Gwen Pierce

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Pierce, is the creator and founder of TheChocolateVoice.com, a lifestyle and cultural online magazine, focusing on promoting positive stories within multicultural communities.

Originally from Tucson Arizona, she has lived in San Diego, since 1977. Gwen holds a Bachelors degree from San Diego State University, in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Growing up in Tucson, she is the daughter of a Barbershop owner and a Mom who operated the record shop and retail store right next door. Being surrounded by hard working parent’s, is what Gwen attributes her entrepreneurial spirit to.

A self-described people person, she enjoys talking with colorful, positive influences and says, over the years has developed into what she calls, a passion for conversation.  Notable conversations include: Barrington Irving, the youngest person to pilot a plane around the world solo, and Dr. Steve Perry, CNN’s Black in America series and, TV-One’s Save Our Son’s, just to name a few.

Prior to her work on The Chocolate Voice, Gwen worked as an Electronics Buyer in the Aerospace industry for over 17 years.

Hobbies include: Good conversation over a cup of coffee, spending quality time with family and friends, reading, writing, listening to Jazz and R&B music, attending concerts and movies.

Pierce is a member of the San Diego Association of Black Journalist and, the San Diego NAACP Branch.