STACIA MAC

POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG) INTERVIEW WITH:

STACIA MAC (SM)

Stacia is the mother and manager of the hottest rapper of 2020 (POLO G). She is also the Founder/CEO of Only Dreamers Achieve. both.

PGMAG: Stacia, so good to have you on today's interview

SM: I appreciate the opportunity. Thank you for having me.

PGMAG: Wow! You are one Powerhouse mama influencer. What was one of the toughest on a mission. Please share with our readers who you are, and the value you bring to the world.

SM: I am Stacia Mac and I wear many hats. I’m an entertainment manager for rap artist Polo G, who also happens to be my son. I am the outcome. Initially there was a nervousness, also an entrepreneur and author, and newly VP of ODA/Capalot Record label. My greatest accomplishment is mothering four amazing human beings who’ll undoubtedly change the world.

PGMAG: I call you a 'Powerhouse Mama' because that's who you are. You have raised and mentored a global superstar (POLO G), narrative of what some would have deemed: Difficult. What are some of the keys you used to raise your son?

SM: I gave him what he needed at the time he needed it. If he needed information to make an informed decision, I provided that. If he needed discipline, I gave that. If he needed a listening ear, I offered that.

Above all, I provided love. It was unconditional, sprinkled with a little tough love. He always had

PGMAG: You moved three steps (Mother - Mentor - Mogul) to become this global decision you had to make in order to move forward in life?

SM: I had to let go of resistance. In the role I am currently in, I always have to balance being a mother with a business person. Ultimately, it was my genuine trust and faith in my son that allowed me to lean into that faith and believe in and I salute you for stepping up to change the as my entire family was depending on my success. Failure was not an option. When I released resistance and self-doubt, I soared.

PGMAG: Your Superstar son (POLO G) debut album 'Die A Legend' has been certified 'Platinum', and has accumulated '1 Billion' collective streams to date. This is a huge achievement for a young man. As his manager, what is your message for mothers out there in the world who are struggling to raise their kids?

SM: I encourage all parents to embolden their children. Support their dreams, advocate for them and offer continued positive reinforcement. The return on investment is priceless.

PGMAG: October is 'Black History' month. As a global influencer, what should leaders in the 'Black' community be doing in order to become key players in the marketplace?

SM: I encourage all to focus on their communities year round and not at a designated time i.e. October. I highly reinforce all to stimulate their communities with finance, or knowledge, or any way they are able to give back.

PGMAG: If you knew what you know now, what would you do differently?

SM: Everything is as it should be. I wouldn’t change a thing. Each chapter is a new direction and even when it’s scary and you don’t know the end result, when you believe, all will ultimately be right.

PGMAG: What would you say to your younger self?

SM: I’d say, “Self, (laughs), You are influential. You have purpose. Walk in it. Own it!”

PGMAG: Girl, you rock! Thank you for sharing your brilliance with us.

SM: Thank you for having me! I am so pleased with this opportunity to share with you. And, congratulations to you also on all of your successes!

PGMAG: Please share your links with us.

SM: Follow me at @Stacia. Mac or visit https://www. ibirthlegends.com and staciamac.com for all updates on my current and future efforts.

I encourage all parents to embolden their children. Support their dreams, advocate for them and offer continued positive reinforcement. The return on investment is priceless.