Wanda Childs, owner of the popular Christian brand of gift
items, Blessed 24:7, has opened a new store at Kingdom Square Mall.
Childs, a former employee in corporate America for more than 20 years,
was relieved of her duties, and denied employment compensation.
"God had something more in store for me", Childs told us in our online
radio interview.
Childs who worked part-time printing T-shirts from the Blessed 24:7 line,
turned that hobby into a flourishing business.
Her products are not only favorites with customers in the DC metro area
(and internationally), but also among those in the gospel industry, the likes which include Donnie McClurkin, Smokie Norful,
and others.
The store held its grand opening on July 25th, complete with a ribbon cutting
ceremony, sanctioned by Pastor Macklin of The Sanctuary Church.
The first one-hundred shoppers who made a purchase during
the grand opening was treated to a free Blessed 24:7 T-shirt.
"It was truly a Blessed 24:7 day", said Childs.
On its first day open, Childs received the good news that her store would be expanding
to a larger-sized store.
"We've just learned that we'll be down front, on the street level [entrance],"
said Childs.
Childs (right far picture) poses with hat designer, Theresa Banks.
Currently located on the second floor at 9171 Kingdom Square Mall in Capital Heights,
Maryland the store also features the jewelry and ladies fine hat designs by Theresa Banks, owner of Designs by Theresa.
Performing at churches and conventions, Banks also uses her hats in
her interactive monologue, "From Cavemen to Divas - (The Divine
and Intelligent Virtuously Abundantly Blessed Sister)
to present African American women's history.
"It's Hat-itude and History", said Banks.
Childs' brother, Rik, also helps with the business and is a graphic
designer. His website www.myblacki.com features many of his design creations.
See more of the Blessed 24:7 line that includes infant, as well
as sports items at www.blessed247.com.
"My message is for everyone to live their life knowing that they're Blessed 24:7", added Childs.
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