Raine 32 - Quarterly Fashion Issue by Raine Magazine

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NALA WAYANS AMERICAN FASHION MODEL

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Fairmont Monte Carlo may be the best embodiment of the ultimate Monte-Carlo experience. The Mediterranean Horizon Restaurant & Champagne Bar, the world renowned Nobu, the fun and trendy Nikki Beach, the Saphir24 bistro, lounge & bar and its French tradition, the state-of-the-art Fairmont Fitness open 24h/7d and the renowned Carol Joy Spa, blending savour and pleasure, stillness and happiness. Fairmontecarlo, enjoy the perfect mix. One name, one place, the whole experience.

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CULTURE Newark 26 Monte Carlo 28 LADY: Celebration of Women 36 Hollywood's Ultimate Home 40 Travel Blogger 44 Growth Academy 48 HOFA 50

FI L M a n d TE L E VIS ION Carol Alt 56 FilmUp 72 Raine Filmmaker Award 76

R A I N EMA K E R Nala Wayans

T EC H N O LOG Y Reborn 90 Migranet 92 Squadhelp 94 WearWorks 96

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EDITOR’S NOTE WELCOME TO RAINE MAGAZINE Welcome to a NEW chapter for Raine! I am so excited about what this year brings. You asked and we listened. Moving forward, we will share with you the personal side of Raine – more of the perspective of the person and the voice that brings this magazine to life: Nova Lorraine. Meet Nova. Hello family. Let’s get reacquainted. I’m Nova Lorraine, the Founder and Editor in Chief of Raine Magazine. I launched Raine about 12 years ago, to give a platform to those using their creative gifts to change a community – may it be local, regional or international! It’s for creative professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit. We aim to empower you through photos of incredible fashion, destinations, art and technology – all things that are interwoven in the life and lifestyle of the creative entrepreneur. We are a unique community, with needs and wants that cover daily inspiration, wellness, spirituality and creativity. If you get emotionally moved by color, nature, a brush stroke, gemstones, textile, a hardcover book or simply someone’s smile–in other words, the little things in life – then welcome to our TRIBE.

Inside this issue: •Meet Nala Wayans – next the generation of the incredibly artistic and innovative Wayans family – initially introduced to the world through their hit TV Series, In Living Color. Nala showcases her day to evening looks to Raine – allowing us to see her strong and knowing personality through fashion. •Get to know Monaco’s Fairmont Hotel – one of Europe’s must stay destinations. They offer everything from breathtaking architecture, exquisite cuisine, a lively pool scene, to international fashion. The staff is equally impressive with their bespoke sense of hospitality. •Over a dozen empowering Q & A’s from entrepreneurs changing the game in fashion, culture or technology. One standout is Keith Kirkland of Wear Works! He and his team have created a device that has allowed the first blind person to run the New York Marathon. Simply incredible! •Much, much, more – so, what are you waiting for? Turn the pages and get started on your journey through the Raine!

I created Raine to inspire through one of a kind experiences and great imagery. Welcome to my world. As you go through the pages, you will get a sneak peak at the most incredible people my team and I come across in our day-to-day treasure hunt for the next big names in fashion, culture and technology. These entrepreneurs’ personal journeys are all unique and inspiring. As a fashion designer, and prior academician, I see life through a different lens. I look for richness and authenticity in everything, from the hue of a fabric, to craftsmanship of an object, to a brand’s graphical narrative – it is the quality that counts. From visual storytelling to the inked words on the paper, it all matters!

Nova Lorraine, MA Founder and Editor

Have you ever had those days when you wake up feeling confident? When you do, own it! -Nova Lorraine

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Fashion Brand Stylist launches New York’s first revenue share showroom for independent designers. “Somewhere on the other side of town, someone else is actually pursuing the dream you are just thinking about.” – Janet Igah. Janet Igah, 31, freelance Fashion Editor explains that over a decade she has sat and watched other companies launch ideas that she had conceptualized years prior. Finally, she is excited to see the fast growth of the newest version of her dream, DOE PR. Her Parisian inspired, fashion PR showroom, opens with cultural brands offering couture and ready to wear looks for celebrity entertainers and personalities. For thirteen years Jane, as she is referred to in the industry has worked under top Stylists, Creative Directors and Editors on productions for notable brands such as: Vogue, Footwear Plus, Dennis Basso, Helen Yarmak as well as NYFW. She has always felt the need to support Independent brands with the same level of press opportunities that are mostly presented from today’s showrooms to brands with deep pockets or PR connections. After working with Raine Magazine as an Editor for a little over five years and learning what it really meant to be an entrepreneur, Jane stepped out on a limb to launch her passion project of what she has now nicknamed “The Indie Launch Model”; of which includes brand development and press services. She believes one connection can change a Designer’s entire career and is committed to developing strong relationships between indie brands and the media without breaking the bank for her designer clients. Jane’s a la carte beta model has already garnered press for her newly launched clients on NBC, Pussy cat doll & host Ashley Roberts, VFiles, L’officiel, Huf magazine, Supermodel Naomi Campbell, a Joe music video ft Gucci Mane, Essence magazine, Supermodel Diandra Forrest, Influencer Lauren Recchia of “North of Manhattan” and Latin Superstar Natti Natasha to name a few. Traditional PR services by veteran PR agencies can range anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 per month. Services offered by DOE PR start at only $1,000 per month. “Because I am able to bring my network to the table, a lot of initial press comes from my stylist friends who love the brands I am working with and appreciate what I’m doing for young brands. I think it’s also appealing that I am finding what’s new so they don’t have to,” says Jane of her roster mix of heritage African and Caribbean based designers as well as American-made Couture collections. Some designers set to launch via the showroom include Dreu Beckemberg, a custom menswear brand with a newly launched RTW line, Emeka NYC, a chic womenswear label launching it’s debut collection, a handful of designers who’s collections graced the catwalk of Lagos Fashion Week and Ora Ana, a New Yorkbased jewelry designer who launched with Jane’s initial beta model. As part of the showroom launch, Jane has developed a residency for a select group of talented designers who need the support while building the initial framework of their business. The 12-month residency offers designers the opportunity to pay a yearly membership fee and tap into the resources offered by DOE PR while 8

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building their business structure. “The residency has always been on my heart because it’s the designer in me vicariously living through these select few of extraordinarily talented designers,” quotes Jane. According to Jane, with a highly-selective vetting process, the residency is invite-only and takes qualifying designers through a 12-month journey on building their brand’s essence, business model, and of course press, while allowing them to keep most of their funds to put towards their production. After successfully running her beta model for two years successfully, Jane felt the need to service designers and stylists on a unified platform that enabled them to connect with one another organically. She launched an online creative journal called The Doe Online in early 2018 with veteran stylists, industry and indie brand interviews. Since launching, the online platform has built an impressive editorial catalog with contributors from all over the world including Moscow, Paris, Berlin, and London. In October 2018, during cancer awareness month, Jane collaborated with Creatives from her platform to release and give away over 300 copies of a soft cover memoir and fashion-forward photo book featuring women cancer survivors called Unbound. The book is for women everywhere living beautifully despite cancer. “This is what the beauty of connection looks like, being able to leverage my network has been instrumental in bringing to life the dreams of people around me,” states Jane. The New York-based showroom set to open its doors during NYFW was a natural next step. “This is only the beginning of what I have in mind, but like I tell my designers, baby steps are key assets to a life of running well later.” Visit www.thedoeonline.com/doepr to learn more about their services as well as their New York grand opening. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

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WRITER, ACTOR, PRODUCER, FILMMAKER FOUNDER OF FASHION AMBASSADORS As the daughter of a former UN Official, Africa, she wrote, directed and produced a PSA Nzinga Blake grew up in Tokyo, Japan, Nairobi Kenya campaign entitled “End Ebola Now”. Nzinga and the United States. She is a cum laude graduate of created and launched a viral challenge entitled UCLA’s School of Film, Television and Digital Media #ShakeEbolaOff with celebrities including Kevin and has worked in the entertainment industry for Bacon, Naturi Naughton, Edi Gathegi, Sam over 15 years as an award-winning television Underwood, and Gavin Houston; the campaign personality, writer, producer, actress and social received extensive domestic and international press impact filmmaker. Nzinga has worked with ABC, CW, coverage and generated at least 1.5 billion media Cartoon Network, Al Gore’s Current TV, Showtime, impressions worldwide. Nzinga directs and produces global BET, CBS Affiliate Network 10 Australia, TV Guide, campaigns for the UN ILO featuring celebrities such Litton Entertainment, the United Nations International Labour Organization (UNILO), as Freida Pinto, Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis and actress Garcelle Beauvais. This year she directed Causecast, Google and The Africa Channel. During the Ebola epidemic in West and appeared in a social impact video with Grammy

and Emmy Award-winning songwriter, Diane Warren, for the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety to support the movement to end gun violence after the Parkland school shooting massacre. Nzinga is also writer and producer for Season 2 of Google’s award-winning scripted series, ‘GodComplX,’ which is a social impact initiative in conjunction with Google’s Computer Science in Media team. She is extremely excited about launching her new social enterprise, Fashion Ambassadors, where she is able to merge her love for fashion, storytelling and social impact. Nzinga takes a moment to catch up with Raine and share a glimpse inside her success.

A Path from International Television to International Fashion RAINE: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself 5 years ago? NZINGA: Stop being such a private African and allow yourself to engage with people on social media! In fact, I would have told myself this 12 years ago when I was on Current TV and social media was starting. Culturally, we have been taught to keep our private life out of the public eye, which I still agree with to a certain extent. However, because of the fact that the entertainment industry is so heavily reliant on social media, I wish I would have put more effort into building out my following because in all transparency it sadly affected me from booking projects as talent. As much as I try not to dislike social media, I have to be realistic about the fact that some employers base your value on the number of followers you have as opposed to just actual talent. I was so conflicted about this, but when you have a child to provide for you have to look at a challenge and turn it into an opportunity. Over the past couple years I have worked on using my social media as my personal channels to build the “Nzinga Blake” brand and use it for disseminating information about social impact and social good, which actually worked to my benefit because now people do not only see me as talent, they hire me to work as a social impact filmmaker. So now I am always reading about trends in media, technology and social media so I can stay on top of my game! #stayinformed RAINE: What three traits do you feel are most needed to pursue entrepreneurship? NZINGA: -Fearlessness -Determination -Faith Faith in yourself and/or in a higher power is paramount in becoming an entrepreneur. Fear often destroys our faith, which is why you have to be fearless. Once you can overcome your fear and have faith in yourself, you will be unstoppable! I always have to remind myself - if you don’t believe in yourself, then why should others believe in you? Everyone should always work on knowing that they are deserving of success. RAINE: Name your top three hacks for battling the loneliness of entrepreneurship. NZINGA: Read stories by other entrepreneurs - this helps you realize that you are not alone in how you feel and encourages you to stay the course. Take time for self-care with your friends. When you are starting to feel burnt out step away for a bit. Do something that takes care of you. Your mental health will thank you for it. Make sure you have mentors who can guide you along the way so that when you feel alone, you can call them and seek advice from them. Mentors really help you get back on track. I am so thankful to two of my mentors Sheila Driscoll and Gail Covington. I don’t know where I would be right now without them.

