As I sit on the steps of the porch in my zip-up hoodie, cargo shorts, and Jordan Air Ones, the sun sends peaks of light through the trees. The grass is green, the birds are chirping, and the wind gently blows across my face. It’s one of those beautiful days in Atlanta, Georgia—the kind of […]

You ever take a saying and use it so often, but can’t remember where it came from? The title of this blog is one of those sayings. We all know what it means—or at least, most of us do. If not, here’s a quick explanation: it’s about taking what’s useful and leaving the rest behind. […]

I can’t believe the time is up. Ironically, I never realized there was a time limit. I guess I thought I’d be in California forever. I fell in love with the city, the culture, the people, and—honestly—the weather. Three days before our flight, I started putting furniture and other items in the hallway with a […]

Have you ever been in a season of life where you felt like you were absolutely killing it? I’ve had plenty of moments like that as an entrepreneur. But then, after taking a step back, I realized, “Man, I could have done a lot more. I could’ve been so much better.” Now, understand that I’m […]

In the journey of personal and professional growth, our capacity – the ability to receive, understand, and apply knowledge – plays a pivotal role. An open mind allows the flow of wisdom, fostering continuous learning and development. Capacity refers to the mental or physical ability to absorb, comprehend, and utilize information effectively. It’s the reservoir […]

If you’re anything like me, there are moments in life when you feel like you’ve got this. Money is coming in, business is thriving, and everything seems to be on cruise control. In those seasons, we might think we’ve made it and that this is how life should be. However, as I get older, I’ve […]

I’ll be honest: my passion for entrepreneurship is at a 13 on a scale of 1 to 10. I can be intense when talking about it. Even when I was at my lowest, when people said I needed to get a job, I was thinking to myself, “What I’m working on will produce more in […]

Maybe it was on the rooftop in Los Angeles overlooking the city, or perhaps it hit me on the plane from LA to Atlanta, or while sitting on the back porch of my daughter’s house, sipping coffee. Either way, the truth remains: I don’t have nothing to prove. I recently relaunched my brand, Unapologetic, and […]

When most people hear the phrase “tunnel vision,” they think of someone being laser-focused, blocking out distractions to accomplish their goals. And as an entrepreneur, having that kind of tunnel vision can be essential at times. But the type of tunnel vision I’m talking about is a bit different than what you might expect—I’m talking […]

I went back and forth about using the word “trash,” but honestly, it perfectly captures just how rough most of us are when we first start putting content out there consistently. No one begins as an expert, especially on social media. When I talk to people about creating content, no one is jumping out of […]