEO

of "Loc-Down Ent., LLc", established in Feb. 2010.

It's a company that provides artist develop-

ment, management, and promotions. In Oct. 2012

she founded the community based non-profit

"Man In The Mirror, SC". A organization built

to address the needs of endangered youths ages 13

-25. In Nov. 2014 along with her partner and co-

host, Lisa Gonzalez Williams, they took to the

airwaves forming a talk show "2 Moms And A

Mic". A show that tackles the tough issues facing

the community. In Jan. 2015 she open a branch

of Kryptonical Xpressions in her hometown of

Goose Creek. It's a company that provides you

with all your cell phone needs. You can follow her

on FaceBook at "Victoria Baylock"

Susan Superwoman Vincent

A mother of four, chef for Charleston Place

Hotel and a line cook for Steelcity Pizza.

Co-C.E.O. of Southern Charms Promotion

LLC, Co-C.E.O. of Money Hungry

Entertainment LLC, which house the bboy

group Dancing on Air and Cash Influenced.

She has been nominated twice for Grinder of

the Year at the Geechee One Awards, also two

times at the South Carolina Underground Mu-

sic Awards for the "Grind is Mine" award. Her

group Southern Charms has done a lot of com-

munity work from sponsors of the HIV/AIDS

forum to clothing drives. Susan also promotes,

manages and volunteers.

Takia

Attends Strayer University for accounting. She

currently works for a hotel in the corporate

office as an accountant. She is in the Army

Reserve and has been for over five years.

Takia is also a part of the marketing team of

her church and also the youth department.

Her favorite job is to model and be the best

that she can be at it.

Lachondria

Ms. Island Gyrl Ent. host, speaker and

Crunktown Radio motivational speaker, and

advocate against domestic violence.

Purplebarbi

An author and entrepreneur. Her book is called "This is

Your Vagina, The Vagina is Where the Heart Is," which is

not a sex book, but a relationship book with the

character and her past. She is featured on the Hairadio

Show Monday - Friday and has her own show "A Little

Pink Talk" that airs every other Friday. Purplebarbi is

creating her own hair color and T-shirt line coming

soon.

Lisa Gonzalez

Marketing manager for Geechee One Magazine and edi-

tor, the owner of Diamond L.A.W. Entertainment, theme

party specialist, event planning and project management

for artists (unsigned). She is a promoter as well.

Tess Mosley

Business Owner of Kandy Kisses Boutique, assistant and

promoter for Crunktown Records, full-time student and

nuclear technician.

Aisha Thurston

C.E.O. of Bajim Productions. Her flagship show is "The

Journey with Aisha," also she produces concerts and

community events.

Honey Dip

Hip-hop artist ghost writer, she has won three

awards. She has her own blog talk radio

station you can check www.honeydip.com

Stephanie Gilmore

She goes by Stephanie G she is the host and

producer of a talk show called The Stephanie

G Show, which is in place to motivate, inspire

and empower the viewers and the community.

You can find more information and episodes

at www.stephaniegshow.com. She is also the

owner and organizer of the Kasting Kall event

which is a speaking platform and actor

showcase for the theater and film community.

You can find out more information about the

Kasting Kall event at www.kastingkall.com.

Stephanie hosts, MC and speaks at events.

She's also an actress that has had the

opportunity to be in plays and independent

films.

Mizz Keke

Artist management and consultant,

marketing consultant, industry event

planner, listening parties, release parties,

industry networking showcase mixers,

award shows and founder of the South

Carolina Underground Music Awards.

Diamond Mack

Model, master cosmetologist and CEO of

Diamond Touch Extensions LLC.

Olivia

An inspiring actress and model. Has a degree

in science and culinary arts. Currently plays in

the show "The Cougar Story."

Lorna Beck

The founder of Healthy Lifestyle Network.

Please visit her site, healthylifestylenet-

work.org. She is also the founder of SC Car-

ibbean Culture and Heritage and hosts

Charleston Carifest.

Monika (not pictured)

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)., she was blind, my brain literally hurt BUT I FINALLY

had an answer to my decades of pain. My Multiple Sclerosis and Team Monika's Hope has

sparked a movement of awareness for this disease that has yet to have a cause or cure. I

know that day will eventually come.

Nina Ross

Young, gifted and black are a few words to de-

scribe who I am. Firstly, I am a mother of a

seven-year-old entrepreneur (master drum-

mer) by the name of Jermell Smiley. Along with

the side-kick help of my son, I am a dance in-

structor for the North Charleston Culture Arts

Department and have been in this field for

about five plus years. I also am a fitness and

health consciousness trainer at Steps Ahead

dance studio located on James Island. Helping

the youth is what I love to do so therefore I

assist and I am the co-director of an African

Drum and Dance company based out of North

Charleston by the name of Deninufay.