RAINE: What major project coming up are you most excited about? NZINGA: The major project that I am most excited about is Fashion Ambassadors, which encompasses my love for storytelling, fashion, travel and social impact. RAINE: Who have been the most memorable people you have worked alongside and why? NZINGA: My mother is my #1. She has made so many sacrifices for me and lifts me up every single time I want to give up. She works alongside me every day by helping me raise my daughter so to that I can pursue my dream. There are no words that can describe how grateful I am to her. I also mentioned I have these two mentors, Sheila Driscoll and Gail Covington, who are also advisors of mine. They have taught me to step into my power and give me guidance as I build my business. They also help me work through my fears as an entrepreneur who just happens to be a single parent. I am very thankful to have them in my life! RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? NZINGA: Failure is the best catalyst for success. That is how I look at failure and how I work to overcome it. When we fail at something it often puts us on the path to success because we can choose to learn from our mistakes and work harder when pursuing the next venture. RAINE: We love transformation. If you experienced a personal or professional evolution, what was the inspiration behind it? How have people reacted? NZINGA: I think my personal transformation definitely impacted my professional evolution. Having gone through a divorce and facing the harsh realities of single parenthood in America, I had to learn how to evolve as a mother and a professional woman in a male-dominated industry. My daughter taught me to become fearless again. Because I want the very best for her, I pursue all kinds of opportunities that I would have been scared of in the past. RAINE: If there was one thing you could have changed during your journey as a creative entrepreneur, what would it be and why? NZINGA: If there was one thing I could have changed in my journey as a creative entrepreneur, it would have been my mindset. I wish wasn’t so afraid of showing my work. I was so unaware of my talent and my worth because of fear. RAINE: How does being an independent brand or artist allow you to have more creative freedom? NZINGA: I have the freedom to build out my company in an authentic and creative manner.

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Our inner strength is powerful enough to electrify all that is around us. Search for it. Claim it. Bring it out! -Nova Lorraine

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WHY DOWNTOWN NEWARK? From Inc.com to Vogue to the New York Post, Downtown Newark’s residential and commercial boom has been on the spotlight for the past two years and the light is only getting brighter. Being in the running for Amazon’s HQ 2 revealed Newark’s great infrastructure, amenities, and community wealth. During and since the bid, dozens of residential properties have began construction and companies such as Mars Wrigley Confectionery have chosen Newark for their new U.S. headquarters. Newark has a history, flavor, and unique living experience that other cities cannot duplicate. As the Newark Downtown District gears up for its second Downtown Newark Living Tour, here are 5 REASONS why you should consider Newark for your next move. 26

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1. YOU CAN GO CARLESS Many Newakers are going carless. In Downtown, everything is at your fingertips — Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Prudential Center, NJPAC, Newark Museum, celebrity chef restaurants, 24-hour gyms, galleries, fashion boutiques — you name it, you can find it in Newark. For those who commute, in and around downtown you’ll have easy-access to Newark Penn Station, PATH trains, and NJ Transit.

2. ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO Pretty generic thing to say about any city trying to make a name, but Newark doesn’t necessarily come to mind when looking for a place to hang out, have a bite, create a date night — but it should. The Newark Museum, Gallery Aferro, and Project For Empty Spaces are just a few stops to make if you’re interested in the arts. Throughout the year concerts and shows are held at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and Newark Symphony Hall. During the summer months you can enjoy the Lincoln Park Musical Festival or stop by Military Park for poetry in the park. 3. GREAT CUISINE You can eat for a full year in Newark and never eat the same thing twice.The infamous Ironbound area is known for its Portuguese and Spanish cuisine, serving the best seafood and paella in New Jersey. Downtown is filled with specialty foods and hidden gems including BurgerWalla that adds an indian twist to savory burgers, Green Chicpea that brings a healthy option to a busy city, and Dinosaur BBQ that offers a Southern menu making residents feel at home.

4. PLACES TO WORK Newark is home to many big name companies such as Prudential Financial, Panasonic, Audible, and PSE&G. Downtown is a great place to start or continue your professional career. There are many big and small businesses growing and making a change in the community. Plus, how great is it to live where you work? 5. COMMUNITY Newark has a sense of pride that is felt in every block and corner of the city. From the local coffee shop to the public parks to the bars during happy hour, all places are welcoming and beaming with a sense of community. Whether you eat, play, or stay in Newark — it always feels like home.

Ultimately, we can show you better than we can tell you. Join us for our Downtown Newark Living Tour on Saturday, May 18, 2019 to really get a feel of what it’s really like to live in downtown Newark. Registration opens soon. For more information visit us at downtownnewark.com or contact marketing@downtownnewark.com. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

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My Traveling Life

BY NOVA LORRAINE

Fairmont DE Monte Carlo RESEARCHED BY CARINA CASTAGNA

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Fairmont Monte Carlo SIGN: Javin Forrest All other Photos: Fairmont Monte Carlo

Experience the premier hotel in Monaco - the Fairmont Monte Carlo. A unique sophisticated luxury resort that is nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the famous Monte-Carlo Casino, in one of the most exclusive destinations in the world. As you step into the expansive, yet welcoming lobby, you instantly get a glimpse of what’s to come: warm hellos, exquisite boutiques, breathtaking architectural details, and unforgettable views. It is a stunning water front four-star resort that boasts a rooftop pool with amazing views of the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean as well as

The Fairmont Hotel has mastered the blend of friendly service and opulent accommodations.

the surrounding countryside. It is also one of the best locations to view the Grand Prix Race, as it is located at the “hair-pin” turn on the track. Attention to detail is what rings strong after a stay at the Fairmont in Monaco. Some memorable standouts: service oriented staff, wonderfully prepared food, unforgettable sunrises over the expansive sea and ultra plush suites. The Fairmont Monte Carlo is legend to be one of the greatest hotels in Europe. It will not be

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long after your arrival that you will feel right at home. The exterior entrance is donned by a variety of flags, showcasing the Fairmont’s embrace of culture and diversity. Then, immediately upon entering through its glass doors, the staff makes every effort to alert you to their excitement of your visit. You may first be greeted by the concierge and then by the front desk team. Each person you encounter, personally introduces himself or herself with an eagerness to learn your name. None of the interactions will feel forced or hurried. This is one hotel in which you will not ever feel bored. Choose to get a massage at the spa, or catch up on some poolside reading, or dine at one of their fine restaurants, such as the Nobu. The central bar on the main floor with the backdrop of glass walls facing the sea is the perfect place to enjoy delicious bites while meeting new friends. The guests at the Fairmont are just as fun and unique as this wonderful gem of a property. If you want to venture out, The Fairmont Monte Carlo is truly it’s own little island - right in the Cote d’Azur. Take a moment to shop at the famous “Golden Circle” boutiques that host such names as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Christian Dior, to name a few. Fairmont Monte Carlo is a recognized leader in the global luxury hospitality industry and only a short walk to the Casino Monte Carlo, Harbour, the Palace, Gardens, and the Opera House. Add the Fairmont Monte Carlo to your bucket list of must stays for the best in hotel experiences.

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LADY Photos courtesy: Hair by Susy

A Celebration of Women

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Known for her “Lemonade” Braids she styled for Beyoncé, Celebrity Hairstylist Susan Oludele has recently launched her new coffee table book, Lady, a visual feast highlighting the art and beauty in black hair. With her new hardcover book, Susan skillfully expertly showcases her mission: creating innovative styles, setting trends and bridging the gap between hair and fashion. Susan is also the Founder of Hair by Susy, Hair by Susy is a contemporary hair salon founded in 2011. Hair by Susy has been featured in Allure, Okay Africa, Refinery 29, Vice, and Vogue, to name a few. The book Lady, highlights work throughout her successful career and features women hair and beauty influencers that takes the reader into a fantastical world of art, color, culture and unforgettable beauty. Brooklyn based celebrity hairstylist, Susan Oludele aka “Susy”, is well known for her many gifted abilities in the amazing world of natural hair. She is a huge favorite by the masses because of her uncanny ability to turn anything on the top of your head, into a masterpiece. Susy is the creator and innovator of many natural hairstyles that grace both celebrities and everyday people alike. In addition to Beyonce, Susy has worked with Solange, Zoe Kravitz, Okayplayer and Uber. Susy, was born of humble beginnings. She was birthed in Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and raised in the fiery Bronx borough of New York City. Often teased, bullied, and subject to the harsh realities of her community, Susy’s parent upbringing and environment taught her how to survive in one of the toughest neighborhoods around. This true New York queen started her talented journey in the hair industry at the tender age of nine. She began practicing hairstyles alongside her mother and when she turned sixteen, Susy began a career in her bedroom as a local hair artist. Weaves, braid extensions and an eye for perfection, opened the door for greater things to come! The more hair Susy did, the more people talked about how they couldn’t get enough. Demand for Susy’s services grew at a rapid pace. A combination of creativity, skill and an infectious positive embrace, created a customer experience all the more exquisite. All of this lending a hand in developing one of the most sought after hair styling brands in New York City. Hair by Susy is inspiration and quality in the beautiful light of a woman that brings change to her name.

