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In the electric landscape of Atlanta’s fashion scene, few stories resonate with as much authenticity and divine purpose as that of Street Lotto, also known as Keith “Lotto” Smith. What began as a simple marketing strategy for a hip-hop single in 2014 has evolved into OOOG Brand (pronounced Triple OG Brand), one of the fastest-growing […]
Terrance Pratt is the CEO of Culture Loupe, a creative marketing company headquartered in Chicago. Culture Loupe leverages an in-culture lens to help brands connect with their target consumers through strategic storytelling and branded content creation. What is your mission for giving to those who don’t have brand marketing and advertising guidance?I give back to […]
From the projects of Queens, New York, to becoming one of Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers, John Rose’s journey embodies the power of dreaming big. As an entertainment attorney at Fox Rothschild, Rose has transformed from a football scholarship athlete to a legal powerhouse representing some of the music industry’s biggest names. With certifications from Harvard […]
A computer scientist turned waste management innovator, Justin Turk is transforming an industry that touches every American’s life but rarely makes headlines. As the founder and chairman of Livegistics, Turk has emerged as a leading voice in sustainability and waste management technology after winning a million-dollar grant from Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition program in 2021. […]
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