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

Hi Cherrelle, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
After separating from the military, I found myself jumping from job to job and wasn’t happy with any. Moving to Atlanta opened my eyes on entrepreneurship and I knew that I would rather work for myself with residual income. I started with just photography, then I started hosting paint parties. With the help of family and friends encouraging me, I was able to make it happen.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My biggest success with business has been drawing canvas for paint parties. When covid first hit, I was able to ship canvas to customers to host their own party. I have since traveled to host parties in multiple states surrounding Georgia. Nothing was ever easy or handed to me. It has been a learning experience, but all well worth it! With any business, when working with various type of people, the challenge sometimes is catering to everyone’s needs and wants. However, I have a large support system that guided me along the way and because of them, Cherrelle Kreations will continue to expand. The next expansion, which will be opening soon is our new Event Hall.

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 spots in the city is Downtown & Midtown. Everything is convenient and there are various things to do. I am definitely a animal lover, on any random day I would enjoy going to the Georgia Aquarium or the Atlanta Zoo. I enjoy trying new soul food locations in Atlanta.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to recognize my mom, Belinda Roper, because without her being supportive, critiquing me, and my right hand lady I wouldn’t be where I am today. Anything I need she is always there!

Website: www.cherrellekreations.com

Instagram: @cherrellekreate

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