My wife and I had this favorite spot that we would go to in Siesta Keys, located in Sarasota, Florida. I fell in love with how the ships sat in the marina. I used to travel this road to the beach that was surrounded by beautiful houses and canals, and it was so serene. I […]

I had this idea to create T-shirts to go along with my artistry back when we were living in a three-bedroom apartment in the greater Atlanta area. Space was tight, trying to add apparel to our home, but that didn’t stop me, and it shouldn’t stop you. My wife, our three children, a dog, and […]

I was on my way to the barbershop to get a shape-up because the next few days are dedicated to creating content. My barber texted me, saying he’d be a little late, so I decided to sit down on a busy corner in downtown Los Angeles and write about this thought that’s been on my […]

Trust me, I get it—I know a thing or two about hustling. It’s embedded in Black culture, but the mentality of the side hustle isn’t limited to just one community. Growing up on the east side of Savannah, I witnessed a neighborhood filled with generations of families, love, and camaraderie. But there was also the […]

Today, a powerful reminder echoed through a webinar, challenging the conventional notion that success must be achieved at a young age. In the Q&A session, a woman, brimming with enthusiasm, declared her intention to learn a new skill set at the age of 63 despite facing the challenges of ADHD. Her words resonated deeply, emphasizing […]

I try to stay away from the words “grind” and “hustle,” but they always keep coming back to me. I think I don’t like using them as much because they can suggest never sleeping, never resting, and always being on the go. However, culturally, they are a part of me, so I’ll continue to use […]

I remember it like it was yesterday—flying out to California on tour with Jonathan McReynolds. We had a show lined up in Los Angeles, followed by another in Oakland. I found myself at a crossroads, debating whether I should fly directly from Los Angeles to Oakland or drive the distance. I ultimately chose to rent […]

A lot of my thoughts revolve around the kind of friends I want in my life—scratch that—the kind of friends I need in my life. I need people who will hold me accountable, not just in one area but in all aspects of my life. As an entrepreneur, I need friends who will keep me […]

I remember going to the club on Saturday night, then showing up to church on Sunday morning, feeling like such a hypocrite. I knew I had lust in my heart, was drunk and high off of 5 blunts from the previous night, and still tried to show up at church like everything was fine. This […]

I remember going to the club on Saturday night, then showing up to church on Sunday morning, feeling like such a hypocrite. I knew I had lust in my heart, was drunk and high off of 5 blunts from the previous night, and still tried to show up at church like everything was fine. This […]