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Send us Fan Mail When you combine the love for knowledge with a passion for communication, you may or may not find yourself in the podcast space. For Dayo, this was very much a reality upon starting The SeeSaw Podcast. While this podcast has no set genre, it was formulated during such a heightened political climate and therefore Dayo began to dive deeper into everything going on in the world. Dayo...

Send us Fan Mail There are different strokes for different folks, but once you find what works for you...hone it on it. That is exactly what Ryan did and thus Phi Nu Fitness was started as a result. While the main focus may be bodybuilding, there is so much more that comes with the sport that many don't know about. There are various levels and styles when it comes to bodybuilding and one of R...

Send us Fan Mail Although WavyBanx is an artist out of North Carolina, he has set up shop in Atlanta for the last three years. Now for some, Atlanta can be viewed as a city with immense opportunity...and this is an accurate statement. However, he was able to decipher early on that while the resources were plentiful, it is all about putting them to good use. It is no surprise that since coming to A...

Send us Fan Mail Putting your dreams to the side, whether temporary or permanent can have its effects on you one way or another. For Que B, this became a reality a few times but he never lost sight of the vision of becoming a rapper. This dream was able to truly manifest itself once he surrounded himself with such a versatile group of individuals. While Que has his passion for the music, he also e...

Send us Fan Mail Finding your own resources in an environment that you are not familiar with can certainly have its challenges. For Trey, relocating from South Florida to Texas all while starting a clothing brand was no walk in the park. However, instead of losing his determination and focus, he locked in on the grind even more. Kulture Apparel isn't just about clothing but rather telling a u...

Send us Fan Mail Changing locations because you want to further your career shows nothing but dedication to the craft. Melanae is no stranger to always putting her best foot forward, especially when it comes to her music. In fact, one of her favorite places to be when it's all said and done is the studio. Growing up in Dunn, North Carolina she quickly realized that it wasn't the place fo...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up, whenever Vic's mother asked him what he wanted to be when he got older, the answer was always a rapper. It is no surprise that as he got older, his involvement in the entertainment industry only heightened. However, it wasn't until nearly two years ago that Vic realized it was time to LOCK IN. Put all the distractions to the side, eliminate the excuses and tr...

Send us Fan Mail New episode, but the impact he is bringing to his community remains the same. We were able to bring on Bernard again after first being featured on episode 37. However, this time we focused on his nonprofit organization, PhilaEDA. Growing up in Philadelphia, he noticed firsthand that the education system can certainly be improved in all facets. On top of that, he recognized that ou...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you lose someone important in your life, but there were many things left undone and unsaid? For Brendan, he faced this reality in his early teenage years after losing his father. While we may not have control over everything that happens in our life, we do have control when it comes to how we choose to respond. Brendan will be the first to admit that he did not a...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to promotion for any business or service, content is key! But how do you manage to get the word out effectively if social media isn't your strong suit? Ahonore' decided to attack this problem head on, he recognized that while he may not produce perfect content 100% of the time, consistency will take him to places unimaginable. It wasn't long before Jou...

Send us Fan Mail Chelsea. Tiffany. Apriele. Taylor. Four friends with one ultimate goal, to cultivate a culture around wine that is acceptable not just by other black wine lovers but people all over the world. These ladies each share a passion for wine that when combined, it allowed them to brand themselves and pass their knowledge along to others. What do you get when you mix vines with your natu...

Send us Fan Mail Life-changing moments have no timetable, meaning they can occur at any time, age, location, etc. Along the course of her journey, Yani has had many impactful moments, but none like the time when God stopped the world for her. This reflection allowed her to truly define what was for her and walk completely and sincerely in her purpose. However, getting to that point came with many...

Send us Fan Mail Some say curiosity killed the cat, but for Tahirah it led her to places and experiences unimaginable! From an early age, she can always recall her attention to detail and wanting to find out the answers to things that the majority didn't. Tahirah attributes her 'go get it' attitude to her upbringing and that is why every single seed that she plants, she does so with...

Send us Fan Mail It is one thing to build a brand, but it is another thing to build that brand around family and for the community. For Jeff, being able to start and become a designer for a brand with people he grew up with was nothing short of a blessing and together they have been able to impact those around them, which is most important. But with such a populous fashion industry, what are Jeff...

Send us Fan Mail It was the people around Sydney that first noticed the quality of her work and the expertise she possessed when it came to a range of topics. However, she can admit that sometimes she wants things to be too perfect, BUT there is certainly nothing wrong with being picky when it comes to your craft. Syd has since adopted the mindset that all things will come with time and if it is f...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine dedicating three years of your life to something...does it sound feasible? Christian would answer 'yes' every time because when the basis of it all comes from love, he would do it again and again. Mr. Lessons Learned LLC, is more than just a social media movement but a brand aiming for worldwide impact when it's all said and done. Christian has noticed the n...

Send us Fan Mail Putting his all into everything he does is the only option, so it is no surprise that Sunny Da Man is involved in so many different ventures. From videography to producing, Sunny is no stranger to the grind and is always looking to expand the vision and connect with like-minded individuals. Coming from Shelby, North Carolina has shown him the importance of community and impacting...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a certain process you follow when it comes to decision-making? Aspen did not need much convincing when it came to realizing that working for someone else is not a lifestyle she wants to continue. As a result, she began truly exploring her passion for physical fitness and the euphoric feeling that it left her with every time. MBodyYouByAspen has been far from a walk in...

Send us Fan Mail The love and appreciation that Shainah has for language as a whole truly goes to show the power that words possess. Language is a broad term and she recognizes that there is no right or wrong way when it comes to communicating, especially in your native tongue.  Shainah recalls second grade being a time in her life where she really began to develop a passion for words and being ab...

Send us Fan Mail Take some time right now to reflect on how you got to where it is you are today. Is it because you never gave up on your dreams and aspirations? Is it because of the support system you have around you to keep you motivated? Whatever your answer may be, it is not by 100% luck. Throughout his life and various experiences, Christian has come to appreciate the beauty of it all. Not on...

Send us Fan Mail After Darion's grandmother purchased him a canvas and some supplies for his birthday, that was the start of something he would come to love forever. Things really shifted when he sold one of his first pieces to a place in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. Then, he connected with his current mentor, Kendrick and essentially was continuously placing himself in the right pl...

Send us Fan Mail Manifestations are not only powerful but can happen in our lives and we not even realize it. Ebony is a true testament to that because ever since she was little, she has always had a knack for wanting to tutor children. Growing up, she even adopted the title as 'Auntie Eb' because of her nurturing nature and her genuine passion for children. Upon making the decision to i...

Send us Fan Mail Shakiya will be the first to admit that it took her a while to realize her true passion. However, when she thought about how much she loved her natural hair and every part of the journey the next step was her very own business, Hair and Now Shop. Affordability without altering the quality is something Shakiya takes pride in and it shows all throughout her price list. At some point...

Send us Fan Mail Kayla is a firm believer in the saying "when you look good, you feel good" so it was only natural for her to want to also provide this feeling for others, specifically black women and it wasn't long before Kay Grandeur Hair Collection was created. However, it didn't stop there as Kayla's expertise and love with social media allowed her to add on KG Digital...

Send us Fan Mail Claudia's passion for all things travel initially started out as a dream. Growing up, it was definitely something she always had aspirations to do and taking her first trip to Hawaii at 10 years old was truly the icing on the cake for her. Upon attending ECU, she attributes a lot of her motivation of wanting to move into the travel and journalism space to the late, great Anth...