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Is it Possible to Appreciate the Journey Without the Struggle?
I’m going to keep this short and sweet for you all today! This is a topic that lingers in my mind on a regular basis. You see some celebrities and successful people who gave it their ALL. They have a “story” that perfectly outlines their struggles and you can tell that they are extremely grateful for what they have overcome and where they are now. Then you see those individuals who just so happen to be walking in a mall and get discovered by Tyra Banks. Or they have the “look” that a casting director wants in their next film. Do these people appreciate the chance to become a star or a true success story without the struggle? Let me know what you think by leaving a comment or by simply clicking “yes” or “no” in the poll below!
DC’s Summer Youth Employment Program
Going after your dreams and making a difference isn’t always about being in the entertainment industry. There are many ways to work locally and make a change in young people’s lives no matter where you are. Since I was a teen, I always loved working with children and youth; that has always been my passion! My first meaningful mentoring opportunity was while I was home from college, living in Philadelphia and I worked with youth who had either dropped out of high school, weren’t ready for college or simply wanted to make money to help provide for their family. They got the opportunity to work with local businesses and on days when they did not work, myself and other counselors ran training programs/workshops to assist them with resume composition, interview practice, work attire selection, etc. My life was forever changed!
DC has the same employment program and they are accepting applications/resumes beginning on 1/25/13 at 12:15pm! Please pass the word along to DC youth, ages 14-21. This could be the step they need to change their life around or to simply learn the importance of hardwork. Click on the link below and let’s start to enrich our youngsters. BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE!!!
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/01/summer-youth-employment-program-launches-friday-for-d-c-youth-84459.html
Are You Ready For What This Industry Will Bring?
My posts mainly focus on the positive side of the industry and the journey it takes to get to the top. However, there is an ugly side that many fall victim to. We’ve seen stars like Lindsay Lohan, Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse and Charlie Sheen get so deep into this business that they completely lost themselves and a couple from this list even lost their lives. So, what inspired me to address this issue?
Well, you can say that I’m watching someone (who thinks they are in this industry already) lose themselves completely. What happens when you look around and you have no more friends left? What happens when all you can think about is getting rich, but you forget to live life? What happens when the people closest to you are the ones that can’t be trusted? I can’t answer any of these questions, but I can tell you this…I know some people who are able to give you the answers based off of their experiences and lifestyle. As pretty as this “industry” may seem, I think it makes sense to build your foundation up so strong, that it can’t be shaken and you can remain humble and grounded.
Take a second to let the Dreamworld know what you think is the leading downfall for stars nowadays by clicking below:
Where Are They Now? Interview Updates!
I take the time to bring my readers exclusive interviews and stories about current celebrities, as well as, up-and-coming artists, designers, actors, etc. Well, my posts are 100% authentic and they are based around REAL people who are chasing their dreams down and shaping their own success! As an update, I want to let everyone know what a couple of my interviewees are up to because they are really taking off and seeing a lot of success, locally and nationwide. Check it out:
Almost a year ago I featured the fresh and new, Cultures Clothing, fashion line on my site. Back then, they were trying to get start-up money and taking all donations. Today, they are spreading their reach and selling their clothes like hot cakes. Recently, actor Mark Wahlberg gifted his right-hand man, Bo Cleary, with the Cultures Clothing “I Love Hip-Hop” tee-shirt. Guess what?! It was worn for Wahlberg’s red carpet premier of “Broken City” in Miami, FL. Take a look!
Source: Facebook
Next up is the amazing Jim Hernandez!
Source: Jim Hernandez
Remember him? He’s the youth motivational speaker who hails from the Bronx, NY and was able to single handedly build his own empire. He tours the U.S. sharing his inspiration with everyone he comes into contact with and has become very successful at what he does. Recently, Jim has collaborated with Masters Channel, which is a UK based website channel delivering inspiring content from experts in the US, India, Australia, Brazil China and more. He will begin his web series videos, “The Chronicles of Jim Hernandez”, so be on the lookout for this rising start!
It pays to dream big, but more importantly it pays to go after what you want and work HARD to get it! Let’s go people, make some changes and who knows…maybe YOU will be the next rising star that I feature on my site!
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