Ciara scorches like only she can a-front of the July/August issue of Essence Magazine. 

CiCi’s cover arrives three years after her last and comes at a time when she’s shining as an example of how women can indeed have it all.

For, she’s juggling being a wife, a mother of two, and now CEO of her own record label Beauty Marks Entertainment. The latter of which saw her successfully complete a course in business at the prestigious Harvard University. 

Head below for quotes from the ‘Level Up’ singer about how she’s managing the peaks and troughs of life.

“My faith has carried me through every challenge and triumph, When I was younger and wanting things to happen when I wanted them to happen, I could never have imagined that 15 years later I’d be having the time of my life.”

She went on to add:

“I’m trying to keep getting better, make health-conscious decisions and be the best mom and wife I can be. No matter how much success you have, I believe there’s always an opportunity to grow and learn something new. And I’m keeping my sexy up too.” 

As the year progresses, look out for Ci when she heads out on the ‘Beauty Marks Tour’ in support of her like-titled album.

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[Photo credit: Essence / Itaysha Jordan]