Black America's Most Eligible Bachelors (Will Moss Q&A)
Black America's Most Eligible Bachelors: The Series
Hey Ladies!
Many of us always complain about not being able to meet good, quality African American men, but believe me ladies, there are some exceptional single black men amongst us!
I was recently at a social networking conference and had the chance to hear a speech by Will Moss (CEO/hbcuconnect.com) talking about some rather technical issues in developing software for social networks. Being the conscious editor that I am, I pulled William aside after his presentation and straight got in his business (smile). I mean the man is tall, handsome, intelligent, has a winning smile and for the moment, the brother is single!
If I was single, I might not be sharing this Q&A right now (haha) but I thought the readers of BlackWomenConnect.com would get a kick out of the little chat we had. William asked me not to post his email address, but I found out after the conference that just about the only way to reach him is through his PR Firm (Diversity City Media). Don't tell them I put that out there!
Hey Will! Thanks for taking a minute to talk to me and the BlackWomenConnect.com audience!
My pleasure. I have seen the website and publication. You guys should be proud of what you are doing. Definitely keep up the good work!
Ok, so lets get right into this! First of all are you single? If so, how in the world did that happen?
Whoa! (haha) Well actually yes I am single. It's funny because you caught me off guard with that question. That's the last thing I thought you would ask me, and I'm normally not thinking about the fact that I'm single (haha). As for how that happened, well long story short, I was in a long-term relationship that officially ended in 2007, and since then I've been focusing on my business and being the best father I can be.
A good father? A man that can change diapers is s*xy!
(haha) I never really thought about trying to be s*xy while changing diapers, but I guess there will be no doubt from a woman I date about my ability to take care of my family and those I love.
Exactly! Being a single parent will shine a light on how mature a man is... Would you ever consider having more children?
So far I have not really had time to think about it, but I do love kids and I guess if I met the right woman, I would naturally want to have more kids, especially if that is what she wanted also, so it wouldn't be an issue. But I stress the fact that it would have to be the right woman (haha).
The ladies on our site think there are not enough educated single black men out there. What's your perspective?
I mean, we are out here. We do some things that normal guys do but look at where you found me! We're at a technology conference. Not exactly the place where a woman would ever expect to meet a good man. It is true that there are probably more educated black women out here than there are educated black men, but I think it's important to look for qualities that make a person a good match for you, not just education or surface level things that women usually observe to filter a brother out before even a first date!
Seems like you've thought about this before, because your answers are noteworthy! But lets get a bit more specific with you and who you are. We get a lot of traffic when we interview interesting people, so here we go!
So what was your childhood like?
I had a great childhood. I grew up rather poor, so I had this crazy obsession with not being poor when I 'grew up'. But I was surrounded by a loving family that valued things like education, honesty, integrity and things of that nature. My father was my role model and I feel lucky or blessed that I had both he and my mother in my life growing up.
What motivates you?
Well I'm a pretty focused and passionate person when I recognize something worth spending my time and efforts on. I'm motivated by lots of things but I like to work hard, plant seeds and watch things grow, in whatever I choose to focus on that's how it works. I have never wanted to live a normal life. I like good people, fast cars, and having homes in nice places. But overall I think I was blessed with some extra-ordinary technical skills, so I want to use my skills to build wealth and then do philanthropic types of activities later in life.
What special talents do you have?
Well the thing that sticks out most is my technical abilities, you know, with this internet software development and social networking stuff, but I'm rather good dealing with many different types of people to get business done.
What do most people like about you?
I have an even temper. I am usually pretty conscious and concerned about other people's feelings, or at least people I care about (haha). Folks would probably also say I'm honest, almost to a fault.
What do most people dislike about you?
Whoa! (laughs and thinks for a minute) Well... Like I said, I'm honest, almost to a fault. Sometimes if there are things to address that may be negative, I don't like to focus on negative things, so if I don't address those things quickly, by the time I do, I may be irritated and let people hear the raw un-cut version of how I feel (haha).
