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

Hi Chris, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
My favorite quote is something my father said to me years ago.. In order to be a man you must first see a man. It means to me sometimes we see the images of men doing the wrong things in life such as running the streets,having multiple woman, not being responsible for there actions and so on and think he’s the man..But it’s the positive image of a man that works, take care of his family and being a productive citizen that is overlooked.. I’m blessed to have the greatest example of a real man.. My father

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve worked in juvenile detention for about 17 years but i always had the passion for fashion. My father always kept me dressed from kindergarten and up..I actually feel more comfortable in suits, shoes, boots than in sneakers and track suit (lol) So as i got older it just came natural. I’ve had the opportunity to style many people rather it’s pastors or just the regular guy that’s want to get fly. II never imagined that i would be a model or be in a calendar, i’m still tripping.. My goal was to do a podcast and have some bits and pieces about fashion but it turned into me having a hour long show where i interview celebrities such as Palmer Williams Jr(Tyler Perry plays) Omar Gooding (Babyboy) Lisa Raye (Players Club) to name a few. C.Sumner.Style is my brand were very soon i’ll have my own line of clothing for men . I always say when you look good you feel good

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?
Well if your in my city I would have to show you some of our historic places.. Rochester Ny is home to Kodak, Xerox but some don’t know this is home to Fredrick Douglas , Cab Calloway and Super model Tyson Beckford to name a few. If your hungry i’ll definitely have to take you to the famous Nick Tahoe Restaurant to get what we call “ The Garbage Plate” so it’s a combination of 2 cheese burgers or Hotdogs with meat sauce, mac salad, home fries, mustard,, onions all put together.. It awesome. It’s so much to do

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 have to shout out my parents for always having my back.. My baby sister for always being my shoulder to cry on..I have to give a huge shoutout to my mentor Eustace Collins Jr ( The runway assassin) For believing in me, for pushing me. My hometown Rochester (The Roc) New York for all the trails as well as triumphs .My Bishop & First Lady for always keeping me in prayer. Mr. Jerry Adams CEO of The Vtv Network for believing in me & my show and giving me a national platform

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Youtube: This is Off The Cuff Podcast

Other: Off The Cuff Show on The Vtv Network (Roku, Firestick) every Wednesday @9pm. Season 3 coming soon

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Albert Jones Photography

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