We had the good fortune of connecting with Maurice Clark-Wilkinson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Maurice, what is the most important factor behind your success?
Well, I must say that the most important factor behind our success and I say ours because my Co-Founder Derrick Grant, Marketing Manager Shayla McDaniel, and my board members that includes my little brother Jasir Clark-Washington are nothing short of amazing. The most important factors are number one a strong prayer life and an even stronger faith in God. I always make sure that not only myself, but my team as well put God first and give him the glory, because the things that we do within the community are bigger than ourselves. His righteous right hand continues to be upon the organization through the good times and even through adversity.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m proud of what I’ve over come in life. There was really a time where life really got the best of me, and I wasn’t sure if I was going to rise above the trials and tribulations that I was facing. As far as what I am excited about, I am excited about the future and what God has in store not just for me but also for Kingdom Business and those who are connected to it.

Now how did I get to where I am today, I must say it took a lot of prayer, fasting, grinding, and consistency, because there were many late nights, sleepless nights, even nights where I wanted to give up. It also took wisdom knowing when to cut to people off, understanding that everybody won’t understand my vision, and not allowing the opinions or actions of others to put me in a box.

The lessons I’ve learned along the way? there are so many, but the most important lessons I’ve learned are to never forget why I do the things that I do and to always remain humble because nothing lasts forever because just as God gives, He can easily take it away.

What would I like for the world to know about myself? You’re looking at someone whom God saw the best in when I was at my zero hour and felt all was lost and that there was no tomorrow. What I want people to know about my brand? I want people to know that Kingdom is more than a brand Kingdom is God sent and will thrive as long as God’s hands remains on it. As far as my story I just want people to know that it’s not how you start it’s how you finish.

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?
I would say take them to this soul food spot called Four Brothers  Located in Warren, NJ where they have the best shrimp and grits you will ever eat or I would recommend J. Secret’s Breakfast Spot in Plainfield, NJ. Now if they’re looking for a spot where they can grab a drink and dance the night away I would say take them to the People’s Choice Lounge in Newark, New Jersey and for those who may like a nice cigar then I would say take them to the best cigar spot in the land known as High End Located in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
First and foremost you know it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t shoutout God first for blessing me and keeping me covered and out of Satan’s Grasp, secondly I would like to thank my grandmother Jesse Wilkinson whom is with me in spirit, third my parents, fourth my Uncle & Pastor John Grey of Relentless Church in Greenville, South Carolina for your prayers and encouraging words, My parents, my little brother Jasir and my godson Shane for being the motivation that pushes me, and lastly I acknowledge the legacies of my heroes Assata Shakur, Malcolm-X, and Tupac Shakur.

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