L is not for Loser, Lost, Least, Little. Those L words should really have no place in an entrepreneur’s vocabulary. Each one of those words (and a few other choice L words I’m sure) are responsible for quite a bit of Lack (see there’s one) and Loss (on a roll here) in the grind community.…
This is a bit tough to write. The week so far has been sad, angering, argumentative, and downright heartbreaking. On Sunday, Mar. 31st, 2019 we unjustly lost a leader, a big homie, a father, fiancé, and friend to so many. A HUGE key to the Culture. Nipsey Hussle, aka Neighborhood Nip, was a blueprint for…
This is a proud moment for me. Client Alter Shiino sat down with 75 Junction for his first official media interview! He chopped it up with host Sherman Grubs, speaking on things like being underestimated, where he gets his motivation from, and why he considers himself the reigning champ (with a belt to match no…
An UNBELIEVABLE wave has swept over the 757 area. We have been blessed by Culture gods in an immeasurable and insurmountable way. Virginia’s own Pharrell Williams announced the coming of his “Something In the Water” 3 day music festival at the beginning of March and the town has been talking about it ever since. Not…
In this live stream of Business + Bullsh*t, Detrelle and I jump into a matter near and dear to my heart…CONSISTENCY. I work hard to stay on top of things in my business and my clients keep me on my toes! Watch this stream to hear us go back and forth about business and throwing…
Say hello to my first event of 2019!!! I’m so hype. I’m so ready to spread knowledge and have a good time. Are YOU? Well grab your pen, your notepad, your promo sh*t, and your proverbial Pyrex and meet me and my team in Norfolk on 2/23/19 for the Ess for Success TRAP N’ THINK!…
I’m pissed. Every day I see people work their asses off pursuing their passions and turning their crazy ideas into actual money makers. Only to have people try to get over, make them feel unworthy, or talk trash about their accomplishments. Last week, I personally encountered 3 fellow entrepreneurs in a “fight for their right”…
Thinking of master plan. I won’t stop…I’m the shit with this pen in my hand. No matter where we are in our entrepreneurial journey we should never stop working towards an end goal. Our master plan. Our million dollar mindset and manifestation. I know for me it’s a driving force that keeps me on my…
So I am part of a phenomenal team. And we did a phenomenal thing. Meet TEAM 8 Productionz…consisting of Sherman on editing, Shiino on videography, and yours truly on creative direction. And this is our first project release! I present to you – F O R B I D D E N L A M…
New Tool Alert! Hear ye hear ye get your brand and business vision together here! Mood boards are all the rave now when it comes to concept and idea visualization. I’m excited to offer the service and flex my creative muscles fit your project aesthetic. If you absolutely love it, book your Deep K.I.S.S. consultation…
No. Not literally. Tf? You wish don’t you? K.I.S.S. in THIS case is not a sloppy wet lip lock you put on the one you love. This K.I.S.S. is a philosophy and methodology created by me to describe the thought processes for how I run my business and break things down for my clients. We…
THIS. IS. LIFE!! *King Leonidas 300 voice* We experience so many ups and downs, ins and outs, rights and lefts that I’m surprised we know what we are doing and where we are going at any given moment. They say God laughs at our plans and each day I understand why more and more. We…
There’s a killer on the loose. It’s slowly destroying destinies, corrupting consistency, plaguing progress, and murdering motivation. There’s currently a warrant out for the arrest of: COMPLACENCY. We all have had encounters with him at one time or another. Some of us barely escaping with our grinds. Others falling victim to the comfort zone it…
I don’t know why or how ANY entrepreneur could ever fix his or her mouth to say that it’s easy. Bih WHERE?? There are SO many twists and turns, ups and downs, tears, and screams it’ll make your head spin. There are times when we are winning and feeling so accomplished and high on the…
As we all work to get our ducks in a row for the new year, one important thing that has been sticking out to me as a crucial key to goal accomplishment and the successes we hope to have: ACCOUNTABILITY. Being able to chop it up and take the heat for our own actions, thoughts,…
