Paid In Passion

Meet Deepak Shukla, the Founder of Pearl Lemon Group, located in Italy! Pearl Lemon Group is a multi-7-figure digital marketing agency for its 5 operating businesses throughout Europe. We talk about his upbringing and experiences that drove him to be where he is today. A huge takeaway is that it is never too late to pursue something that you are drawn to, but your why will push you to take leaps y...

Meet Levi Ohanenye, an Atlanta realtor and CEO of Greandeur Motorsports LLC car dealership. In this episode of Paid In Passion, we sit down with Levi to talk about turning ambition into real opportunity and what it truly takes to succeed in competitive industries like real estate and auto sales. Levi shares how he got started, the risks he took, the lessons he learned along the way, and the mindse...

Meet TonyTalksMacros (IG: @6ixtony_), a content creator from Atlanta, GA, who primarily focuses on creating tasty, fun meals while making sure that they fit your healthy guidelines. He figures everyone can still have their favorite meals without having to sacrifice their fitness goals by making some simple substitutes that make all the difference! We discuss the science behind effective weight los...

Meet Vance Allison, a chemical engineer working in Oil and Gas. His journey to this field is a testament to which many people can relate. His transparency in sharing how he transferred from one HBCU to another amid a major career change shows how success isn't measured by where you start or end, but by how you overcome and endure challenges to achieve your goals. Enjoy this episode and remembe...

Meet Daniel Jefferson, an attorney, creative, and entrepreneur from Houston, Texas. Watch how he consistently balances being an intellectual business and entertainment attorney, owning a creative marketing agency, and creating a clothing brand while expressing his journey and educating his audience through content creation. A true embodiment of letting your passion work for you. Don't forget t...

Meet Josh Robinson, a journalist from Atlanta, GA. However, I believe "journalist" is an understatement to describe what he does in the field. He turned a high school passion for writing and music into an avenue I am sure he did not see coming. From writing music articles that led him to meet several of the world's most influential artists to creating and selling his own comic book s...

Meet Matthew Meadows (IG: matty_yy), a Salesforce Business Analyst from Atlanta, GA. This episode shares so many gems from the salesforce and consulting field, but also just ways to grow as an individual and professional. To be transparent, our first interview got lost in "space" and I was quite devastated to have lost a great interview, but could not rob my audience of the knowledge he...

Meet Ciara McGee, a medical device representative from Atlanta, GA! She is someone who always had the desire and passion to work in healthcare however, she chose ✨a different avenue✨ that many do not know of. Finding your niche in any field is so important but also takes true intention and commitment. Hope everyone enjoys this episode and Let Your Passion Work For You!

Meet Ammishaddai Grand-Jean. For those who know him, when he speaks everyone listens. So it makes sense that he has become a keynote speaker who has spoken in front of thousands. However, his journey is one that many, if not all, of us can relate to. Sometimes you’re on the bench of life waiting so patiently to get in the game and receive the fruits of your labor. The wisdom and encouragement in t...

Welcome back to Paid In Passion, Season 2! Meet Cheyenne Brown, an up-and-coming entrepreneur. She has multiple entities with the creativity of her namesake: Cheysthetics and Cheymedia. Please enjoy this episode where we discuss her passions for cosmetics, media, and sports. Stay tuned this season and Let Your Passion Work For You!

Meet Jalen Dunning, a 21-year-old firefighter with the Gwinett Fire Station. (IG: @jaaysaaucy) We've all wondered (or maybe just me) why firefighters are at so many scenes when 911 is called. I now see firefighting with a whole, new perspective thanks to Jalen sharing his knowledge and experiences. This is indeed the last episode of Season 1. I appreciate all my viewers, and definitely stay tu...

Meet Kay and Tyren IG: kayandtyrenofficial, content creators based in Atlanta, GA. They are an entrepreneurial-minded couple who entered the content creation world and are taking it by storm. The main focus is primarily on the life and stages of content creation and entrepreneurs, but the gems dropped in this video will hit hard for anyone seeking success.  I have taken so much from the episode an...

Meet Jeffrey Hendricks, a first-year lawyer from Atlanta, GA. As many of these interviews have gone, there is so much more to each person than what their profession or degree entails. His passion for sports and academic success has given him the vision to be the next top-shelf sports agent, and I am very confident in his journey. Our conversation flows between topics of law school, his love for sp...

Meet Godswill Nwankwo! (IG: @__willyy) He is currently a program manager at Google. I specifically use the word "currently" because you can see how big of a dreamer he is through our conversation. A great example of someone who understands that in order to make it to the highest of hills, you're going to have to pass through the lowest of valleys. So many great values are discussed t...

In this video, I spoke with the businesswoman, AKT (IG:@aktlovee). Her 3 main domains are hair, sneaker, and fashion. She turned these infatuations into different businesses. She either saw a need in her community that she then wanted to help relieve or turned a hobby into something with longevity. Make sure to check out her different pages with her different crafts (IG: @aktextensions, @sneakherc...

With the 5th episode, it is about time for the official introduction of Paid In Passion. Being a month since the official launch of the platform, this podcast is something I aspire to do longer than any job I could have. I've genuinely enjoyed every interview I have had so far, and I look forward to the hundreds to come. Side note: I am actually pretty good at this and all my old teachers were 100...

Meet Vanessa Alele (IG: @sheisefe). She is a personal and wardrobe stylist based in Atlanta, GA. This was a very fun interview, especially with us knowing each other for so many years. We talk about some of her greatest achievements and just her overall experiences in the fashion industry. Risks and bold steps have to be taken in order to reach places others have not. Hope you all enjoy!   Fo...

This is Brian Lucear, an up-and-coming film director and executive. I had the pleasure of talking to him about the lifestyle and expectations of a film director. Even from his younger days, he knew that this was his calling, and with many disciplines, determination, and consistency we are all privileged to experience the fruits of his labors. We talk about freelancing, different inspirations, and...

Meet Ade Afon, who is representing ElevateThrifts LLC. They are a fashion boutique, established in 2019. Ade speaks with me about their business journey from the beginning stages, operations, promotions, and their eventual goal of a storefront. He drops many gems on entrepreneurship and how important it is to stay consistent with a vision and how great it will be when it comes into fruition. Follo...