"Pillow Talking" with Commelita McKee

Known to few and unbeknownst to most, Sis Commelita Mckee has taken what she has learned in her Saturday sewing class here at the church and turned it into a profitable business. What started as an idea has now become a lucrative reality. Lets see how she did it.

OA: Sis, McKee, where did you get the name “Pillow Talk”?
CM: When I decided to start the business, I of course began to pray about a name. One day, the name just came to me, but I still continued to meditate on it. Then, while at Lisa Mitchell’s house, I asked her if she could think of a good name for this business I was starting and she immediately said “how about pillow talk?” and that’s when I knew this was going to be the name. I then moved forward to get the paperwork in place to make it official.

OA: How long have you been making pillows?
CM: Not that long, actually. I began when Mother Burroughs started the sewing class on Saturdays. Once I realized that making clothing wasn’t my forte - and that Chante had surpassed me in skill - I opted to make some pillows for my house. I have found that I really enjoy making pillows. In the classes to come, I want to learn to make a variety of decorative pillows.

OA: What prompted you to begin doing this?
CM: It all started with a message that was preached by Pastor Genovese some time ago. In it, he stated that God could give you the idea for a business, and when He did then we needed to act on it. I never forgot that portion of the message. When one of my contacts at Marriott gave me some free fabric, it came to mind to start a business making pillows and ottomans.

OA: Do you see yourself branching out and making things other than pillows?
CM: Yes, ottomans. I also want to make pillow cases and other bedding.

OA: What kind of success do you desire to attain with this business?
CM: Well I want to target specialized markets and receive licensing with local college sports teams, so Initially, my goal is to have a few consultants sewing for me while I am at work, so that the business is creating product throughout the week. I have been praying and speaking life and prosperity into my business, believing God that it will be fulfilled. When I get home, before I sew anything I do my bible study to ensure that I am keeping God in the forefront of my business and my life. I pray that He will guide and teach me what it means to succeed beyond my wildest dreams. My personal plan is to sell my pillows and ottomans at shows for corporate vendors, area arts and craft festivals, and high-end bazaars.

OA: How and where can one purchase from you?
CM: Currently, my business is in-home based. I have secured a name for my website - pillowtalk.us.com - however it is not available as of yet. Before I activate the site, I want to make sure that I am able to fulfill any and all online orders in a timely manner.

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