We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Alton Weekes a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alton, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

Several years ago, I was overweight, out-of-control, battling high cholesterol, inflammation, sleep apnea, asthma, chronic pain, borderline diabetes and a host of other issues.

I knew I was obese, but I was not aware that I had these other health challenges until I had a health event (heart attack) that changed my life. After my cardiologist put me on several medications, I knew that wasn’t the life I wanted to live. Who wants to be reminded every day that they have a health condition. Without any education about nutrition, health or eating plant based, I started to research, and what I discovered changed the trajectory of my life. I learned that through juicing plants fruits and vegetables that one could DETOX, CLEANSE and RESTORE their body systems on a cellular level and that these plants have information embedded within their DNA that has the ability to restore, detox and heal our bodies.

I also learned that western medicine doesn’t cure anything, it just manages the symptoms and I was on 7 medications with one pill having eight side effects, who wants that kind of life? and wouldn’t it be great if we ALL could get rid of the problems, and not be reminded everyday that you have a health issue?

Through juicing my best seller, called the Green Belly, I was able to DETOX, CLEANSE and RESTORE my body systems. Today, I am no longer on any medication. I lost over 100 lbs went from 293 at my heaviest to presently 183 and I look and feel amazing. I have more energy than I ever had, my confidence level is at 1000 watts and because of all the positive changes I wanted a way to share this information with the world, so I started CELLFUL, http://www.cellfulorganics.com a cold press juice company that helps people DETOX, CLEANSE and RESTORE their body systems. All the juice recipes, are the ones I used to help me get my life back on track! We ship locally and nationally across the country helping others that are willing to do the work, reclaim their life and health.

Today, I am a certified juice therapist, a holistic health practitioner, combat Navy vet and a motivational and transformational coach, helping others on their health and wellness journey.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I am Alton Weekes, transformational coach and motivational speaker. I’m also a juice therapist, holistic health practitioner a spiritual activist, cultural custodian of my community, a US Navy combat veteran and now founder and chief juicing officer of Cellful Cold Press. A cold press juice company that helps people DETOX, CLEANSE and RESTORE your body systems by liquifying fruits and vegetables so that one is able to absorb more nutrients, vitamin, minerals and live enzymes quicker.

I was born and raised in New York City and currently reside in the beautiful historic village of Harlem.

I’m a graduate of the iconic fashion institute of technology school where I received my BFA in exhibition design and visual presentation and where some of our most celebrated fashion designers walked the halls and graduated from.

Cellful offers juices, smoothies, shakes, elixirs, teas and 1, 3, and 7 day juice cleanses. We also offer JuiceLabs, which is the education arm of CELLFUL where we go into community, senior centers, urban farms, after-schools, CBO’s and vet spaces offering education on the importance of nutrition and juicing. How it works for your body. It’s transformational. it’s how I lost over 100lbs. and came off seven meds after my cardiologist said I would be on for life and after doing a juice cleanse called the green belly, our number 1 best seller.

I want people to know who are dealing with health challenges that they can overcome their health issues, but they gotta be willing to do the work. I hold them accountable through my motivational coaching program. Where we identify the problem we want to solve and create a plan through, mindset, juicing, exercise and motivation.

I am proud of the fact that I was able to over the tragic health issue I had when I experienced the heart attack I had. I was 293lbs at my heaviest. Borderline diabetes, chronic pain, inflammation, high cholesterol, asthma, moody, stressed and a host of other debilitating diseases. Today, I am no longer on any meds and every last of those issues are now gone. I feel better than I did when I was 20.

NOTE FROM MY CARDIOLOGIST:
“I have been caring for Alton for several years as his cardiologist, his story is inspirational!
After he had a cardiac procedure he was determined to improve his heart health through diet and exercise. Through his strict attention to exercise and eating a plant-based diet, he has successfully reverse his health challenges and has lost over 100lbs. I am convinced that his dietary program has helped him to prolong his life and greatly enhance his cardiac wellness.”
Dr. Adam, Cardiology Dept. NYU Langone Medical Center

Can you open up about how you managed the initial funding?

I funded my business on my own. I used $1000 to jump start and get things going. I never really worried about money because I am a believer that if you build it the people will come. However, you need to be passionate about what you are doing because you will do the work even if there isn’t any money..

If you need to ask friends, or family.

then I say look for accelerator programs where as a business you join to allow them to assist you in developing your business even further. On things like cash flow, legal formation, branding, marketing, video/reels to build your tribe or customer base. Some of these programs offer, 5k and up to 100k, and the offer varies depending on the program.
There are plenty of programs that are available to small business owners to help them reach for success. Again, you have to search and put some time in to look for them, and lastly, a loan but thats a last resource if the other nuggets I offered above don’t pan out.

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

I believe being passionate about what problem you are trying to solve will be enough to fuel your engines and lite your fire.

Its just that you want to be sure that this isn’t some fly by night idea but one that you feel strongly about and believe you can really accomplish for your customer or potential client. Even if it means walking alone. Can you still mater the assignment. Everyday I get up, grab a glass of lemon water, drink a litter of water and then I meditate and then I do a juice. You want to set yourself up for success. If you notice I didn’t say I grab my phone and start scrolling. I don’t look at my phone until prolly after 9 once I’ve did my self-care ritual. Its important that you have one. This sets your day up for success.. tapping into your power. mediating, visualizing, journaling, affirming and lastly, standing in your BRILLIANCE.

Contact Info:

• Website: HTTP://WWW.CELLFULORGANICS.COM
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cellfulcoldpressed/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatBoyAli
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alton-weekes-99720115/

Image Credits
ALL pictures are taken by me Alton Weekes