Real G’s move in silence like lasagna. We talk waaaaaay too much about our moves before we make them…and then wonder why we see people making money off the (specific) moves we were just clamoring about. NEWS FLASH! Not everybody respects your hustle. Not everybody is capable of original ideas. Not everybody wants to see…
While working in this business (and within our own businesses) it’s always so awesome to experience and witness growth and expansion. As for me, I am BEYOND excited when someone in my business family meets a milestone and accomplishes something that brings in more clout, more exposure, and of course…more money $. On that note,…
One major thing I have learned here in the last quarter of 2018 is that CLARITY is KEY. A clouded mind is procrastination heaven. It’s is SO important to decompress, declutter, and then decipher what it is you really need to do and shoot for. A circle of people who have their hands in different…
Last week on Nov. 6th, 2018 many US citizens took to the polls to do their civic duty and cast their votes in the midterm elections. Also last week (and every time voting seasons come around) social media erupted in vicious debates between voters and non-voters. It felt like this debate turned friends into foes,…
“A BOSS is one who guarantees we gone eat.” – Rick Ross There’s always a lot of hustle talk about “plates”. Not complaining about our plates being full because we prayed for this. Others not eating off the plate if they don’t bring food to the table. So many epithets made around the subject.…
There are so many facets and different things needed to help establish a well rounded and self sustaining brand or business. The look, the demand, fundamentals, the FUNDING. Because of that last one, I am always very excited when I can help my clients develop a revenue stream that funds their dreams from WITHIN their…
The grind life is all about making moves and wearing your walking shoes. Sometimes that means leaving everything you’ve ever known and reestablishing yourself in a place where you may be able to truly grow. It can be scary, but change for the better is absolutely nothing to fear. The beautiful Mina Rose 🌹 has…
Congrats are in order for Triple Ess Client Karundo Langston, better known as Alter Shiino on his most current achievement of securing a showcase spot at the RAW: Natural Born Artist OVATION expo in Richmond, VA! The crazy thing is…this time last year (as the “on this day” feature on Facebook confirmed) Shiino posted that…
I’d like to give a big warm welcome to my newest client Mina Rose the Model! I have actually been working with this bubbly young lady for well over a year now and we just made the professional relationship official. She is beautiful, talented, giving, and I swear I can hear her voice…
I got the chance and privilege to attend my home girl Niyah Nel’s 2nd Annual EDL HipHop Festival this year. With well over 300 people in attendance, I can not EVEN begin to express how proud I am of this young lady. I’ve know her and watched her build up to this great platform since…
When your photographer client goes to shoot a fashion line…and creates some awesome art in the mix. On a recent trip to NYC, Alter Shiino linked up with his best friend and was able to produce some of the dopest work! The Big City meets #TheShiinoEffect and it was a match made in photography heaven.…
Nobody is going to hold your hand. Nobody is going to find your purpose for you. Nobody is going to help you until you help yourself. Nobody is going to work harder for your dream than you. Nobody is going to pat you on the back every time you make a good move. Nobody is…
There are not too many things as rewarding as witnessing the visions I have for myself and the people around me become real right before all of our eyes. I got to experience it (again lol) with Karundo, more popularly known as Newport News photographer Alter Shiino. On a Monday, we were made aware of…
We have made it halfway through 2018. Unbelievable how time can move so fast and feel so slow at the same time. New Years night we made a slew of promises to ourselves and I’m here to say that if you haven’t kept or met them yet…KEEP PUSHING. Don’t let anyone put you on THEIR…
Sometimes we have to change course in the middle of the journey. We think we know what we are doing, where we are going, and what we are looking for. But not always! I know I haven’t always been 100% sure about my moves. With risk comes lot of uncertainty. Dream chasing carries a lot of…