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HOLLYWOOD â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ULTI M ATE HOME

ETCHED IN THE HEARTS OF RIHANNA, MONROE AND SINATRA

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In the 1950s and 1960s, Hollywood celebrities flocked to this house like bees to honeysuckle. Frank Sinatra owned it for ten years, Marilyn Monroe was rumored to add its guest cottage to her affair locations with JFK, Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli renewed their vows there, the Rat Pack partied hearty there and guests included most of the big names in Hollywood, along with Sinatra’s politician friends. Considered to be California’s #1 celebrity home, Byrdview, is on the market priced at $12.5 million. In 1949, socialite Dora Hutchinson, heir to the Chase Manhattan Bank fortune, commissioned futuristic architect William Pereira to design her new home. Not only was Pereira one of the most famous and prolific architects of the time, he had also been a film set designer, director and producer for several 1940’s movies winning an Oscar for his special effects photography work on Cecille B. De Mille’s Reap the Wild Wind in 1942. The perfect architect to pack a dramatic punch, he designed a show stopping mid-century-modern home that was ideal for Dora’s grand-scale entertaining and would be just as stylish in 2019 as it was in the 1950s. As soon as it was completed, she wasted no time in gathering the Hollywood stars and California business leaders for her soirees, many times setting off fireworks from her Byrdview perch to signal the start of cocktail hour. It was when she decided to move back to New York City that she passed it to Frank Sinatra, which shifted the entertaining from mannerly socialites to Rat Pack style. Byrdview is located on 4.3 acres in the Chatsworth neighborhood on a hilltop with 360-degree views over Los Angeles, mountains and the surrounding 3,000 acres of nature preserve. Gated and unable to be seen from the road, the 6,661-square-foot, four-bedroom, six-bath structure has 60 percent of its walls as sixteen-foot-tall glass, flooding it with light and capturing the views in all directions. Also included is a bar, formal dining area, a den-office, large chef ’s kitchen with island, breakfast nook with view and top-of-the-line appliances, a number of fireplaces, and endless entertainment areas both inside and out. Byrdview has been the backdrop for numerous films, television shows and music videos. The house and grounds have been seen in films such as Swordfish, Dreamgirls, Transformers and Bewitched. It has also starred in television series Mad Men and Californication and music videos by Mariah Carey, Usher and Rihanna. Byrdview, the home that has enjoyed its own celebrity status for 64 years is for sale priced at $12.5 million. The adjacent parcel of over six acres also owned by the seller is negotiable separately. Co-listing agents are Craig Knizek and Barrie Livingstone of The Agency, Beverly Hills. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

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Raine Magazine was able to catch up with Kate Romanoff, Travel Blogger, Creative Entrepreneur and Makeup Artist, on one of her international travel excursions. Kate takes us to the mysterious yet awe-inspiring Peru. Sitting east of Brazil, Peru is situated between Ecuador and Columbia. The geography is vast, as it is flanked by the Andes Mountains to the north, the dry planes of the Pacific coastal region to the west, and the lush green-scape of the Amazon basin to the east. Prior to being conquered by Spain in 16th century, Peru was home to the oldest known civilization in the Americas: the Norte Chico civilization. It was also the habitat for the famous ancient empire of the Incas. Kate gives us a glimpse of her wonderful experience in this culturally rich region of the world.

Kate’s Notes:

For me, visiting this South American country was such a cherished dream of mine for so many years. It’s attractions range from the stunning ruins of a lost civilization to the irresistible soft lamas. Peru is one of the most diverse countries on earth and once you arrive, you’ll need to make a difficult choice as to which site to visit first. Is it going to be the Amazon rainforest or the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines or one of the world deepest canyon’s, the Colca Canyon or Machu Picchu? Seeing each location is like a unwrapping present, removing one layer of wrapping paper after another and finally getting to the long awaiting gift! With so many wonders, it’s difficult not to fall in love with Peru. Just come with an open mine but don’t forget about every day common sense. On this trip, I traveled alone and happy to say that I didn’t encounter any dangerous situation but instead I met so many lovely people!

My list of what not to miss:

Relax

You can find cute boutique hotels in and throughout all the tourist destinations within Peru, so no need to worry about missing the comfort you are used to. After a day of hiking, be sure to soak in the Chivay Thermal Pools. Although not fancy, the mountain views are priceless. If you are looking for a more highend spa experience, you’ll find plenty at Lima and Cusco!

Eat

Peru is the new culinary capital of the world and the ultimate destination for all foodies! Its ultimate culinary fusion reflects local practices and ingredients, but also cultural influences from the Spanish, Africans, Chinese, and other cuisines. The best city for eats in Peru is Lima. This is where you can dine in exclusive Michelin restaurants, the very finest traditional Peruvian restaurants or enjoy great street food. Remember; don’t hesitate to visit the local markets where you can eat with local Peruvians. I chose to do this; it was a lot of fun! Also, if you are interested in learning to cook the native dishes, there are plenty of cooking classes to choose from and my very favorite was in Cusco. The best part, you can eat everything that was cooked.

Buy

I loved shopping in Peru. Be aware that “baby” alpaca is the first word you are going to learn and hear everywhere. If you are on the hunt for real “baby” alpaca or vicuna, go to stores with a reputation for them. However, if you just want to get simple souvenirs, the local markets are the perfect place to find them. This is where I found my most comfortable and favorite converse shoes as well as my softest and warmest sweater. The only problem was that I was hardly able to close my suitcase! My main advise… bargain, as much as you can and know that it’s really ok to do.

Explore

You have to see the mysterious wonder, Machu Picchu. Put simply, just go and experience! It’s a dream that comes to life right in front of your eyes. It really doesn’t matter how you choose to reach this special place - hiking or by train… you will only appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. Don’t forget to check out Maras to learn that it has nothing to do with UFO’s! Also, don’t miss Arequipa, the White City, the colorful Santa Catalina Monastery as well as the plentiful local markets.

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THE LAUNCH OF AN INTERNATIONAL VISION

GROWTH ACADEMY

Growthsource Academy (GSA) is an organization aimed at lifting women entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to their highest, preparing them to be on the leading edge of innovation, creativity, and change in business leadership. Through a series of workshops and programs, GSA provides education, networking and expert advice to support professional women. Since 2014, GSA has been bringing their passion for entrepreneurship, philanthropy and personal development to support women to communicate powerfully and achieve extraordinary results. Our Why Entrepreneurship has emerged over the last two decades as arguably the most potent economic force the world has ever experienced.The number of colleges and universities that offer courses related to entrepreneurship has also grown. Growthsource Academy believes female entrepreneurs need support in growing their leadership as well as expanding their small business. We have also identified the spirit of women in corporations, intrapreneurs, is very similar to those women who are starting their own business. The GSA program is created to provide breakthroughs for both types of women in business who are less inclined to take risk and ask for the support they need to succeed. What’s New? GSA’s founder, Marianne Halvorsen, a global insurance broker, just returned from South Africa to launch mentoring programs designed to help women succeed in the workforce. Halvorsen revealed this plan at GSA’s fall event, Ladies Night Out: Shop With A Purpose, a three-hour cocktail party fundraiser in SoHo that inaugurated the organization’s Full Circle Program. Since inception, Growthsource Academy pioneered The Inner Edge, a signature two-day workshop to help women break through what Halvorsen calls “limiting beliefs” in order to achieve success. Once they identify the ingrained assumptions that inhibit their potential, women can harness the confidence necessary to achieve. Halvorsen states, “We have created programs that have supported many women in defining their vision, building up their confidence and using tools to be successful. In collaboration with volunteers, speakers, and mentors in the private equity community, and executive coaches, we have designed an impactful, educational and experiential workshop. Through this community, women can lean in and trust that they will be supported.” Shop With A Purpose was the premiere of the Full Circle program in which women who have been empowered by Growthsource Academy now mentor new students in the organization, thus bringing success “full circle.” Mentors included Cheryl Galante, board member, and Patty Franco, Executive Director and supported by Elizabeth Solomeina, GSA alumnae and co-founder of Flying Solo, a community of 80 jewelry and fashion designers from five continents. As a successful graduate of the Inner Edge workshop, Solomeina offered to be the venue host in support of Valerie Rosado, who planned the event as the debut of her event planning business, V-Vision Events. According to Rosado, “When you know that other people are struggling with the same things and you are not alone, it makes it so much better.” Halvorsen looks forward to bringing the same model to South Africa. Her plan is to start by training several businesswomen using The Inner Edge, and then supporting them as they train and empower more women. The tuition for these participants will be partially underwritten by proceeds from Shop With A Purpose Individuals who would like to volunteer or donate to Growthsource Academy are invited to visit www. growthsourceacademy.com Source: Growth Source Academy 48

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HOFA FORGING AHEAD IN THE ART WORLD

HOUSE OF FINE ART

If in London, Los Angeles or Mykonos, be sure to add the House of Fine Art - HOFA Gallery to your must visit list. HOFA is one of the leading international galleries representing an exclusive array of leading artists from around the globe. It is known for its monthly exhibitions showcasing a variety of genres with a focus on original, rare and distinctive artworks of appreciative value, along with unique film documentaries. Beyond curating tailored collections for its clients, the House of Fine Art also offers one of a kind advisory services that revolve around launching and growing comprehensive art programs. Raine takes a moment with Christopher Shake, Director of House of Luxury (HOFA’s sister brand) to learn more about the entrepreneurial mindset of one of the great minds behind HOFA, an innovative leader in the ever-changing world of art. RAINE: How would you describe a creative entrepreneur in your own words? CHRISTOPHER: Someone who bets against the market and gets it right – I learned that one from Ray Dailo. It’s not mine but it’s the best way I know how to describe a creative entrepreneur. Adding onto this idea would be someone who is open minded and persistent with themselves – someone who can push past any form of failure and discomfort and keep moving forward.

RAINE: If you had to relate what you do to sports, how would you describe how you have followed, changed or distributed the game? CHRISTOPHER: I came into art from a different industry. I studied finance and economics and worked on Wall Street. I feel like I combined two sports and made a new one. Lets say Wall Street is like Rugby and art is more like tennis. I enjoy tennis (Art) much more than I do rugby but if I have to break out some rugby moves in the middle of a tennis match then so be it. I like the idea of aggressively investing in art and knowing exactly about both culturally and financially – and having set goals on both sides. It adds a fun dynamic to the artcollecting journey. RAINE: If someone asked you how could they stimulate their creativity, what advice would you give? CHRISTOPHER: Mediation and Mushrooms RAINE: What three traits do you feel are most needed to pursue entrepreneurship? CHRISTOPHER: 1. Have at least one idea that you are so excited about that you cannot put it down or stop to think about it. 2. Have an outright commitment to that idea that you will see it through no matter what happens. 3. Lastly, a willingness to put in the focused 50

thinking and work in hours, days, months, or years to see it happen. This means working through all of the disappointments and discomfort that is sure to show up, especially in the beginning, and probably again at cyclical moments in the journey. RAINE: Have you ever faced the issue of burnout in your career? If so, how did you overcome it? CHRISTOPHER: I usually burnout at least once or twice a year. When it happens, I just jump on a plane and go somewhere else – either for holiday or work. The change in environment regenerates my energy and usually after a few days I can be back to 100% again. For energy maintenance to avoid burnout I take yoga and mediation classes, workout a few times a week at the gym, eat fairly healthy, and drink a lot of champagne with clients and friends. I’ve never had a serious burnout that’s taken me out of the game for more than a few days, so this regiment seems to work great.

