Meet Libby Cecil | Entrepreneur, Event Planner, Model, Designer

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

Hi Libby, how do you think about risk?
How can we invent without taking any risks? We were taught who, where, and what is safe for us. In other words, many of us have been in a protected circle without knowing invention and creativity. Based on the environment and education we were surrounded by, our perspective changed.

A good example is the spaghetti and marshmallow tower challenge. The challenge is as simple as building the tallest free-standing structure possible within 18 minutes with only 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and a marshmallow. Research shows that a group of kindergarteners had a higher rate of success than the construction engineers group. Why is that? Children’s minds have no fears. They do not see risky objects or actions in a negative way which helps them to be more creative and open to ideas. The feeling of excitement always faces risky actions. We assume and force ourselves to believe that an idea or invention will not work.

I grew up in an environment where I had to use natural objects such as grass, trees sticks, and dirt. I used to imagine I was in a kitchen creating a pile of fresh tutted grasses. I used to think that I was directing ants from their travels back to their home. Climbing trees and running around our neighborhood barefoot was my daily life.

Taking risks is a key to opening a new adventure in our lives. As many risks we take, we learn a lesson every time. We can solve a problem in so many different ways. We do not have to follow what everyone thinks it is right to do. Taking risks is like a flashlight for our journey. If I don’t take the risk to turn on the light and see what is in front of me, I will never know what new inventions are out there for me.

I took a risk to move out to the United States. I took a risk to start a start-up company without any budget. I took a risk to become a model and a designer I took many risks in my life. I have learned encouragement, adoption, and most importantly the feeling of excitement through my journey and career.

Being an Entrepreneur, Event planner, Model, and Designer, I always challenge myself to take risks so I can be different and creative for my new chapters.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As an entrepreneur, we are all creative and artistic. I have been sewing for a long time since I was a little girl. I remember clearly to this day when I received my first Barbie doll from Santa Claus. My Barbie comes with one outfit in the box. I didn’t care much until I went to Toys “R” Us and saw the entry aisle of Barbie dolls and different types of clothes. It was the slow motion of the “WOW” in my childhood time. I begged my mom to get me a couple of outfits since my Barbie doll did not have other clothes but her tank top and mini skirt. Did my mom buy any? NOPE! That same day after we got home, my mom gave me a pillowcase and said, “Here you can use this.” As a little girl, I looked at her with a confused mind and asked what she wanted me to use the pillowcase for. She responded, “I thought you wanted your Barbie to have a different outfit. Use this pillow case and make a dress for her.” That was also the day I learned that my mom could sew and make her wedding dresses and some of my baby outfits. The first look that she thought of me was a A cut ball gown dress. Because my mother shared some of her sewing skills with me, I started sewing many outfits for my doll.

I made my Barbie all kinds of clothes from kimonos, pants, jeans jackets, skirts, and many dresses. I was a proud 9-year-old who knew who made doll outfits from pillowcases and towels. Fast forward to the year 2020, I started sewing again to kill time during the quarantine I sewed a dress, jumpsuits, and pants with my memories from making those Barbie outfits and adjusting them to myself. I never went to school but taught myself by many research.

The Idea behind my art is what will I wear and what makes others say “WOW.” Many creative individuals have the same goal as myself; however, my background of living in two different cultures makes my designs different from others. In the Fashion Industry, we all try to keep up with the trends. That itself is challenging for many people who are in this industry. My designs are timeless. I can wear it now or 40 years later, and it will still be the outfits that represent my brand. As a biracial child, I bring those two cultures to my designs.

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?
What a wonderful question 🙂

Here will be my itinerary:

Day 1: Catch up
Coffee Connection that is close to Venice Beach blvd.

Day 2: Take them on a city tour from Venice beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and close it with Griffith Observatory.

Day 3: I will take them to Huntington Library in Pasadena and for dinner stop by at Garcia Madre in West Hollywood.

Day 4: Six Flags is always a spot to go 🙂

Day 5: DTLA tour. Gloria Molina, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Crypto.com Arena and Close the day with one of the restaurant in Intercontinental.

Day 6: Beach day in Malibu, Santa Monica, or Venice Beach

Day 7: Relax day for them.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I must say I have been blessed with my surrounding of friends and family members who have been supporting me throughout my new journey and I cannot thank them enough. In fact, I would love to give my special shoutout to my husband who has been my biggest fan and supporter and has encouraged me to pursue my dreams. He also has been cheering me the entire time from starting my own business to becoming a model and now as a designer. I am blessed and grateful. 

Website: https://linktr.ee/Libby.C

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimie_kime/

Other: Kimie The Designer: https://linktr.ee/KIMIE.The.Designer Sunny Girl Power Event Planner: https://linktr.ee/sunnygil

Image Credits
First Profile picture: Credit: Frank Good IG: @mrgood.arte My Brand photos: Credit to DeAndre Watkins IG: @dwatkinsphotography