We had the good fortune of connecting with Christiauna Simmons-Williams and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Christiauna, what’s the most important thing you’ve done for your children?
The most important thing that I’ve done as a parent in terms of the impact on my children is remain consistent! In everything that I do. I believe it gives my daughter an example to follow and will soon pave the way for consistency in HER life as it pertains to the things she’ll want to pursue and achieve.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I am currently growing an online thrift store, Ce’s Thrift Shop. I actually just launched at the top of the year and I am so excited about the foundation that has been laid. I’m striving to change the stigma surrounding sustainable shopping and my online boutique derives from my personal love for thrift shopping! I have always loved fashion and to be able to bring amazing pieces to my customers without breaking the bank is the goal! What sets my thrift store apart is the fact that I work with my customers in showing them how versatile and stylish one piece can be! Fashion is an outward expression of how unique we are internally and to able to help bring so many visions to life through clothing brings me so much joy! Every new business presents a different challenge but I’ve learned that growth & success comes from consistency!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Being a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, I’d have to pull out the hidden gems for a week long trip! We love a good dinner so we may visit Agassi rooftop for a nice dinner with a view of the city for the first night. You can never go wrong with Brunch and we typically like to go to Ej’s so we would definitely go there! Heights Taco & Tamale has AMAZING drinks and tacos so we’d do that for dinner. I honestly feel like my idea of a good time revolves around eating and drinking great drinks (don’t judge me lol). There’s a cute bowling alley that gives a lounge vibe that we would visit called Dust Bowling Alley! After about 4 days we may run out of things to do!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I owe a boatload of my success to my parents. They have instilled in me the work ethic that has gotten me thus far. They have been my biggest cheerleaders in every trial and error experiment & continue to support and encourage me to go after everything that I want in this lifetime. My husband has also played a big part in the success of my story.

Website: Christiaunasimmons.com

Instagram: @cesthriftshop @christiaunasimmons @csimmonsblog

Twitter: Cecethebeauty

Facebook: Christiauna Williams

Youtube: Chris&Chris TV

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