RAINE: Name your top three hacks for battling the loneliness of entrepreneurship. CHRISTOPHER: Get a mentor. Find a partner who equals your ambition and doesn’t mind your workload. Take your clients out and entertain them often. RAINE: What wellness tips do you swear by? CHRISTOPHER: Just going to the gym or doing some form of exercise every single day. I would never get so caught up in my work that it costs me my health. It’s simple logic. If you are not healthy, you can’t perform at the top of your abilities. The more health equals more performance and focus, so health actually must be a part of your business. It will make you happier as well, which is the reason we are all working so hard. We just hope these things will make us happy. RAINE: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself 5 years ago? CHRISTOPHER: I would tell myself to take my time, be more patient and do a the few things that I am good at really well, instead of trying to jump into every opportunity – linked with that thought – I would say timing is everything – se being patient is being ready to pounce on those opportunities when timing is in your favor. RAINE: What major project coming up are you most excited about? CHRISTOPHER: The Joseph Klibanksy solo exhibition in our new Los Angeles gallery is what I’m obsessed with at the moment. He is an incredible talent and we’ve just started working with him. We are both growing at a healthy pace and I’m excited to see how far we can take things with his work. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

RAINE: Who have been the most memorable people you have worked alongside and why? CHRISTOPHER: On Wall Street I had a mentor called Buck who took very good care of me early in my career but I was too young and unfocused to leverage the full potential of his kind mentorship. Luckily he was a patient person and saw potential in me and hung in there as long as he could.Then I travelled for a few years and used books as mentors with authors like David Allen, Ryan Holiday, Marcus Aurelius, Michel Montaigne, and Ralph Waldo Emmerson. I had the pleasure last year to produce an exhibition with Dr Diego Giolitti who has become a great friend and someone I lean on in times of confusion. RAINE: Word to the wise: What advice would you lend to a budding talent on the rise in your chosen field? CHRISTOPHER: Don’t be afraid to take risks when it comes to the ideas you believe in. You can create realities around those ideas to make them work – even if they are not the realties you were expecting. RAINE: How have you overcome the setbacks, letdowns and obstacles of your career? CHRISTOPHER: Persistence and keeping a large inventory of actions to complete. When you are focused on a huge inventory of well thought out actions. You don’t really care too much about the scoreboard or setbacks - you have too many things to accomplish. Success is fleeting but accomplishments stick with you and level you up. RAINE: We love transformation. If you experienced a personal or professional evolution, what was the inspiration behind it how have people reacted? CHRISTOPHER: When I changed from banking to creative there was huge a shift in reality. Inside I always knew I would excel working with creatives so I wasn’t too surprised by the change. The change was every day is now exciting and purpose driven and back then it wasn’t. RAINE: What are your superpowers? How have they helped you excel? CHRISTOPHER: I wake up very early and read for 2 hours every morning – it gives me the time to learn new things and think about how I can incorporate them into the business. I’ve kept this ritual for around 10 years now and the superpower that comes from it is continuous learning, everyday. RAINE: What tech do you use to increase your productivity? Name up to 3. CHRISTOPHER: 1. Textexpander, an email app for emails that you send in bulk but you still want to personaise them a bit, like events invites, etc 2. Omnifocus, for actions inventory and project management 3. Flipd app for my phone – it locks your phone so you aren’t able to open anything for a certain period of time and/or receive text, calls, emails etc – I’m so addicted to my phone, I need an app to keep me from using it. RAINE: Do your fashion choices affect your success in meetings or pitches? CHRISTOPHER: Yes, absolutely, I believe its called the psychology of cloths. When you are dressed amazing you perform better.

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Photo Credit: House of Fine Art

We are all on our own journeyâ&#x20AC;Ś creating the beauty or destruction in our lives. Choose beauty. -Nova Lorraine

FILM & TELEVISION

CARE FOR A CUP OF TEA WITH CAROL ALT?

PHOTOGRAPHED by VITAL AGIBALOW for HENSEL by BRADY GOODMAN-WILLIAMS

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Imagine entering the coziest apartment in the heart of Tribeca, Manhattan. You look around. The space is tastefully decorated with refined artwork, ornate Persian rugs, and perfectly draped curtains. Two black cats welcome you with a purr. You are invited to the living room, where you find a film crew of three, a warm cup of tea, and world-renowned supermodel, Carol Alt, waiting for you. On her lap is a stack of crisp white notecards, with detailed questions about your life, ranging from childhood to dating to professional endeavors. You take a seat on the couch. “Quiet on set. Action!” Welcome to Carol Alt’s Living Room on FNL Network. Hand-selected for their diverse range of personalities and dynamic life stories, seven icons from across the fashion and entertainment industries gathered under one roof to create the first season of this groundbreaking talk show. Among them, fashion designer Nicole Miller, who revisits the emblematic neckties that put her on the map. Praised couturier Ralph Rucci walks through his fascination with black holes. Designer Zang Toi, a close friend of Carol’s, outlines his own unique style propositions and experiences growing up the youngest of seven children in rural Malaysia. Supermodel Irina Pantaeva discusses the obstacles she faced as she fled from her Siberian hometown to the Chanel catwalk. The wry Fern Mallis, founder of Bryant Park Fashion Week and former executive VP of IMG, even sheds a tear or two. Clad in a hot pink suit, Jay Manuel finally dishes the whole story on why he left America’s Next Top Model, sparing no scandalous detail. And the 96-year old eclectic collector Iris Apfel gives her two cents on Millennial culture. For season two, Carol Alt’s Living Room digs even deeper, with six more star-studded interviews. More than just a pretty face, photographer and model Nigel Barker gives the full run-down on his philanthropy work. The iconic Stuart Weitzman takes viewers back to his Wharton days and tells the classic story of ‘the million-dollar shoe.’ A-list photographer Patrick McMullan recounts some of his favorite subjects and most memorable shoots. Hockey superstar Alexei Yashin reveals his stylish side, having walked arm in arm with Carol for years. One of Carol’s most beloved fashion designers, Joanna Mastroianni tells

the story of her move from Greece to Astoria, Queens at the age of eight, speaking no English. Last but certainly not least, Pat Cleveland paints the vivid tale of her personal battles with racial prejudice as one of the first African-American supermodels. What motivates them? How did they achieve success? Where did they stumble along the way? These were the burning questions that Carol and FNL Network president Rocco Leo Gaglioti set out to answer. Over a decade ago, while sitting front row in Bryant Park for New York Fashion Week, Carol and Rocco became fast friends. One afternoon, the two sat down in Carol’s apartment and shared a cup of tea. Excited by the comfortable nature of Carol’s home and the ease with which she leads a conversation, not to mention Rocco’s dense director’s resume of insightful and engaging original television shows, the dynamic duo recognized an opportunity to build a talk show far more intimate and incisive than the rest. Thus, the idea for Carol Alt’s Living Room was born. Gritty and awe-inspiring, Carol Alt’s Living Room reimagines the scope of contemporary talk shows. The boutique scale of FNL Network allows for flexibility, and the intimacy of Carol’s home encourages guests to open up. No topic is left unaddressed, as each guest brings their own unique flair to their respective interviews. Curious yet conversational, Carol is able to elicit the best sides of her guests while, as any thorough host should, asking the unexpected jaw- dropping questions, a byproduct of in-depth research. The result is a palpable connectedness between Carol and her guests that will leave viewers both shocked and inspired. “This has truly been one of my favorite projects to work on. It was so inspirational and insightful to hear the stories of struggle and triumph from all of our guests,” says Gaglioti. “I can’t wait for the world to see Carl Alt’s Living Room.” Both seasons are available globally on Amazon Prime Video alongside the rest of FNL Network’s titles. Make sure to tune in – this is one talk show you won’t want to miss.

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CAROL ALT

From poster girl to actress, nutrition expert to published author, Carol Alt is one of the most well-known faces in the world. This pioneer supermodel has revolutionized the definition of beauty and brains, and remains an icon of her generation.

RALPH RUCCI

A true artist, Ralph Rucci has taken the world of couture by storm. Now with some of his Chado pieces enshrined in renowned museums, he has refused to compromise his design integrity by always catering to the full-price customer.

JOANNA MASTROIANNI

From designing paper dresses to custom gowns for the First Lady of the United States, Joanna Mastroianni is a legendary fashion designer with over thirty-five years of experience.

NICOLE MILLER

From menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neckties to licensed home goods, Nicole Miller has crafted designs for some of the biggest celebrities in the world, and remains an emblem for modernistic fashion.

ALEXEI YASHIN

Boasting twelve seasons in the NHL and nine seasons in the Russian Superleague and Kontinental Hockey League, Alexei Yashin is a hockey icon, who has created a name for himself both on and off the ice.

FERN MALLIS

Bryant Park was just a Manhattan landmark until this fashion powerhouse stepped in and created the New York Fashion Week we know today. From Executive Director of the CFDA to Senior VP of IMG Fashion, Fern Mallis is truly a ‘walking storybook.’

IRIS APFEL

Perhaps one of the most iconic women in fashion, Iris Apfel is a 96-year old collector who has accumulated a myriad of experiences and trinkets to express her unique sense of style.

IRINA PANTAEVA

Raised in the Ural mountains of the Soviet Union, Irina Pantaeva quickly rose to prominence as the first Asian supermodel, as countless campaigns and covers took her around the world.

NIGEL BARKER

Photographer, model, philanthropist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nigel Barker is more than just a heartthrob, as he has amassed an impressive resume of major campaigns

PATRICK McMULLAN

Capturing the lives and faces of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest celebrities, Patrick McMullan is the renowned photographer behind the glitz and glamour of the A-List.

STUART WEITZMAN

A brilliant businessman, iconic shoe-designer, and champion ping pong player, Stuart Weitzman has not only designed the most expensive shoes the red carpet has ever seen, but also the most comfortable heels in every womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closet.

JAY MANUEL

From beauty to fashion and everything in between, Jay Manuel is an entrepreneur, television personality, and creative director who has built an entertainment empire.

ZANG TOI

Born the youngest of seven in rural Malaysia, Zang Toi has forever changed the landscape of Manhattan fashion. An early prodigy of Anna Wintourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, he has accrued several prestigious awards and even been knighted by the Malysian Sultan of Kelantan.

PAT CLEVELAND

A social justice hero, Pat Cleveland was one of the first African American supermodels. Discovered by Carrie Donovan on a New York subway platform, she has redefined the modeling industry from the inside out.

FILMUP TAKING THE FILM GAME HIGHER

CHRISTINA CHIRONNA, CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ARYEH HOPPENSTEIN, CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Photo Credits: FilmUp

Two friends, CHRISTINA Chironna and ARYEH Hoppenstein, met in a coffee shop in 2014, with the hopes of developing their dream: creating a production company dedicated to making an impact on the world. During that meeting, the two filmmakers committed themselves to developing a film community to reach the world with their message. It was then that FilmUp was born - a company to simplify how people connect in the film community as well as how these artisans access all the tools they need. Over four years later, FilmUp has grown into the well known destination for filmmakers to come together to create the projects they love. Raine catches up with both CHRISTINA and ARYEH as they share some of their insight along their journey of entrepreneurship.

