There comes a time in every successful entrepreneur’s life when you are faced with adversity, sometimes so great it makes you question continuing on your path. Then when the challenge is accepted, the adversity is conquered, and the experience is chalked up to a lesson,
Being an independent artist has always been hard work. From the renaissance days of Michelangelo to the modern age, artists are misunderstood and more importantly, underpaid. Artists work for free, don’t see the fruits of our labor, and are often underestimated. Shoot, an artist sometimes
Sal Mannino is the cofounder of SB Marketing Team in West Deptford, New Jersey. They are a full-service marketing agency that aims to help their clients grow and stay ahead of the competition. With over two years experience working for a variety of advertising and
For kids who grow up in rough neighborhoods, sometimes they feel as if joining gangs are their only chances of survival. With a crime rate of 43.03 per 1,000 residents, Richmond, Virginia is considered the most dangerous city in the state. However, Norman Cottrell, founder
One Side is an up-and-coming Hip-Hop artist who resides in Atlanta is focused on bringing his movement, which is “There’s More Than One Side of Life” to the forefront of the music industry. He’s been on the grind for years but lately, things have been
Recognized as an international success around the world from Hong Kong to Switzerland and Canada, Amber Goldhammer continues to stun the world with her beautiful and innovative artwork. Best known for her signature style which features bold 3D and vibrant compositions, her art is admired
You might think that with the world facing a pandemic, the days of running a successful business by knocking on people’s doors are over. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Caleb Johnson, founder of Elevate Roofing and Construction, did the unthinkable and launched
Q: Who are you, when and where were you born? A: My name is Sky Palmer, also known as SkyDirects, I’m an American film director and tech founder of pressful.com, a tech startup with a website that aims to redefine the press industry. I was
An active soldier for the United States Special Operations Command, a writer and lecturer on advanced intelligence theory and asymmetric warfare for the U.S. military, as well as a stuntman, a window washer, a computational linguist, and a touring rock star, in addition to being
“I feel a responsibility to speak out on the things that I feel strongly convicted about, but sometimes it does come at a cost.” Growing up in a family that encouraged the creative arts, Leslie Hunt realized from an early age that she wanted to
For most people, playing sports is just another way to have fun with friends, let off steam, or get some exercise. But for entrepreneurs, sometimes it means something more. Meet Derrick McNeil. Growing up in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Derrick loved playing sports and even attended college
When the lockdowns first began last year, every entrepreneur had to learn how to adapt to a new society where social distancing was the norm and most business was conducted online. Although many businesses were able to thrive during the pandemic, some, understandably, did not.
There are many artists who have traveled from all parts of the world to spread their wings in America. Chin-Wei is one example who found the vibe of Los Angeles to be the perfect medicine for his work to shine. Since graduating in 2012 Chin-Wei has
You know the old adage, “When life gives you lemons”…you do what? That’s right. You make lemonade. Or in this case, beautiful watercolors of lemons. And then not stopping with a beautiful product, but creating a business around that beautiful product, selling prints, doing commissions,
One thing we learned this year is that 2020 was all about seeing how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. Even if Rocky’s words of inspiration have been a bit overused lately, they still ring true. No one could have predicted how
When you were a kid cutting grass in the middle of the summer, pushing a lawn mower heavier than you with the sun beating down on your shoulders, did you ever think there had to be an easier way? Evan Utterback, Owner of Remote Control
