HE HUSTLES

entrepreneur and leader in your industry?

I come from a large family that is very close-knit So the saying it takes a village was literally how I was raised While my parents played the main roles in my upbringing, for most of my life I had all of my grandparents and to this day I still have many aunts, uncles, older cousins, and godparents that are holding me not only a standard of excellence but accountable to complete everything that I set out to do So when I decided to start my agency it wasn't very long before my family started sowing into me and the business in various ways to the point where I knew quitting was never an option.

When did you realize you had a passion for the PR World?

When I tapped into what God had purposed for my life I believe that I was positioned by God in this industry so that I show those around me that through Him all things are possible I was 16 when I got my first taste of working in PR and I have literally never worked in another industry since God has truly blessed me with the opportunity to have worked on some amazing projects and with some amazing clients over the past 10 years

What would you say has been the key to your successful career?

The key to my success has literally been the prayers and support of my parents Both have hustled their way to their own individual success My father has been a constant example of what hard work, dedication and commitment look like, while my late mother displayed where passion, grace, and influence took you I hustle not because I have to but because it is in my DNA. For generations, my family has produced some of the Bahamas' best in all industries from Politics to Finance, even to Ministry and Education There are not many people that can say both of their great-grandfathers have schools named in their honor So I would say that my family's success has been the key to my success. I had a blueprint, all I had to do was focus, work, and continue the legacy

What advice do you have for entrepreneurs looking to hire a publicist for their brand?

Just do it! I promise you we mean well and you will benefit Sometimes you need someone to push you out of your comfort zone and into the atmospheres and environments that you want to be in but are too scared to walk into yourself I would dare to say once you have fully fleshed out your concept, schedule a consultation with a publicist to find out if there is an angle. and if so, how can we maximize visibility? Many publicists will offer you life-changing business ideas in their strategy sessions The key to a great publicistclient relationship is taking the time and finding the right one! Not because they come highly recommended means that they are highly recommended for you!

You have reached many milestones in your career, what has been the highlight of your career thus far?

Being able to have done so much thus far for my mother to see that her labor was not in vain before she passed Everything I do is to honor the sacrifices that my parents have made.

Where do you see yourself in the next 3-5 years?

Within the next 3-5 years, I plan to be a thought leader in the PR industry It is my goal to be able to travel the world and not only speak and teach about the value of having a PR Strategist on your team but actually serve as an advisor to some of the world's most influential individuals and organizations

I also plan to be involved heavily in other entrepreneurial opportunities that will not only create generational wealth for my family but also be able to create opportunities and avenues for the future younger me to learn and grow under someone who is a mover and shaker within the industry as I had to the opportunity to do so under my mentors and role models; Addis Huyler, Regan Farley, and Ebony Porter-Ike

What is your definition of a Man Who Hustles?

A Man who Hustles is one that locks in and focuses on achieving their goals no matter how hard life may get A man who knows how to pivot and stretch for the success of his future A Man who hustles never gives up