Meet Shanita Pettway | Owner and Creator of NubbersByNita

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

Hi Shanita, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Being a female cigar smoker for over 15 years, there were not any cigar accessories available with females in mind. The inspiration to create came from the necessity of me wanting accessories that were not available, so I made them.

Initially it began with me making cigar nubbers (also known as cigar pens and cigar picks) for myself. After a short period of time, I began receiving inquiries and requests for these items from others who saw them. Honestly, the only thought I had when I starting this business was, ‘my products may not be for everybody, but I want to carry accessories for everybody.’

This ultimately grew into a business which I enjoy immensely. I’m a woman who loves shiny things. The more bling, the better. Staying true to who I am and what I love, I wanted to bring some of my personal style to the world, with the intention of adding a dose of class, beauty and elegance to the cigar experience.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Being a female cigar smoker for over 15 years, there were not any cigar accessories available with females in mind. The inspiration to create came from the necessity of me wanting accessories that were not available, so I made them.

Initially it began with me making cigar nubbers (also known as cigar pens and cigar picks) for myself. After a short period of time, I began receiving inquiries and requests for these items from others who saw them. Honestly, the only thought I had when I starting this business was, ‘my products may not be for everybody, but I want to carry accessories for everybody.’

This ultimately grew into a business which I enjoy immensely. I’m a woman who loves shiny things. The more bling, the better. Staying true to who I am and what I love, I wanted to bring some of my personal style to the world, with the intention of adding a dose of class, beauty and elegance to the cigar experience.

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.
Amazing eats- The Breakfast Klub, Cafe Layale and Roegles Barbeque Awesome drinks and great vibes-4 Gents Cigar Lounge, Amahle, and the Tipsy Alchemist in Austin, TX.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Shoutout to Laura Evans, Christine Morgan, J.P, Owner of Masculino Cigars, Cerron and Crystal Grant of Spades Cigars, Howard Huey of Cigar Robe Life, The Good Guys of Definition Cigars, Southern Draw Cigars, Habana House, Darci Dunn, Kimberly Watkins, Myles Ball, Sweetlips Cigar Lounge, my sister, Davida Washington, brother Derrick Pettway and my two favorite girls, my aunt Gladys Pettway and mother, Marva Pettway.

Website: www.nubbersbynita.com

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