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MIND
HUSTLE
IMPROVE
YOUR
PERSONAL
SWAG
Some people become

entrepreneurs for many
different reasons, some to
do what they love, others
to help serve people,
and others, just to pay
their bills. Whatever their
motivation is for starting
their own businesses,
the most successful
entrepreneurs are really
Artists. These people are
the ones who create,
develop and execute their
craft.
As the Hip- Hop Chef my
vision is to create and
sculpture masterpieces
that people will enjoy.
I believe it takes a true
Artist to see and make
something out of nothing;
and an even greater Artist
to begin the process to
sculpt the situation to
match that which they
envision. Sometimes no
one can see what you see
and sometimes people
may even tell you that you
are different for thinking
you can see some kind of
opportunity.
Several years ago, I was
looking for a way to break
into the Hip-Hop and
Entertainment Industry
without being a Rapper.
I chose cooking as my
option. When the Hip-Hop
Chef brand was created,
cooking and being a Chef
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wasnt popular like it is

today. I wanted to be a
Celebrity Chef who worked
with celebrities that ranged
from Hip-Hop to Pop and
beyond. Now look at my
life today. I put my mind
to it and Im doing just
that. But I was hungry and
determined to be a part of
this great Hip-Hop culture.
I studied the people I
wanted to cook for; and
eventually have as clients.
Next, I developed a blue
print. The most important
aspect of my endeavour
was that, I believed in ME.
See, we have to stop
making excuses for our
unwillingness to do
whats necessary and step
out on FAITH! The price
of freedom (financial
freedom or otherwise) is
the unwavering desire to
THINK something different.
Dr. King was different.
Gandhi was amazingly
brilliant yet, different.
Mind Hustle is a recipe not
found on your everyday
menu. It is a proven recipe
for those who need a
rapid solution to a lifelong
condition. And that
condition is thinking small.
Swan Simpson provides
healthy resolutions on life,
wealth, happiness and
prosperity. As an expert
in the field of human
potential, she shares her
experiences as well as the
experiences of ordinary
people, who like myself, are
doing extraordinary things.
All because we made up
our MINDS to do so and
you can too.- The Original
Hip Hop Chef
REAL TALK:
RETIRE RICH AND

RETIRE NOW!
Its been a year since the 1st issue of Black Moguls Magazine hit the
streets. We began as Moguls Magazine and have grown into being
more of a Black Moguls Magazine. Its all about whats good, whats
right and whats excellent in our community. And Im proud of what
we are representing in Black Entrepreneurship in America.
As Im sitting in Barnes and Nobel in Charlotte, North Carolina
writing these words, Im overhearing the conversation of a group
of professional men and women who are discussing the trials of
working and being mobile in Corporate America. Its so funny to
me how nothing changes in that world. Its all about training new
bodies to replace the old ones who eventually drop out.
Think about it..You work, you grind, you learn how to diplomatically
kiss butt, there is always this idea that you must compete for mobility.
You often lose respect from your peers who eventually become your
direct reports. You detest your boss. You rise, you fall, but you do it
for the comforts of getting a regular paycheck. Then you ultimately
realize that none of it has been worth the time, the frustrations and
stress that you have taken your life through.
At 65 or so, you retire and you drop dead with all of your truest
hopes, best potential and unexplored dreams locked away inside of
you. This is such a dis-service to the Universe that has entrusted you
to a divine purpose.
Swan Simpson, Publisher & CEO

@BlackMogulsMag
What we need are new Leaders in the Urban Community. Those

risk takers who will become the job creators and who will seize
opportunities to work for themselves. If you are going to deal with
crap, you might as well do it for yourself. Walking in your divine
purpose will make way for your gifts. It is time for those who hear the
call to heed the assignment.
In this issue, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how
you too can RETIRE RICH! Read the blueprints of those who have
taken the chance, rolled the dice, walked away from the idea of
having so-called stable jobs and have TRULY made it!
Sean Diddy Combs built his company in his one bedroom
apartment. He dropped out of college to get it; and has never looked
back. I started this magazine for less than $10 and a small team of
dedicated Designers from India who have worked with me through
the ups and the downs as we figure things out through trial and
error. Sometimes it really does start with just a dollar and a dream.
Now you too have to make up your mind that this is YOUR APPOINTED
TIME. Happy Anniversary to us at Black Moguls Magazine; and thank
you so much for the love and the support as we could not have done
it without you!
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Perspectives
African-Americans dont have a problem with complaining

about Black-owned businesses that lack credibility and good
customer service. Lets face it: Too many African-Americans
make it a habit of discrediting so many of their own businesses
that they consciously and subconsciously send that message to
other groups. Whenever negative messages are sent out about
Black-owned businesses, its difficult for those who do own
a black-owned business that provides great products and/or
services to overcome the negative stereotypes.
Im amazed at the mindset many people have about Black-owned
businesses but fail to take a stand and voice their displeasure
and dissatisfaction when it comes to non-Black businesses that
treat them unfairly. Lets take, for example, many Chinese carryout stores within Black neighborhoods. Youll find many (not
all) of the establishments dirty, unkempt, and not professional
looking at all. In addition to this, you have to pass your money
through a bullet proof window. Yet, these businesses continue
to thrive within our communities. Wheres the outcry about
the appearance? Wheres the demand for cleanliness and
professionalism? I submit to you if a Black-owned restaurant
and/or carry-out would look like such, they would not be in
business long.
The African-American community must undo the negative
stereotypes associated with Black-owned businesses. You know
the stereotypes open late/close early, poor customer service,
and high prices, just to name a few. These comments along with
other detrimental sayings will continue to make it difficult for
new and existing Black-owned businesses to thrive.
Heres what we can do as a community to crush the negative
stereotypes of Black-owned businesses:
1. Support and promote those businesses that provide
excellent products/services
2. Speak with business owners about any concerns
3. Stop accepting inferior treatment from other businesses
(non-black)
4. Refuse to adopt the Black-owned business stereotype. As
soon as someone begins speaking negatively about Blackowned businesses, dont feed into it. Counteract it with
talking about the value of Black-owned businesses and
name some of them
5. Start your own business and lead by example
5 WAYS TO SHUTDOWN
NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES
ABOUT BLACK OWNED
BUSINESSES
Dr. Sinclair Grey III
Collectively, we can undo the myth that many of our Blackowned businesses face day after day. If we really care about
keeping businesses open and thriving in our communities,
its up to us to speak life into it. So many people like to say, Be
careful of what you say because what you say will manifest itself.
Well, lets begin by saying The negative stereotypes associated
with Black-owned businesses is over. I declare that we must
support one another to create opportunities for those in
our community. Also, we must accept the best from these
businesses as we do other businesses.
Dr. Sinclair Grey III is an activist, speaker, writer, author, and
life coach. Contact him on www.sinclairgrey.org or Twitter @
drsinclairgrey
Personal Power
Turning Your Dreams 2 Reality
Dont chase your dreams. Catch Them! -Gerald Bass

Gerald Bass was once an ambitious young student at Florida
A& M University majoring in Music. But always having the love
for business, he changed schools and his major to Business. In
2006, he decided to merge both and quickly became one of the
Industrys Top Club Promoters and Artist Managers.
In 2011 the economy hit his business hard forcing him out of
the game. As a result, he was introduced to Network Marketing
and the rest is history. Now at 29 years old, Gerald Bass is one
of the Top 5% income earners in Paycation. He spends his time
traveling and enjoying the good life while coaching hundreds of
other people across the globe into realizing their own dreams.
In this column Gerald has chosen to share his wealth principles

and philosophy with the readers of Black Moguls Magazine:
IDEAS IN MOTION
The Biggest Secret in life is there is no big secret!!!Your Greatest
Power is your power to love.
You have to know your goals. Ask yourself what do I want to
be? Then you have to do the work it takes to get there. Love
is important because you have to love what it is that you are
doing. If you do what you love its no longer a job, its a passion.
Your journey begins with a choice to get up, step out, and live
fully.You have to ask yourself. What is my lifes purpose? What
am I here for? Your lifes purpose is to be of service to others. If
you dont know what your passion is, it is your duly on earth to
find out.
ADVICE TO THOSE STRIVING TO GET THERE
My #1 Spiritual practice is living in the present moment. Resist
projecting the future or lamenting past mistakes. You have to
feel the power of now. Dont worry about: What if it goes wrong?
Because what if it goes right? That creates anxiety. What you
always have is now. To project the future, or to anticipate the
future creates anxiety even if its positive. Focus on today.
Dont go it alone. The quickest way to get from where you are to
where you want to be is to find a Mentor. Get with someone
who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
Someone who sees more value in you than you see in
yourself. Dont you think its time for you to live the life
you want?
Suggested Daily Ritual:
Be thankful for what you have and you will have
more. If you concentrate on what you dont have
you will never ever have enough. One of my
Mentors told me a while back to focus daily on
gratitude, thankfulness, praise, self-awareness,
love, public energy, and taking responsibility. It
changed my life! I know it can do the same for
you!
Gerald Bass is an MLM/Network Marketing Coach.
If you would like a complimentary session with
him on how to take your faith, physical, financial,
and mental capacity to a whole another level
TEXT Mogul Mag to 678-612-2448.
MY 10 DIGIT LIFE
THE 10
RICHEST
PEOPLE
IN BLACK
AMERICA
Believe it or not, Oprah Winfrey
and Michael Jordan are not
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Oprah Winfrey $3 Billion
Dr. Dre $810 Million
Still at the top of the list, Oprah Winfrey

