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Meet Alexandra Castle. Artist, activist, philanthropist, dog mom, awesome individual. With just one year in the artistic clothing industry, Castle has been able to reach thousands of people who fall in love with her brand and her values behind her mission. Her work has resonated with so many individuals, where she consistently provides joy, awareness,
Grit and luck is what got Alex Saenz far in life. Real estate is a hard industry for many people to reach success, but Alex was able to persevere through. Starting from pushing grocery carts and living in a trailer park, Alex knew that he wanted more from life. This motivation helped push him to
Jason Nemes thought the corporate world was not for him for the longest time. He had given it a chance after finishing college, but quickly realized that that world was not for him. However, something got him back into it and he began his own fitness and wellness program that has now helped thousands of
Jaiden Vu is the founder of Black Peached, a digital sales and consulting firm that helps small businesses and individuals take their services online. Following the events of 2020, most notably COVID-19, Black Peached is positioned ideally to support a variety of businesses and freelancers to make a digital footprint in the blossoming world of
Everyone has a different perspective when it comes to what success looks like. For some people it’s the amount of money made, or the legacy they leave behind on this earth. We all get one shot here on this planet to accomplish our goals. For Eric, the ultimate goal is financial freedom. He dreaded the
Having a good team has made all the difference for Terry Thayer’s residential real estate company. He was able to successfully build his business and run it without many major problems because he was able to build a good team around him. His job, much like many others, requires a good deal of collaboration and
Steve Trang is the founder of the Real Estate Disruptors movement, which helps real estate business leaders get to the next level. However, his background at Intel and engineering has helped differentiate him from others in the real estate industry by helping Steve be innovative and progressive in the industry. He is now the leader
Blockchain, crypto currencies and decentralization are all matters that have weighed heavily on any businessman’s mind in recent years. As the world becomes increasingly digital and develops into new, exciting forms, we must work to keep up with it, in order to grow both on a personal and on a professional level. Which is why
According to The U.S. Census Bureau, over 40 million people living in the United States were born in another country. Therefore, it is no surprise, why The United States it’s known to many as the melting pot of the world. Many of these migrants are looking for a better life, and/or running away from dangerous
Many young people today follow the same route as many that came before them. The typical path is high school, higher education, and then finding a job working for a company. However, more and more young men and women are finding their own unique pathways and exploring how to make a living moving against the
Melanie Dupuis and her husband are a real estate investing team like no other. She and her husband, Dave, made a name for themselves in the industry and are unique in the fact that they do not have any joint ventures; all of their properties are only owned by the couple. “We do everything as
Jael Marajh, like many others who immigrated to the United States, had a difficult childhood. She was very young when her family moved to the U.S. and her life quickly became very unstable as she was left home alone so her mom could work all hours of the day to make ends meet. “Transitioning from
Virtual assistants have exploded in popularity over the last few years with Entrepreneurs using them to build their brands and businesses. One of these entrepreneurs is JR Rivas. “I came from humble beginnings, I grew up with a single mother who never made more than $25,000 in a single year and managed to give 2
If you have stumbled upon YouTube, you may know someone called Joe Jitsukawa. In fact, you may know him for being a part of JustKiddingFilms and JustKiddingNews. But who is he really? Joe Jitsukawa is a serial entrepreneur, comedian, investor and public speaker. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, and grew up surrounded
Sasha Ray has made quite a bit out of her time on this earth. Singer, model, restaurateur and entrepreneur Sasha Ray has worked her way from Ukraine to Dubai, founding a series of successful businesses and brands along the way. Now based in the city of Dubai, Sasha hopes to leverage her influencer status while
Joshua Crisp is an Amazon expert and seller, as well as a real estate investor. He also has an accomplished online education company and a software company. But he wasn’t always the figure of success that he is today! He started out as a high school dropout making minimum wage of $7.25 an hour hand
Indira De Fodor is a Latin American woman, Luxury Event Planner, wedding destination expert, and Academic Director of the Florida Events Academy. In her home country, she was the first ever wedding planner beginning her journey when a celebrity in her area needed help with her wedding. She took this experience and ran with it.
It has always been extremely important to get good press for your brand because that is one of the things that can make or break a company. That is why the word “public relations” is thrown out there a lot when it comes to advertising and marketing in general. PR is a buzzword that companies
Olaysha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of NotBasicBlonde and also a model, blogger, influencer, and a celebrity podcast host of the NotBasicBlonde Podcast. She often partners with nationwide beauty, jewelry, makeup, skincare and clothing brands such as Cartier, Revolve, TooFaced, Tarte, and many more. Not Basic Blonde is a fashion and lifestyle blog dedicated
In the times of Covid-19, there has been a massive shortage of access to crucial disinfectant tools such as hand sanitizer, wipes, and other products that help keep people safe and healthy. The minds behind Biosan, an all natural disinfectant, want to change this by producing and selling their own product to help people stay
The situation in Venezuela is extremely worrisome. A country once known for being rich and receiving migrants, is now home to the second highest inflation in the world and causing extreme mass migration. However, not everyone is leaving Venezuela. Some are staying and continuing their personal ventures and entrepreneurial work. As some may say, it
Jerjer Quemine Gibson has had to struggle to make himself into a successful soccer player. He experienced tragedy at a young age and was surrounded by the civil war, which consumed his home country of Libya. Though this was a difficult way for Jerjer to grow up, he was made stronger by all the challenges
Family can be significantly influential when it comes to what occupation to choose. What our parents did and our grandparents before them can determine what we choose to do with our lives. This is partly the case of JC Polonia, who runs a full-service digital marketing agency. JC Polonia’s grandmother came to the United States
Latrell Goss’s life has been filled with various tragedies. Growing up in Chicago was incredibly difficult for him. He was surrounded by violence and death throughout much of his early years and into his adult life. Though it was an incredibly difficult childhood, Latrell took away many lessons from those days that pushed him to
Tony Robbins explains how all humans share the same 6 humans needs, and how to change your mindset to become truly successful, fulfilled and happy. Watch this interview with Tony Robbins and Tom Biyelou. Here’s the transcript of the Tony Robbins Interview: In people’s lives… there’s only maybe half dozen, 7-8 categories that really matter.
