We recently had the chance to connect with Cierra Lewis and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Cierra, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Food blogging gives me a sense of identity that nothing or no one can ever take away from me. I can literally blog for hours and never check the time. Oh my goodness when I am surrounded by “good, good” food it literally brings me comfort and joy to capture every angle. Especially when surrounded by my friends and family who watch me do what I love.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello everyone, my name is Cierra Lewis, I am a DMV Food Blogger born and raised in Prince George’s County, MD and I love everything about being a foodie influencer. I have been blessed to work with some of the baddest chef’s in the game, network with DMV foodie influencers and capture delicious content at some of the most exciting restaurants in the DMV. My job is to highlight and review the restaurants most top foodie menu selections and share with the DMV community.
Becoming a food blogger has helped me turn my dream into a reality. I remember having food blogging as a goal of mine in 2018 and now 7 years later. I am actually living in my purpose. Food blogging helps me escape from the modern day 9 to 5 working life. Society often manipulates us into believing that our “Dream Job” will never see the light of day. Well, DMV, I am actually living my own dream today.
I am working on a few upcoming brunches in the new year that I am very excited to share with the community soon. Ladies, Y’all know I do not miss with Galentines so stay tuned for deets in 2026.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
“People Pleasing” and seeking “Validation from others” are two things that I have completely removed from my life. I remember thinking I needed to value certain people’s opinions in order to make a decision for MY life, chile bye!
The only validation I need is a yes from God. That’s it! I learned to stop saying yes to everyone else’s needs before my own. I now value self care and saying no to things that are going to exhaust me in the long run. I am currently living the softest life I’ve ever had because I truly have a peace of mind, clarity & happily choosing me first.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain when I gained an understanding that God truly does not make any mistakes. I learned that tough times are not going to last forever and eventually God will show us the sunshine in the midst of our darkness.
I also started taking accountability for every situation that has caused me pain. When you learn to accept your own wrong doing or gain an understanding that this uncomfortable season that you are in is temporary, you become more appreciative for those dark moments. I began praying and trusting that God will heal my pain after I recognize why I had to endure these hurtful moments.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely! Food has been my happiness since I was a little girl. My family and friends can attest to that and have plenty of proven stories lol. The public version of me and the private version of me will always match up because I am a very transparent person with a stranger just as much as a family member.
There are days that I do not always have it all together but guess what, Cierra Michelle Lewis will always brunch in any situation of her life. One thing about me, it doesn’t matter what I am going through publicly or privately, I will always be BrunchWithCee.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I would quit my 9 to 5 in a heartbeat and pursue my brunch blog for the rest of my life. I would blog every restaurant in all 50 states. I would gather me a nice savings and invest all of my money to leave to my family and friends for generational wealth.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: BrunchWithCee
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