We had the good fortune of connecting with Dominic Rowden and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dominic, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I started Rise and Shine Lifestyle in memory of my lost loved ones. Before the age of 21 my biological mother and father, as well as grandmother who raised me, had all passed away. My dad and I we were working on his album “Rise and Shine” before he passed but unfortunately cancer took over his body. So to sum it all up, Rise and Shine is my way of finishing the legacy and mission my father embodied while he was alive and I’m just doing it in my own way. In hopes, that I can inspire one person to not let their circumstances define them and that they can overcome anything in this lifetime.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I want the world to understand that we all have a story, whether big or small. Who we are as individuals and having authenticity is the most inspirational thing we can do to truly leave our mark in this world. My dream is to help others rise from difficult experiences and to then realize how their story doesn’t define them negatively, except it sets them apart to do live out their purpose.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
In their coming to Raleigh, you gotta check out Glenwood ave, down town like the art museum, etc. There’s so much to do out here it’s hard to just choose one thing!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I have to first give credit to God for everything, I’m nothing without him. To be transparent, there’s too many people to give credit too, from my Grandpa, countless friends and family who sacrificed so much to help me along the way. I’m here because they never gave up on me.

Website: www.riseandshinelifestyle.com

Instagram: @mr.riseandshine

Youtube: @mr.riseandshine

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