The Audacity to Shine: How Zeretta and Cecil Built Purpose Into Legacy

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you mix fearless faith, fashion-forward vision, and a family rooted in purpose?In this powerful episode of She Shines, we’re joined by Zeretta (Ms. Zee)—pastor of Proverbs Ministry, fashion producer, and storyteller—and her son, Cecil Clayton, CEO of their family-run corporation. Together, they open up about the journey from rejection to reinvention, and how one woman’s refusal to shrink built a legacy of leadership.Zeretta shares the defining moment a counselor told her she couldn’t be a fashion designer because she was Black—and how that moment lit a fire that’s never gone out. Cecil reflects on growing up in the glow of a mother who lives her faith out loud, and how that shaped the way he leads today.Expect truth, laughter, real talk about self-esteem—and our signature 🔥 Shine Shots round to close it out.If you’ve ever doubted your worth or wondered how to pass your purpose forward, this one’s for you. Support the showRISE. RECLAIM. RADIATE.