What do you have now that you value or cherish most?
Well I really value my abilities and who I am as a person, but the thing that comes to mind is what a great family I have. I have a great family and some really great friends that are like family to me.
What is it that you don't have that you want most now?
Well other than the shallow stuff a young guy in his 30s wants, like cars, cribs and nice vacations, after being single for like over a year now, it would actually be nice to find someone that would actually be worth spending time with and sharing tangible and in-tangible success.
What do you think you will want most in the future that you don't have now?
That's a tough one, and I think I know the answer but I'll leave some questions to imagination. Know what I mean? (haha)
What have you done that you are most proud of in life?
Hmmm. That is a hard one. There are lots of typical milestones I can think of like doing well in college, doing well in corporate America, and starting a successful business, but I think I am most proud of how at the end of the day, if it is friends, family or a total stranger, I try to treat people good and give folks the benefit of my experiences.
If you fell for someone who was already in a relationship, how would you handle it?
Wow that's deep! (haha) I mean, I if I fall for a person, it's too late you know? It does not happen to me often where I fall for a person. I can count the times on one hand, but I can say that if I did, and they fell for me but were in a relationship, I would still pursue. As romantic or generic as this may sound, some things are literally worth fighting for, and knowing myself, if I fall for someone then they must be special.
How do you typically let down a lover you no longer want to be involved with?
Ahhh! That's a tough one. I usually will express why my interest has faded and watch the response. If the response is not good, I will just let the other person know I'm focusing on different things other than them. Nothing rude, just honesty.
Do you want to be married?
Marriage is a super serious thing. Not something to fantasize about or walk into blindly simply because you want to be "married" in your lifetime. If I were to meet someone that special, I am sure it would be a desire that would develop, but I can't sit here right now and say I want to be married yet have no one in mind that makes me feel like being with them for the rest of my life. That's just wisdom right there. Like it or not. If and when I do find that special someone, she will be one very happy lady, and I'm not just saying that.
What kind of lover are you?
I don't know (haha). I guess you could say I'm a passionate individual given I love someone. I guess all things considered, I have no issues there and I'll conservatively pass on that question (haha).
Why do most of your relationships start?
Some type of physical attraction followed by mental and emotional stimulation.
Why do most of your relationships end?
Probably lack of proper communication and or a lack of mutual respect. I'm the type of person that will give anything to a person I love, but I will expect a level of respect and appreciation from whoever is on the receiving end. It's not rocket science.
What is the first thing you notice about a potential lover?
How often and willing she is to smile. For sure.
Are you a liar?
No. A liar is someone that chooses to deceive rather than deal with the truth. If a person lies too often, no one will know who they are, nor will they deserve any trust.
Do you believe in God?
Definitely. I attribute all of my successes to my beliefs. I'm not really religious but I am pretty serious about the fact that I'm not here on earth to be sitting around doing random activities.
Do you date outside of your race/color?
Hmmm. Do I? Not really. I mean I would consider it but my preference in women tends to revolve around women that resemble my mom, and my mom is a beautiful black woman. However black is a generic term because there are folks in my family that look white, but are "black" because they are mixed you know?
Any advice for the ladies on BlackWomenConnect.com on finding a good black man?
Get out. If you are at home all of the time, only talking to your girlfriends or watching TV, you won't meet anyone. Think outside of the box. Don't filter out a good guy because of some superficial things about him that can easily be changed, like a pair of shoes he wears that you don't like! Also don't be afraid to let a man know you are interested in him.
So how can the ladies get in touch with you?
(haha) Ummmm. I guess that's how you put someone on blast right there! Let me think about that and get back to you. I don't want to be like some of the other folks you interviewed and have to change my email address after you put it out there!
Well thanks for taking the time to talk to us! Enjoy the rest of the conference, and I'm sure our viewers will be on the look out the next time we hear about you making a public appearance (haha).