Immigration poses many challenges to people attempting to navigate the process. If you are able to successfully conquer that system and arrive in the United States, it is still difficult to understand finances and credit card procedures. This is the problem that Sammy Samuel faced when coming to the United States from Grenada. “I was
MindStir Media is an award-winning, independent, self-publishing company. MindStir was Founded by J.J. Hebert, an author based in Portsmouth, after publishing his first book. The peculiar fact about MindStir media is that a MindStir author keeps the copyright and exclusive publishing rights to their book. The Birth of MindStir When Hebert was working with an
Aaron Ware started as an electrician when he was eleven years old, working in his stepfather’s electric company. He dropped out of high school, not completing the eleventh grade. Ware worked in mining and construction for years, and being observant, he noticed men twice his age who were depressed, earning so much with little to
For all of us who are drivers, we know how important a tow truck can be or even the fact that they would be available to help. This sense of security is crucial to us drivers to know that if we were to get into auto trouble, there would be someone to help us out.
It is hard to realize that you are just a cog in the system. Though workers pay a major part of any large corporation, there is so much infrastructure, bureaucracy, and management that it can feel like you are getting lost in the system. This is how Kenson Laguerre felt when he came to the
Abe Metellus was born and raised in the island of Haiti and came to the U.S. when he was 12 years old. His family came in search of the American dream. Years after that, Abe is achieving the dream. Abe is the type of person that takes risks and looks at every opportunity as a
Many people believe that what works for them works for others and that is not always the truth. Mike Ashabi knows this and that is why he is changing the game to provide better service to his clients through his two business ventures. Mike Ashabi is the founder and CEO of True Life Ventures, which
Juan Pablo Barahona also known as JuanPa had a very difficult life from a very young age. His brother was diagnosed with a very serious illness and only given 1 to 2 years to live. The family went into crisis mode as a young Juan Pablo Barahona was forced to grow up very quickly and
While the work from home decree has completely changed the working life of many companies and their teams, companies that always operated remotely are just hitting their stride. Many of the common concerns about working remotely include holding the team members accountable, creating a sense of company culture, and the lack of ease of communication.
In the new world of Covid-19, all of us have had to adjust to a new kind of living that keeps us indoors for the most part. Most of us have taken up new hobbies to fill our time like learning a new language or skill. Christina Hammoud, on the other hand, has started a
Gus Dahleh is a successful real estate investor amassing over 50 million in real estate assets. He has taken his years of experience and put together this step by step guide to help you begin building your successful commercial real estate portfolio. You are never too young to start The first thing Gus Dahleh recommends
Credit scores can determine the next big decisions you make in your life. Depending on how good or bad your score is, you will get to live in the house of your dreams or not, or drive the car that your family needs or not. This is why the work of people like Tre Davis
Fake eyelashes are a necessity to many people who are trying to get ready for work, going out, or just for their day to day looks. However, finding the right fake eyelashes can be incredibly difficult. This is because the lashes have to fit the person. Dream House Lashes is trying to create a different
Today we caught up with celebrity photographer, ZAZU. He shares how he got started, how he turns his hustle into income, life on the road with celebrities, and finally a knowledge bomb. 1 – How did you get into photography? Eight or nine months ago, I had come back to the states after my first
Craig Clemens had a rough start to his business career. He was not a natural business leader and struggled to make ends meet. After barely finishing high school and then dropping out of college, Craig was struggling to even afford cheap food. However, out of his hard times, Craig was able to create a successful
Music is universal, and it has the capacity of evoking strong emotional responses from people all over the world. Regardless of where you come from, there is music that can relate to you or you can enjoy. Especially as it pertains to upcoming artists. Mandell is one of those new artists breaking through the scene.
Connections are important to everyone who is trying to get ahead in the business world. How people remember you, who you are in connection with, and even small gestures when meeting someone new can make all the difference. For Ernesto Gaita, he was able to create valuable connections in his life through his numerous jobs
There is nothing in life like being free and able to provide value to the lives of others. This is what entrepreneur and investor Jose Garcia has done with his life–helped fix others’ credit so they can get their dream house or car, and in so doing, improve their lives. Jose Garcia is a 28
Andrew Ragusa wants to provide over 100 families with work and opportunities by 2025 through his real estate brokerage and private equity fund that invests in real estate. He wants to share with these families the support that was given to him by the most important person in his life, his Aunt Lilla. Andrew went
Michael Gould has faced a lot of struggle throughout his life. His life growing up on the Southside of Chicago led to some difficult experiences and hard lifestyles. After dropping out of school before high school and receiving his GED, Michael had a hard time finding a nine to five job that worked for him.
It is hard to keep up with trends. Technology and interests change incredibly quickly, and as soon as the new gadget is out, the next one is on its way. The internet and its ever changing ways may seem like a hard place to create a business, but Steve Ridzyowski has made a name for
Across the nation, businesses are closing at a record pace as entire industries remain closed to contain COVID-19. Some companies have pivoted rapidly to manufacturing goods or providing services specifically related to the crisis, including several distilleries that have shifted from alcohol production to manufacturing hand sanitizer. But closing (either temporarily or permanently) or shifting
Many of us think of the real estate industry as a volatile industry to get involved in. It is a place where success is rarely determined by the person, but rather the market that surrounds housing. In addition, what little we know about flipping houses comes down to location of the property, but how can
