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Legendary photographer, publisher, and owner of 504 Dymes Magazine, C.E. Wiley, returns to the No Offense Podcast for a soulful and insightful conversation! C.E. opens up about taking a hiatus to nurse his 99-year-old aunt back to health, the upcoming fresh look and newsstand rebrand for 504 Dymes Magazine, and his creative process for bringing out the best in models.
In this episode, C.E. shares his deep love for classic 80s rock—paying tribute to icons like Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Ann Wilson, and Freddie Mercury—and highlights emerging talent like the band Dame and Hot For Crime. Plus, he drops invaluable advice for aspiring models, talks about upcoming collaborations with bootmaker John Ashford and designer Jilly Rocks, and reflects on why true passion always outweighs chasing money.
Key Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome to the No Offense Podcast with C.E. Wiley
05:25 - Music & Inspiration: Steve Perry, 80s Rock, and top vocalist rankings
06:38 - New Music Spotlight: Highlighting Dame (Veronica) & Hot For Crime (Miles Sean)
10:40 - 504 Dymes Magazine Updates: Upcoming content release & cover rebrand
12:05 - Family First: Caring for his 99-year-old aunt & finding balance
14:05 - Upcoming Collaborations: Bootmaker John Ashford, Jilly Rocks, & Nubian Graphics
15:30 - Early Days: Learning file transfers, self-taught hair/makeup, & one-man team roots
17:35 - Defining Success: Model comfort, making dreams come true, & perfectionism
21:00 - Creative Energy: The importance of wavelength, peace, & community support
27:35 - Childhood Roots: Comic books, rock goddesses, & Navy Blue Angels inspiration
36:00 - Advice for Aspiring Models: Passion over money, learning your craft, & finding your niche
38:00 - Why Artists Never Truly Retire: Passion vs. work & closing wisdom
Website: 504Dymes.com
Instagram: @504DymesMagazine
Featured Creatives & Brands:
John Ashford Shoes (Bootmaker & Designer)
Jilly Rocks (Fashion & Styling)
Nubian Graphics (Latanya - AI & Graphic Design)
Hot For Crime (@hot4crimemusic)
Dame (@damebandofficial)
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