Quencie Interviews Whitney Houston's Former Hairstylist, Tiffanie Dixon [VIDEO]

Get ready to dive deep into Whitney Houston's world with my exclusive Studio Q interview featuring Tiffanie Dixon, Whitney's ride-or-die hairstylist for the last 7 years of her life. We're talking insider secrets and behind-the-scenes moments that you don't wanna miss!

In the insightful clip above, Tiffanie talks about two iconic moments in Whitney's career—the 'I Look To You' and 'Million Dollar Bill' video shoots. Tiffanie's gives us a rare glimpse into Whitney's mindset during these productions. She breaks down the hair game and shares intimate insights into Whitney's emotions and experiences during these monumental moments.

tiffanie Dixon and Bobbi Kristina via @iamtiffanie Instagram

So, get this: Tiffanie was actually called in to do Bobbi Kristina’s hair, right? But then, Whitney peeped the results and was like, "Uh-uh, when are you gonna do me?" And just like that, history was made! Talk about a game-changer!

If you want the full lowdown on Whitney's world from someone who was right there by her side, then you gotta join my Patreon family!

Our full conversation is packed with stories and reflections you won't hear anywhere else. Don't miss out on this exclusive peek into Whitney's world up close and personal! Click here to watch!

Whitney and tiffanie Dixon via @iamtiffaniedixon instagram

How You Can Rock The Red Carpet: Top Tips for Interviewing Celebrities [eBook]

The red carpet is a thrilling and fast-paced environment where journalists have the opportunity to engage with celebrities and capture their attention for a brief moment. Interviewing celebrities on the red carpet is an exhilarating experience that requires preparation, confidence, and professionalism. By doing your research, crafting thoughtful questions, and maintaining a respectful and engaging demeanor, you can create memorable and insightful interviews that captivate both celebrities and your audience.

Embrace the red carpet energy, adapt to the environment, and make the most of every interaction. In my eBook, How You Can Rock The Red Carpet I share some invaluable tips to help you navigate and excel at interviewing celebrities on the red carpet. My eBook will ensure that you are prepared, confident, and ready. You will learn how to make the most out of your exciting experiences so, that you'll be well on your way to mastering the art of red carpet interviewing.

Join my Patreon family or visit my Digital Store today and get immediate access to my ebook!

Quencie Interviews Actor, Author, Podcaster, Coach and Trainer Isaiah Frizzelle [VIDEO]

On Monday, April 10th I was honored and privileged to have a Studio Q interview with author, actor, coach and trainer Isaiah Frizzle. I discovered him by scrolling on Tik Tok one day in 2022. I instantly followed him because his content on relationships and self growth delivered so much wisdom that I never wanted to miss a post!

Isaiah Frizzelle has a talent for words that is truly a wonder. With his sharp mind and his silver tongue, his content captivated me and a large Tik Tok audience of 137k followers both young and old.

He’s always dropping gems and giving a “Bird’s eye view” on mental health, self love, and growth. You can access his content in a myriad of ways including: The Bird Brain Podcast on Apple Podcasts, which delivers a new episode every Monday, a book he authored called The Coloring Book and his Tik Tok page @IsaiahFrizzelle.

You can also reach out to Isaiah for one on one coaching by clicking here.

Check out my Studio Q conversation with Isaiah below!

Quencie Interviews Janora McDuffie About Her Role in New Film, Praise This with Chloe Bailey, Druski, Quavo and More! [VIDEO]

courtesy of Janora McDiffie

Today I had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Janora McDuffie who is a VO Artist, an Actress, a Speaker, and most recently the Announcer for the 94th Academy Awards. 

We discuss her role as “Aunt Liz” in the upcoming film Praise This. Janora plays alongside five-time Grammy nominee Chloe Bailey, star of Grown-ish and half of the sibling musical duo Chlöe x Halle, in this new cinematic musical event set in the world of Atlanta's competitive gospel youth choir praise teams. It’s directed by Tina Gordon and produced by Will Packer and Shayla Cowan.

