An Interview with Carl D. Wilson
AUTHOR, SPEAKER, CHEF, CATER, PROMOTER, ENTREPRENUER
The True Message of Hope and Compassion that made a difference in the community that has greatly impacted the world through advocacy and activities of contribution.
Now is the perfect time to look back, reflect, empower, and honor great amazing Women who have done outstanding services in their community. Carl D Wilson is a noteworthy leader, Author, Entrepreneur, Wedding/Event Planer/Promoter, Personal Chef/Cater for over 21 years, and an Inspirational speaker. He has dedicated the past 4 years tributing and awarding over 125 women to increase the awareness of the appreciation for the diverse women whose contributions have given to their community through his “All Women Rock” events. The organization makes charitable donations from the proceeds to “Along Comes Hope” for young children with cancer.
Carl started his “All Women Rock” award event company to celebrate and honor amazing women for their business success, leadership, and community service by sharing their powerful and heartfelt stories. With a vision in mind to continue to travel around recognizing and honoring men and women from all walks of life of those who have made an incredible positive impact in communities and ultimately, the world. Carl has recently started his own magazine company, perfume and apparel line, and wrote an anthology book as well!
Carl’s Mother was a great role model who inspired him when he was growing up. She taught him to cook and instilled in him the value of helping others. It was that inspiration that led him to start “All Women Rock” event to combine his catering skills and honoring women.
Carl is now pursuing his master’s degree at Liberty University in Business Management
IPM: Were there any inspirations other than your mom that encouraged you to start “All Women Rock”?
Carl: I got inspired because I am a women based business , being a wedding planner. Do my team and in 2018 decided to start a women conference called all women rock. Where we celebrate and award women Entrepreneurs. Tanya Brown was my keynote speaker. Very successful event. It all started there and inspired me to do more.
IPM: What were the difficulties you faced while making this dream come true?
Carl: The only difficulty as I learned over the years is marketing , and selling my events in the beginning I was a unknown man ,marketing a women’s conference to women . But as I did more of them , it was word of mouth ,the all women rock conference sold itself. Its become a huge platform
IPM: What is the important take away (your goal) you want people to know about “All Women Rock”?
Carl: My takeaway from the All Women Rock Conference is simple, I have started something special ,which has blossomed ,into a heart felt ,change maker in women’s lives
IPM: What kind of events you do?
Carl: I do events that are themed and send a message to the public Women conferences Golf tournaments for charity Jazz festivals for charity Dance competitions Mother daughter teas Awards events to recognize deserving people
IPM: How did you get started doing catering?
Carl: I started doing catering because of my mother. She taught me how to cook . I loved to cook ,so I turned it into a business, for 20 years.
IPM: Do you enjoy wedding planning? What exactly do you do for wedding planning?
Carl: Yes, I am a wedding planner, I plan weddings from A to Z doing. decorating, food catering, rehearsal dinner, rentals. Linen, Djs, ceremony, venue, location, cake , food tasting, counseling, first dances, etc…
IPM: We noticed that you now have your own perfume and apparel line, what made you want to start it?
Carl: my perfume is called Success By Carl, no chemicals a fresh scent for the woman Entrepreneurs. It’s part of their wardrobe and makeup. The last thing they put in ,before leaving the house. It is a fresh clean ,crisp, scent. Last all day. It makes a woman feel good smell good and conquer the world
IPM: Can you share a little bit with us about your anthology book?
Carl: My last book was All Women Rock By Carl Wilson a Anthology, with 11 Co-Authors. It is on Amazon. It is about women Entrepreneurs and their life stories. Travels, Awards, Business , Families and Goals
IPM: Do you have an important message you would like to share with our readers and entrepreneurs?
Carl: My message is to Work hard,let nothing detour you, set goals, establish a mission and vision statement. Follow both with promise, integrity, love and passion for what you do. You will accomplish success
https://www.cdwilsonevents.com/
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