is the richest Black American. The selfmade Billionaire is a media Mogul, talk
show host, actress, producer, and the
chairwoman of both Harpo Productions
and Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
Record producer, rapper and entrepreneur Dr. Dre is the richest rapper in the
world. After selling his premium headphones Beats by Dr. Dre to Apple for $3
billion, Dr. Dre has solidified his legacy
and will forever be a Mogul of hip hop.
the only ones who top the list

of affluent Blacks in America.
Although O and MJ are the
only two Black Billionaires,
there are several Black
millionaires who have greatly
impacted pop culture and
penetrated many other facets
of American business.
Here is the official list of
The Ten Richest Black Folks
in America 2015 in order of
KNOWN wealth.
Michael Jordan $1 Billion

Known as the greatest NBA player of all
time, Michael Jordan was the first US professional athlete to become a billionaire.
With a list of corporate partners which
include Chevrolet, Coca Cola, Gatorade,
McDonalds and Nike, he an inspiration
for many basketball players today.
4
Sean Diddy Combs $735
Million
Sean Diddy Combs is a quadruple
threat. The rapper, record producer, actor and entrepreneur owns a 50 percent
share of the profit from the Ciroc vodka
brand and has a majority stake in the
television network Revolt TV.
MY 10 DIGIT LIFE
5
Tiger Woods $640 Million
Mariah Carey $535 Million
Beyonce $450 Million
Professional Golfer Tiger Woods has

been one of the highest-paid athletes
in the world for several years. Currently
endorsed by brands like Nike, he is
among the most successful Golfers of all
time.
Mariah Carey is the Nations best-selling

female artist in the history of the Billboard charts. In 2000, she signed with
Virgin Records for $100 million. She
has sold more than 200 million albums
worldwide!
Singer, songwriter, fashion designer

and actress Beyonce Knowels-Carter is
undoubtedly one of the most renowned
women in music. She is also the most
nominated woman in Grammy history.
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Jay-Z $550 Million
Magic Johnson $500 Million
Tyler Perry $400 Million
Rapper, record producer and entrepreneur Jay Z is an excellent business man

and one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs
in the world. He is a minority owner of
NBAs Brooklyn Nets and Jay-Z is also a
fully licensed sports agent under Roc Nation Sports.
Retired NBA Player, Entrepreneur and

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson owns
Magic Johnson Theaters, a movie studio
and a promotional marketing company.
Magic also has a stake in The Los Angeles
Dodgers.
Actor, author, filmmaker, playwright, and

songwriter Tyler Perry is the American
genius known for creating and performing
as the Madea character. Most recently he
has been credited as playing a major role
in turning a profit for Oprah Winfreys
OWN network.
MIND
BODY
SPIRIT
Breaking
Every Chain
I must admit this story was somewhat
challenging for me. For the past few
weeks, I found myself in a writers
dungeon. My inspiration to write was
stifled and I struggled in my quest to
figure out why. While in this dungeon, my
brain began to take me on an emotional
roller coaster and for some reason I
felt I was bound in chains. Trying to
balance the emotional roller coaster, find
inspiration to write, and break the chains
that were binding me seemed to be an
extreme challenge. Maybe your chains
of bondage arent the same as mines.
However, it seems that everyone in the
world has something thats holding
them back from reaching their pinnacle
of success. Everyone Ive encountered
this past few weeks shared a reason why
they werent where they wanted to be. So
to say, that I was alone in this situation,
definitely wasnt the truth.
Since Ive always tried to be transparent
in my writing, I feel that readers need to
know that sometimes successful people
find periods in their lives when they
simply dont feel inspired. Successful
people arent immune to lifes challenges.
So, if your life mimics everything that Im
saying, embrace it. Understand the truth
still has the ability to set us free!When
people stop trying to live behind the
facades of life and simply enjoy the life
that they were given, their lives began to
soar.
As we at Black Moguls Magazine celebrate our 1 year anniversary, I began

to ponder our anniversary theme, The GOOD LIFE. As we look forward to a
better life this third quarter of the year, I challenge my readers to allow the
universe to BREAK EVERY CHAIN thats binding you. As I thought about my
own human ability, I began to realize that the chain that has been holding
me was my desire to remain in control of every aspect of my life. I mean,
isnt that what were taught. Take Charge!
The moment I began to simply embrace the journey, my inspiration came
back. This is why, Im challenging everyone who finds themselves stressed
out and bound in emotional chains to simply LET GO & LET GOD!Did he
say, GOD?YES. In todays culture, we seem to be ashamed to be connected
to GOD! Even if your idea of God isnt the same as mines, I hope we get the
concept that sometimes if were willing to let go of the steering wheel and
allow the universe to guide us, we could truly live the good life. I believe
that these messages are paralleled in biblical teaching when the bible
mentions that were to seek ye first the kingdomand to cast your cares on
him!When we learn to release, our bodies find total peace and tranquility.
It has been proven scientifically that stress can sometime cause our bodies
to shut down.
Go outside and literally smell the roses.
Alter your busy schedule to include diversions like a walk in the park.
Take a deep breath and EXHALE!
Meditate
One final thought is a question. Guess what? YOU ARE ALIVE! Did chills just
go down your back? If you said yes, its because you realize that many didnt
make it to see today! BUT YOU ARE HERE! Embrace it. Enjoy it. LIVE IN IT!
Breathe, exhale and get ready for the ride of your life as the universe guides
you to be the Black Mogul that you were destined to be. LOVE YOU GUYS.
Happy Anniversary Black Moguls Magazine!
Andre Thomas is an Entertainment Blogger, Radio Commentator and
Award Winning Producer of the hit TV Show College Talk. You can
follow his blog at www.andrejthomas.com
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Seven Figure
LIFE
Growing up I always
wondered about the answer
to this question. And as
Ive gotten older, I made it
my mission to discover the
answer(s) and then share
them with the readers of
Black Moguls Magazine and
my column.
After spending thousands of
dollars on research, training,
coaching and events, Ive
discovered that the only
thing that separates those
who make Millions of dollars
from those who struggle to
make ends meet are their
habits.
Ive literally simplified this for
you and boiled it down to
the 7 Habits Of Million Dollar
Earners that you can start
applying TODAY.
Are you ready? Lets Get 2
It
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THE
HABITS OF
MILLION
DOLLAR
EARNERS
MILLION DOLLAR HABIT #1
WAKE UP EARLY
PERSONAL DEVELOPMEN
While most people like to sleep in, most

Millionaires that Ive studied wake up at
5am. One of my mentors even calls this
The 5am Club.
Your income will rarely grow beyond your

personal development. And if it happens
to do so, it will be short lived. You will lose
it all.
This is very uncomfortable at first, but

I promise you as you begin to do it for a
couple weeks, it gets very easy and its
more than worth it.
Commit to never ending learning. A good

way to do this is something as simple as
reading 10 pages of a book per day (nonfiction). A book thats business or personal
development related.
PLAN TOMORROW TODAY

Millionaires know that their time is their
most valuable asset, so instead of waking
up in the morning with no direction, they
already have their Success List a.k.a ToDo List done the night before and they
start with the most important items first.
PHYSICAL AC TIVITY
Your health is your Wealth so doing some
kind of physical activity daily is very
important.
I teach all of my coaching clients this,
because whats making a lot of money if
your health isnt in tact.
Now you dont have to go out and buy a
gym membership. All you have to do is
something simple like walking or cardio
for 20 minutes every day to get your
heart rate going. I personally recommend
doing this physical activity first thing in
the morning.
You also have the option of downloading

