CEO of Morgan’s Xpress Transportation Inc., a ground transportation company, Christine Morgan is passionate about travel and tobacco; tastes that at some point in her life intertwined to create Lips, Sticks & Fingertips Mobile Cigar Lounge: an opportunity to enjoy a cigar and share her hobby, without leaving the roads.
Christine Morgan was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, United States, a city where she learned about resilience, adaptability, community engagement, and the importance of revitalization and innovation.
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In addition, she embraced the value of perseverance, with the idea of accepting change and the goal of achieving positive transformations based on joint work. That is, the lessons that can inspire people to overcome obstacles and contribute to personal growth within the cigar community.
The history of Lips, Sticks & Fingertips Mobile Cigar Lounge began thanks to Christine’s love for tobacco, influenced by lawyers and doctors who appeared within her work circle. Realizing that the cigar lifestyle was too expensive –by her standards at that time– she did some market research and decided to create a Cigar Lounge.
As an idea it worked, but she was not willing to give up her road trips. So the venture took a turn and was mounted on four wheels. “Establishing a mobile Cigar Lounge gave me the best of both worlds,” she says.
Traveling the country and the world did not make her forget what she learned in her hometown. So now, with greater possibilities, Christine promotes and participates in campaigns to collect coats and toys, and in raising awareness about early detection of breast cancer: “Growing up in poverty is the force behind my community initiatives. I love having a positive impact on our communities and helping those in need. Hopefully my contributions will help raise awareness and spread kindness and joy.”
Proof of this is her affiliation to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BBBS) club, in which she provides tutoring to boys and girls with social problems, whom she encourages towards better coexistence and development.
“It is amazing to see such a positive impact, as it happened in the life of my apprentice (his younger sister). Watching her change from a shy nine-year-old to joining the Navy and now wanting to give back by becoming a mentor is truly inspiring. It gives me comfort to know that my guidance and support motivated her to help other girls, continue the cycle of giving, and makes a difference in their lives.”
As a generous person, Christine advises women who strive to build strong relationships, and forms networks based on authenticity, communication, and active and empathetic listening. With these attitudes, people stay true to themselves and their genuine personality emerges: “We all appreciate honesty. It is easier to trust and connect with someone sincere.”
She believes that by participating with the SOTL Global Movement, her influence in other areas can help close gaps in the cigar industry and bring experiences, from other countries and cultures, to a central platform.
