Cece Ivory was recently interviewed by TheCelebrity.Online Magazine and below is the Q&A session we had with her.

Cece Ivory As Cover Celebrity – January 2025 Edition

How‭ do you introduce yourself to our readers?‬

‭To many, I’m known as Cece Ivory, The Black Butterfly, or Your Favorite Publicist. I’m a devoted‬ ‭mother of three beautiful children, an award-winning publicist, a TV and music video producer,‬ photographer,‭ actress, and event/media host. Over the past eight years, I’ve navigated the‬ ‭entertainment and public relations industries with great success.‬

‭Childhood to Adulthood: Describe your transition from childhood to adulthood. What are‬ ‭some notable experiences, challenges, or achievements that stand out?‬

My‭ childhood was different from beginning to end and‬‭my transition from childhood to adulthood‬ happened‭ faster than most. As a child, I was super intelligent, consistently earning all A’s in‬ ‭elementary school and receiving numerous academic awards. However, I was also very‬ sheltered‭. My grandmother raised me from the age of three until I was 12. She was deeply‬ rooted in her religion and the Pentecostal church, which limited my exposure to the real world.‬

When‭ my grandmother passed away, my life shifted dramatically. At 13, my mom re-entered my‬ life‭ (along with my 5 brothers), and by 14, we moved to a housing project called “BTown.”‬

Adjusting‭ to this new environment was tough, and my sheltered upbringing made it even harder‬ to‭ fit in. My curiosity about this unfamiliar world led me down a troublesome path. By 16, I had a‬ ‭criminal record and was on my way to becoming a teen mom.‬

Expelled‭ from high school in my junior year, I found salvation at the Boys and Girls Club. The‬ staff‭ poured into me, teaching me life skills, public speaking, networking, career planning, and‬ money‭ management, which ultimately paved the way for my career as a publicist. At 17, I‬ became a mom, and that responsibility gave me purpose. Though I had to earn my GED and‬ navigate‭ life with limited resources, those struggles taught me the importance of resilience and‬ ‭responsibility.‬

Struggle:‭ What hardships have you faced in life, and how did you overcome them?‬

I’ve‭ faced unbelievable hardships. I was born during the crack epidemic of the ’80s to parents‬ battling‭ addiction and was raised by my maternal grandparents. After losing my grandmother,‬ life‭ became even more challenging. One of the major challenges I faced was transitioning into‬ ‭adulthood as a single parent.‬

‭Raising two daughters on my own without financial, emotional, or physical support from their‬ ‭father was particularly hard. However, I’ve always been a fighter. Every day, I choose to wake‬ ‭up and be better than the day before. My faith, my children, my mom, my dad, my 6 brothers,‬ ‭my support system, and the prayers of my grandmothers, Alice and Geraldine, have been my‬ sources‭ of strength. Through God’s grace and my unwavering determination, I’ve overcome‬ ‭every obstacle life has thrown my way.‬

What’s‭ something people usually don’t know about you?‬

That’s‭ a great question. I’m an open book, so most people know a lot about me. However, one‬ thing‭ many don’t know is that I write poetry. It’s been a passion of mine since childhood. Before‬ ‭social media existed, poetry was my escape and a way to process my reality.‬

What‭ sets you apart from your competitors in the industry and in life?‬

‭Simply put, being authentically me. I’ve been a “dot connector” my entire life, and as a publicist,‬ ‭I thrive on helping others achieve their dreams. What truly sets me apart is my genuine heart. I‬ ‭didn’t enter this industry just to make money—I wanted to help people grace stages and pages‬ ‭they once only dreamed of.‬

In‭ 2024, I became a two-time award-winning publicist, but my success goes beyond accolades.‬ It’s‭ reflected in the accomplishments of my clients, who have soared thanks to the strategies I’ve‬ crafted‭. My extensive network and top-tier communication skills are other key factors that‬ ‭distinguish me from the competition.‬

What‭ are your upcoming major events, projects, or releases?‬

2025‭ is already shaping up to be an exciting year! I’ll be featured in a new film,‬Love‭ Me Not,‬ directed‭ by Lynn Tate and Pete Driver, which is set to release later this year. Additionally, my‬ new YouTube channel will debut in March 2025, offering a behind-the-scenes look at my life with‬ my‭ three children and my career in the entertainment industry.‬

For‭ my clients, 2025 is the year to go big or go home. We have a lineup of incredible events and‬ projects‭ planned. To stay updated, I encourage readers to follow me on Instagram for all the‬ ‭exciting details.‬

‭Share your food preferences and physical attributes (e.g., height, hair color, etc.), if‬ ‭you’re comfortable doing so.‬

I‭ love Mexican food and hibachi, but if I had to choose one, it would be hibachi—specifically‬ from‭ Miyako’s, my favorite restaurant. My favorite artist of all time is Lil Wayne, and one day, I‬ plan‭ to produce a project for him—mark my words. My favorite color is black, and my favorite‬ movie‭ is ‬Carlito’s‭ Way.‬

Would‭ you like to share anything about your love life, relationships, or family?‬

I‭ can share that I love my children wholeheartedly! They are my heart in human form—beautiful,‬ intelligent, talented, and charismatic. They bring so much light into my life, and I’m constantly in‬ awe of the amazing individuals they are becoming. My children are my greatest joy, my source‬ of‭ strength, and my daily motivation to keep pushing forward. In fact, they are the reason I‬ became‭ a photographer. I always wanted them to have memories of every stage of their lives,‬ something‭ I never had. I thank God for them every single day because they are truly my‬ ‭lifesavers.‬

What‭ expert advice or words of wisdom would you like to share with our readers?‬

‭No matter how your story begins, every chapter is an opportunity for a plot twist. You can start‬ ‭over as many times as needed and still win your race. Never stop dreaming or believing in‬ ‭yourself. Your life is yours, so you have the power to change it.‬

Please‭ provide your social media handles and website links.‬

‭●‬ ‭Instagram:‬‭ @blck_ivory‬

‭●‬ ‭Instagram:‬‭ @blckivory_media‬

‭●‬ ‭Website:‬‭ www.blckivorymedia.com‬