Audible on your phone and listening to
great audiobooks if you prefer listening
to books over reading page by page.
I listen to these books at 2 times the speed
so I can get through twice as many books.
GRATITUDE & AFFIRMATIO
NS
The fastest way to become wealthy is by

affirming all of the things you have to be
grateful for.
Things like eyes to read this article, clean
water, a brain etc. I encourage you to take
10 minutes or so after reading this article
and write 50 Things You Are Grateful for.
And what makes affirmations so powerful
is that when you speak things in a certain
way (Mind Hustle) you begin to attract
those things to you. State what you want
by beginning with the phrase, I AM
followed by whatever it is that you desire.
For example, I AM Rich. I AM a Millionaire.
Here is a word of caution.be careful
what you say or put out into the Universe.
Because obviously this can work also for
you or against you.
FIND A COACH OR MENTOR

Have you ever heard the saying, Stick to
what you know?
Well thats the worse advice somebody
could ever give you.
All of the greats have coaches to help
propel them to the next level and beyond.
Its important to have coaches who are
willing to point out your blind spots and
help you shorten your learning curve.
MEDITATION & PRAYER

Most Millionaires that Ive studied do
some type of meditation and prayer.
Some do one or the other and some (like
me), do both.
Personal Development Expert Deepak
Chopra says,Meditation is twice as effective as sleep.
Meditation puts you in a state that you
cant get in while sleep or awake.
A couple ways to get started meditating
is an app called Headspace. I also use the
Release Meditation Technique that Brendon Burchard created. You can search that
on YouTube.
If you want more marketing and business

building tips and training to help rapidly
grow your brand, profit and income head
over to www.MarquelRussell.com
Marquel is irrationally passionate
about helping individuals across the
globe turn their passion into profits so
they never haveto worry about having
their life, family, dreams and finances
at the mercy of any external individual
or circumstance. To learn more about
Marquel visit www.MarquelRussell.com
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MOGUL ESCAPES
All Work And All Play
Luxurious Islands
There is no limit to the beautiful places to escape to in the
world. However with baller status, there are particular
places one would prefer and the amenities needed to
avoid the crowd and enter a world of luxury. These
places provide beautiful water and people, seclusion,
butler service and other 5 star services. Need a place to
feel secluded? Have own personal chef and butler? Need
a personal massage therapist who knows your particular
needs? And of course, a picturesque beach. These places
will meet one or all of your needs.
Maldives
Looking for a secluded place where the paparazzi cannot
find you. Think of Maldives. You will enter a different time
and space. Maldives is an island nation which is located
in the Indian Ocean. The only way to get around is by
air taxi or boat which is equivalent to a car or by private
yacht. At Coco Prive Kuda Hithi Island, you will feel like
a king or queen. This luxury resort caters to your every
need. The villas are spacious enough for you and your
guests that you will experience privacy. You will have your
own pool. You will have a personal master chef to prepare
your meals. And at night, you can have your own private
party. Even though, Maldives has Muslim traditions of
no alcohol, Coco Prive carries the finest liquors for their
guests. Need a little bit of R & R, do not forget the spa and
wellness area, there will have your own personal therapist
to cater to your needs. Come to Maldives and experience
the escape.
Bora Bora
Located in the French Polynesia, Bora Bora is the place
where the amazing marine life comes to life. Imagine
being greeted with floral lei onto this scenic island and
Your Escape to the Maldives
welcomed into your own private villa. Here at St. Regis Bora
Bora, this 5 star resort, you will be indulging with privacy
and relaxation. The Royal oceanfront villa comprises of
private infinity pool and terrace gazebos with 2 bedrooms
and 2 bathrooms. Your personal Butler will take care of
your every need. Along with all its features, the beautiful
turquoise lagoon is great for water sports such as scuba
diving and water skiing. With all Bora Bora has to offer, this
is a magnificent escape.
Anguilla
5 star beaches. 5 star villas. 5 star people. Then Anguilla is
the Caribbean island to visit and indulge in the relaxation
and the beautiful water. Viceroy Anguilla, the resort is
located by the captivating Meda Bay beach. It includes
the finest cuisine, spectacular rooms and spa treatments.
It has accommodations from rooms and suites, villas or
residence. The three bedroom Penthouse makes you feel
like you are at home and wish it was your home.
The Penthouse includes 2 master bedrooms and a third
bedroom with their own spacious bathroom, dining room,
living, full gourmet kitchen and the terrace has magnificent
view of the ocean and private pool area with chairs.
The restaurants include the best of imported and international wines and liquors and fresh homegrown fruits, vegetable and fish cooked by well renowned chefs.
Anguilla is the destination that will meet all your desires.
Whichever you choose, these islands will definitely provide
the luxurious escape.
Rosi Corney is a Travel Consultant and CEO of Awesome
Adventures Inc. in Atlanta. For more information visit
www.AwesomeAdventuresInc.com
CULTURE
It is evident that American media portrayals ostracized people
of color. We are forced to arrive at the harsh realization that our
citizenship is further defined by the pigmentation of our skin.
If the summer has taught us anything it is that our humanity
is a burden. What better way to ease the burden than to share
it; for it was never ours to carry. Savvy moguls have recognized
the importance of challenging conventional norms and have
used social media to announce their agendas. These agendas
are meticulously organized sharing these concepts Developing
the voice; Broadcasting & amplifying our good; Drowning the
negative; and Protecting your investment. No curation without
representation, creating black privilege is an objective inspired
by inserting our presence into perceptionsthat collectively serve
our communities.
The first step in creating black privilege is developing the
voice. The voice in social media realm is judged by the content
distributed. Much like a conversation, the tone and context
delivers a unique perspective attributed to your voice. One lesson
that remains true when comparing social media to traditional
media is that they are both content driven. Some may think that
we have no choice in what subject matter we are exposed to;
as mass media dominates and influences Americans by force
feeding racially charged stereo types. The promotion of the
mass media agenda leaves popular culture to determine what
our voice is by intellectualizing the handling of generalizations
and converting these ideals into reality.
A perfect example of such is the recent identity crisis. While
trending hashtags on twitter provided comedic dismissal of
cultural self-assignment and the notion of transracial; we began
to analyze those in leadership positions who seek to educate
the world on the elimination of race-based discrimination. This
is critical when the vantage points are again derived from mass
media. While perfecting our voice on social media we cannot
ignore the need to transform the societal media appropriations.
It is imperative that this message be disseminatedif we are
continually measured by our hue.
No Curation Without
Representation:
Creating Black
Privilege
-Evan McCullough
The veil of confusion that was meant to dominate our

conversations only served as a temporary distraction to the
loftier American crisis. Where the American dream is cast upon
the symbolic colors of the flag; ironically the white which
supposedly represents purity and innocence, only dictates the
color of privilege that has tarnished the land of the free. As a
minority the outrage over the confederate flag is justified and
directs me to question the valor and justice that our American
flag is said to signify.
It was no coincidence that a few days prior horrific actions
headlined that stripped these youth of their rights, dignity and
pride. Upholding the law yet again was clever camouflage by
the police and white Americans who deemed it necessary to
actively participate in discriminatory practices.
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An actress interviewed about the McKinney Pool Party incident

commented, Take race out of it. Thats a girl, thats a young
woman in a bikini and that man slammed her down; like, she
was no threat. Taraji P. Henson known as Cookie Lyon to her
17.6 million viewers of the show Empire, indirectly targeted
the greatest problem that minorities currently face. Americans
refuse to take race out of the equation; it is used as a variable
to constantly justify the various injustices that have taken place.
to get their questions answered from 42 successful black film

makers. Notable trendsetters include Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey,
Salim Akil, Debbie Allen, Malcom D. Lee just to name a few. The
conversation flourished encompassing the theme of diversity in
cinema. Oprah Winfrey eloquently responded to a tweet, the
beauty of multiple and diverse storytelling. No one story fits
all. The previous tweet that mentioned her described a fear of
industry rejection due to the uniqueness of the project.
It is no secret that imaging in film and on tv directly relate to

the ideology and thought process of Americans. Director Ava
DuVernay is one of many who is ensuring that our stories are told
from our vantage point and not a view decreed by the masses.
Most recognized for her recent award-winning film Selma, she
has embrace her unique perspective stating that being a black
woman filmmaker, is not a confinement but the lens through
This campaign resulted in shared wisdom and incorporation