Q&A RAINE: How would you describe a creative entrepreneur in your own words? CHRISTINA: I would compare a creative entrepreneur to a sailor. When you decide to be a creative entrepreneur it’s often like deciding to take your selfbuilt sailboat out to sea. You build this boat that you plan to sail from point A to point B but along the way you hit a storm, you pick up a couple more people to join the journey, your sail breaks, you work together to fix it and make it bigger and stronger. Sometimes you don’t even end up where you initially expected but the place you end up might be better than where you were originally headed. That’s how I feel it’s like to be a creative entrepreneur. ARYEH: Creative entrepreneurs are optimistic and see the good in everything. A creative entrepreneur thrives on feedback, and sees nothing as rejection. As an entrepreneur, you have a product, service, or idea, however the market must validate that idea, in order to succeed. If people don’t like your idea or your creation, you ask them why? Ask as many people as you can, and find the patterns. Once you know the core issues with your product, you fix them. You do that over and over again until they have no more issues and they are coming to you and asking where they can get your product or service. RAINE: What’s been a funny behind the scenes moment that you could share? CHRISTINA: Before Aryeh and I go in front of the camera we do a crazy handshake we made up to get pumped but mostly to calm my nerves.

ARYEH: When starting a company, there are so many ups and downs, twists and turns, so many unpredictable things happen every day. This atmosphere leads to a lot of unforgettable moments. I remember this one time that CHRISTINA mentioned she had a deathly fear of Skydiving. So in turn, I wrote a script for FilmUp that promoted the message “We go to the greatest heights for our community” and showcased both CHRISTINA and I jumping out of an airplane. Pretty much every chance I get to make her life harder, I do. RAINE: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself 5 years ago? ARYEH: In hindsight everything is 20/20, but that being said, there are some things you just don’t know until you experience them. I’d tell myself to do as much due diligence as you can on your partners, workers, and contractors. I’d also let myself know to plan ahead, but never assume something will work until it has happened. CHRISTINA: I would tell myself to trust the journey. There will moments of doubt and confusion but there will also be moments of excitement and joy. Don’t worry too much about how you’re going to get there, just keep moving forward with authenticity and conviction. It will all fall into place.

FAILURE IS A NECESSITY TO SUCCESS. IF YOU NEVER FAIL, YOU’VE NEVER REALLY TRIED. -CHRISTINA RAINE: If you had to relate what you do to sports, how would you describe how you have followed, changed or disrupted the game? ARYEH: In entrepreneurship, like in sports, there are guidelines. Some are more apparent than others. Those guidelines are not required to succeed, but they tend to maximize your chances of success.That being said, at a certain point you are in no man’s land. You are doing something new; something that has never been done quite like how you have done it. That is why you have a business, and that is why you are succeeding. Only you know the point to which you are changing the game or making the new rules. For us, it’s on many levels. Our

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“why” and our focus on the individual is something that differentiates us from most. Our approach to scaling, promoting, and networking is a bit abnormal, and abnormal is the secret key to success in this game. CHRISTINA: Growing up I played softball.To succeed you needed to practice, be a team player, motivate yourself and the team. Many of those skills translate to entrepreneurship. Being a team player, putting in the work, and making sure you’re going to win. RAINE: If someone asked you how could they stimulate their creativity, what advice would you give? CHRISTINA: Go out and do something you’re afraid of, something you’ve never done before. I guarantee you’ll come back more inspired than ever. ARYEH: Great question.The secret to stimulating your creativity is giving yourself permission to be creative. Experiences shape us, and those experiences have the ability to empower us to be creative, or to conform us to the standards set for us. Although it may sound cliché, the truth is the more you know yourself, the more freedom you have to be creative. Knowing yourself allows you to make decisions for you, and not for what others expect of you. We are all creative and we all have ideas, it’s up to you if you want to let yourself break the mold and give them a shot. RAINE: What three traits do you feel are most needed to pursue entrepreneurship? ARYEH: Firstly, I think everyone is an entrepreneur. You are your own brand, and you work every day to support that brand through new and creative ways. Making you is an entrepreneurial endeavor in itself. However, to be an entrepreneur in the business sense, it does have some qualifications; 1) You need to be able to see rejection as feedback, and not give up at the first sign of trouble. 2) Be willing to try new things, take risks, and not focus on the people who say you can’t do it. Why take direction from someone who has never gone to the destination? 3) Know yourself and know why you are pursuing what you are pursuing. CHRISTINA: 1. Passion: You have to be passionate about what you’re doing and believe in it with every ounce of your being. 2. Persistence: You will inevitably encounter obstacles, roadblocks, and a lot of rejection.You’ll lose customers; great people will leave your company. No matter what happens, you have to keep going. 3. Adaptability: In most cases, as you roll out your product or service you’ll discover things you expected to work well that don’t work at all. You stumble into things that you didn’t expect to work that well. If you’re going to be an entrepreneur the only thing that will be constant is change, so you must be adaptable and open to it. RAINE: Have you ever faced the issue of burnout in your career? If so, how did you overcome it? CHRISTINA: Yes, when I was producing full-time and developing FilmUp, I hit a point where I was forgetting to eat and workout, I wasn’t sleeping, I wasn’t taking any time for myself. When I finally hit that wall, I had to stop and really reevaluate everything. I overcame it by setting personal and professional boundaries. It’s so important to remember that no matter what you’re doing, you are allowed to set whatever boundaries necessary in order to stay healthy and stable. We all deserve to take care of ourselves as a basic product of our existence. ARYEH: There are always days you feel burnout, in fact early on more days than not you are questioning yourself. But that’s a good thing, it means you are doing something new, and new things never come easy. That being said, some days you really feel it, and here’s an analogy for how I handle it. When you work out, the first few reps aren’t so bad; in fact you can get them done relatively easily. It’s when you start hitting those last few that things get really tough. In those moments you say to yourself, well I got a few in so at least I’ve maintained my muscle, maybe I got in a little bit of growth – I don’t need to keep going, my body hurts, it’s uncomfortable, why don’t I just stop? But you know that those

last few sets are where the growth comes from. That’s where the gold is. You didn’t workout this entire time to just stay the same? You want to improve. And that rapid improvement comes during the pain points. So, you push through, you do those extra reps, and you feel so much better on the other side. In hindsight, you’re much happier you did the extra reps than not, although in the moment you had every reason to stop – and those reasons were all valid. I see burnout as the last few reps, if I stick through the pain, in hindsight, I will be so happy I did – even though I had every valid reason to stop. RAINE: What do you want to be when you grow up? Has this stayed the same or changed throughout the years? ARYEH: My dream is be a pro-social serial entrepreneur. I want to make businesses that have a large pro-social impact and tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. FilmUp is just the beginning. This has stayed the same throughout the years, nothing is more important to me than people knowing the beauty within themselves and having the chance to show it. Life should not just be about living, it should be about being alive. CHRISTINA: When I grow up, no matter what I’m doing I want to be a light for others. I want to be free to create art that touches the human spirit. I want to be constantly learning, evolving and inspiring through my work whether that be a company, a film, a painting, a speech and so on. People are my inspiration and I hope to inspire them too. RAINE: Who have been the most memorable people you have worked alongside and why? ARYEH: I’ve had a lot of advisers and mentors, all of whom have played major roles in who I am today. A notable one is Peter Samuelson, who’s a Hollywood Producer and the founder of many charities, including one with Steven Spielberg. He is an advisor and a team member at FilmUp. But I would be remised if I did not mention my original mentor, Andrew Orgel. He is the first person who helped me realize my potential and believed in my pursuits. Andy was a founding executive at MTV, Movie Channel, Nickelodeon, alongside many other achievements. From day one, before I started any business and was just a student, he met with me on many occasions and helped me become the person I am today. CHRISTINA: Our Senior Advisor, Peter Samuelson, has been an absolute inspiration to work with. He is someone who embodies everything we believe in and we are constantly in awe of his consummate professionalism, wisdom, and heart.

YOU ARE YOUR OWN BRAND, AND YOU WORK EVERY DAY TO SUPPORT THAT BRAND THROUGH NEW AND CREATIVE WAYS. -ARYETH RAINE: Word to the wise: What advice would you lend to a budding talent on the rise in your chosen field? CHRISTINA: Be fearless in your pursuits but also be kind. Always be kind. You never know who is listening. And just in general, the world needs kindness now more than ever. ARYEH: Be humble in your success, and accepting in your failures. Keep learning from those who have done it before you as well as try new things.

RAINE: Describe yourself in five words or less. CHRISTINA: Human. Storyteller. Artist. - In that order. ARYEH: Charismatic. Empathetic. Adventurous. Decisive. Adaptable. RAINE: Y ou’re known in your industry as a risk taker with an unprecedented talent as a person who connects others to opportunity. What drew you to your passion? ARYEH: Helping others find their true self and using that to achieve their passions. CHRISTINA: You’re known in your industry as a storyteller with an unprecedented talent as a Producer. What drew you to your passion? The people I’ve met have led me to wanting to create films. Filmmaking is such a powerful medium. It’s a way to touch hearts and open minds. One film can change the way we seeing things, take us to other places, and allow us to feel things we may have never felt before. RAINE: We love transformation. If you experienced a personal or professional evolution, what was the inspiration behind it? How have people reacted? ARYEH: I believe I am always experiencing a transformation both in my professional life as well as my personal. I will say a fairly notable one is to have patience, and weather the storm. When you are first starting out you have this mentality of now, now, now, but overtime you learn that having patience is essential to success. This has played a profound impact both personally and professionally. CHRISTINA: I believe we are constantly transforming and evolving. If we are not evolving we are not growing. I have grown in many ways both personally and professionally; letting go of perfectionism has been a huge one. I try to look at perfection as dead end. The moment you can no longer find imperfections is the moment you are stagnant. a wall, blow up the box. There are limitless ways to express creativity. Aryeh and I RAINE: What are your superpowers? How have they helped you excel? like to paint. The only difference is I do it well. Just kidding... kind of. ARYEH: What I do is try and make new opportunities no matter how obscure ARYEH: I would say my ability to empathize is one of my greater strengths. they may be. Sometimes you hit a standstill, either you’re out of cash or things This has allowed for me to take a personal approach to my relationships, which just take time, and you find yourself with a lot of time on your hands. Get creative plays a huge impact in business. Entrepreneurs, investors, customers, they can all and start reaching out to people you wouldn’t have otherwise connected tell who is real and who is not. Having empathy and caring more for people and with. If you are a college graduate, alumni are always a great place to start. their real needs and interests are something that goes a long way. It helps that is where my passion is as well. RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? CHRISTINA: I’d say my intuition is my biggest superpower. Being able to ARYEH: Failure just brings you one step closer to success. With every failure is accurately gauge someone’s intentions and heart quickly has been very important another leap forward. Find the silver lining in all shortcomings and ride that wave in navigating different relationships / opportunities and forming partnerships. into the next pursuit. CHRISTINA: Failure is a necessity to success. If you never fail, you’ve never really tried. I look at failure as earning stripes. It’s a part of the journey to success. I love Thomas Edison’s perspective, “I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 10,000 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.” RAINE: How have you overcome the setbacks, letdowns and obstacles of your career? ARYEH: I try to view all “setbacks” as an opportunity. It’s all a way to fine tune your approach and your business. Rather than let obstacles bring you down, I let them empower me to make better educated and wiser decisions next time around. CHRISTINA: There will always be obstacles and setbacks in anything you pursue. What I’ve learned is to expect them, accept them, and set time limits for any negative emotions that come with them. Allow yourself to acknowledge your feelings but then redirect that energy towards progress. RAINE: What is your best advice in battling boredom in creative pursuits or creative entrepreneurship? CHRISTINA: Try something out of the ordinary. When you feel like you’ve hit

