We had the good fortune of connecting with Kanasia Riley and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kanasia, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I think it was more of me actually utilizing my artistic and creative side. I have always had an interest in business and the art of it. After receiving my degree in business I grew bored with the administrative part and yearned for so much more. Every idea came so naturally and rapidly, I knew it was what I was born to do.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I like to describe myself as organic. Of course my skin and hair care line is all organic, my comedy is as well. (So I’ve been told) stories that people of all ages and demographics people can relate to. Not one story I tell is not a true story. So apparently my humorous life has to be shared with the world to insure them they are absolutely normal. The best part of even creating this line was having the opportunity to use my personality to ensure comfortable engaging with customers.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
One of my favorite places to go to in my town would be downtown DC. There is always a festival or farmers market happening on weekends, which is 1 of the things me and my best friend loves to do. The food scene in DC is very versatile suitable for all demographics. The nightlife is a mixture of cultures and scenes so the clubs and lounges are very live and vibrant for everyone. Most places have a great choice of food and cocktails as well as hookah. Who doesn’t love hooka.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would love to give credit to my Children for helping me on my toughest days. Times I’ve wanted to give up, they gave me a reason. Also to all of my followers who really give me a drive to continue to heal them with laughter. I never knew how much of an impact laughter was until people started to share how my comedic side helped them through rough times.

Shout out my sister for being my right and left hand and also My best friend and everything, William for putting up with all of the shades of me.

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Facebook: Roxie Jay

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