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

Hi Nickey, what is the most important factor behind your success?
The most important to my success is keeping God first in my life. I know I can do anything without him. The second factor to our success is delivering the best quality food and serving each customers with exceptional customer service.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I started Southern Grace Cincy Catering in 2017 and open my own restaurant in 2023 from working two jobs to make it all happen. I started the business with nothing and it has helped me run a lean more efficient restaurant with more restaurant. Ive taken business leadership programs and classes to help improve my business mindset and help me enhance my leadership skills. I believe in giving people grace and helping people who have hit the restart button on their life a chance. My drive comes from helping the city of Cincinnati rather it be food festivals, food drives, or just serving food to those who desire a healthier food option.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take my best friend to Cantina an authentic Mexican restaurant. I think Ghost Baby is a really nice underground lounge with local free style artist.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to thank my business advisors Susan Stevenson, Ledawn Thomas, Julia Pitts, Angela Smith and my former place of employment Crossroads Community Church. I would like to give them all as shout for believing in my dream and helping me grow in my purpose by making mistakes. I also like to thank Mortar and GCMI for helping me define the “why” behind my business. I truly grateful for the support and love everyone in the city of Cincinnati has shown me.

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