Santana Global Magazine May/June 2022

What Inspired Me? By: Olijuwan Bates Hello, my name is Olijuwan Bates, but I go by the moniker Lacy as an artist. I like to draw, dance, and even make videos. When it comes to art, I like anything that allows me to use my talents. What also Aspire made was reading manga and manga is a Japanese comic book which you can read from right to left and that's how they typically read their books out in Japan and I can never forget the artist named Akira Toriyama. Akira Toriyama is the swole creator of Dragon Ball Z and watching his show and reading his manga really really influenced me to fall in love with the Jaro as we call an anime an anime is just short for animation in Japan which is a pretty cool fun fact. I never really thought about going to school for art I was always told that art never made enough money for being an art teacher you wouldn't make no money and now that I'm 30 years old I sit back and think wow the ones who told me that I couldn't make money in Ark were so wrong because now today we have the technology we have social media to help brand ourselves even further even quicker I could go and post a piece of art and get noticed by whoever for example Kid Cudi or freaking Steve Harvey could see my art and just say \"hey I'm going to share it \" and that could bring in a whole bunch of followers on to my page or they could potentially buy my art and this is me just saying this because I've seen it done before Instagram is my favorite place to go there are so many artists on Instagram it's ridiculous and I love it because I go on different content creators' pages and I get it very very heavily motivated because these people's artwork is simply amazing it fires me up and it makes me want to just pick up the pin grab my tablet and just create something and it's not a competition it's the joy is the love that I get from it and I can tell when I look at other people art is not all I need to make money is because they love doing this we live when we breathe this is the passion. @lacyyumi_arts

James Spence is no new comer to dedication and hard work in fact James started his career as a local rap artist. Spitting lyrics throughout Memphis, TN and surrounding areas. As a local Rap Artist he was inspired to start his clothing brand COCKY that was derived by his single \"JSpence Cocky\". This song started it all. He began to print t-shirts and hoodies with COCKY on them and it became a big hit. COCKY is about self love, not arrogance. After being incarcerated for three years he never gave up on his dreams. James continued to rap and expand his brand by adding CSO which means \"Cocky Shit Only\" with this brand you will always see the bear. Our slogan: \"If you don't see the bear you a square\" The CSO/COCKY Gear brand continues to thrive now being featured in the Styles Clothing store in Hermitage, TN. This brand represents loving yourself fully, no matter who you are or what you look like, without needing the influence or opinions of others to validate who you are.





104 JENNIFER N WILLIAMS THE C.U.R.E. 105 MATTHEW S. SANTANA JR. 106 JEFF RELEFORD 107 NEOPOLIS MALIK MALACHI 108 CARL IVY WEATHERSPOON JR.

What I am bringing to business tour is simple!! Knowledge, expertise, JENNIFER N WILLIAMS and tips to becoming the best business professional that you can be. I want to tell people that you can have the total package as a business professional. You don’t have to lack in any area of your life. To have a nice property when it comes to building a home is structure. When you are becoming a business owner, you must have STRUCTURE with your business. If there is no STRUCTURE things will collapse!! Become your own muse and level all the way up despite the naysayers!! With hard work, dedication, and sacrifice your business will thrive!! Also remember have a purpose for why you are doing the things that you are doing. If you base everything about money your business will not last!! Think long and hard as to where and how far you want your business to go. Take the leap of FAITH!!! Will it be easy? Nope!! Do it anyway!!! That is what I plan on bringing to this event, how to have it all with discipline and putting in some serious work!!!

Bringing people together and help them reach their full potential has MATTHEW S. SANTANA JR. always been a passion of mine. I am bring the gift of awakening by showing others how to become their brand and market and advertising themselves. When it comes to business you really have to give it all you got. You have to network, market, advertise and brand your business. Business networking is one of the most valuable resources for professional development and success. A good network can give career leads, opportunities for progress, and personal development. If you want to advance your career and boost your chances of professional success, you must understand the value of business networking. How to Create a Brand Determine your target audience Establish your mission statement Define your values, features, and benefits Create your visual assets Find your brand voice Put your branding to work Here’s how you can create a brand — or begin the process of rebranding your current one. There’s a lot that goes into a brand, and there’s a lot to consider when building a strong one. So, grab a notebook and jot down ideas as you move through this section. Recognize that branding is an iterative process, so you might be repeating some of these steps as you brainstorm and build your brand.

Lifecoach Jeff will bring you to a new way of imagining JEFF RELEFORD your life by having you go through a quick method that can be used for your short and long-term goals. You will be shifting your mindset, learning about your self- awareness, and wrapping it into your call to action. With these elements, you have the power to transform your lie and manifest your dreams and desires. It’s time for you to dive in and finally claim what is rightfully yours. It’s time to redirect regroup and refocus.

Neopolis Malik Malachi aka Generalhail will be bringing NEOPOLIS MALIK MALACHI light to the importance of privacy, life insurance asset protection, trust, and estate planning but not limited to the truth about credit, debt, and ownership. A professional small business owner with a multi-faceted background that has successfully grown over 50% in under 3 years. Key administrator in the development of annual business plans, forecasts, and budgets along with short-and-long-term growth strategies. I will be introducing and revealing some of the most essential elements and universal concepts of financial literacy that are aimed toward generational wealth and financial freedom.

What is the physical substance of the human organism, composed of CARL IVY WEATHERSPOON JR. living cells and extracellular materials and organized into tissues, organs, and systems? I will be talking about the body: and the benefits of physical activity. diet planning, and how to self-care for yourself. Your body is your most important asset and we will be exploring that. Carl Ivy Weatherspoon Jr. is an educator, entrepreneur, and community advocate, currently serving his hometown of Gary, Indiana. Ever inspired by possibilities, Carl prides himself on growth, innovation, and athleticism, which is evident in his most recent entrepreneurial ventures, Supa Sportz LLC, and Stack it up—a robotic weight stacker bound to revolutionize the health and wellness industry. Presently, Carl is the Founder / Director of Human Resources at CKW Sports Consulting where he wears multiple hats. In addition to supporting kids by coaching Little League, he serves as a mentor for young men. Carl continues to delve into the athletic arena with his personal training certifications. He has a certificate in baseball analytics and continues to study the game in the area of Logistics and Management. Mr. Weatherspoon brings his diverse interests and areas of expertise to every engagement. He is primarily focused on engaging in health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and innovation; however, he is open to consulting in any of the aforementioned areas.

A MAN WITH A VISION! Matthew S. Santana Jr. is a celebrated 6x Best-Selling & 2x International Best-Selling Author, Transitional Empowerment Coach, and more. From an early age, he has been passionate about instilling hope in people’s lives and helping them break generational curses. Matthew wants to motivate you to not only own your lives but to discover your true identity, purpose, and self-worth.