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

Hi C, how do you think about risk?
Taking risks is absolutely necessary. But I believe the risks we take need to be calculated. What that looks like for me is a lot of prayer and seeking wise counsel from individuals that have gone through what I am facing and or have made the decisions I’m about to make. The decision to be a full time entrepreneur has been a blessing. I get to be with my family more and also create my own schedule which I love.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My art journey has been painful yet so beautiful. I started painted because I needed an outlet to release all my pain that I was in due to the exposure of black mold which caused me to have sever eczema all over my face and entire body. I was in the most pain I had ever been in. Painting became something that I believe God used to truly heal me. My love for art has always existed but it had no real purpose until I found myself in great pain. My art is my heART on the canvas. My art is a visual diary of my inner world. The good, the bad and the ugly. My brand is simply this, beauty from ashes.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my friends are in town, I am taking them to Ponce City Market! We are eating at Atrium ATL for dinner, going to IPIC theater for a movie and then we’re going to Andretti’s for go carts!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d like to shoutout my wife, Katie West. She’s always been my #1 supporter. She has been there through it all and i appreciate her more than words can say. When I was very sick she took care of me and encouraged me to keep praying and believing for God to heal me. She’s my partner for life:)

Website: https://www.therealcwest.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealcwest?igsh=eHJlemlpa3prMTAx&utm_source=qr

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CWEST

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