of projects in the African-American Film Festival Releasing
Movement. On her effort to spread awareness Ava DuVernay
concluded Its all about this whole movement, black film
is beautiful and if we want to see these things we cant just
complain about it, we have to do something.
which she is working. I dont feel like its any less or limiting. Im
a black woman filmmaker and my films are just as valid as the
white man filmmaker and whoever else, she exclaimed with
pride.
The narrative in race relations changes when bodies of work
are introduced that represent our culture and identity. More
often than not, we are excluded in the decision making process.
Contrarily, if we are included, our contributions are reduced to
something miniscule that lacks meaning and impact. During an
interview, DuVernay notes that This industry is no longer what
it used to be. The gatekeepers gates are rusting, I would like to
think that social media plays a major role.
Now those in the industry can connect directly with their
audience even if they are not explicitly identified. Stakeholders
have been using this to consolidate efforts and use a collective
synergy to communicate stories that would otherwise be
unheard. Ava DuVernay is very familiar with such frameworks as
she organized the 2nd 12 hour Rebel-A-Thon, on twitter. Those
astute and well versed with the social media vocabulary would
refer to this as a twitter chat. As the coordinator of the event
DuVernay encourage film enthusiasts to use the hashtag #ARRAY
Comparing the biases in headlines and the improper coverage

in the news incentivizes our voice to grow stronger. Due to the
devastation and senseless violent attacks on paternal figures,
the idea of the black man and the black family is astonishing
to some. Since violence is prevalent, one father Matt Prestbury,
decided to directly combat the portrayals of fatherhood in
the minority community. He created a brotherhood of fathers
that could demonstrate the positives aspects of what it means
to be a farther. The organizer of this unique group has grown
membership to over 9,000 Facebook members. When asked
what his intent was when creating the space he said, I wanted
to create a virtual space where fathers could come together and
be a resource for each other and help break lot of stereotypes
to change the narrative of what it means to be a black father in
America.
It is important for dads to get a sense of validation especially
when there are so many positive fathers who have been slain
or whose children have been murdered. An example of this is
the father of Trayvon Martin who initiated an event called Circle
of Fathers. A Conference on 21st Century Fatherhood focused
on bringing together a multicultural and intergenerational
mix of men dedicated to helping foster the role of fathers in
communities. Those fallen fathers are all the more tragic such
as Eric Garner and Nicholas Thomas. Tristan TJ Thomas, the
brother of the late Nicholas Thomas, often uses social media to
illustrate the characteristics of fatherhood in the light of medias
rapid attacks on Nicks character. The latest protest was at CNN
for the lack of coverage and accurate information provided to the
public. CNN is not the only organization to withhold information
in the latest developments. Although the GBI investigation has
concluded, the Cobb Countys to County District Attorney, Vic
Reynolds, doesnt want anyone to see that footage until the case
goes to the grand jury. This information was conveyed by the GBI
to Felicia Thomas, the mother of the victim. She was infuriated
and disappointed by the lack of a thorough investigation.
Obviously this is another ploy to prevent justice from prevailing
but the family has remained steadfast. Even in the wake of new
evidence from a metro-Atlanta medical examiners autopsy report
the family relentlessly campaigns against police brutality. In this
report the victims death resulted from a shot in the back which
directly contradicts police claims of self-defense. The medical
examiners report says Thomas died from a gunshot wound after
a bullet entered his upper back on the right side. The bullet hit his
lungs and aorta before coming to rest in his upper chest on the
left side. Nicholas father, Huey Thomas spoke on the matter

stating, I just believe that the officer jumped the gun and shot
when he should not have shot my son.
As we deal with appropriations and misrepresentations we have
to address the negative as facades that are not archetypal of
the holistic body of our people. The Charleston Massacre is a
perfect example of how there is no equality in media portrayals.
The description of the murder by the media and even the judge
presiding over the bail hearing alerts us to the eminent danger
that we face if we dont combat the blanket of white privilege
and the cloak of white supremacy that is over the country.
Popular rapper Nas remarked, Racism is rotting America.
Its been rotting America since its inception in reference to
the Charleston Massacre.
The body count maybe multiplying but there are already several
groups who are determined to fight against the status quo
while calling attention to our own works. Many have come to
the conclusion that if we unite behind our works eventually a
demand will be created to focus on the positive and amplify
our good. The active embrace of investing in your community
can yield tremendous results. In a diverse manner, use social
media to create a personal crusade for your cause. We Must Go
Forward is a grassroots project that focuses on doing just that.
They use films to illustrate stories representative of the African
American Family. The visual arts have always been a powerful
tool to introduce and impose cultural change. We Must Go
Forward embodies the philosophy of the civil rights leader,
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A nation of people can advance
their civility through establishing and grounding themselves
with a commitment to morality and spirituality. Film is used
to spark conversations and to create dialogues that can open
a conveyer to enlightenment. Not only are projects being
created to distribute films, films are being created that cast
us in an exemplary light. One film that is making an impact is
Teachers starring Tatyana Ali and Jordyn Barber. Its produced
by Stephen Love. This film comes at a time where our country
as a whole strays away from placing a high value on education.
The film explores the complications and realities of educating
in the United States while capturing the difficult and emotional
experience educators face when dealing with students in high
poverty troubling situations.
Our stories often have connections to the rhythm and rhyme.
However, more often than not the powers that be, capitalize
off artists struggles. Furthermore, the facades in the industry
promote negative imagery. It illuminates crab barrel politics
to hold a position in the music hierarchy. Nominated for Best
Director by the Los Angeles Film Review, Brittany Fennell
personifies a rappers narrative. The Independent Film Q.U.E.E.N.
tells the story of a teenage girl with a troubled past who uses her
gift of rapping to transform herself.
Major contributions to the community are not limited to what
can be caught behind the camera. As Leaders from HBCUs
also do their part to uplift the community. Millennials can
now benefit from the forward thinking of Fathom founders
who are leaving their mark on the Greater Nashville Area and
soon to be expanding operations across college campuses

and communities in need of their services. Fathoms platform
combines Web 2.0 online tools including social networking
and crowdsourcing with real-world strategies to impact social
change through a culture of empowerment.
Ventures like these teach us that we are our biggest commodity
in the fight for social justice and change. Our direct contribution
through any form of media is raising our consciousness,
designing these ventures and making them viral. Students
Talking Out Problems (S.T.O.P. Inc.), has partnered to support
youth breaking the chains of oppression through the Wear
Your Crown, Queen- Education Conference. At this conference
a high caliber of female activist and entrepreneurs alike will be
conducting workshops such as Ilyahsah Al-Shabazz speaker
and daughter of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X, Kamaya
Chapman Celebrity PR rep and Nisha Glenn Founder and Owner
of Educated Girls Rock. We must make sure that our actions are
not diluted when we tell our stories.
After hearing the Poet Crystal Valentines Powerful Explanation
of Black Privilege in a viral youtube video, I was convinced that
people of color must create their own privilege. We continue to
curate the extraordinary and make our realities pulsate through
the veins of all Americans. It is then that we can begin to repair
the damage that is destroying our communities. We must do our
due diligence ensuring we drown out the negative. John Amos
recently conducted an interview explaining why he stopped
being a part of the show Good Times. As a character with a
major role he objected to the negative portrayals in the show. In
todays social world we have the power to impact the negative
in real time. We are able to alter history from the strokes of our
phone. Social Media helps one to express their intrinsic powers
and therefore the true power is in the action. The action, the
doing is a contagion that America badly needs from people of
color. It is a shame that we must take these actions for popular
culture to realize our contributions. Let us also remember that
we are answering this calling so our own communities have a
rich history that can transcend into their future. During several
conversations with people I hold in high esteem including a
fellow blogger Brittany M. Williams; I was convinced to dedicate
this article to creating black privilege.
For additional social media articles including Slacktivism the
Demise of a Movement, Stagnation of Brands be sure to visit
www.msm-stratgies.com/msmblog.
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POWER PROFILES
Black Women In Construction
Meloni Boatswain-Swan Simpson, Publisher
Young, gifted, Black and a woman working in an Industry where women are rare and
Black women are rarest. Meloni Boatswain sits upon her throne as a 32 year old
young Mogul. Tasked with breaking glass ceilings and crushing the competitive
landscape; the Queen has risen to her current state of success in what is
undoubtedly a (white)mans world.
From the homes of Moguls to the Mansions of Millionaires she has been
the woman in charge. But Black Moguls Magazine wanted to know how
a Pre-Med student with a degree from Duke University becomes the goto person in the Construction arena.
Meloni and I finally synched up our schedules and did a late night
session that included chopping it up to get this interview done. I
must tell you that after our talk, I am single handedly a huge fan.
Very approachable and very passionate about the work she does,
the story is finally all laid out for me.
Growing up in New York her Father owned a small construction
company. And her parents were Real Estate Investors. So,
naturally having been exposed to the industry she found
herself involved in a number of projects as time would bring.
Her parents wanted her to be a Doctor, but the turning point
for this Mogul was when she was in the position to hire
her Fathers company to do a demolition project for her in
Harlem. It was at this point, that she knew she was sitting
in the drivers seat of the car she wanted to own. And
owning the Construction Industry she has done INDEED.
By looking at a typical day in her life, you would see that
Meloni handles Construction Project Management.
But her formal role is that of Architectural Design
Manager; where she oversees numerous multimillion dollar high-end projects such as those of
more upscale restaurants. But her work is not
your typical operations and installations. This
powerbroker is focused on the higher end
interiors and finishes like that of her signature
work on the breathtaking St.Regis Atlanta
Hotel.
Finally, by all indication Meloni Boatswain is
a Pioneer who has an 11 year, flawless, high
profile career that has been recognized by
numerous Construction Trade Publications.
She is widely respected by her peers. She is also
the Author of a forthcoming book. And even
with all of that taking up a huge chunk of her
time, she still sits on The Board of Directors for I
AM OKAH..where she mentors young people
on Investing and Entrepreneurship.
POWER NETWORKING
National Black and
Latino Councils Lance
Robertson
-Inside The Publishers Rolodex
The building that houses the National Black and Latino Councils
Headquarters is located in Downtown Atlanta. I came upon the
building and was met with securely locked doors. After a brief
clearance, I walked in and took the elevator up to the 2nd floor.
The Receptionist had me wait in a nearby conference room.
Since I had a little time, I started reading the notes Id jotted
down to make sure that I uncover as much as I could with the
time wed set aside for this meeting today.
The man of the hour finally entered the room all pumped and
ready! His million dollar smile and smooth finesse reminds you
of someone running for elected office. Firmly shaking hands, we
took a few moments to get caught up with each others lives and
then it was time to dig into our interview.
Lance Robertson is the CEO of Robertson Media Group,
specializing in Latino and Black American

