A Life Transformed: By Any Means Necessary
Malcolm X, Mecca, and the Mindset to Lead At 14, I found a book that rewired my outlook. Malcolm X’s story — especially the transformation following his pilgrimage to Mecca — ignited my drive to understand identity, justice, and how those forces shape the way I build and lead in business. Finding Identity Through Self-Defense […]
The Art of War: The Strategic Wisdom That Reshaped My Business Approach
The Art of War for Modern Business: Strategy, Adaptability, and Ethical Leadership Wisdom shows up in unexpected places. As a strategist at heart, I found a timeless playbook in Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Centuries old, yes — but its clarity on preparation, positioning, and self-knowledge changed how I build, lead, and win in […]
The 48 Laws of Power: Transforming My Business Mindset
Power, Ethics, and Leadership: Lessons from The 48 Laws of Power Success often hinges on reading the room — and the power dynamics inside it. As a Black man from the South building a path in business, discovering The 48 Laws of Power was a mindset shift. It gave language to patterns I’d seen, and […]
The Devil is in the details: World of SPAC Investing
SPAC Lessons from Realtopea: When Money Isn’t the Strategy My first venture outside music — Realtopea, an entertainment company born from a social club — was a rush. Then came the SPAC pitches. Tempting? Absolutely. Smart for where we were? Not even close. Here’s the straight talk and the playbook I wish every founder had. […]
The Game of Life: Understanding Social Equity and Empathetic Leadership
Disparities Through a Thought-Provoking Game: Empathy, Equity, and Leadership “Disparities through a Thought-Provoking Game,” we delve into a captivating game that exposes the realities of socio-economic inequalities. Through a series of scenarios, participants take steps forward or backward based on their life circumstances, highlighting the varying starting points individuals have in the race of life. […]
The Life Blow: Decoding Life’s Patterns for Triumph and Success
Decode Life’s Patterns: Fight Smart, Lead Strong In the relentless struggle against life’s formidable challenges, excuses and doubts only hold us back from achieving true victory. To triumph over life’s blows, we must understand its patterns and learn to adapt our own strategies. With a unique approach that combines self-discovery, mastery of systems, and the […]