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 […]

In the poignant lyrics of KB, “called by every name that your momma never gave you,” lies a sentiment that resonates deeply with those who have faced cruelty from peers or even their own family. Negative self-talk often traces back to our upbringing, where affirmations were scarce, and positive influences were few. However, our past […]

I was having a conversation with a friend of mine, whom I mentor, about his brand’s growth journey. His brand is growing because he’s unique in his wordplay and design style. People are starting to notice and appreciate the hard work he’s been putting in. He’s done incredibly well online, figuring out all the different […]

Let me be direct with you: there was a time when you had to physically go out, shake hands, and make face-to-face connections to grow your network or build a business. But these days, you have access to platforms that allow you to connect with millions of people from the comfort of your own home, […]

When I first began creating content and engaging with entrepreneurs, I was still figuring out who I was speaking to. In the beginning, it’s natural to take some time to identify your ideal audience. For me, it meant understanding who my content was for and who it wasn’t. My content is not aimed at those […]

So, I was going through my notes and came across a text I sent myself with just the date and a vague idea about “forced focus.” I had a good laugh at how rushed my thoughts were, but it got me thinking about the real power of journaling. Journaling is one of those practices that […]