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Anthony Sarandrea spent his youth dreaming of making his millions in health and fitness. He wanted to inspire others to change their lives for the better, but he quickly grew disillusioned with the industry’s obsession for quick fixes and ineffective fads. He soon realized that his energy was better spent elsewhere, and so Anthony
SEO can feel like a nebulous term and strategy for businesses looking to expand their online presence. And yet, it’s one of the most important tools a business can invest in for local marketing. Think of it this way: if you sell lawn mower maintenance in Cleveland and there are three other competitors nearby who
Ian Northmark is an American entrepreneur who has worked very hard to create a name for himself in the industry and prove the value in the service his business provides. Ian is the founder of Northmark Wealth which is an asset management, investment consulting, and financial advising business. Growing up, Ian and his family moved
Internships can determine a lot of your future. If you fall in love with your internship, you can easily see yourself doing that thing for the rest of your life. For Al Cairns, born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 14, 1991, he did not exactly end up doing what he did during his internship, but it
Alberto Altamirano, most commonly known as Beto Altamirano, has transformed his passion for public service into a successful business that helps better communities. From early on, he embraced the teachings of his immigrant father and took ownership of his life. Going through the harsh sadness and frustration of having his father deported at 18 years
Best known as a fashion veteran, Omer H. Paracha is the founder of street-wear luxury brand PARAVAL and is branching out as a true entrepreneur, currently serving as an executive producer on upcoming film ECHO BOOMERS. The film features the likes of Michael Shannon (THE SHAPE OF WATER), Lesley Ann Warren (“Desperate Housewives”), Alex Pettyfer
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As a successful entrepreneur, Blake Mallen has built billion-dollar brands from the ground up in the health, wellness and lifestyle categories. He had no formal education in business or entrepreneurship; his college focus was on becoming a prominent attorney. But one defining day while interning at a law firm, Mallen was asked why he was
Christopher Walker discovered he had a passion for medicine and the human body in his teens. However, his passion was truly ignited when he doctors discovered he had a tumor in his brain. He decided that he would not go the normal treatment route and instead, worked on healing himself through other methods. “I’ve always
Yung Anoma1y has always been creative. From his start growing up in the Bronx River Projects, he was always playing an instrument, drawing, or writing poetry. After establishing a strong writing foundation and having his poetry published, he moved on to his Bachelor of Science degree and his Master’s degree – before taking a leap
More than just a barber shop, two cousins Milford Bangura “Milly” and ZoKlon Wleh “Zoe” created a special kind of barbershop. They want, above all, to make others feel good about themselves and their haircut. They use creative measures to make sure that this experience is more than just a normal trip to the barbershop.
The world of corporate can come with many challenges. There are hierarchies and relationships that have to be mastered in order to succeed. For many people, this sort of political aspect to their job impedes their own success. This is what happened to Elzie Ross when he was working his first corporate job. He quickly
Every week we look at people whose extraordinary career’s and stories leave us inspired and in awe about the power of humans finding their purpose in their passion. This week we are looking at Aaron Gill, Chicago’s top luxury real estate producer. Gill is a first gen American who went from medical school to Chicago’s
From an early age Wilson La Torre has always had a passion and respect for all types of cars. He decided he wanted to make a career out of it. That is when Detail Art Inc. came to be in 2009. Wilson La Torre the former owner and Director of Detail Art Inc. started his
The industry of art is a universe in itself, making individuals know their higher selves by understanding the art in the artwork. The world that we see around ourselves and the world that we want to live in are two different places. This is because the ideas, opinions, thoughts, beliefs, etc. of each and every
Michael Dennis Murphy is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Murphy Auto Group. Michael has gone through many challenges, obstacles, and hardships to get to the point where he is now. What differentiates Michael from the competition is that he found something he was passionate about, learned everything he could about the industry, and never
Lyra Almoite is an Online Business Manager and Founder of The Homebased Worker based in the Philippines and Southeast Asia where she has helped founders and CEOs scale their businesses through the power of social media and branding. She is a top executive when it comes to project and business management. With many years of
Adam Jablin is an author, public speaker and spiritual coach. He has risen from the depths of the alcohol and drug world to become a life-saving Superman. Today he runs a coaching program called THE HERO PROJECT, where he helps others get from zero to hero. “At thirty, I had everything a successful businessman is
Bun Bydaway, is serial entrepreneur, and prison reform activist, who was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He was raised in a community once dubbed “Murdertown,” and had his own encounters with the justice system when he was young. “Like other black men across the country, I found myself at the mercy of our criminal justice system
Joshua Wendell Grant, also known as “LifeOfThaParti”, is a recording artist and composer, born in the city of Los Angeles and currently living in the state of Texas. He likes traveling, seeing new places, meeting people, and of course, making music. When it comes to music, some producers and writers are dedicated to one genre.
