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

Hi Markeyia, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I was dedicated to create a safe place for entrepreneurs to vent & cross promote about their small businesses!! I started out with hosting entrepreneurial mixers & once COVID-19 made a massive presence I created an organic luxury candle line to bring comfort into the homes of hard working entrepreneurs & everyday individuals who need to wine down after a long day.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
The name Markeyia Callahan is synonymous with a level of taste and success that many often seek. I am a creative director, entrepreneur, efficient planner, and upcoming social media maven, which I forged a career thanks to my fierce and fearless spirit. I pray my influence is more widespread than ever & extremely contagious. That fearlessness pushed me to start @wine.itdown, I successfully masterminded and created a narrative different than the one that society was telling. I love to be challenged because with the lessons I’ve learned has helped me to develop personal growth. Wine.itdown has so much to offer to the world & will be a huge positive impact on many hearts. My candles will always have a beautiful lingering scent in this world!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Atlanta has so much to offer, I would love to start with the HIGH Museum of Art for a great dose of the latest exhibits. Following the museum how could we not go to Breakfast at Barney’s for a wonderful brunch or even Toast on Lenox. As the night approaches I would recommend a nice walk on the beltline with cool drinks to end the night!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would love to share recognition to the great photographer Dealia Pooler (@lastnamepooler) for always inspiring to continue to turn my vision into reality. Furthermore, I would love to recognize my mentor & dear friend Likita Francis for being a great example of growing success. I am forever grateful & owe so much homage to New Orleans for building me into a elite woman with endless drive.

Website: https://www.wineitdown.net/

Instagram: @simplymark3yia

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/wineitdownlive

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