B2B Development. His company founded the
National Black and Latino Council which is a
networking platform bridging conversations
and opportunities between the Black and
Latino Business Communities.
Robertson is a former high profile individual
within Atlantas Dekalb County Government.
He broke away from Government temporarily
to venture out into private business. With a
finger on the pulse of the economic and political climate of the
City, Lance became fully aware of the growth of Atlantas Latino
Community. This gave him an idea to create a collaborative
platform where Business owners and Professionals could do big
things together across ethnic and cultural lines.
Already a well-connected Black Mogul and a savvy Networker,
Lance reached out and had a discussion with an old friend who
happens to be Latino; and The National Black and Latino Council
was officially born.
Started in 2005, Robertson serves as Executive Director and
the organization has more than 2000 Members and 5 Chapters
with expansion plans to include 17 other cities. NBLCs current
footprint includes Atlanta, New York, DC, Puerto Rico, The Virgin
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gives you a way to keep your business moving forward. And

the NBLC creates a platform for conversations, career moves,
Partnerships and Joint Ventures.
The majority of the organizations small business owners are
people simply trying to stay in business. Representing $2$5 million dollars in buying power, many belong to various
Chambers of Commerce. But tend to find the NBLC to be a more
intimate space.
Last year in 2014, the NBLC held its largest Supplier Diversity
Conference to date in Puerto Rico. Other similar events are also
being planned out. Locally to their headquarters is the councils
premier networking event, Business & Baseball, held at Turner
Field in Atlanta. Members and selected guests are given the VIP
treatment prior to a Braves game. And opportunities to meet
prominent decision makers abound.
Membership is affordable and the different levels and benefits
can be found on their website at www.BlackLatinoCouncil.org
Islands & Miami. And the organization has created a charter with
The Tennessee Latin American Chamber of Commerce. Can you
say.money is in the room!
By bringing together the #1 Consumer Market (Latinos) and the
#2 Consumer Market (Black Americans), Lance Robertson has
essentially brokered the business deal of the century.
NBLC has become one of those organizations that delivers on the
goods. Members are largely Small Business Owners and other
Entrepreneurs, but the organization also includes Executives
from Fortune 500 Companies such as Coca-Cola.
The current success of the National Black and Latino Council
overshadows its humble beginnings. Robertson recalls that the
first couple of years, the organization only had 5-6 people. It was
started with no money and no budget. But with his consistency
and continuous networking.the NBLC finally got a second
wind and took off. This offers both a lesson in patience and
staying in consistent alignment with your vision. Of course,
Robertson refused to give up and the fruits of his commitment
are starting to pay off.
The benefits of joining the NBLC are numerous. The organization
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Moguls Under 30:
Moziah Bridges
The State of Black America is not as gruesome as some would
paint in the mainstream media. This is why Publications like
Black Moguls Magazine are necessary and relevant to the
success movement in the community. The truth of the matter
is that as Black CEOs and Entrepreneurs, we have carved out
massive success in Entertainment, Music and ultimately the
business world. There are over 75 black men and women on the
list of the highest-ranking Executives in the country, of which 8
are Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Fortune 500 Companies.
Wheres the breaking news on this?
Entrepreneurship is the root of huge and sustainable success in
todays world. It is a known fact that, people who rule the world
are Entrepreneurs who set up their own businesses, pulling all
available local resources to become big. One fascinating thing
about entrepreneurship is the fact that it is not age specific.
There is no recommended age for you to start and build your
own business; all you need is a dollar and a dream. And finding a
Mentor will help cut down on much trial and error.
This leads us to a conversation about Moziah Bridges. He is the
CEO of Mos Bows; and is the quintessential Black Mogul Under
30 who started his company at the ripe old age of 9. Moziah
plunged into the realm of creativity at a very early age when his
peers were so keen about finishing up homework and playing
football. Not that there is anything wrong with doing homework
or playing sports. But I would advise you to read Mind Hustle by
Publisher, Swan Simpson, available on Amazon. But again.we
digress. Moziah learned how to sew from his grandmother and
began to make his self-styled bow ties in 2011. Moziah Bridges
has always been an aficionado of fine attire. Since the age of 4,
he wore a suit and a bow tie at every opportunity and made sure
he dressed on his own.
I like to wear bow ties, because they make me look good and
feel good, Bridges writes on his website. Designing a colorful
bow tie is just part of my vision to make the world a fun and
happier place.
Moziah started making his variety of bow ties and selling them
on his Facebook page & his Etsy store. Family and friends rallied
around him to help him step up his production and so the young
Mogul has grown even bigger. Bridges success has drawn media
attention from around the country. He was recently featured
on NBCs Shark Tank with FUBU Fashion Guru, Daymond John.
This year he has sold more than $200,000 worth of product
and gives back to the community on a regular basis. The Young
Mogul donated $1,600 to send 10 children from his hometown
of Memphis, TN to Glenview Summer Camp. He has plans to go
to college and start a full clothing line by the time he turns 20.
Why not tap into your childs creativity and make it a legacy of
fortune? For more information on his line of dapper bows visit
www.MosBowsMemphis.com
THE MOGUL POWER 35
35
THE
Black Moguls Magazine is proud to be a part of the solution as

we continue to spread the good news about great people doing
extraordinary things in our community. Some of the businesses,
owners and companies we feature may not be big news to
Wall Street or mainstream media. But they are significant and
important to us.
Weve spent tireless months compiling data for the 1st Annual
Mogul Power 35 honoring the 35 fastest growing Black and
Latino owned businesses in Urban America. Hours of research
and comparative notes and analysis have helped us determine
the rankings. So, what does all of this mean?
How did we determine the fastest growing?
FASTEST GROWING
BLACK & LATINO
OWNED BUSINESSES
IN URBAN AMERICA
- PUBLISHERS WORDS
money, this listing is about speed of growth and expansion not
just income.This is also why some companies may not be listed.
The Mogul Power 35 is ripe with potential. We look at that
potential based on industry, past successes and Partnerships
that lend to growth. And growth is the greatest determination
in the final compilation of our list. Growth is based on many
factors. Using modern analytics, social media measurement in
addition to income projections, company valuations(estimated
value of the company), estimates and EBIT (earnings before
interest, taxes), we present the Mogul Power 35 2015 listed in
order of growth along with estimated and/or projected income.
Congratulations to all of the follow companies.
The listings are based on a broad range of business types and

business data that covers the scope of Black and Latino owners
and shareholders. Although a company may earn much more
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Company
1.
MEM Enterprises 1, Ltd., Smyrna, GA
$31 Million
Michael E. Melton, CEO
2.
Engineering Design Technologies Inc. Marietta, GA
$34 Million
Dr. Anthony Taylor, CEO
3.
B & S Electric Supply Co., Inc. Atlanta, GA
$39 Million
Clarence W. Robie, CEO
4.
C.D. Moody Construction Co. Inc. Lithonia , GA
$58 Million
C. David Moody Jr., CEO
5.
Jackmont Hospitality Atlanta, GA
$94 Million
Daniel J. Halpern, CEO
6.
Benton Georgia L.L.C Douglasville, GA
$131 Million
Dale LeFebvre, CEO
7.
The Gourmet Services Inc. Atlanta, GA
$138 Million
Nathaniel R. Goldston lll, CEO
8.
H.J. Russell & Co. Atlanta, GA
$269 Million
Michael B. Russell, CEO
9.
Grand Hustle Entertainment