Today, I interviewed Nidah Barber-Raymond founder of The Peel Connection, a chemical peel company based out of Beverly Hills, CA. Tell us about The Peel Connection Nidah Barber-Raymond: The Peel Connection idea came about after I received a chemical peel over 10 years ago. I was in awe of the results. I was instantly
The experiences we live and overcome play a big role in defining who we are. This is something Melody Morales understands and takes into account when running her health, wellness and beauty business. Melody is a big-city girl, born and raised in Los Angeles, and spending time in Reno and Las Vegas, and now central
“When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.” These precious words were spoken by the late U.S. Representative John Lewis, a towering figure of the Civil Rights Era. His viewpoints have, and are continually being echoed,
Entrepreneur and business owner Brandon Heitmann managed to turn his life around and create a six-figure business. From struggling with keeping a job and drug abuse, the twenty-seven year old is now the owner of Exigent Design & Build, LLC. a successful company providing clients with the very best design team, sales team, and install
Ariel Adams is a 26-year-old businesswoman based in Virginia, who graduated from the University of Miami in 2016, where she earned a double degree in Business and Marketing. Today, she runs multiple successful businesses. Ariel has a real estate business through which she helps Virginia-based clients list and sell their homes. She also runs a
Zachery Dereniowski the person who inspires and guides a lot of students who are willing to maximize their MCAT scores, empowering pre-medical students entering medical school. Zachery who is born in Windsor, “Automotive Capital of Canada”, is a city in Ontario, Canada, across the Detroit River from the U.S. city of Detroit. He has
Arthur Sanchez is a musician who runs a brand that bears his name. Many of us know how difficult the music industry can be, so Arthur decided to change that by creating a way for artists to get support at the start of their journey. “Arthur Sanchez is my brand and it’s my musician name.
Ms. Tiffaney Williams is a native from Detroit’s Eastside. Growing up as a young lady she had big dreams, goals and the desire to be so much more than her circumstances and environment. She has survived every test and trial thrown her way, including depression, anxiety, addiction and much more. Tiffaney has always been an
Many of us dream of becoming professional sports players. We watch sports when we are young and see incredible athletes who inspire us. Ivan Tapia is a businessman from Tijuana, Mexico, who from a very young age had the opportunity to study at Southwestern College in San Diego California, and begin to achieve his dream
At what age do we reach our most significant potential? The answers lie more on how we use the time that is lent to us. In fact, we are given the same amount of time every day, and what differentiates us from each other is how we use that time well. Vick Tipnes is a
Jason Lobdell is an entrepreneur who is passionate about fitness. Through his discipline, hard work, and love for helping others, he has changed the lives of thousands of people. “I have been an entrepreneur all my life, as I grew up I got into logistics and did very well, but I had a passion for
Divorce and the break up of families can leave a lot of people in a difficult situation. On top of the emotional trauma it can bring to people, it often comes with financial problems for people on one end of the family. This was the case for Matthew Ferrarini and his mother after a divorce
CJ Hammond is an entrepreneur with a strong mindset and determination to reach his goals despite any setbacks. CJ is the CEO of Fit Legend Inc which is a health and wellness brand and personal training business. He has been an athlete his whole life as he started playing football at 8 years old and
David Nicolas Albanese is an entrepreneur who has businesses in various industries and is still yearning to do more. He has been dealing with the buying and selling of real estate for 14 years. He has worked in all other businesses from opening liquor stores, selling laundromats, starting nightclubs, restaurants, landscaping and many more. Every
