Ms. Blacq shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Ms., we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I am definitely walking a path however I’m also a wanderer. It’s Balance!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Over the course of my life, I’ve always followed my heart—and I dream big. I’m a published author, a lover of coffee, music, and the written word, an alchemist of skincare, and an explorer of spirit. I believe we each hold the power to transform any situation into something better, as long as our energy vibrates at its highest frequency.
CaplatasHouse.com was born from that same energy—a fusion of all my passions into one creative, magical space. Caplata’s House of Sip (coffee), Smoke (herbal blends), and Tomes (books) is more than a brand; it’s an experience. It’s a place where rhythm meets ritual, where sound, scent, and story intertwine to awaken the senses and nourish the soul.
At Caplata’s House, we’re in the business of crafting moments—each one steeped in intention, art, and vibration.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
That would be my grandmother, Curtise — I’m her namesake. She saw me long before I could really see myself. She taught me how beautiful my dark skin is, she loved to hear me sing. She encouraged me in everything reminding me that I could do anything I set my mind and spirit to.
She was the first to open my eyes to the spiritual realm — to teach me how to recognize and move through low-vibrational energies, and to never fall in love with potential. She was a powerful nurturer, soft but strong, deeply wise and deeply loving.
I carry her with me in everything I do. I love her, and I miss her beyond words — but her spirit is woven into Caplata’s House, into my work, and into who I’ve become.
1~4~1938 until 10~5~2023 gone but never forgotten.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
The greatest wound of my life was losing my son, Bryan. His passing—tragically, to gun violence—was the only thing that ever stopped me in my tracks. It changed everything. It forced me to become someone new.
At first, I tried to heal by helping others, masking my pain with purpose. But about two years after his passing, I broke. I realized I couldn’t just move through it—I had to truly feel it. I had to love myself through the loss and face the reality of a new normal.
Accepting his physical absence was the hardest part, but once I did, I began to feel his presence in new ways. I started painting, drawing, playing guitar, and diving deeper into the music I love. Those creative spaces became my medicine.
Caplata’s House was born from that healing—a place where I could pour all of that love, pain, and transformation into something meaningful. Healing that kind of soul fragmentation is a lifelong journey, but knowing Bryan is still with me makes every step lighter, every moment sacred.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
Generational wealth — without question.
For me, it’s not just about finances; it’s about building something that lasts, something my family can stand on. I want to create a foundation strong enough that my son’s name, and the love and lessons he left behind, continue to thrive through everything I do.
Generational wealth is spiritual work, too — it’s breaking cycles, teaching new values, and making sure those who come after me have options, freedom, and peace. That’s why I pour so much into Caplata’s House — it’s part of that legacy. I’m in it for the long run, no matter how long it takes.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
The highest vibration of love is true authenticity—truly understanding oneself, and understanding that we are all part of the same Source. No matter our religion, where we come from, or what we look like, we are all connected in one way, shape, form, or fashion.
We are mirrors of each other. The things we dislike or even hate in someone else are often pieces of ourselves that live in shadow. And the love we admire in another is the same love we hold and are capable of giving. When we begin to recognize these reflections within, that’s when true awareness and compassion are born.
That, to me, is the real work—seeing ourselves in each other, and choosing to love anyway.
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