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“Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“When I first read those words from a memorial wall at South Carolina State University, I was motivated,”
These words continuously push me towards my goals while I strive for excellence. Although it was quite a few years ago, while attending undergrad I found that my upbringing was very different. I found that welfare and section 8 were foreign concepts to some college students even at a HBCU. Regardless of my economic background, I showed up in college making the National Deans List, joined SGA, Young Democrats, coached intramural basketball/football teams and hosted my own radio show on WSSB 90.3FM. Most importantly, I started my entrepreneurial journey and began speaking to elementary- high school students. Throughout my entire life I've been a scholar receiving tons of awards from K-12 but in college, I began to see a purpose for my upbringing; “I have the voice to help people grow through trials.” There's something about how I was raised that kept me going at a high level. I credit my Great-Grandmother and Grandmother for their unwavering love.
After graduating from South Carolina State University, I sought out to be a voice for the voiceless and an inspiration to all. It doesn't take a silver spoon to assist others, all it takes is the will to want to. Thanks to a close friend that unfortunately got a 25 year prison sentence, I started speaking at prisons across South Carolina as well. With the brothers knowing that the speaker went through a similar situation but was able to take a different route, it gave me a closer bond with brothers incarcerated. I just wanted them to know it was possible to overcome their present adversities. "It is my faith in God that got me through the rocky moments in my life", I would share during my speeches. By the time I reached seventeen years old, I had attended seven different schools and transferring back to 2 schools after being away for a year or better. Totaling 9 transfers in 12 school years. Despite the constant moving around in grade school, I still joined NJROTC, the newspaper staff, and Future Business Leaders of America to name a few. Throughout my life, I remained positive and knew that if I continued on this path I would be successful regardless of my circumstances.
Fast Forward, after successfully completing my MBA program, I enrolled in a Public Policy and Administration PhD program.
In April of 2026, I have successfully completed my Doctoral Studies earning my PhD. With my B.E. Y.O.U. Publishing imprint, I've published 10 book titles and own a nationally recognized clothing brand. All Glory to God.
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