…Be kind. I’ve seen film professionals start as assistants, and become executives. I’ve seen people in acting classes become stars. Treat everyone with care and courtesy. People deserve it, and they remember… I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Jordan Charles. Born in London, Ontario, Canada, to Italian parents, actor…

You have to love it. You’ve got to have a genuine passion for it because, let’s face it, it’s hard work. The reason I’ve stuck with it is not because I’m in love with the industry, but I’m in love with what we’re actually doing. You can’t dive into this…

Embrace Authenticity Over Trends: When I first started NOËL Family Distillery, there was a huge trend toward Bourbon. While it would’ve been easy to jump on this bandwagon, I remembered a lesson from my college athletics days: stick to your strengths. Instead of chasing the trend, we focused on producing…

…The most interesting would have to be that, for a year straight I didn’t have a phone number. My phone was off. I was trying to make ends meet and when I got booked by Megan (Thee Stallion), things took off. My first time going overseas, for the entire two…

Not everyone will support you and your mission. There are just “Haters” and the other factor is that living in “The Hamptons” obviously everyone has their own interests and who they choose to financially support. …

… I believe collective success is simple but not easy. It requires people to align and stick together; & like logs in a raft, you can float out of any situation. Our community, the black community, must be more willing to share resources and connections with each other. Unfortunately at…

…You don’t need fancy pitch-decks and designs. Sure, it could help a lot! But I close most of my deals via email. Just be able to drive value because that matters the most. I had the pleasure of interviewing Walid Mohammed. Walid Mohammed is an entrepreneur who possesses over 12…

You also have to be a self-starter. Nobody’s going to do the work for you — whether it’s identifying and reaching out to client prospects or formulating a strategy. Embrace your entrepreneurial spirit and go after that something, whatever it is. And, once you’re on that path, after you’ve dug…

…I strongly believe the “personal” in personal training is the most important part. I had a long-time client years ago that I just adored. She was full of life with a great sense of humor. Then cancer showed up. Her doctor encouraged me to train her as long as she…