(Music, Entertainment, Restaurants), Atlanta, GA
$50 Million
Clifford TI Harris, CEO
10. DPLOYIT Inc, Dallas, TX
Estimated Revenue
< $10 Million
Top Executive
Ralph Harper, CEO
11. Swan Simpson Media Group Atlanta, GA
< $500,000
Swan Simpson, CEO
12. National Skill Company Wilmington, DE
< $500,000
Ron Skillens, CEO
13. Sip and Savor, Chicago, IL
< $500,000
Trez V. Pugh, CEO
14. Team NuVision Upper Marlboro, MD
< $2 Million
Darnell Self, CEO
15. Robertson Media Atlanta, GA
< $200,000
Lance Robertson, CEO
16. Iconz Global Network, LLC Memphis, TN
< $200,000
James R. Davis Sr., CEO
17. Camicakes Cupcakes LLC Atlanta, GA
< $1,000,000
Andra Hall, CEO
< $2,000,000
Kechia Matadin, CEO
19. Chef Marva Layne Restaurateur,

(Negril Village Restaurants), Manhattan, NY
< $3 Million
Marva Layne, CEO
20. Black On Purpose TV, Atlanta, GA
< $500,000
Michael Campbell, CEO
21. The Morrow Group, LLC, Atlanta, GA

(The Pecan Restaurant/Tony Morrows Real Pit BBQ)
< $2 Million
Chef Tony Morrow, President & CEO
18. Matadin Enterprises, Inc Savannah, GA

(Daiquiri Factory/Cirque/Frozen Paradise)
22. Between Women TV Atlanta, GA

< $100,000

Christina Brown & Michelle A. Daniel,

Principals
23. LBE Investment Group Birmingham, AL
< $200,000
Andre Thomas, CEO
24. Stuart Film Group New York, New York
< $300,000
Emelyn Stuart, CEO
25. Urban Foodie Caf LLC Atlanta, GA

< $500,000

Kathleen McQueen and Chef Michele K.

Tompkins, Partners
26. Bell Family Foods LLC Bowie, MD
< $3 Million
Sean Bell, Principal
27. Shabazz Fruit Cola Company, LLC Newark, NJ
< $10 Million
Frank Shabazz, CEO
28. Pammys Cool Stuff, Inc. Orlando, FL
< $1,000,000
Pamela Barnes, CEO
29. Louddmouth Entertainment Atlanta, GA
< $200,000
Sabrina Smith, CEO
30. Appddiction Studio, LLC San Antonio, TX
< $2 Million
Timothy M. Porter, President & CEO
31. Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast Durham, NC
< $2,000,000
Monica & Daniel Edwards, Innkeepers
32. Fusion Back & Body Center, LLC Macon, GA
< $500,000
Dr. Anissa Jones, Principal
33. Olympic Supply Inc. Bowie, MD
< $1 Million
Mr.Sandy Roberts, President
34. Broadway Federal Bank Los Angeles, CA

35. F. Gavina & Sons Inc. Vernon, CA
$500 million in assets

< $5 Million
Paul Hudson, Chairman

Pedro L. Gavina, President
OUR MOGUL POWER 35

Wish It! Want It! Do It!
2015 Highlights
Darnell Self, Founder Team NuVision
From Clothing Store Clerk working in the Mall to Network Marketing Millionaire, this Black Mogul was
named Entrepreneur of the Year by The National Black Chamber of Commerce.
Chef Michelle Tompkins, Partner

Culinary Artist Chef Tompkins recently opened a brand new restaurant called Urban Foodie Caf with
Business Partner, Kathleen McQueen,in College Park (a suburb of Atlanta). It is one of the hippest new
spots to hit the city.
Andra Hall, CEO Camicakes Cupcakes

After struggling with health issues, Andra stepped out on faith and opened her first store in a mall in
Jacksonville, FL. On a wing and a prayer and with only $500 left over on opening day, she has turned faith
into a lucrative business with locations throughout the country.
Timothy Porter, President & CEO

Seeing a chance to be part of the solution, Appddiction Studios created an app called Stop Bullies.that
allows bystanders to capture and report incidents of bullying to the authorities.
Kechia Matadin, CEO Matadin Enterprises, Inc

The Queen of frozen adult beverages owns a host of daiquiri related ventures. This includes a hot new full
service restaurant concept that has lines wrapped around the building. Its like waiting for VIP entry into an
exclusive night club. We hear the drinks and the people watching are worth the wait.
Ralph Harper, CEO DployIT

This former PepsiCo Executive branched out on his own. And now he heads up one of the fastest growing
IT Staffing Companies in the country.
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BILLIONAIRE LIFE LESSONS

Swan Simpson
Dont Talk About It. Be About It.
-Sean Diddy Combs
Some of my most favorite quotes of

anyone still living today belong to my
man, Sean Combs. In the world of Hip
Hop, he is a musical legend.
Yo, the sun dont shine forever
You can turn the track up

a little bit for me
These are lyrics from one of the best songs Diddy has ever
Produced as an Artist and Performer in the music game. Its a
song that he performed with his best friend and Artist, the late,
great Biggie Smalls. still in my opinion the best Rapper to ever
grace the industry. But how does a party promoting, college
drop-out find himself in a very exclusive club reserved for the
Super Rich? Its the back story of Sean John Combs life that we
at Black Moguls Magazine want to share with our readers.
Nicknamed Puffy as a child because he would huff and puff
when he got upset. In his professional career, he shifted the
name around a bit to include Puff Daddy, P Diddy and now just
Diddy.
But as long as its here then we might as well

shine together
American Hustler, American Gangster

and American Dream
All up in my ears
Sean grew up in the projects with a single Mother in Harlem

New York. His Father was in the drug game and was killed when
he was just 3 years old. Growing up with the influence of his
Uncle, his Fathers brother.he first tried his hand at being an
Entrepreneur at the ripe young age of 12. Diddy got himself a
paper route and quickly found a way to leverage the one route
Better now than never, business before

pleasure
into 6. Seems like little Diddy learned the art of the deal at a very
early age.
While in College at Howard University he threw parties and
made money as a side hustle before finding an Internship at the
now defunct Uptown/MCA Records. A good side hustle based
on your passion, can lead you down the path towards realizing
some of your biggest dreams.
For Diddy becoming an Intern was not about sitting back and
making a paycheck. It was all about learning the game. The
price of admission was your complete time and attention. Diddy
eventually dropped out of college and pursued a career in music
fulltime.
free throws, or Tiger Woods starting at the age of six, and getting
up early or staying later than everybody. I feel in business, you
know, I want to be the best in business that way. I want to stay in
my office later. I want to stay in my studio and my design studio.
When you look at the great ones, whether its the Bill Gates or
Steve Jobs or Quincy Jones, Stephen Spielberg, they all have
that in common, that they work hard. Ive seen that, those
times when you want to stop, or you want to quit, and you keep
pushing your mind and you push your body to work harder, to
stay up late, or to keep the passion up, you see the results of your
hard work.
Beginning as an Intern, he worked tireless hours running

errands and tasks for zero pay. He was then finally promoted
to A& R. A feud with company Executives quickly landed him a
pink slip. Diddy got fired from his job, but remained focused on
his dreams. Never the one to give up, he took his hustle and his
dreams and started his own company Bad Boy Entertainment.
Diddy started Bad Boy Entertainment out of his one bedroom
apartment. Working 18 hour days in and out of the studio, he
eventually signed Craig Mack and of course the Nortorious B.I.G
aka Biggie Smalls to Bad Boy. Both Artists went on to achieve
monumental success for his label.
Mack hit the big time in mid 1994, winning a first platinum record
for Bad Boy. B.I.G. notched the second at the beginning of 1995,
with his own second hit, Big Poppa. Macks album Project: Funk
Da World eventually went gold, and Notorious B.I.G.s Ready to
Die was certified double-platinum.
((((BOOM)))) the label was official and Diddy was now on the
map in the game as his own man. Of course, the rumors and
the drama of the music game begin to pay him a visit. His Artist,
Biggie Smalls, got caught up in the middle of a feud with another
label out West. And Sean suffered a major set-back with not only
the loss of his labels biggest Artist, but also the loss of his then
best friend.Biggie Smalls.
Over time the label has made him a very rich man. He has since
expanded his Enterprise to include Television and Film, a very
successful mens clothing line, fragrance line and has been
named One of the Riches Rappers in the business. His networth
at last count is about a half billion dollars ($500,000,000). He
is the CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, Chairman of Combs
Enterprises and employs more than 2000 people.
Amid tragedy, personal loss, haters and numerous legal woes
Sean Combs has managed to use his business acumen to rise
even further to the top. Here are some of his best practices
and quotes he offers to those grinding on their rise to become
Moguls.
Young people today think that things are supposed to be
handed to them on some kind of a platinum platter. They
turn their noses up at starting out as an intern or from the
bottom like you did. Any thoughts?
I feel like the true champions, they work the hardest. Whether
its Michael Jordan staying in the gym to do a hundred thousand
Is there anything that Diddy is afraid of?