"Praise This" follows aspiring musical superstar Sam (Chloe Bailey), a young woman driven to break into the music business. So, when her father (Philip Fornah; Richard Jewel), worried that Sam is associating with a dangerous crowd, moves them from Los Angeles to Atlanta to live with Sam's Aunt Liz (Janora McDuffie; 94th Oscars, Gray's Anatomy), Uncle Larry (Kendrick Cross), and sunny cousin, Jess (Anjelika Washington; Stargirl, Tall Girl franchise), Sam is not happy.  

Courtesy of Janora McDiffie

Sam is forced to join her cousin's struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition. She sees an opening to make her dreams come true finally. She discovers that ambition can have consequences and praise is not about glory but gratitude.

courtesy of janora McDiffie

The film will be streaming on Friday April 7th on Peacock. Check out a clip from my Studio Q conversation with Janora McDuffie below.

Celebrity Birthdays In March!

Check out some of the celebrities I met or interviewed on Studio Q who celebrated a birthday in the month of March. You can watch my Studio Q interviews with them below. Click the link and watch my Youtube playlist of interviews.

Quencie Interviews Rahsaan Patterson [VIDEO]

On Wednesday January 11, 2023 I interviewed Rahsaan Patterson live on my Studio Q Facebook page, and Youtube channel.

Rahsaan Patterson is a gifted singer-songwriter who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Born in New York City in 1974, Patterson began his career as a child actor on the popular television show "Kids Incorporated." But it was his love for music that ultimately led him to pursue a career as a musician.

Patterson's debut album, "Love in Stereo," was released in 1997 and received critical acclaim for its blend of R&B, soul, and pop music. The album featured the hit single "Where You Are," which reached number one on the Billboard Adult R&B chart and solidified Patterson as a rising star in the music industry.

Over the years, Patterson has released several more albums, including "After Hours," "Rahsaan Patterson," and "Heroes & Gods." Each album showcases Patterson's unique style and musical talents, as well as his ability to connect with listeners through his lyrics. His songs often touch on themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth, and they have resonated with audiences around the world.

In addition to his solo work, Patterson has also collaborated with other artists, including Tevin Campbell, Brandy, and Ledisi. He has also been featured on several soundtracks, including the films "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and "The Best Man."

Patterson's music is often described as timeless, and it is clear that he is a true artist who is dedicated to his craft. He continues to tour and perform around the world, and his fans eagerly await each new release. With his unique voice and sincere lyrics, Rahsaan Patterson has cemented his place in the music industry as a true singer-songwriter.

Watch my interview Rahsaan Patterson below:

How a 67 Year Old Black Woman Succeeds in Working Out: My Mom's Weekly Fitness Routine [VIDEO]

My mom is a 67-year old retired work out queen! I was so inspired by her weekly fitness routine that I decided to shadow and film her so that I could share it with the world. I definitely want to be her when I grow up.

My mother has always enjoyed being active, but I think she took it to an all new level when she retired almost 13 years ago. This woman hula hoops for 20 minutes every morning to keep her core tight and goes on bike rides for 2-3 hours at a time. She literally spends an afternoon riding through parks, bike trails and even to neighboring towns. What?! Lol! Please know that we are not the same. I rode with her once and never joined her again. Bike riding is not my ministry. Lol!

She does pilates twice a week, and takes an aqua aerobics class twice a week. Whenever she is in the water like clockwork, she swims away from her class down to the diving board, and proceeds to do 400 pull ups! Yes, you read that right! But she would want me to tell you that she doesn’t do 400 all at one time. She does them in groups of 10 or 20. But still!!!! Who at 67 is doing 400 pull ups on anything. I am shocked and inspired all at the same time.

On the days that my mom does pilates she does 30 minutes on the elliptical machine followed by a 3 mile walk on the track. This is all before she even starts her 45 minute Pilates class. I told her she needs a hobby that doesn’t require her body to do it. Lol! I am happy that on the days she’s in the water she follows up with time in the sauna. It’s the only time she’s sitting and doing nothing. I was exhausted just filming everything she does.

My mom’s weekly schedule is consistent. She even walks in the park 3-4 days a week depending on how the weather is. The only time she has ever taken an extended break from her routine was during the pandemic when we were all at home and sheltered in place. But please know that she found other things to do at home to fill that void.

