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

Hi Akil, what’s the end goal, career-wise?
As a multi millionaire, entrepreneur, working in E-commerce and success as a renowned world makeup artist.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am still a celebrity makeup artist, no nothing in life you sacrifice for us easy. I overcame my challenges by pushing myself to become a better artist overall, creatively and artistically. The lessons I’ve learned along the way are to never imitate or repeat something someone has already done. I want the world to know I set my own trends and followed God so he could lead my career and art

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?
My favorite places to Eat (Bones) in buckhead, Dirty Rascals, Virgil’s , Ruth Chris, Houston’s still. My favs

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Currently in my story I’d like to give a shout out to 3 people who helped me get closer to Jesus, my friend of 12 years (Kimberly Griggs), my photographer (Brandon Wilkins) Bdot, my mentor (Vanessa Williams-Nash)

Website: https://www.akilaface.com

Instagram: Akilaface

Facebook: Akilaface

Image Credits
@2020photography
@bdotwilkins
@rome_god

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