CECE'S MASS APPEAL REACHES YOUNG & OLD; Plus, Winans encourages Whitney and Bobbi Kristina
buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin In 2008, I had the privilege of tapping into the wisdom of CeCe Winans. Mrs. Winans will be releasing new music this year, so I thought it fitting to reprint our "conversation" as there are tie-ins to current events, such as a comment about the late Whitey Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. So much has changed since this interview. Winans' close friend Whitney passed away and her daughter is currently fighting for her life in an Atlanta hospital. The interview preceded Winans performance at an AARP event. Really, the article is about her mass appeal, but the reader will glean so much more. Each time I am in the presence of greatness, I try to ask a question that will enrich all our lives. For me, the greatest piece of food for thought Winans shared was the idea of living a full life to "die empty," which she learned from the teachings of the late Dr. Myles Munroe. I'm sure you'll find points t...