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Raine Magazine in partnership with PRINDIE, Princeton Independent Film Festival, Awarded Nicola Rose the Raine Filmmaker Award. Nicola was one of 12 finalists to pitch their independent film projects for consideration for the award at the 2018 Princeton Independent Film Festival. Other honors went to: Jingjing Tian, second place for: “Till Death Do Us Part” and a third place tie to:Vagabond, “Harlem’s Last Poet” and Elizabeth Archer’s “Mail on Sunday”. As a platform seeking rising talents around the globe, Raine, along with a judging panel, selected Nicola as the recipient for the first place honor. She won the prize for her pitch of Linden in Bloom, a story about a little girl who must navigate the world of kindergarten with a tree growing out of her head. Read on to learn more about Creative Entrepreneur and budding filmmaker, Nicola Rose. Nicola Rose is a filmmaker and director. Born outside New York City and raised in Florida and Maine, Nicola has split her time between New York and Paris since graduating from Columbia University in 2011 and the Sorbonne-Nouvelle University in Paris in 2012. Originally trained in puppetry and theatre, she took up filmmaking in 2015. Since then, she has made four films. The webseries Callie & Izzy, a comedy about a girl with an evil puppet growing out of her hand, came out in 2015. Creative Block aka Bloc et Blocage, a bilingual short about creativity and depression, came out in 2017 and is currently completing its run on the festival circuit. In the Land of Moonstones, about a girl’s first love and her relationship with her grandmother, was completed in 2018 and will soon begin its festival run. Lastly, Gabrielle, about a girl who starts ballet classes in her teens and encounters both bullying and unexpected friendship, is due to be completed in 2019. Nicola also works as an independent casting director in the NYC area. Particularly interested in youth casting, she has cast for such outfits as Teen Vogue and Allure, and the upcoming indie feature Asking For It, starring Janeane Garofalo. In addition, Nicola has become a proficient editor and has edited numerous independent films, with her editing of Creative Block having been nominated for several festival awards. Finally, she is a professional translator of French to English and has worked for such clients as the Walt Disney Company, Vice Media (US and UK), and numerous publishing companies in French-speaking countries, as well as a variety of independent clients such as Francophone writers needing their manuscripts translated. About PRINDIE Princeton Independent Film Festival [PRINDIE] brings international, independent cinema to one of the most intriguing communities of the world: Princeton, NJ. First and foremost, we are a festival dedicated to thought-provoking and engaging filmmaking and storytelling, no matter the subject. We seek filmmakers and films whose narratives tell a story that inspire our audience and capitalize on that inspiration by providing education and specific opportunities that help our audience make positive change. www.prindiefest.com RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

We all have our hidden secrets. Some are prettier than others. -Nova Lorraine

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BORN IN NEW YORK CITY, 22 year-old Nala Wayans is a famous American Model who is set to make her mark in the ever changing fashion industry. Also known as the daughter of popular American Actor Keenen Ivory Wayans and TV reality Star Daphne Wayans, she is the second oldest of four siblings. Nala is no stranger to the camera as some of her previous on camera work includes co-hosting The Guest House with friend and Instagram star Jordyn Woods. Now, Nala has all eyes on her goals within the world of billboards, runways and magazine covers. Raine takes a moment with Nala her before her latest projects unfold, to discuss what inspires her.

RAINE: Can you describe your experiences in modeling and how you have fine-tuned your craft? NALA: When I was 19 or so, I decided to take my interest in modeling seriously. Whenever I am interested in something, I want to learn more about it. I study modeling in order to get better at it. I read magazines and anything else that I can learn from. I am one of those people that when I want to do something, I obsesses over it and want to learn everything about it. I am a visual learner, so watching behind the scenes interviews and flipping through magazines like Harper Bazaar inspire me. I think Harper Bazaar still takes the art of modeling seriously. It’s one of the few big magazines that are still very true to the fashion industry, and for that reason, I appreciate it. RAINE: If you could change or impact the modeling industry, how would you do that? NALA: At the moment, there is so much change in the industry, which is great, especially due to social media. However, it’s a double-edged sword. For example, social media gives so many people a chance that wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to model and that’s amazing. On the other hand, these same changes can reward people that didn’t necessarily work hard for the opportunity given, in which in the past, others have had to work so hard for and I think that gives the wrong message. RAINE: Who is your guidepost in the modeling industry? NALA: I think there are a lot of models that I look at and admire but I rather make my own path and not try to base my career off of someone else’s. For example, I have studied Naomi and the 90’s era of supermodels but I don’t want to be them neither do I idolize them because I think long term, my life path is

different from most models. Another model I love is Christy Teigen, especially because she has cookbooks and cooking accessories and I have a passion for cooking. RAINE: How would you describe a creative entrepreneur in your own words? NALA: Someone that makes his or her own job in a specific field in which that job doesn’t currently exist. For example, Creative Director was not a job that existed 50 years ago. Those individuals had to create that opportunity for themselves. RAINE: What wellness tips do you swear by? NALA: I only drink water or tea. I don’t drink soda or coffee. I eat until I am satisfied and not until I am full. I am very big on “me”. You’ve got to put yourself first in everything. You have to consider mental wellness in everything, which is very important for your physical, and body wellness. With everything, ultimately you have to put yourself first. RAINE: What is your best advice in battling boredom in creative pursuits or creative entrepreneurship? NALA: For me, I get stressed more than I get bored.To battle that, I step away and try to do something else and then come back to it. RAINE: What would be a project that you would like to do or be excited about. NALA: I would love a Vogue Cover. Also, I would like to do a collaboration with a brand. I would want something that would feel organic, so it would depend on the brand.

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RAINE: Word to the wise: What advice would you lend to a budding talent on the rise in your chosen field? NALA: Go for it. However be realistic. I feel that if you go into this career, you should be aware and not naïve. Modeling is not a job for the naïve. It’s not the hardest job, but it’s probably the hardest on your ego and self-esteem, as well as your mental wellness. Technically, everyone can do this job but not everyone can handle the rejection this job brings. It comes with a lot of criticism. The number one thing to remember, it’s a job, so don’t take it personal and be nice to everyone! It’s a job where everything is based off of you but you cannot take it personal. Finally, I always go into castings knowing that the project has a look in mind, so if I don’t get it – it’s nothing against me. RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? NALA: I think failure is when you let obstacles or any kind of rejection get to you. If you let it get to you and stop you, then you have failed.Take it, grow from it – then you are succeeding. If you move forward, you are still succeeding because you are still going for whatever your goal is. RAINE: Describe yourself in five words or less. NALA: 1. Laid back 2. Cozy 3. Nonchalant 4. Goofy 5. Straight forward

RAINE: What are your superpowers? NALA: In terms of superpowers, I feel like I’d be more like Batman. He is technically not a superhero, but a guy that does the right things and is an above average human being. RAINE: If there was one thing you could have changed during your journey as a creative entrepreneur, what would it be and why? NALA: I wouldn’t change anything. I feel like I could have taken a different path, for example, started younger. However, I know myself so much better since I am much older now and have a better idea of how I want my career to be. If I started younger, others could have more easily influenced me in shaping my career. FASHION RAINE: Regarding fashion, what would you describe as your signature “look”? NALA: It is realistically: sweat pants, a hoody and a very nice bag (channel) as well as sneaks. My go to outfit: A Mom Jean (higher waist / straight leg), boot and a crop top and body suit (all black) and maybe a blue jean if I am feeling wild – and of course, a very nice bag. RAINE: Who are some of your fashion role models that have inspired your current style? NALA: I love the Olsen Twins, Nicole Richi, and Quincy Jones’ style.

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TECHNOLOGY

A M I S S I O N TO SAV E L I V E S

REBORN MAGGIE RO SE FO UN DER A N D CEO

Ever since losing a friend to suicide, Maggie ROSE has been driven and determined to lower suicide rates and influence her generation to take the initiative in ending the stigma around suicide. After studying criminal justice, Maggie ROSE received a full scholarship to study psychology. During this time, she also became certified as an advocate for suicide prevention. Utilizing the digital age, she launched her dream: REBORN. Her company’s mission is to change the way her generation, and generations to come, see suicide, and those who may be suicidal. Maggie founded REBORN, a 501c3 nonprofit organization because she believes saving lives requires disruptive new approaches, fearless leadership, and a renewed sense of urgency. Leading an organization that grew from two co-founders and a mentor to twenty-two volunteers as well as interns was not an easy rate of growth to accomplish. Soon after holding their first few events, REBORN began gathering its following on social media and within the communities of New Jersey. Today, REBORN has expanded far past New Jersey into Massachusetts, Philadelphia, and New York. REBORN’s goal this year is to bring outreach, treatment, and raise awareness in every state in America and partner with other non-profits overseas. Having exceeded all expectations within its first year, REBORN continues to bring suicide to the forefront of college campuses around the country. Soon after, Maggie Rose realized there was a large need for new forms of treatment among those suffering from suicidal thoughts and undergoing care within the medical industry. She went on to create Xtremity Tech Co., which focuses on that exact mission. Within its first 3 months, Xtremity Tech Co. went from a local business to a C Corporation, two business partners, and its first large-scale international client. Maggie Rose is driven and determined to change the game for both suicide awareness and suicide prevention. With her teams behind her for both REBORN and Xtremity Tech Co. she knows that this is less of a dream and more of a reality.

