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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...

Send us Fan Mail If someone asked you what fuels your fire on a daily basis, would you have an immediate answer or would you have to take some time to contemplate? Devien knew what his true motivation was for getting into music, but he had to take a step back to realize he wasn't living fully in his purpose. Yes, he was making music and doing what he loved but he felt like the music wasn&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Hash tags are common use on social media when it comes to promotion, sponsorships, etc. But in the recent years they have taken on a more serious meaning when they became names of minority lives taken by police brutality. From young children to grown adults, it seemed as if with every new day, came with a new name. Brian Wilturner, as both an African American male and father refus...

Send us Fan Mail Before coming into business, Ka'Von attributes a lot of his background and how he grew up to both Philadelphia, PA and Clinton, NC. These areas were able to light a fire under him to want to give back to not only his family but the community as well. While in Philadelphia, although Ka'Von was confined to wearing uniforms throughout his academic years, he never lost his l...

Send us Fan Mail When you see the word 'REAL' as an acronym, what are some thoughts that come to mind? Originally, that wasn't the first word that JB wrote down, but after much thought he decided to keep it simple, yet meaningful. After all, everyone just wants to keep it real, right? Enrolling in the Fashion Institute of Technology allowed JB to really hone in on his love for fashi...

Send us Fan Mail When something starts off as nothing more than a hobby for you, but then grows into a lifestyle you may adopt a special appreciation for it. For Rod, that special appreciation came in the form of posters on his walls. These posters ranged from musical artists, athletes, scenes from movies, you name it. Each one had its own meaning and rightful spot on the wall. However, as the wor...

Send us Fan Mail A picture can be worth a thousand words depending on who you ask, but what about who is behind the lens? What was the perspective of the photographer as they captured said picture? For Deonna, the answer is never the same and that is what she finds to be one of the amazing things about the creative process. Deonna has come to truly love beauty in all forms and that is why she take...

Send us Fan Mail Is there anything in your life that you have dedicated yourself to for over 10 years? Well for Dj Double O, or Hood it would be Big Wave Promotions, LLC. From the outside looking in, you may think it is all promotional content and events, but it is truly a FAMILY that extends far and wide throughout North Carolina. A family that over the years has been able dabble in a lot of diff...

Send us Fan Mail What does the journey to building a 7-figure skincare brand look like? For Meagan, it is something that she can walk you through firsthand because she is living it day in and day out. GetFlawlessSkin emerged as a result of Meagan wanting to step away from her 9-5 and enter the entrepreneurial space. As we may know, when taking on a new venture it can often be met with adversity bu...

Send us Fan Mail The beauty about creativity is that it comes in many forms and brings out different things in all of us. For Rachel, her inspiration comes from not only her past experiences but the growing love for wanting to connect with people from all walks of life. She is able to translate her creative process through music, storytelling and public speaking which Rachel is looking forward to...

Send us Fan Mail After countless years of doing the behind the scenes work and manifesting the life you truly want to live, there is no better feeling than watching the stars align right before your eyes. This couldn't be more true for Kenny The Plug especially with the constant evolution of social media, it really allowed things to propel for him. However, even with wearing so many different...

Send us Fan Mail Often times in our lives we are given certain opportunities where the reality may exceed our expectations and this is especially true for Hugo V. Things began to shift when he was originally assigned to open up and reveal step one at a retreat for compulsive gamblers. However, Hugo ended up having to wrap things up at the retreat and end on step 12. After some reflection, Hugo rea...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine being able to debunk myths earlier on and thus for generations to come more families would be better off financially. For Keon, Tristan and Akeel that was the one of the main goals behind getting started with Millennial Finance Network. After realizing their combined knowledge and expertise in real estate and life insurance, they wanted to continuously spread this to their...

Send us Fan Mail Adversity can come in many different forms and certainly has no timetable attached to it. However, Shae ending up using the difficult times in her life to take risks and invest in herself. When carbon is put under an overwhelming amount of pressure it then goes on to form a diamond, so it is no surprise that the name of Shae's boutique is Pressured Diamonds. The name doesn&ap...

Send us Fan Mail "You never get a second chance to make a first impression" is a saying that speaks volumes when it comes to networking and meeting new people. First impressions mean the world to Constant and he takes pride in being able to make a difference in the lives of others whether it comes physically, spiritually or mentally. By taking this approach with all of his clients for Ma...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up and seeing the daily sacrifices and grind from his parents motivated Dope Da Vinci unlike anything else. From creating his own apparel line to becoming a music artist, he fully embraced the arts and the messages within it all. When you hear the story behind his journey from Haiti to the United States, you'll realize that O1 Visa Apparel is more than just clothing a...

Send us Fan Mail Bernard has always taken an interest in sports and doing whatever he can to strengthen the mind and body. After graduating from Morehouse College last year, he noticed that the students in the AUC didn't really have access to reputable facilities and equipment. After taking matters into his own hands, WorkNard was started with the mission to help others develop the mind of a...