I have been wanting to share my mom’s fitness routine for quite awhile because I am super proud of her and I secretly think she is a unicorn. I also wanted her to see just how other people view her.

Check out the extended vlog below and then scroll down further to watch the Tik Tok video I made for her.

Watch, enjoy and be inspired. Ladies and gentleman, this is what 67 can look like!

Watch below to view the the Tik Tik Video I made for my mom.

@studioqtv When your mom is every woman💪🏽🚴🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️🏊🏽 #fy #fyp #womenover60 #blackwomenover60 #over65 #blackwomenfitness #fitnessmotivation #womenfitnessmotivation #blackwomenappreciation #blackmomsbelike ♬ I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston

Quencie Interviews Actor Dorien Wilson [VIDEO]

Dorien Wilson on Studio Q

I loved having the opportunity to interview actor, Dorien Wilson on Studio Q. He was so much fun! I was so happy he didn’t crucify me when I greeted him by calling him “Professor Oglevee” from The Parkers. It is one of his most famous characters that he played opposite of Comedian and Academy Award winning actress Monique

Check out my Studio Q interview with Dorien below as well as some funny bloopers!

Quencie and Dorien Wilson

Quencie Interviews Tik Tok Content Creator Morgan Johnson [VIDEO]

On May 21, 2022 I went live to interview Tik Tok Content Creator Morgan Johnson (( @knowthyself_1j44 on Tik Tok) I recently posted her Tik Tok video to my ⁣⁣Studio Q Facebook page and it garnered 1 million views in 24 hours. I’ve only had 2 other videos (@willsmith and @inayah ) do that in the history of my page just so you understand how rare that is for me to see on my timeline.

The #tiktok video of Morgan braiding her husband’s hair is such an inspiration. It’s abundantly clear that she didn’t allow her birth injury to keep her from greatness. Morgan reminds us all just how capable and amazing we can be despite any disability. What an Inspiration she is!⁣⁣

⁣⁣Check out our Studio Q interview below.

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Quencie Interviews Academy Award nominated actress Margaret Avery [VIDEO]

I loved having the opportunity to interview Academy Award nominated actress Margaret Avery (@margaretshugavery on IG) about her new movie #BlockParty, which is a family movie that celebrates #Juneteenth and is now streaming on @betplus

We went live Monday, June 13th at 4 PM (CST) on my Studio Q Facebook page, Soul TV Facebook page and my YouTube channel. Check out our full conversation below.

If you would rather listen to the interview instead of watching just press play on my podcast interview with Margaret Avery below: 

Quencie Interviews Director /Producer/ Writer / Playwright Don B Welch [ VIDEO ]

On Thursday, June 23rd at 6:30 PM (CST) 7:30 pm (EST) and 4:30 pm on the west coast) I went live on my Facebook page and YouTube channel to interview Director /Producer/ Writer / Playwright and all around great human being Don B Welch.

This man is always directing, writing, creating and providing jobs for so many others at the same damn time. Check out our Studio Q interview below to find out all the amazing things he’s been working on, including his award winning short film #BabyGirl

If you would rather listen to the interview instead of watching just press play on my podcast interview with Jacci Mcghee below.

Quencie Interviews Singer/ Songwriter Jaccci McGhee [VIDEO]

On. Sunday, June 26th @ 1:00 PM CST (That's 2 PM Eastern and 3 PM Pacific.) I went live on my Facebook page and or YouTube channel to interview singer/songwriter Jacci Mcghee. She is The First Lady of New Jack Swing who helped “Make it Last Forever” a duet with Keith Sweat become a platinum hit. She also wrote and sang the hook that you hear on Salt N Pepa’s Expressions, which was their first number on the Billboard rap charts.
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I don’t know anyone who hasn’t sang along to her legendary vocals on the R&B masterpiece duet she did with @keithsweat #MakeitLastForever. The song is so iconic and still🔥TUH this DAY‼️⁣
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Watch our Studio Q interview below or listen to the podcast to learn all about Jacci’s incredible music journey and the new music she has coming out soon.🎶🎙🙌🏽

If you would rather listen to the interview instead of watching just press play on my podcast interview with Jacci Mcghee below.

