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We had a blast covering Innov8MD earlier in November and now you get a chance to hear all the amazing people that were able to create a unique atmosphere that Friday evening in Baltimore. Tune in to hear all the entrepreneurs present featuring the likes of Pava LaPere CEO of Innov8MD & Evan Lutz founder of Hungry Harvest and many more! 

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Hey everyone tune in to our recap of our first event we did at La Casita Pupuseria in Gaithersburg,MD. We had an amazing night trying out new food and checking out local vendors and artist in all hopes to give back to the community. Listen in to hear from the artists themselves what a wonderful time we had. Let's hope you join us next time! 

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Ever heard someone say "because it always has been that way" before? Well to everything that HAS BEEN; and to everything that will be, you are their focus. By their we mean the crew of HSBN. HSBN is a brand that strives to express moments that have influenced us as individuals and creatives. Run by Sujel, Marco & Will, the crew of HSBN is busy developing a culture built for individuals not afraid to be themselves. Already making a name for themselves in the DMV area, they officially sell their merchandise from local shop Homecourt DMV. From being on the couch a year ago to now being in a shop, many great things are coming ahead for HSBN. Listen in to learn the backbone of this movement and what are friends what to achieve next, because it always has been that way. 

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When you have will there is always a way. Literally, that defines our next guest. From ripping Lil Wayne music off Limewire to quitting his daytime job to go full time on his business, Will knows all about having will power. Growing up Will used to write poetry and leading into middle school he got introduced to hip hop with Lil Wayne and Tupac for the first time. After high school he transitioned into taking music more seriously, and it wasn’t until he got his diploma in business management where he started a business a few years later in apparel merchandising along with partnering up with a brand; HSBN. Now, going full time in his business and music ventures, he is continuing this journey in pursuing his passions. Check out his newly released debut album this year called Free Will, along with many visuals to portray his artistry.

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Ah, the "one". We all spend time hearing about it, searching about it and wondering and most importantly waiting to know who that truly special someone in our life is. Sometimes we believe to have found them and it can lead to heartbreaks and disappointments. Our next guest knows how hard that can be but waiting for that special someone paid off so much, they made their brand all about it. Doris Varillas, founder of Heavenly Tale, took her own personal experience of finding her husband and now has turn it into a brand motivating other single women to be patient and trust that the man who will be their special someone, God will bring them together at His perfect timing. Tune in to hear this great journey of love and patience and how you too will come to have the "one". Waiting doesn't sound so bad after all. 

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Coach Sergio , founder of Limitless Performance, has a passion for coaching and athletic performance which stems from a successful soccer career and years of studying how to make an athlete better. He believes everyone is Limitless, with no bounds, and he strives to help all of his athletes and clients realize that every day is a chance to improve on anything they choose. Sergio is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and received his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Towson University. He was a two-year starter for the Montgomery College Men’s Soccer team and holds a U.S. Soccer Federation National D coaching license. Tune in now to hear how this successful soccer star turned his eyes and attention to giving back to the community and helping them improve a part of their life. 

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2019 WNBA Champion Shatori Walker-Kimbrough has worn the clothing designed by our guest on this episode. Along with NFL Player Ty Johnson , sincerely, KARMA! has gained traction with each release. Amani Walker from @karmabymajin is a recent college graduate from the University of Maryland (Go Terps!), where he attained his B.A in Communications and Public Relations. He currently works as a marketing and design specialist for computer software company GoTab Inc. In his free time, Amani is a prolific entrepreneur and art director for his lifestyle brand: sincerely, KARMA!  In his four years of experience, Amani has designed everything from advertising campaigns to immersive and responsive websites. He believes that design is a practice in problem-solving, an art that shapes our lives every day. His goal is to create timeless projects through design while making a positive change in our society, no matter the inspiration.

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Imagine you could create your own show, your own ideas, and make it a hit for everyone. Tony Drake did exactly that, the founder and creative director of Blue Geek Music, created his own ideas into an animation show called The Indies. With no knowledge of animation Tony did not let that get in the way, determined to make his ideas a reality. From the music to the animation, Tony Drake is behind it all. Even to releasing his show on the Diddy owned network Revolt TV, now currently running reruns of the show. Tune in to hear more on how this creative entrepreneur made his dreams a reality. 

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Tell you what, pitch me an idea in 20 seconds, GO! Hard to be put on the spot right? Well what if that pitch was your major shot of networking to a huge potential sponsor or client, you need to be ready to do so at any given time. Networking is not something that should be anxiety driven instead it should be empowering. Thats exactly what our next guest does. With an infectious spirit that lights up a room and a keen sense of what it means to mobilize others, Aqila "Mimi" Benjamin shoots for the starts in her roles all while empowering everyone to be the best version of themselves. Founder of #Advocate4You, an anti-bullying campaign. She gives her backing to any cause with the objective of empowering others; and puts her money where her mouth is with sponsorship of various community organizations. Through these initiatives, she puts her pumps to pavement to spread body positivity, self-love, and mental health awareness. You can catch her traveling city to city Unifying, Mentoring, & Inspiring others through her latest venture, Netwerq Your Ass Off. Netwerq Your Ass Off is a brand building seminar teaching the fundamentals of networking through masterclasses. Mimi will be at Global Entrepreneurship Week College Park November 19 -21st. 

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Think of a platform that would help artists create art in any way they could possibly imagine. If it can be done, then why not try? That's exactly what Kian Kelley-Chung is doing. The University of Maryland Senior is opening up the realms of creativity and challenging the way we express creativity. From writing an upcoming graphic novel, to producing and making music, to co-directing a virtual reality ( yes, you read that right) called HUMANO, Kian's main goal in life is to inspire others to make whatever reality they want, become what they have, never limit yourself. Find out more as we sit down with the young creative and more on his business ventures and future goals. 

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