Hey Ladies!
Many of us always complain about not being able to meet good, quality African American men, but believe me ladies, there are some exceptional single black men amongst us!
I was recently at a social networking conference and had the chance to hear a speech by Will Moss (CEO/hbcuconnect.com) talking about some rather technical issues in developing software for social networks. Being the conscious editor that I am, I pulled William aside after his presentation and straight got in his business (smile). I mean the man is tall, handsome, intelligent, has a winning smile and for the moment, the brother is single!
If I was single, I might not be sharing this Q&A right now (haha) but I thought the readers of BlackWomenConnect.com would get a kick out of the little chat we had. William asked me not to post his email address, but I found out after the conference that just about the only way to reach him is through his PR Firm (Diversity City Media). Don't tell them I put that out there!
Hey Will! Thanks for taking a minute to talk to me and the BlackWomenConnect.com audience!
My pleasure. I have seen the website and publication. You guys should be proud of what you are doing. Definitely keep up the good work!
Ok, so lets get right into this! First of all are you single? If so, how in the world did that happen?
Whoa! (haha) Well actually yes I am single. It's funny because you caught me off guard with that question. That's the last thing I thought you would ask me, and I'm normally not thinking about the fact that I'm single (haha). As for how that happened, well long story short, I was in a long-term relationship that officially ended in 2007, and since then I've been focusing on my business and being the best father I can be.
A good father? A man that can change diapers is s*xy!
(haha) I never really thought about trying to be s*xy while changing diapers, but I guess there will be no doubt from a woman I date about my ability to take care of my family and those I love.
Exactly! Being a single parent will shine a light on how mature a man is... Would you ever consider having more children?
So far I have not really had time to think about it, but I do love kids and I guess if I met the right woman, I would naturally want to have more kids, especially if that is what she wanted also, so it wouldn't be an issue. But I stress the fact that it would have to be the right woman (haha).
The ladies on our site think there are not enough educated single black men out there. What's your perspective?
I mean, we are out here. We do some things that normal guys do but look at where you found me! We're at a technology conference. Not exactly the place where a woman would ever expect to meet a good man. It is true that there are probably more educated black women out here than there are educated black men, but I think it's important to look for qualities that make a person a good match for you, not just education or surface level things that women usually observe to filter a brother out before even a first date!
Seems like you've thought about this before, because your answers are noteworthy! But lets get a bit more specific with you and who you are. We get a lot of traffic when we interview interesting people, so here we go!
So what was your childhood like?
I had a great childhood. I grew up rather poor, so I had this crazy obsession with not being poor when I 'grew up'. But I was surrounded by a loving family that valued things like education, honesty, integrity and things of that nature. My father was my role model and I feel lucky or blessed that I had both he and my mother in my life growing up.
What motivates you?
Well I'm a pretty focused and passionate person when I recognize something worth spending my time and efforts on. I'm motivated by lots of things but I like to work hard, plant seeds and watch things grow, in whatever I choose to focus on that's how it works. I have never wanted to live a normal life. I like good people, fast cars, and having homes in nice places. But overall I think I was blessed with some extra-ordinary technical skills, so I want to use my skills to build wealth and then do philanthropic types of activities later in life.
What special talents do you have?
Well the thing that sticks out most is my technical abilities, you know, with this internet software development and social networking stuff, but I'm rather good dealing with many different types of people to get business done.
What do most people like about you?
I have an even temper. I am usually pretty conscious and concerned about other people's feelings, or at least people I care about (haha). Folks would probably also say I'm honest, almost to a fault.
What do most people dislike about you?
Whoa! (laughs and thinks for a minute) Well... Like I said, I'm honest, almost to a fault. Sometimes if there are things to address that may be negative, I don't like to focus on negative things, so if I don't address those things quickly, by the time I do, I may be irritated and let people hear the raw un-cut version of how I feel (haha).