Quencie Interviews CEO & Founder of IceCreamConvos.com, Xaviera Bryant, [VIDEO]

On on Tuesday, May 17th I interviewed Xaviera Bryant ( @MrsXaviB ) on my Studio Q Facebook page and Youtube channel. Xaviera is the CEO of @icecreamconvos_ 🍦 She is a Content Creator, Podcaster, Entertainment Writer, Internet Consultant plus so much more! ⁣
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I have admired her platform and the way she delivers media for years and now I get to actually chat about it with her! Check out our Studio Q interview below and catch all the gems she dropped⁣💎

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Quencie Interviews CEO and Founder of Fanbase, Issac Hayes III [VIDEO]

Courtesy of Isaac Hayes III

On February 1st, 2022 I interviewed CEO and Founder of Fanbase Isaac Hayes III on my Studio Q Facebook page and YouTube channel. I loved starting off Black History month having the opportunity to interview the first social media platform founded and owned by a black man.

Isaac Hayes shared so many gems in our interview including how there is still time for to invest in his social media platform at startengine.com/fanbase. Check out our conversation below.

What Everyone Must Know About That Time I Met Actress Regina King [VIDEO]

What everyone must know about that time I met Academy Award winning actress, Regina King is that she’s down to earth, embodies black excellence and a class act! I have had the honor of meeting Regina King on three different occasions. My first encounter was on a red carpet at an event in Beverly Hills, CA. I had never been on a red carpet of any kind before so, it was both exciting and frightening. I was covering an event for my friend Stan Washington who was the editor of The Atlanta Voice newspaper. 

Stsn Washington and I at The Atlanta Voice

My Regna King encounter was the most memorable moment of the entire night. I stood right next to Entertainment Tonight and was shell shocked and unprepared. Imagine standing next to one of the biggest celebrity media outlets in the world, without a camera, a microphone or any recording device whatsoever. I was so green! When I look back now all I can do is laugh. I had no idea what I was even doing. I literally just had a notepad and pen to document the event. Even though it was 2005, I showed like media from the 1960’s.

I remember Stevie Wonder being right in front of me and his handlers quickly walked him away because I appeared to be a nobody. I don’t blame Stevie though because we all know he had no idea.

It was all going downhill until Regina King walked by. She not only stopped right in front me, looked me dead in the eye when she spoke to me and answered my questions like I really was Entertainment tonight. I will never forget how kind she was and how special she made me feel in that moment. 

The next time I met Regina King was virtually. I was selected to ask her a question on Hufffpost Live. She was just as kind via the internet as she was in person. You can see for yourself below.

My final encounter came years later at actress Holly Robinson’s 50th birthday party which was held in Malibu. I covered the red carpet as Studio Q for this event so I had come along way since my first experience.

Regina did not walk the red carpet so I had no idea she was even present at the party. It was when my friend and I were packing up our equipment to leave that I saw her walking from the bathroom.

When I saw her I had no shame. I immediately made a beeline to her for a photo, which is pictured above.

She said, “I. tell you what, f you zip my jumpsuit up in the back, I’ll take a photo with you.”

“Of course!” I replied.

Regina King was so down to earth and kind, which I always love to mention because everybody ain’t whether they are a celebrity or not. She was such a nice person, which makes it even more devastating to learn of the horrible loss she recently suffered.

On January 22nd Regina King suffered the worst tragedy a mother could ever endure. Her son, Ian Alexander Jr., passed away from suicide just days after his 26th birthday. It was her one and only child whom she shared with her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr. I am sending a lifetime worth of healing energy to Regina King and her family. I don’t know her personally , but my positive encounters with her made me feel like a family member suffered the lost instead of just a famous actress. I pray that she is surrounded by love and continuous support during this time.

Quencie Interviews Viral Tik Tok Star, Shantaquillette - HeyShantaQ [VIDEO]

In 2021, I became obsessed with Tik Tok. I spent so much time on the app that I felt the need to share the videos that I loved to my Facebook page. I had to find a way to justify all the hours I was laughing, crying or dancing from a video I saw on there. People immediately loved what I was sharing so much so that a lot of the videos I posted started to go viral.

