Erica Campbell is giving up the Hollywood Secrets to St. Jude
Hey Cuties,
On Friday I chatted with Erica Campbell, one-half of gospel singing group Mary Mary on behalf of St. Jude. It was like chatting with one of my girlfriends; we clicked and chatted like we’d known one another for years. I love a kindred spirit. We talked about why she is supporting St. Jude, her new music and new Mary Mary music and more.
You know that I adore St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and they partner with dope people like me. However, they also partner with incredible celebrities that believe in their work and their mission.
Off the break, she asked me if I was still custom designing Converse because she has a four-year-old daughter. Hahaha, I love that she was a fan of my work, that is dope. Celebrities seem to have the world at their feet; at the end of the day, they are people. They hurt like we hurt and they bleed like we bleed. She shared her truth and I’m honored that she shared that with me.
Q: Why is it so important to give back? {1:20}
Q: How do you juggle being a Mom, a wife, and giving back? In short, she takes one day at a time and enjoys just being the everyday Mom. She takes the kids to their doctor’s appointments, etc. {3:25}
“I can’t be a public success and a private failure.” Erica Campbell
Q: What is next for Erica Campbell? {5:54} Whispers: Her answer includes new music from Erica Campbell & Mary Mary and more…
Q: What do you love the most about the holiday season? {7:00}
Erica gave a word with this one, when all the fame and fortune is gone all we have is our family. I was already a fan, but now I love her more.
You still have time to do some shopping in the St. Jude Gift Book They have something for everyone in the family, at work, strangers, your favorite delivery persons. EVERYONE!!!
Thanks for always supporting St. Jude.
I love how she asked about your shoes!!! GIRL! That would have been a moment for me! I love everything that St Jude Stands for and Love to support them! They do such good work
Hahahahaha, I was shocked. I totally agree with you, St. Jude is so easy to love. They treasure out babies just like we do.
You know I love everything about the St. Jude organization!!! And I love Mary Mary…how awesome is it that you had a chance to talk to Erica! They seem so down to earth and full of fun!!!
I do, they make it so easy to fall for them. I love that Erica is working with them, I was already a fan but even more so now.
I love Erica Campbell. I use to watch their show (when I had cable) all the time. I loved the transparency and realness that her and her sister were willing to display. And they make dipe gospel music that my kids love!!
Yes KenyaRae, I think we need to see that they are regular people with regular problems. Girl, their vocals are blessed from way up.
You got to interview Erica Campbell, how cool is that! She and her sister are one of my favorite gospel duos. I love hearing that she’s down to earth.
Stacie, it was like talking to one of my girlfriends. They are incredible.
I love Mrs. Erica and St Jude! I was able to participate in the Grand Opening of the Target House years ago when it first opened when I was in high school. My high school sang at the grand opening.
That public success and private failure, GURRRRL! That right there got me reevaluating my ENTIRE life. If that ain’t the truth!
Thanks for sharing this interview!
Oh wow that is so cool. I’ve been to the Target House and it is beautiful.
Right, that was a read wasn’t it? Glad I’m not the only one trying to get my life.
Nice to know that she’s just like the rest of us. I love it when artists use their celebrity status in profound ways.
Same here Michelle, to know that this value was instilled in her since she was a child. As an artist you should be responsible with your status.
Erica has such a wonderful spirit about here, I enjoyed listening to your interview and look forward to more of them. St. Jude is an awesome organization and a blessing to so many children and their families.
Thanks Tretre, her spirit is a so refreshing. I’m so honored to be an ambassador for St. Jude.
St. Jude’s is such a wonderful organization. I love the work they do and how many children they help!
They are pretty incredible Robin.
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance . . . is one of my all-time Mary Mary faves. I LOVE Mary Mary! Thrilled to see that Erica supports St. Jude in such a powerful way! She’s so beautiful – inside and out!
Yes Alli, it gets you moving down deep on the inside. I so agree.
A great reminder that even though they seem shiny and glamorous, celebrities are really just normal people at the end of the day. Love that she is partnering with St. Jude – such a dear cause.
Exactly Heather.
St. Jude is my favorite charity. I can’t bear to think of children suffering and I can’t think of a more deserving charity.
Heather I totally agree.
That is so cool! I can’t believe you got to meet Erica Campbell. That’s pretty amazing on it’s own, but what she’s doing to help St. Jude is even better.
Paula I’m always excited to meet new people helping the St. Jude mission.
That’s amazing that she knew about your shoes. It must have been really cool to chat with her. St Jude is an amazing organization!
Right Jenn, I so didn’t see that coming.Chatting with her was like chatting with my good girlfriends. I’m so happy St. Jude made it happen.
I love the fact that she supports St Jude. I think this hospital is one of the best in the world. With all its donations in all its help parents can just worry about their children and not bills. What a wonderful cause.
Jeanette I totally agree. They have set the bar so high by not billing their patient families.
So cool that she asked about your custom converse. Also, I love that she’s partnering with St. Jude. They are a great hospital and do so much good.
Way cool Pam, I was shocked. St. Jude was a great partnership for sure.
Great interview with such a beautiful artist. How cool was it of her to love your work. Awesome cause!
Thanks Stephanie, I was honored to speak with her. I was so geeked that she liked something I created.
What an awesome interview, and a great sounding charity, it is so awesome it is being supported in such a way.
Thanks Sarah, she was so easy to chat with.
St. Jude’s is so very awesome! Great read!
Thanks Donna, they are the best.
It is great to see celebrities using their connections to support those in need! This was a great interview, she sounds wonderful.
Thanks Bella, I’ve not gotten to her status but I’m ready and doing my part.
I have always been a fan of Erica Campbell and this interview made me love her all the more. St Jude is an awesome organization. I am glad she is a part of it.
I felt the same way Ty.
I love seeing celebrities give back and helping those in need. Get it MIMI! So excited for you!
Me too Tanya, it warms my heart. 🙂
So nice that she appreciates someone as dedicated and humble as you. Great interview. What an honor for her to talk to you about such an important issue.
Awww, thanks Stephanie. She is so genuine.
I love Erica Campbell, she’s so sweet and beautiful. I love that she remembered your cute custom kicks. She’s a perfect fit for St. Jude’s.
She is such a sweetie. She is a perfect fit for St. Jude.
I love St Jude! What an amazing event and a great interview!!
Thanks Ricci.
This was a great interview. I love what St. Jude stands for. I like that Erica Campbell is helping out, too. She’s awesome.
Thanks Kim. I love to see celebrities giving back in such a great way.
This is indeed an awesome interview with Erica Campbell who is indeed a beautiful soul and I love the work she does. This St. Jude Gift Book is something that can help so many children and I will have to share it with my family along with friends. Thanks so much for a great interview and sharing the St. Jude Gift Book.
Thanks Rebecca, I really appreciate that.
Wow, what an amazing cause and what a great charity to give to. What a great interview too.
Thanks Nancy, this was the perfect storm for the three of us.
St. Jude is such a wonderful place. I’m really glad she is backing them and showing that support publicly!
They are amazing, this is an excellent partnership.
I grew up listening to mary mary and up to now I still love their music. lovely interveiw with Erica, she sounds amazing
Thanks Anosa, I love their music.
I’ve been rocking with MaryMary for YEARS. My first time seeing them perform live was way back at the Lilac Festival in Rochester, NY. I had no idea that St. Jude’s had a holiday catalog, that is awesome. What a great way to give back and get a great gift. I love how they showcase the kids in the guide 🙂
That is dope Candice, I need to make sure I get to a live show.
Omg how awesome!!! I just love Erica Campbell. love seeing people help and give back to others!
Me too Courtney.