Apparently hes afraid of Clowns. Diddy Suffers from coulro
phobia (fear of clowns), a condition so severe that he insisted on
a No Clowns clause in his contract prior to appearing on Fear
Factor. WOW! Every Mogul has a human side. Even the larger
than life Sean John Combs.
Diddy a lot of people dream. I love your quote dont talk about it,
be about it. How do you feel about people who have big dreams,
but never seeing them through?
Dont be afraid to close your eyes and dream, but then open
your eyes and see.
I was in one bedroom, dreaming about a million. Now Im in
beach houses, cream to the ceiling.
I love it. Seems like youve had plenty of obstacles and setbacks
that could have caused you to break down, throw in the towel,
cave-in and quit. Whats your advice for when things get really
unbearable?
In good and bad times, well always make it through.-Sean
Combs
The fact of the matter is that no one can live your dreams better
than you. Take it out of your head, put it on paper and stay the
course until you see it through. Now is the time to be all about it.
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MOGUL EATS
Yebo
My friend was at the bar happily indulging in a wonderful glass

of grape. I had to give her a few minutes to guzzle down the last
few drops before the Hostess seated us at our table.
The menu boasts an incredible selection of small plates starting
with appetizers then the main course and not to be forgotten is
dessert. Try the red bean hummus for starters. It was amazing.
During the main course, my friend ordered the lamb chops. I of
course got the vegetable curry. I am still licking my lips thinking
about the myriad of flavors they served up in that one bowl. The
food is absolutely incredible.
The atmosphere was perfect for meeting a group of friends
on a Saturday night. The restaurant has the feel of an upscale
lounge that serves world class cuisine. The music added to the
experience.
Yebo is also perfect for that
weekday business meeting
with upscale flair as it will
say to your clients..style,
taste and class.
For the weekend Mogul
looking for a great spot
to relax with your mate or
wanting to impress a date,
the weekend brunch is a
must try.
It was a Saturday early evening and the place was poppin with
sexy. The ultra-luxe Yebo (which means yes in South African), is
a sexy new addition to Atlantas bustling Buckhead skyline. The
restaurant sits inside of Phipps Plaza, which is the six plus digit
income shopping central for Atlantas elite.
I met a friend and we went IN on this place. I love South African
food and wines (until I developed a sulfite allergy). Something
about the food and the culture of this country just spells chic.
Yebo
Phipps Plaza,
3500 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30236
HAIR MOGUL
Toni Swann
Tonis styling exhibits fearless creativity grounded in knowledge

and experience. When called upon to do so, she uses a
flamboyance of expression that is uniquely hers -- a fusion of ultramodern, extreme, edgy and chic just the right combination for
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Her signature style was brought to even greater life by past fulltime clients Missy Elliott and Tweet.
Toni Swann has been in the business of hair for more than 20
years. She specializes in unique hair creations, precision cuts,
hair extensions and high fashion color. Her work is so fearless
that in 2010she won an Industry Award for her work on the Black
Out Awards.
Toni has an extensive portfolio when it comes to concert tours,
music videos and television sets. Shes worked on the set of The
BET Awards, The Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, MTV,
Vibe, Soul Train Music Awards, Soul Train Lady of Soul and the
Billboards in London.
Heads have been literally turned as her styling skills have been
featured on the pages of Ebony, Esquire, Essence, Jet, Honey,
Hype Hair, Interview, One World, Rolling Stone, Sophisticates
Black Hair, Signature Hits, Source, Teen, People, Trace, Vanity Fair,
and Vibe Magazine.
Toni Swann is one of the most celebrated, Award-winning
and skilled stylists in Atlanta market. She moved back to her
hometown to take on the growing Music and Television scene.
She most recently opened a creative space in the exclusive
Brookhaven section of the city. She is accepting new clients by
appointment only. Contact her for a Consultation on Facebook
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Toni Swann may be a native to Atlanta, but her passport says

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of the do of a number of celebrities, high profile socialites and
busy professionals from all walks of life.
This celebrity stylist has always been passionate about hair. But
she got her big break while working part-time in a hair salon in
New Jersey. The hot girl group, Total, walked in and whisked her
away and her whirlwind career soared.
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Since our first issue of Black Moguls Magazine, we have had a full page layout
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the day, T Harv Eker use to tour the country charging significant amounts
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cessful As
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in everything I desire. Thank you with all my heart and soul!- SHAUNA S.
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Social Mogul
Using Instagram To Promote Your Business

by Marion Waldo (UK Correspondent)
With the growing dependence on social media, every corporate organization
should be finding a way to have the best networking presence online. From
Facebook to Twitter, every social media app has marked its territory in the
business world. However, Instagram is one of the top social media apps trending
right now for business. This is because Instagram has launched the understated
trend of using hash tags similar to that of Twitter but with photos. Instagram has
given businesses the opportunity to take pictures of their products and goods and
reveal them to their followers. Since the number of Instagram users is increasing
by the hour, it isnow one of the best platforms for doing business.
It can be seen how Instagram has given rise to the business of photos. With the
advancing of smartphone technology, anyone with a phone can take great looking
photos and images of their products, company and people to share with all in the
world of social media. Instagram allows people to showcase their photo taking
talents and add filters to their photos. By adding different filters to their pictures,
the photographs become more interesting and fun to view. Instead of editing a
picture elsewhere and uploading it through another social media app, why not edit
and upload through Instagram alone? Instagram gives the opportunity to have
fun with colors and filters. With the editing tools, you can create unconventional
pictures and get the social chatter started about you. The Instagram app is free to
download and free to use. This social media platform is one of the most underused
by way of product launching and viral sharing and likes.
To move the conversation forward with your existing followers or to get new people
to start following you, insert a hash tag with your photos once you upload them
and post them. This will optimizethem for searches and for social conversations
along the Instagram path. If you do this, whenever someone searches for hash
tags that are similar to yours, your photos and images will update on their news
feed.
Apart from that, Instagram lets you share photos without the need for words. The
pictures themselves should say a thousand words.
Next Steps
How about having fun and letting your customers make creative guesses
about your newest products and services by dropping photo hints?
Instagram is where posting pictures becomes a huge strategy for marketing.
Begin using this innovative strategy of marketing and expand your business!
MOGUL MOVES
by Swan Simpson,
Publisher Black Moguls Magazine Brand
My Closet
Network Marketing
Confessions and the
Diamond Experience
via Precia Turner
In 2006, I sat at the helm

of Ziami as its VP of
Business Development
for North America. I
grew Ziami Inc. from
a 63 person inactive
organization to a team of
more than 2000 ACTIVE
Independent Distributors
in North America in
about 6 months. Ziami
sold custom clothing
via Network Marketing
in Europe, Asia and
eventually North America
where I controlled 100%
of the market.
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The Dalai Lama Says A Woman Rising

From The West Will Change This World.
Ladies it is our time!
We only had a handful of marginally successful individual

Distributors in North America because the concept of custom
clothing selling this way was unfathomable.
From the Corporate side, I understand the inner-workings of

a successful launch. And the success of Ziami Worldwide was
unprecedented. Our Distributors in Europe were extremely
successful and very well paid. And most drove a fleet of Range
Rovers and BMWs. It felt good seeing those checks being
paid and cars being ordered.Ziami eventually became the
#1 Custom Shirting Company in Europe with thousands of
Independent Distributors earning the bulk of that income in
Europe alone.
Celebrities like 112, Tony Terry and Comedian Anthony

Anderson were draped in Ziami. Our market was clear and our
message was focused. And thats the key to winning in the
networking game. Selling the vision and the dream!
In the U.S. our success was a little different. Getting people to

actually work was the biggest challenge. Because Ziami was a
new concept, people questioned its potential.
And as Ziamis only and highest ranking Black Woman, I had
the typical push back from other Black people who exhibit the
crabs in the barrel mentality. Most thought I was an employee
working for the man. And when they were not satisfied with
the rules of engagement that I laid down, they thought they
could go around me and tell Massa on me. Let Your Haters Be
Your Motivators!
Blue Prints Are Keys To The Kingdom