Shantaquillette starred in a few of those viral videos that I posted. She already had a huge following on Tik Tok and videos that had gone viral on Tik tok and Instagram. She could now add my Studio Q Facebook page to that viral list.

I was so excited about all of the viral videos on my page that I created a Studio Q interview series to talk with the content creators about the success of their videos.

Check out my conversation with ShantaQuillette below and follow her on all social media platforms @HeyShantaQ! Watch below.

Quencie Interviews Artist and Tik Tok Creator of "Go Lay Down," NAJÉ [VIDEO]

On November 23rd I went live for the very first time on my Studio Q Facebook Page to interview artist and Tik Tok Creator NAJÉ. She is the creator of the song “Go Lay Down,” which blew up on Tik Tok back in May. In less than 48 hours her Tik Tok literally took on a life of its own. It even inspired celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Aisha Hinds, LaLa Anthony, Keith David and R & B artist, Major to duet her and post it on their social media platforms.

Who knew that creating a Tik Tok after a long work day to simply convey how she felt at the moment would change her life! But it did. NAJÉ now has over 100,000 followers on Tik Tok and fans from all over the world request her to sing songs and create merchandise for them to rock her trending anthem, “Go Lay Down.”

I had so much fun interviewing NAJÊ! She even blessed us with a live version of “Go Lay Down” and a few other songs during our interview. Check out our Facebook live conversation below.

9 Reasons Why I Love The New Space Gray MacBook Pro [PHOTOS]

Macbook Pro 13” Space Gray labtop

I love my new space gray Macbook Pro so much that I felt compelled to share with you 9 reasons why! I have been a mac girl for the past 15 years. I started out with a desktop but when I had to lay that computer to rest I decided to replace it with a laptop. I have had my silver Macbook Air since 2011 so, I desperately needed to upgrade.

Not only did my computer move at a snail’s pace, I literally needed the charger plugged in at all times for it to run. Otherwise my battery would quickly drop down to zero! Regardless to how slow it was, it still worked! This is why I have remained loyal to Apple products. They last a long time!

Last week, I finally upgraded and became the proud new owner of a space gray 13 “ inch Macbook Pro with that Apple M1 chip I saw everyone on Twitter talking about. It has 8 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. I love everything about this new computer. Every time I open it to work I feel like I am in the future, but the reality is I had been living in the past. If you’re looking for a new laptop allow me to share 9 reasons why you should get this one!

• 1. I saw so many tweets about how much faster the M1 chip helped the speed that I was most excited about this feature. The Apple-designed M1 chip is a giant leap in CPU, (Central Processing Unit) GPU (Graphics Processing Units) and machine learning performance. I love how quickly I click and open things all over. You’re gonna love it, especially if it is an upgrade like mine was. The lightning speed you will experience using this laptop is thrilling.

• 2. I now have up to 20 hours of battery life to work and without the charger! I used to be tied to my charger because my computer was so slow. This new laptop has the longest battery life ever in the history of the Mac. Whoo-hoo!

• 3. The 8-core CPU delivers up to 2.8x faster performance to fly through workflows quicker than ever. The speed that I experience with having multiple windows opened while I multitask projects is what I now live for. It makes working so much easier and fast!

• 4. The HD camera for Face time calls or going live is crystal clear. My reflection in the camera is crystal clear. I immediately noticed how improved the camera was as soon as I opened Face time for the first time. Also, the 8-core GPU with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games

• 5. 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning

• 6. 8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid

• 7. Super fast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant

• 8. The fact that I use my finger to unlock my computer! You can’t open it unless your’e me. Touch ID didn’t even exist when I got my first mac book air 11 years ago. I love this feature.

• 9. There is an emoji bar on my computer! It sits right above my keyboard. The bar also highlights words that I use often so I can just click the bar to insert the word. And my most used emoji’s pop up automatically. I was not ready for that bar, because it was so new to me, but I absolutely love it!

2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Silver