What do you have now that you value or cherish most?
Well I really value my abilities and who I am as a person, but the thing that comes to mind is what a great family I have. I have a great family and some really great friends that are like family to me.
What is it that you don't have that you want most now?
Well other than the shallow stuff a young guy in his 30s wants, like cars, cribs and nice vacations, after being single for like over a year now, it would actually be nice to find someone that would actually be worth spending time with and sharing tangible and in-tangible success.
What do you think you will want most in the future that you don't have now?
That's a tough one, and I think I know the answer but I'll leave some questions to imagination. Know what I mean? (haha)
What have you done that you are most proud of in life?
Hmmm. That is a hard one. There are lots of typical milestones I can think of like doing well in college, doing well in corporate America, and starting a successful business, but I think I am most proud of how at the end of the day, if it is friends, family or a total stranger, I try to treat people good and give folks the benefit of my experiences.
If you fell for someone who was already in a relationship, how would you handle it?
Wow that's deep! (haha) I mean, I if I fall for a person, it's too late you know? It does not happen to me often where I fall for a person. I can count the times on one hand, but I can say that if I did, and they fell for me but were in a relationship, I would still pursue. As romantic or generic as this may sound, some things are literally worth fighting for, and knowing myself, if I fall for someone then they must be special.
How do you typically let down a lover you no longer want to be involved with?
Ahhh! That's a tough one. I usually will express why my interest has faded and watch the response. If the response is not good, I will just let the other person know I'm focusing on different things other than them. Nothing rude, just honesty.
Do you want to be married?
Marriage is a super serious thing. Not something to fantasize about or walk into blindly simply because you want to be "married" in your lifetime. If I were to meet someone that special, I am sure it would be a desire that would develop, but I can't sit here right now and say I want to be married yet have no one in mind that makes me feel like being with them for the rest of my life. That's just wisdom right there. Like it or not. If and when I do find that special someone, she will be one very happy lady, and I'm not just saying that.
What kind of lover are you?
I don't know (haha). I guess you could say I'm a passionate individual given I love someone. I guess all things considered, I have no issues there and I'll conservatively pass on that question (haha).
Why do most of your relationships start?
Some type of physical attraction followed by mental and emotional stimulation.
Why do most of your relationships end?
Probably lack of proper communication and or a lack of mutual respect. I'm the type of person that will give anything to a person I love, but I will expect a level of respect and appreciation from whoever is on the receiving end. It's not rocket science.
What is the first thing you notice about a potential lover?
How often and willing she is to smile. For sure.
Are you a liar?
No. A liar is someone that chooses to deceive rather than deal with the truth. If a person lies too often, no one will know who they are, nor will they deserve any trust.
Do you believe in God?
Definitely. I attribute all of my successes to my beliefs. I'm not really religious but I am pretty serious about the fact that I'm not here on earth to be sitting around doing random activities.
Do you date outside of your race/color?
Hmmm. Do I? Not really. I mean I would consider it but my preference in women tends to revolve around women that resemble my mom, and my mom is a beautiful black woman. However black is a generic term because there are folks in my family that look white, but are "black" because they are mixed you know?
Any advice for the ladies on BlackWomenConnect.com on finding a good black man?
Get out. If you are at home all of the time, only talking to your girlfriends or watching TV, you won't meet anyone. Think outside of the box. Don't filter out a good guy because of some superficial things about him that can easily be changed, like a pair of shoes he wears that you don't like! Also don't be afraid to let a man know you are interested in him.
So how can the ladies get in touch with you?
(haha) Ummmm. I guess that's how you put someone on blast right there! Let me think about that and get back to you. I don't want to be like some of the other folks you interviewed and have to change my email address after you put it out there!
Well thanks for taking the time to talk to us! Enjoy the rest of the conference, and I'm sure our viewers will be on the look out the next time we hear about you making a public appearance (haha).