Adam Reich is an entrepreneur who has what it takes to be successful in the business world. He spent a long time figuring out what his passion was and what he wanted his life’s work to be, which ultimately led him to the place he is currently. Adam founded True Credit Repair which is a
Cutting grass and shoveling snow, these are the kinds of things that Austin Rutherford was doing to help make money from an early age. He worked hard so that he could have funds to help support himself and others. He carried this mindset into the real estate industry where he is now making money by
Jose Gordo is an entrepreneur who has used the disciplines he learned in the military to reach his goals and provide the best possible service to customers. He has businesses across multiple industries such as Finance/Investing, Real Estate, and High-Performance Education Platforms. Jose sees the value in expanding your skill sets and strengths throughout multiple
Trey Ketcham is an entrepreneur who founded his own sales and marketing business called Peak Performance Development. His company is a dedicated affiliate of CUTCO, the world’s finest cutlery. The products are American Made and Forever Guaranteed. Their representatives are a varied and fun-loving group of talented individuals who embody excellence and share a passion
Rudy Treminio is an entrepreneur who has defied all odds to get to the place where he is today. Many people would have accepted the circumstances Rudy was given as an immigrant with no education, being a young father, incarcerated with nothing in his favor, but that was far from the case. It was Rudy’s
A practical 2026 playbook for building a personal brand: pick a niche, choose the right platforms, run a content engine, stay authentic, and turn attention into income.
The world of business and finances can be incredibly intimidating and ruthless for uneducated people trying to get by. It takes a good amount of knowledge to successfully navigate the real world, and unfortunately, much of the information needed to become successful and financially adept isn’t taught by traditional education mediums. Thankfully, we have people
Trauma can have a profound impact on our lives. Building yourself back up after these difficult moments can be incredibly difficult. Stephen Hendricks, better known as Stephon Hendricks musically and Hendrix Sky, struggled through a number of traumas to become the successful person he is today. Born in Toronto, Canada on January 22nd, 1987, his
The story of the struggling artist is not new in America, but the story of Chance Cooper’s rise to fame is. Born on February 21, 1991 in Los Angeles, Chance did not grow up hoping to become an artist. In fact, he never went to an esteemed art school or even took classes growing up.
Corporate America is not for everyone. Having a 9 to 5 job in an office working for a big company is not everyone’s dream. Tony Camilleri left corporate America years ago to start investing in real estate. He had no experience in real estate investing, so he made a lot of mistakes at first. He
Steven Ridzyowski is an American Entrepreneur who is the founder of Ecommerce Marketing Agency and has worked very hard to build a team that would stand out against competition. Steven is self-taught in all aspects of his career and loves using his creative mind and passion for the industry to make his business successful. Each
When entrepreneur Jack Zuckowsky moved to Los Angeles, it wasn’t to find fame. Instead, Zuckowsky had a much more elusive dream: to help influencers and content creators find success in their niche through his social media marketing agency, Social Summit. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Zuckowsky realized the potential of marketing on social media platforms
Cosmina Esanu was born and raised in Romania, Europe. She is a lash artist, trainer, licensed esthetician, YouTuber and Podcast Host. Eyes are the window to the soul and Cosmina makes them look and feel much better thanks to the technique she uses in applying eyelash extensions. Cosmina’s love for lashes is based on her
Coming from an immigrant family brings new challenges than many others cannot even imagine. Marian Esanu faced many of these challenges as an immigrant beginning a business in the United States. He was able to turn around this difficult situation to become a successful entrepreneur who runs a business in client acquisition consulting, a Youtube
