- Husband: Brandon Williams
- Children: Brandon Jr., Braxton, Brenton, and Brayden
- Occupation Influencer and Owner of Gleniece Skin
- Hobbies: Spending time with family, pilates, and one-on-one time with husband and with my mom
For Brittnione Williams, family isn’t just a priority, it’s her entire world. As the proud mom of four boys, she’s on a mission to raise kind, resilient young men while running her own clean skincare brand. Whether she’s joyriding through the city with her crew, enjoying a family picnic, or catching up with her mom, Brittnione treasures every moment spent with loved ones. Her passion for skincare and commitment to quality shine through in both her business and her everyday life, proving that with faith and family, anything is possible.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR COMPANY?
BRITTNIONE: As a teenager, I suffered with acne, and I’m very cautious about what I put on my skin, especially [since] cancer and stuff like that [are] at an all-time high. So I’m very, very cautious when it comes to putting things on my skin. So, [I thought], “Why not create something for myself?” And when I saw that it was working, my husband started using it; he liked it. Then [other] people always asked me, “What are you using?” I was like, “Okay, why not sell it?” It’s been going ever since then.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A BUSINESS OWNER?
BRITTNIONE: My proudest moment, honestly, is when I am able to give customers the results they’ve longed for. When they say, “I ‘ve used so many brands, I’ve tried this, and I tried that, and only your product works for me.” That just makes me so proud as a business owner, because it’s not about the dollar, it’s [about] making customers happy and [giving] them the results they’re looking for.
WHAT ARE SOME JOYS AND CHALLENGES OF BEING A MOM?
BRITTNIONE: I found a lot of joy in it, [but] the challenges really come in. Being that I’m a boy mom, I’m preparing them for the world. I know they will not always be my little babies, my little boys; I have to prepare them to be someone’s husband, someone’s dad, someone’s friend. I have to prepare them to be good people in the world to other people. That’s the biggest challenge, because sometimes, little things to us [carry] them a long way. I would say the joy is knowing that we didn’t have instructions on how to be parents, and to see how well-rounded they are and how educated they are in different areas, not just about school, but life and religion with God, that just makes us proud.
WHAT’S ONE PARENTING HACK YOU SWEAR BY?
BRITTNIONE: I have so many. Me and my husband, we both practice letting them just be themselves. I feel like it builds character and constantly [builds relationships]. We see them as kids, but they are people in the world, just like we are, and sometimes you have to get on their level to understand them from their point of view. We, as parents, come off as bossy in a way. Like, “I’m the parent. Do this because I said so…” but that does not give them free will to show you their way of thinking or make them think for themselves. I think that is a big family hack, because some kids express themselves through action. So if they’re feeling misunderstood or not heard, it could cause them to act out. We stay level because they have boundaries. They know boundaries, but we also let them voice their opinions. I feel like another big hack is being able to apologize as a parent, because that goes a long way; we’re not perfect.
WHAT’S ONE THING YOU HOPE YOUR CHILDREN LEARN FROM YOU?
BRITTNIONE: Resilience. And I say that because me and my husband have encountered so much together within the years of being together. But we never give up. Sometimes when we get down, we have to reposition, but we keep going. It takes a lot of resilience to do that.
WHAT’S A TYPICAL WEEKEND LIKE FOR YOUR FAMILY?
BRITTNIONE: We really bond as much as possible. So a typical weekend may be just getting in the car and joyriding, going to have a picnic, going to spend time at my mom’s house, [or spending time at] my husband’s mom’s house. We are really family oriented, so we really enjoy each other’s company. We may get a snowball, we may go to the park, [we may] get some seafood here and there. We go where the wind blows us. We try to stay in good energy in our family, because that also helps them as kids just to do different things [and] do different experiences. We try to keep them busy, try to keep them engaged in interactive activities, [and are] just constantly challenging their minds to deeper things.
HOW DO YOU JUGGLE YOUR CAREERS AND FAMILY LIFE?
BRITTNIONE: I’m still trying to find the balance. I’m learning to schedule out my days, and when I say that, [I mean be] better organized and give everything a time slot. That means not focusing on one thing for too long. Everything deserves its own separate attention, and I’m learning to find that balance. It’s a work in progress.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF PARENTING ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
BRITTNIONE: Every child is different in their own way. No kid is the same, and everyone requires their own type of attention. For example, my oldest [son has more] main character vibes. He wants all eyes on him at all times. And I know he needs more emotional support. My second son shuts down. Even with kids, you have to know their love language. Love language applies to different things. One way that I may give my oldest attention, it may not be the same way that my second-born may accept the attention. I may be giving the same attention, but it does not look like attention to [my second born], because that’s not the way he looks for it. That’s bigger than anything, honestly, because you never want a kid to feel unseen, unheard, or like they’re the black sheep.
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Quick Q’s
- My current obsession… Building and deepening my relationship with God
- Favorite way to unwind after a long day… A glass of wine and conversation with my husband
- My signature dish… Seafood-stuffed peppers, pasta, yams; We love soul food
- Someone that inspires me… My mom
- Something I’m excited about right now… Life; to see what God has in store for me and my family