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

Hi Cydney, what do you think makes you most happy? Why?
What makes me happy is stability. I love to feel at ease in life, and to feel like I can handle stressful situations with ease. It gives me a sense of calmness.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve been a creative ever since I can remember. I remember doodling designs in my diary at age six and falling in love with writing at age ten. The thrill of being able to draft something up and put my own spin and style on it was what enticed me most. To be able to bring something from my mind to the world in a physical form was more satisfying than anything I could ever do.

That’s why I had to start my business. I knew that even if I never sold a thing, I’d be completely fulfilled knowing that I brought a vision of mine to life.

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.
If my bestie was in town for the weekend, I’d have a ton of things lined up to show her a good time! We’d first go to brunch at Outside Houston and catch a good vibe with great food and music! Next, we’d go ride electric bikes downtown before stopping at Pappadeaux to sip a daiquiri and snack on the best fondue in the world! After, we’d go back to my place and relax. Maybe take a shower and binge watch a few movies or the new season of Love Is Blind. Then, at night, we’d go out for a night on the town! We’d spend the night dancing, laughing and taking pics!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are a few people that I’d like to shout-out! People who’ve inspired, supported and pushed me to be great. The first person is my mom. She was my initial investor. I asked her for a sum of money close to $300 to sell eyelashes. I didn’t encounter any resistance. In fact, I was able to get to work the exact same day and start working on building my brand!

Another person is Madeby AriJ. I initially learned about her from a music group that she was apart of a few years back. I later learned that she had a successful lip gloss business and a YouTube channel where she gave out many tips on growing your business! I remember watching her videos endlessly and feeling so inspired by her words and work ethic.

My last person is Jaelyn Dae. We’re from around the same area in Houston, Texas and I’ve kind of watched her journey to blossoming into an influencer. She has her own business as well as a YouTube channel. For me, it’s inspiring to see that a girl like me CAN make it happen!

Website: Vixxenthebrand.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/vixxenthebrand

Youtube: YouTube.com/cydneycymone

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