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

Hi Shatarious, any advice for those thinking about whether to keep going or to give up?
Honestly I‘ve wanted to give up several times. “Because I exist; I must persist”. On days when I need just a little push I tell myself that quote. Being diagnosed with ptsd in 2011 hookah helped me stay calm, and I love what I do wholeheartedly. So for me its more than just starting a company or making money. It’s a lifestyle and that keeps me going.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
… Kandy Kloudz experience is all about energy, customer service and flavor. We want to make sure to provide the best hookah along with the best service. No matter what venue we’re located at we want to give you the same experience every time. I’m exited to work with new people and getting contracts with new venue’s. Prayer and lots of longs nights have gotten me to this point of my success thus far. Life is going to throw you some curve balls and some of those are worse than others. No matter what those curve balls are I choose to keep going. I truly enjoy the experience of my customers. Having deep conversations, educating them about hookah, or even dancing with them. You never know how you may impact the next person.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
…. Tuesday tequila Tuesdays @ temptations Thursday night @lotus R&B night
Friday I would start at @Bugerim and end the night @ headquarters

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
… God, Felicia kizzee, kedra young, khaliyah Dickson, earl rooks, Lex Lara, Cameisha Young , Chris poux, Patmakinmovess, RL (Terriel Scanterbury), O’Negia (OG) Garrett , Mr.Hookah Dallas , West Williams, DJ GS, Zamora bell , dem hookah boys, the hookah station, fire marshal Keith Wilson, Nikon Beast , Rich, My beautiful Kandy kloudz girls.

Instagram: .. @kandy_kloudz

Image Credits
Nikonbeast

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