RAINE: Can you describe your experiences and how they helped fine-tune your craft? MAGGIE: Even though the experience above inspired my beginnings in suicide prevention, I had only seen it as a hobby, until my freshman year of college. I was working as a server in New York City when I got the call that a close friend of mine had passed away from suicide. Grieving his loss was by far one of the most difficult circumstances to comprehend. I had a friend who later invited me to go hiking at a quarry with a 100-foot jump to the water. My friend at the time was jumping in and out while I was setting up a picnic area for myself. Out of nowhere, he picked me up and threw me off. What he didn’t realize is, I couldn’t swim and was terrified of heights.This experience was incredibly traumatic but was the moment that changed much of my path in advocacy. Also, the thought I had as I was falling: “If I was jumping to kill myself, this would be a mistake.” I came out of this experience and dove back into research. I found out that 100% of every person who jumps to kill themselves, and lives to talk about it, says the moment they jumped they realized it was a mistake. I wanted to take this information and find a way to help these people. I found myself in the office of a millennial mentor who helped guide me into launching the non-profit we have today, REBORN. It focuses on community outreach, programs, and awareness for suicide. My most recent launch is XTREMITY TECH CO., which is a tech company focused on solving the crisis of treatment in the digital age for mental illness with cutting-edge technologies, robotics, and AI projects. RAINE: If you had to relate what you do to sports, how would you describe how you have followed, changed or distributed the game? MAGGIE: We only have 24 hours in a day, and as a player, I as well as my team, train every day to help save the lives of others. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

RAINE: Have you ever faced the issue of burnout in your career? If so, how did you overcome it? MAGGIE: This is something that every entrepreneur experiences at some point, and typically several times throughout the start-up stages. The first time I felt burnt out was such a confusing experience for me. Everyone on my team calls me the “pit bull” because I can focus on several things and go after it like a pit bull - unstoppable and determined. I was going a few weeks of long nights and all-nighters, energy drinks, barely eating, and focusing like crazy on every aspect of building the foundation of the organization. Finally, I woke up and I couldn’t even look at my phone or computer. I hit a plateau; I was tired, felt out of place, and worst of all- unmotivated. We have to find balance in our lives, especially with our eating and sleeping patterns. If we don’t we can burn out, and risk the momentum of everything we’ve built up to that point. RAINE: What major project coming up are you most excited about? MAGGIE: I am incredibly excited about our newest campaign, STAY, at the non-profit REBORN. STAY encourages those that are suicidal that there are others who want them to stay; and to also encourage others to change the way they approach someone who is suicidal. Instead of telling someone what to do (i.e. “You shouldn’t do that. Don’t kill yourself)”. We need to be more sensitive and perhaps say, “I want you to stay.” RAINE: Word to the wise: What advice would you lend to a budding talent on the rise in your chosen field? MAGGIE: Understand that being an entrepreneur is a tremendous amount of work. The best quote I’ve heard in regards to this was: “Dear pessimist, optimist, and realist: while you guys argued whether the glass was full or empty, I sold the glass.” There will be several times where you must choose to be neither a pessimist, optimist, or realist but instead a dreamer. Entrepreneurs are dreamers who aren’t afraid to do whatever it takes to make their dreams real. For me, my dream is helping others suffering in this world and I will do whatever it takes to do so. I encourage you to never stop pushing yourself to your dreams. RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? MAGGIE: Failure is a very good thing. Without failure, we truly cannot succeed. When you fail, instead of sulking or rolling that failure through your mind millions of times, be grateful! You have failed, which means the only thing to do next is succeed! We must make mistakes and fail in order to take our next step. RAINE: If there was one thing you could have changed during your journey as a creative entrepreneur, what would it be and why? MAGGIE: Absolutely nothing. I truly believe that everything is meant to happen the way it is intended to. If it were not for mistakes, failures, or disappointments along the way, I would not be where I am and REBORN or Xtremity Tech Co would not be where they are. RAINE: What is the biggest problem that creative face today and how would you solve it? MAGGIE: I think a reoccurring problem today with creative, is being able to express themselves properly and also to focus on their mental health. Many creatives may find themselves around others who do not support their goals or visions, which can seem discouraging. Many creatives also push themselves to a point of mental exhaustion and actually sacrifice their own mental health for their goals. 90

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MIGRANET M URTAZ A K H AN , FO U N D E R a n d C E O

Murtaza Khan is the Founder and CEO of Migranet.io, a migration specialist with over 16 years of experience in the immigration industry. His vision is to create a global community of immigrants and travelers, in addition to a processing system, within a standardized token ecosystem. He will do this under the most innovative migration platform, using AI, Machine Learning and Blockchain Technology. Before Migranet.io, Murtaza practiced Canadian Immigration law, and has held Canadian immigration and recruitment positions in Canada, U.A.E, New Zealand, Taiwan, Pakistan and the Philippines. Within these roles, he processed Canadian immigration cases that resulted in permanent residency and paved the way to citizenship for his clients. From 2011 to 2014, Murtaza presented at international seminars to introduce Canadian Immigration programs to the U.A.E, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, USA, Mexico, U.K, Italy, France, Cayman Islands, and Jamaica. Raine sits down with MURTAZA to learn more about his entrepreneurial mindset and how it’s helped him succeed as an entrepreneur.

RAINE: You’re known in your industry as “Migration Technologist”, with an unprecedented talent as a “businessman”. What drew you to your passion? MURTAZA: My profession started in Canadian Immigration, at the same time I had love for technology. By applying technology such as Blockchain and AI/Machine learning, we finally have the means to make almost every industry better and more honest, RAINE: We love transformation. If you experienced a personal or professional evolution, what was the inspiration behind it how have people reacted? MURTAZA: I overcame cancer, which lead me to become a better person, a better family man and a better businessman/ professional. What people cannot believe is that not only did I bounce back to life, but I am doing 3 times better than before in every way possible. RAINE: Have you ever faced the issue of burnout in your career? If so, how did you overcome it? MURTAZA: Yes I have, and I overcame it with adding my hobbies to my professional life. For example: I am a Canadian Immigration Specialist, and that burnt me out after 11 years, so I added technology to my day to day. The result, I am creating the most innovative platform for Migration that has Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence applied into it. RAINE: How would you describe a creative entrepreneur in your own words? MURTAZA: 25% Innovative 25% Daredevil 25% Professional 25% Calm RAINE: We love your viewpoint on Migranet. What do you connect with the most about this particular project? MURTAZA: My vision is to create a global community of immigrants, travelers, and processing systems in an ecosystem powered by the most innovative migration platform. The result is a platform that facilitates a fraud-free, corruption-free, convenient and affordable means to transact securely. RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? MURTAZA: Failure is the best medicine for an entrepreneur. It’s the first sign of success but in a different way. I call it “intention”. One must have intent to win, and if there is failure, it’s a sign of what not to do next time. RAINE: Word to the wise: What advice would you lend to a budding talent on the rise in your chosen field? MURTAZA: To remember that “THIS TOO SHALL PASS” By Rumi; meaning, when times are tough, one must remember that that time will pass -- as it will with or without ones control. Even when times are at their best, one should remember that, that moment too shall pass, therefore, one must make sure that he/she enjoys it to its maximum. RAINE: Do your fashion choices affect your success in meetings or pitches? MURTAZA: Yes. It spreads the message, that I am ready for anything, not just a meeting in the boardroom. RAINE: What are your thoughts about crypto currency? MURTAZA: We are in the Flintstones’ era of crypto currency and have a long way to get to the Jetsons’. At the same time, I believe that it’s the future like Internet once was. Now, we cannot do without the Internet, and soon that’s how Blockchain and crypto currency is going to be as well. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

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DAR PA N MUN J AL , FO UNDER a nd CEO

Darpan is passionate about disruptive, internet focused businesses. Darpan’s 20 plus years of experience in Digital and Tech focused businesses ranges from bootstrapped startups to multi billion-dollar Fortune 100 companies. Darpan is also the Founder of Squadhelp, an innovative crowdsourcing platform that connects creatives from across the globe with startups and businesses for their branding related projects. Squadhelp is now the leading crowdsourcing platform across the globe in the business-naming category. In 2012, Darpan co-founded Fashionara.com, a fashion focused eCommerce marketplace for the India market. Within 2 years of launch, Fashionara became one of the leading destinations for Fashion shopping in India. Darpan has also held various senior level positions with Fortune 500 Companies. As a Divisional vice president (eCommerce) at Sears Holdings, Darpan led the initial launch of Sears.com and led the technology and product teams for Sears.com as well as Kmart.com which generated over $1 Billion in annual revenue. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Kaplan Higher Education (Washington Post), Darpan led the technology teams for Kaplan Higher Education, building innovative technology platforms for online education and learning. As a Chief Technology Officer, Darpan also led the technology teams for Indiatimes, India’s largest news and media company. Raine is excited to share some insight along DARPAN’s journey.

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RAINE: What’s been a funny behind the scenes moment that you could share? DARPAN: Squadhelp itself is actually an accidental startup. It started from a hacked together crowdsourcing experiment that I did using some digital forums and a $50 award. Then it grew into the largest naming platform in just a few years. It’s been fun to see how we can help thousands of entrepreneurs and cultivate a community of thousands of creative individuals across the globe. RAINE: If you had to relate what you do to sports, how would you describe how you have followed, changed or disrupted the game? DARPAN: We allow everyone to be part of the game. Our platform allows anyone to join and help real companies with their branding projects. Our creatives, who are average people, get to play ball with the big leagues. Everyone can have the chance to do something great. The average joe gets to meet Michael Jordan. RAINE: What is your best advice in battling boredom in creative pursuits or creative entrepreneurship? DARPAN: Stay engaged. Sometimes, if you are doing something that is not the most exciting task for you in your business, you have to plug away and get it done. The worst part about doing things that you don’t like is thinking about doing them. Once you’re doing them and complete them, you actually feel good about it. RAINE: What major project coming up are you most excited about? DARPAN: We’ve built a highly curated database of excellent .com domain names that are for sale. We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and to easily find some of the best domain names on the web. We have supported this with some of the best search technology available and sourced the majority of these domains from our amazing creative community. This is becoming a great resource for people struggling to find names for their businesses. Integrating this with a customized crowdsourcing approach to name brainstorming allows us a huge footprint within the naming space. RAINE: Word to the wise: What advice would you lend to a budding talent on the rise in your chosen field? DARPAN: Sometimes we look too hard to find business opportunities and ideas.You don’t always need to build the next killer app to be successful - you just need to find simple and better ways to solve existing customer problems. In our case, we saw a huge opportunity to offer a very unique way to help companies come up with names.

RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? DARPAN: Failure is just part of the mix. Your goal is to make sure that in the end, your successes outweigh your failure. You can always overcome a single individual failure, but if you don’t try new things and take risks, you will never reach what you want to reach. Each failure is a learning opportunity that offers some extremely critical insights and lessons that would help you be successful in the long term. RAINE: What are your superpowers? How have they helped you excel? DARPAN: Focus. People tell me I have great focus. This allows me to stay single-minded and accomplish what I set out to do each day. This leads me to achieve my goals step by step. RAINE: Talk about how technology has changed your industry for newcomers? DARPAN: The naming and branding industry was driven by agencies who are typically not high tech. While they were using the best practices, they were not supporting their processes with the best tech. In particular, Squadhelp has harnessed an incredible amount of technology including crowdsourcing, gamification, machine learning, AI, and advanced UX to fulfill naming and branding projects. Most of all, technology allows individual entrepreneurs to connect with a large amount of creatives to see a huge breadth of ideas. Supporting this process with advanced tech like machine learning is very powerful as well. RAINE: How does being an independent brand or artist allow you to have more creative freedom? DARPAN: When you’re in the driver’s seat of an entrepreneurial adventure, it is thrilling to be able to have inspirations and bring them to fruition, oftentimes very rapidly. However, all creative endeavors are framed by their results. Whether you are an individual or working as a team, you always need to pay close attention to the reaction, whether it is from a single client or from the entire industry. RAINE: What is the biggest problem that creatives face today and how would you solve it? DARPAN: I think we live in the age of a huge amount of creativity. We see creativity and entrepreneurship in technology, advertising, and in schools. Everywhere you look, there are opportunities for creativity. The biggest challenge is standing out and being heard.

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Keith Kirkland is the CEO and Cofounder of WearWorks, a haptic design company that specializes in building products and experiences that communicate information through touch. Their first product is called Wayband and it is a wrist-wearable haptic navigation device that gently guides a user to an end-destination using only vibration, without the need for any visual or audio cues. And November 5th, 2017, the WearWorks team help a blind marathon runner, Simon Wheatcroft become the first blind person to run the NYC Marathon without sighted assistance. In 2015, Keith, along with his cofounders Yang Wang and Kevin Yoo, started WearWorks. Originally the company was first supported by Futureworks, in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). In 2016, WearWorks exhibited at SXSW Create. A few months later they were also selected by Hello Tomorrow as one of the top 500 scientific-based startups in the World. In 2017, they were accepted into the Urban-X Accelerator, a partnership between Mini Cooper (owned by BMW) and SOSV (and accelerator venture fund with $300 million in assets). They were selected into the Black & Latino Tech Initiative, a program sponsored by Rutgers University to support founders of color in sourcing and landing funding. They were selected as Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at Civic Hall, a coworking space bringing together innovative companies under the banner of civic tech and social good. WearWorks was selected as a Finalist by Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards for the category of Social Good. A few months later, WearWorks helped Simon Wheatcroft become the first blind marathoner to run the NYC Marathon solo. That feat garnished world-wide media attention: NYTimes, The Verge, NBC Sports, iTV (in London) and GloboTV (in Brazil), amongst others. Their work has been publishing in over 15 languages. WearWorks’ Wayband was feature in a Discovery Channel Documentary called “This is AI”, highlighting the possibilities of technology supporting technology. Wayband was also featured in the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institute, as part of an exhibition called “Access + Ability” which explored advances in assistive technology and design in the past 10 years. In 2018, WearWorks was awarded a National Science Foundation grant. They were also awarded a WearSustain grant, an EU sponsored program to develop innovate products with a focus on sustainability. WearWorks was also accepted in as an NJIT EDC company. They were featured at World Maker Faire as part of the Future of Fashion. WearWorks cofounder Kevin Yoo, was also accepted as a t.Lab Research

Fellow at the Brooklyn Fashion and Design Accelerator. Focused on sustainable development and technology and textile integration. Keith was accepted as into the TED Residency program. He will be delivering a TED Talk about the language of touch. WearWorks was nominated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for their Rising Star award as part of the Impact.Engineered symposium. Keith was also a guest speaker at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s national convention to speak on an panel with other leading blind assistive technologist. WearWorks was also awarded a Center for Translating of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances in Technology (TREAT) grant for an in-depth customer discovery involving over a 100 blind and visually impaired participants. And finally, they were awarded the 2019 German Design Award for Medical Device Design which will be announced on November 23rd. Keith Kirkland is a mechanical engineer, accessories designer, and industrial designer with experience developing innovation-based concepts and experiences. He has worked with organizations ranging from the MET Museum, The Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, Unilever, Futureworks, Discovery Channel, Forbes, The Yokohama Government, Coach, the National Science Foundation and TED. He is deeply excited about reimagining the future of touchbase design and expanding the human ability to sense the physical and digital environment. Raine catches up with this dynamic and brilliant mind to get his insight on the journey of entrepreneurship.

Q&A RAINE: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself 5 years ago? KEITH: You ARE on the “right” path. You always were. Don’t worry about what it will be, worry about who you will be and know that the future will align and bend to your will the same way it did for Neo in the Matrix. Just say “yes”, it will open so many doors for you. And it really is ok to say “no”. Nothing closes forever that was meant for you. Either way, never say yes or no out of fear. Give space for others to be their no without taking it taking away from your yes. And give others the space to be their yes without taking away from your no. Do what feels authentic. Don’t confuse authentic with comfortable. Be like water (Bruce Lee was really right on that one). Learn to take better and better care of yourself, you’ll need this body of yours functioning well for quite some time so you can do all the amazing things that you dreamt about. You don’t receive love by becoming

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what others want, you get it by becoming who you want, because you give it more easily to yourself. Once you have loved yourself enough you will have it in spades and because you won’t need it, it will come to you in the best possible way. You can’t outsource your happiness to someone else. In order to become Hokage, you have to earn the respect of the entire village first, it doesn’t work the other way around. Be the most with where you are and what you have, only then will the universe feel inspired to give you more. RAINE: How would you describe a creative entrepreneur in your own words? KEITH: A creative entrepreneur looks toward other industries for inspiration. They are well versed in a multitude of fields and draw from parallels or components in other areas to solve the problems in their own area of interest. As all work is “creative” by the nature, because it requires creating, I personally feel all entrepreneurs are creative. They build imaginary worlds that don’t yet exist for people that may not be able to see that the new world is, hopefully, better than than the current one. They are storytellers, technologists, artists, activists and caretakers. And they have a deep-seated belief that the world they envision is a world worth betting their livelihoods, and sometimes their lives, to build. As an entrepreneur, their role is to find a need and then to both develop and promote solutions that satisfy that need for a particular group of people, i.e. a market. While trying to address that need, a creative entrepreneur runs into every conceivable problem imaginable. But in lieu of those problems, or perhaps because of them, they sharpen their wit and their will, and draw on something deeper that magnifies the potential of the their original solution by orders of magnitude. They don’t just create products; they create support systems that once born allow their creative solutions to flourish. They never work alone. There are no lone geniuses at the helm in a bubble, they are in and of the world and they are the collection of several who are formidable in their own rights but form like Voltron to become even more powerful in their ability to responsibly disrupt and innovate. They are self-selected. No one can appoint them, they can only be inspired to appoint themselves. RAINE: If someone asked you how could they stimulate their creativity, what advice would you give? KEITH: There are many ways. But the best way is to find a well. A well is a place that gives you a sense of inspiration - a place where you

They won’t be doing it for you. Because your dream will speak to their dream, they will really be doing it for themselves. It will be the world that you help them to believe in that will inspire their own dreams. And it will be there dream that helps you deliver yours. Resilience - This life, the one of the entrepreneur, is not for the faint of heart. You will give up so much, so, so much. You will hear so many “no’s”. You will try twenty different approaches to tackling a problem and they will all fail. You will compare yourself to your peers who pursued more traditional paths and you will wonder, “What the hell am I doing with my life?!” You will get one big break, and it will feel amazing. You will think, “Now the world will unfold and open it’s loving arms to us” - but it won’t. You will realize that this is going to be way harder than you thought (even though you thought it was going to be hard when you began). You are going to lose friends, family and intimate partners who don’t understand why you never have space and time for them. You will literally go periods without being able to pay rent or buy food. You will argue RAINE: What three traits do you feel are most needed to pursue intensely with the only other people in the entire world who understand you, your business partners, co-founders and investors. It’s a different type entrepreneurship? KEITH: Belief - Until you believe in you, no one else will. It sounds of grind - and you have to be able to take it. You can’t take it all in the beautiful, like a cliché; and it is. But it is a beauty that is born in rigor and beginning. No one can. That is why it happens to you in batches. It gives forged in hardship. It will be tested - your belief. Furthermore, the world you just enough time to recover just to take the next hit and hopefully not will throw everything at you to see if you deserve the faith you seek. To break. If anyone knew what this journey would be before they began, be honest, you may realize that the hardship is not worth it and give up. no one would be willing to do it. But there are millions of entrepreneurs all That is ok. Belief means you listen to your own inner voice. And you follow it. around the world. The fact that you can’t see how hard it will be is actually a There is no right or wrong answer. There is only your answer and whether wonderful and ironic blessing. Your ability to be able to deal with the failures you want it enough to walk through the fire to get it. There is nothing to is more of a measure of your success than how you deal with the successes. Failure will be your best friend, the only thing you can count on. feel bad about if you don’t. It just means that, that was not the path for you. Often the false belief is what keeps people stuck. It’s a thin line and only It will become your greatest teacher. Your strongest ally. And it will soften you can tell yourself if you are on the right path. So you have to believe in your heart, melt your ego and harden your resolve. Because your dream has to be bigger than the obstacles in order to overcome them. When you yourself enough to really listen to yourself. Communication - No one person is a market. And often, even if see the size of the obstacles in front of you, you are forced to grow your the idea started out to be for your personal problem, you will need to have dream (often by orders of magnitude) or allow it to perish. Nothing can that idea live in the minds of others when you are not around to tell them. prepare you for this journey – accept, the journey itself. And that takes the Even more, you want the picture that lives in their minds to be so amazing ability to leap into the unknown and to know that if you lose everything, that they begin to share your idea with other people that you may never somehow you will still be ok. have personal access to. This is the foundation of word-of-mouth. But more than anything, if your idea only lives with you, that means it also dies with you. Ideas become alive when they live outside of the mind of the person who has created them. Your message has to, eventually, become so clear to you that you can, with the artistry of a fiction writer, craft a world that most people have never even thought was possible and then make them feel like living in that world is so much better than living in their own. You have to do this not just for potential customers, but also for investors, press, and people who will eventually come on board to help you deliver your dream with their own sweat and tears. can draw from. It can be nature, being with people, museums, listening to music, watching movies, playing video games, or reading. Once you get good at filling your own well, you will be able to expand your well and realized that it is really the entire world. You find that inspiration is literally all around you. RAINE: What is your best advice in battling boredom in creative pursuits or creative entrepreneurship? KEITH: I try to make sure that I am always engaged in a part of the work that I love. Boredom in this world comes less from me not having stuff to do, and more from all of my time being taken up while not receiving joy out of the process. If I feel boredom I am usually not deeply engaged. And if that is so it is information I try to use to shift my work. Play is the best form of learning and progression. And this path is much too difficult to not find some way of enjoying it. Boredom will take you out of the game faster than failure.

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