Talk With Tora

Hip hop artist Crump Casso stopped in for Artistry Thursday to give us some insight on where his love of hip hop started. He talked about creating his own beats, how he taught himself to play the piano, being an independent artist, his first rap battle, and lots more. His single "Are You Sure" can be listened on all major steaming platforms and the video can be viewed on his YouTube channel.

Crump Casso's Social Media

YouTube.com/Jdotcrump or search "Crump Casso"

Website: www.crumpcasso.com

Instagram: CrumpCasso

SnapChat: Crump Casso

Facebook: JdotCrump

Twitter: JdotCrump

I had the pleasure of interviewing Denise Butler the Owner and founder of Cocoa Cutie. She has created a line of products that empower children to embrace the skin they're in. From bag packs to t-shirts she displays vibrate children full of melanin and natural hair. From black violin players, to ice skating, and sports figures. There is no limit to the positive message that Cocoa Cutie sends to children, that they can be whoever they want.

Mission: To celebrate each child with positive images that reflect who they are, interest and imagination, celebrating the diversity of our world.

Website: linktr.ee/cocoacuties

Facebook and Instagram: Cocoacuties

Location: Happy Kat Candles and Gifts in Northlake Mall, Charlotte NC

Tanita has been growing her business for over four years. She came in and discussed the importance of researching and researching tools along with her family as a huge support system. We even spoke about the name behind her business, her creative process when naming her lip creme's and the different mica's for/in cosmetics. From vending to what she has in store for the future and custom orders, we went over it all.

Mission: To spread awareness of natural ingredients that can be made with cosmetics and make something affordable for women of color without "breaking the bank". Also, to build a legacy and generational wealth for my daughter, Ajah, who the company is named after.

IG: Ajahlipcreme

Website: www.ajahlipcreme.com

Cassandra Campbell owner/creator of the apparel line Cassie's Creations803 (Located in Rockhill SC) stopped in for an interview. We discussed how she started her business, working full-time in order to support and grow her business, taking a break to come back stronger, different types of equipment options, and the difficulties of budgeting. If you have any questions or comments please make sure to email @talkwithtora or add them below.

Want to follow Cassandra and her business? Of course you do!

IG and Facebook: Cassiescreations803