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

Hi Octavia, as a parent, what do you feel is the most meaningful thing you’ve done for them?
Never giving up. How can I tell them to go after their dreams and goals if I gave up on mine.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I always try to think outside of the box and be different with my shows. Let me be a trend setter. I want the world to know about D.Candyland and CarmelFrappesandDonuts.

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?
It’s so much to do here. It’s kind of hard to pick. I’m so simple. I love the IPEX theater where literally you can have dinner and a movie, and it’s so relaxing. But for fun definitely Fin and Feather in Midtown. It is a vibe.

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 dedicate everything I do to my kids, especially my bereaved son Brayden Harden. They are my constant motivation to keep going no matter the obstacles and circumstances.

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