Ebony I'm Ebony Jenkins and I am a fire fighter for North Charleston. I have been fighting fires since 2010 and I love it.

Honey Model and video vixen.

Patricia Robinson

Co-C.E.O. of 13Products Ent, handles marketing,

promoting, managing and bookings for all of her artists.

Jasmine Joe

Location: Sumter, S.C.

IG- jazzj803 Twitter: jasjoe1313

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She’s been doing her thing for

decades and it just keeps getting

better. With everything she has on

her plate, we’re wondering when

she has time to sleep and get her

beauty rest because just by looking

at her, she doesn’t look a day over

30. Well, we won’t spill the tea just

yet on all of her secrets but we did

get an inside peek underneath all

of the many hats that Sandra

Wilson wears in this exclusive

interview.

1. Tell us a little about yourself.

Indeed. My name is Sandra Ann Wilson. I am 55-years-old. I have 2 sons, one 37, 36 and a 21-

year-old daughter. 13 grandkids.

2. What different ventures are you involved in?

I own Sandra's Dance Production, Celeb Host of Sandra Wilson Show Celebs Interviews and cur-

rently starring in A Cougar Story the Ice Box Reality Series, Painted by Janelle, Celebrities Connect

and Janelle Barr Agency.

3. Out of all of your business ventures, which one is your favorite and means the most to you?

I would have to say the working with the kids. Sandra’s Dance Production, the kids, they give me

reason to wanna wake up and say hello world.

4. Where and when did it all start?

Sandra's Dance Production 1988, Sandra Wilson Show Celebs Interviews 2008 and A Cougar Story

the Ice Box Reality Series 2014

5. What are your ultimate plans to expand your brand?

My ultimate plan is to expose each and every last one of my companies worldwide.

6. What are some of the biggest hardships

you’ve experienced trying to get people to pay

attention to your movement?

I've been fortunate people, with all due respect

if you are not serious about your grind, that

would be a hardship to you. I always feel my

movement is moving, as long as you have the

right people with you. Because at the end of

the day, the great people beside you is what's

going to put your dreams into perspective and

make that money,

7. How do you feel about the entertainment

scene in Charleston, SC?

I wish there were more, but there are few that I

must say is doing their thing and have been for

some time, such as Geechee One, Painted by

Janelle and Janelle Barr Agency and few, far

and between rap artists.

8. As a female have you ever experienced

any biases in trying to promote yourself/

brand?

I've been blessed. I have not experienced that

as of yet.

9. What has been your biggest accomplish-

ment thus far?

Sandra Wilson Show Celebs Interviews and

working with Janelle Barr and Nakia Smith.

10. What’s the biggest misconception about

you?

I would have to say my age.

11. What would you like to see more of in the

entertainment scene?

Can we get more clubs, events, working with

children and children events.

12. What do you feel is the missing ingredient

in the Charleston, SC entertainment scene?

Togetherness for starters, because of us not

wanting to hold hands, that is what pulls us

apart in the entertainment world. We can

make such a difference if we would respect and

support each other to the fullest.

13. What are some of your influences?

God, myself, Renee Brown my daughter,

Janelle Barr and strong women, my sister Rhon-

da Randolph, F. Khristopher Blue and last but

not least the most beautiful women in the

world who has since pass my mother Georgian-

na Brown.

14. You’ve won various awards over the years,

which one has meant the most to you?

Geechee One Talk Show Award, without a

doubt.

15. What advice do you have for anyone trying

to pursue their dreams and become successful?

Please treat yourself good. You can then make

good decisions, which will make you a success-

ful person. Do your homework on your creativ-

ity, then do creativity homework. That's the

advice I have.

16. If anyone wants to contact you, how can

they reach you?

Publicist: Janelle Barr 843-513-9007 or thesan-

drawilsontalkshow@gmail.com

17. Any last words you want to add for us?

I would like to thank you for Pretti Ladi for the

interview, great questions. I would also, like to

thank Felicia Rivers, F.Kristoper Blue and the

whole Geechee One Team so much for believ-

ing in Sandra Wilson Show Celebs Interviews

and all those fabby awards. I thank you all so

very much.

*Interviewed by: P.L.

“If you are not serious about your

grind, that would be a hardship to

you.“