Lets be real. What other vehicle in the history of American
Business has created more Black Millionaires than Network
Marketing? None. This is why Ive endorsed it in the past AND it
is also why I am rejoining the industry today. If you follow the
Leaders and you create your own momentum and you plug
into the systems.over time it works. You dont have to
guess.but you do need to be consistent.
Playing On The Beach Is Money In The

Bank
I must admit, I love what one Network Marketing company,
Paycation, is doing. And Precia Turner is proof that they have
a similar potential system of success as Ziami, except I get to
vacation for pay. Precia is a 23 year old single mother who had
no choice but to get it done. Nobody was going to take care

of her and her son. Sometimes when your back is against the
wall, you have no choice but to find what works!
WHY Becoming A Millionaire Just Got REAL

Precia found herself broke and with nothing to lose. She joined
the company on January 2, 2015. And in 35 days, hit National
Director placing her in the top 10% of income earners in the
company. I love it!
She was able to walk away from her full-time job and focus on
her lifetime dreams. 23 years old and the dream is real! Precia
is hungry for it and is helping so many others live their dreams.
It a 23 year old, broke, single mother given very few options by
societys standards can do it..you can do it! Its what I believe
this life and our community should be about. Supporting,
loving and building wealth together cooperatively.
Network Marketing is cooperative economics on steroids.
And the sooner you buy into this proven concept, the
sooner you can get off of whatever grind you are on.
- Swan Simpson, CEO Swan Simpson Media Group
I have never been this excited about an outside opportunity
since Ziami. And I made a fabulous income with Ziami
including a $1000 monthly car bonus as an Executive.
Join A Wealth Of Proven Success

www.CatchTheVision.Paycation.com
Paycation is all about that Diamond Life and I am
looking for a few serious people to join my
Retire Rich Team.
If you are SERIOUS send me a personal email to
CEO.SSMEDIAGROUP@GMAIL.COM and tell me
why you would like to Partner with me and we will
plug you into our system of proven success. I will
personally answer your email with more details
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MOBILITY
Boost Your Productivity
in 2015 With These Top
5 Apps
Every Mogul and Entrepreneur needs to find a way to get things
done faster and more efficiently. We have researched apps
across the two major platforms (Android, iOS) and uncovered
these super high productivity based jewels. Let us know what
you think by dropping us a tweet @BlackMogulsMagazine
1. Hangouts (Google)
http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/
Everyone is invited.Dont worry about what kinds of computers
and phones your friends use. Hangouts works across computers
and on Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
So you can connect with everyone, and no one gets left out.
Video chat, message, email, share, collaborate. Also, hangouts
allows for on air live stream and broadcast right from your device
and upload instantly to YouTube. A single app replaces many.
Spanish, or that you have 7 mutual friends on Facebook, or that

one of you has a birthday in 5 days.
3. Evernote ( for note-taking)
https://evernote.com/
Create a collaborative hub for team brainstorming, organize your
notes, or save snippets from webpages with Evernote. Evernote
offers a single workspace that can be accessed from any location
at any time. By keeping all documents, presentations and photos
close at hand, the app makes it easy for people to work remotely,
give presentations that were created elsewhere, and collaborate
with their teams.
4. Google Drive (cloud storage)
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/drive
Keep your files handy from any computer or mobile device
with the Google Drive app. Moguls can store their documents
and presentations in the Google cloud, which can serve as a
backup. This app also allows users to collaborate with peers on
documents, and executives can invite co-workers to view, edit or
leave comments on any files or folders that are stored in Google
Drive. Google Drive users start with 15 GB of free Google storage,
so Entrepreneurs receive plenty of complimentary storage space
for documents, files, folders and so much more.
2. Refresh https://refresh.io/
5. Things (task management and to do lists)

https://culturedcode.com/things/
Refresh is a terrific relationship-builder: By syncing seamlessly

with services such as Gmail, Facebook, and LinkedIn, it helps you
go into your meetings prepared and informed. Refresh gives you
the ability to review past interactions with the people with whom
youll be meeting or to learn new information about them. Using
Refresh, you might discover that you and a contact both speak
Things enables business professionals to brainstorm on the go,

as it features a Quick Entry window that they can use to record
new ideas instantly and add tasks without interrupting their
work.Things stores all of a Moguls to-dos and updates them
regularly. With this app, Entrepreneurs can take a step-by-step
approach to completing their daily tasks.
Youhavetobelievethatyouaretheonewhocreatesyoursuccess,youaretheonewhocreates
your mediocrity and you are the one creating your struggle around money. Consciously or
unconsciously,itsstillyou.
-T.HarvEker
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get what they want in life while others always seem to struggle?
Or put another way; do you know why most people dont get what they want?
The hard truth is that its because they dont know what they want. But clarity can give you so much power.
Letsgetclear.
The Millionaire Mind Intensive is a weekend seminar that is based on the simple premise that success is a learnable skill.
But, you still need a plan and the right tools.
At the Millionaire Mind Intensive youll:
Learn five Freedom Factors.
Win the money game and get on the path to financial freedom.
Master the worlds easiest and most effective money management method.
Make money while you sleep with massive, passive income.
Master money and relationships with spouses, business associates and kids.
Recondition yourself for automatic success.
Once you know where youre going, youll be able to develop a plan to get there. And youll create that plan, right there, on the spot at
the Millionaire Mind Intensive.
Beginwhereyouare.
You dont have to make millions right NOW, but if you ever want to achieve success with money you DO need to start now.
And well show you why right now, in this very economy, may actually be the best time of your entire life to get started.
I have never experienced such a mind-altering breakthrough in my entire life - I can honestly say Im leaving here practically fearless! My
appreciation for all that is given to the quality of this seminar is immense - it was totally amazing. I know I will succeed in everything I desire.
Thank you with all my heart and soul!
Reserve Your COMPLIMENTARYTicket Today!

Visit www.MillionaireMindTicket.com & Enter ID#: mmi37541
TM
SHAUNA S.
For more information, call 1.888.868.8883.

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World Domination Summit

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The World Domination Summit (WDS) is a
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You can contact Black Moguls Magazine for

more information and showing of this property.
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It would seem that many in the community have become
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The R.A.M Foundation wants to disrupt the trends of
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Upon release from the system, it is often difficult to
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Some people become

wasnt popular like it is

RETIRE RICH AND

Swan Simpson, Publisher & CEO

What we need are new Leaders in the Urban Community. Those

African-Americans dont have a problem with complaining

Dont chase your dreams. Catch Them! -Gerald Bass

In this column Gerald has chosen to share his wealth principles

Dr. Dre $810 Million

Still at the top of the list, Oprah Winfrey

the only ones who top the list

Michael Jordan $1 Billion

Tiger Woods $640 Million

Mariah Carey $535 Million

Beyonce $450 Million

Professional Golfer Tiger Woods has

Mariah Carey is the Nations best-selling

Singer, songwriter, fashion designer

Jay-Z $550 Million

Magic Johnson $500 Million

Tyler Perry $400 Million

Rapper, record producer and entrepreneur Jay Z is an excellent business man

Retired NBA Player, Entrepreneur and

Actor, author, filmmaker, playwright, and

As we at Black Moguls Magazine celebrate our 1 year anniversary, I began

MILLION DOLLAR HABIT #1

MILLION DOLLAR HABIT #4

While most people like to sleep in, most

Your income will rarely grow beyond your

This is very uncomfortable at first, but

Commit to never ending learning. A good

MILLION DOLLAR HABIT #2

PLAN TOMORROW TODAY

You also have the option of downloading

MILLION DOLLAR HABIT #7

GRATITUDE & AFFIRMATIO

The fastest way to become wealthy is by

FIND A COACH OR MENTOR

MEDITATION & PRAYER

If you want more marketing and business

Your Escape to the Maldives

The veil of confusion that was meant to dominate our

An actress interviewed about the McKinney Pool Party incident

to get their questions answered from 42 successful black film

It is no secret that imaging in film and on tv directly relate to

This campaign resulted in shared wisdom and incorporation

Comparing the biases in headlines and the improper coverage

left side. Nicholas father, Huey Thomas spoke on the matter

soon to be expanding operations across college campuses

specializing in Latino and Black American

gives you a way to keep your business moving forward. And

MOGUL REAL ESTATE

This stunning Architectural home has incredible

Moguls Under 30:

THE MOGUL POWER 35

Black Moguls Magazine is proud to be a part of the solution as

How did we determine the fastest growing?

The listings are based on a broad range of business types and

MEM Enterprises 1, Ltd., Smyrna, GA

Michael E. Melton, CEO

Engineering Design Technologies Inc. Marietta, GA

Dr. Anthony Taylor, CEO

B & S Electric Supply Co., Inc. Atlanta, GA