Dussé & Backwoods Ep. 35 "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade" ft Kat Tatt

Welcome to Dussé and Backwoods, the bougie ebonics podcast. I'm your host TUNDEEEEEE!! Aka Chocolate Papí aka TunGotJokes Twitter/IG/FB: @Tungotjokes www.actritelosangeles.com In this episode we are joined by tattoo artist, painter, entrepreneur, & Chicago native Katrina Jackson (@kattatgirl) a.k.a " Kat Tat!!!" Kat is widely known for her role on the popular VH1 reality series "Black Ink Crew - Chicago" and now she has transitioned to Los Angeles where she has ventured independently to open up her up own tattoo parlor @EnigmaBeverlyHills. We begin our discussion strolling down memory lane. Tunde and Kat reminisce on their high school years at Homewood-Flossmoor in Chicago, IL and tell us about some of the wildest things they've witnessed during that time. Kat gives us a little background on how she developed the passion for tattooing during her senior year in high school. She talks a little about people not taking her seriously initially but she was driven to make a name for herself through the art. During her freshman year at the University of Missouri, she became known as Kat Tat Girl around campus. She mentions how before she found her passion, she was always "little sis" or "Jared's girlfriend," and through her creativity she forged her own identity. Having been in Los Angeles for two years, she still goes back to Chicago to visit family and talks about the transition from leaving Black Ink Crew and the opportunities that have presented themselves to her afterward. Her shop took 3 months to build from a burned down building to a brand new tattoo shop on Pico. Now a full fledged business owner, Kat explains the steps to opening your own store, being an entrepreneur, & believing in the vision you have for your business. Our favorite segment of Marry One, F*** One, Kill One returns with this week's theme being reality tv stars. This is one you do not want to miss! So sit back and enjoy the crazy world of Dussé and Backwoods. Yay! Yay!