Travis Weekes’ propensity for being a self-motivated and entrepreneurial has been guiding him for quite some time now.
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Julian is an award-winning content creator with a passion for adding my perspective to topics in music, media and entertainment. He's spearheaded campaigns and content for brands like American Honda Motors, Wells Fargo, Google, and Magic Johnson Enterprises.
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Trell serves as the Director of Communications and Talent Relations. In addition to working with artists/talent, record labels, publicists and managers, Trell oversees all branding for the Foundation, including press, digital and cause marketing related communications.
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Jeff grew up a talented only child from Chicago, Illinois. Growing up near the south side, Jeff endured the cold weather as well as the inner challenges of the Windy City.
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Chris grew up on a military base in Portsmouth, Va. The middle brother of five, Chris spent his toddler years with his grandparents in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Chris confided, “My childhood was interesting. I grew up in a single parent home. My mother had me during her senior year in Hampton.
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Olivia was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised Hartford, CT with her older brother and younger sister. Her parents are originally from Saigon, Vietnam, as she described her upbringing as very traditional and structured for cultural reasons.
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Tyra grew up with her mom, dad, and sister in Petersburg, Virginia. As children, I spent countless hours in Tyra’s backyard, not only because she was a great friend, but she also was the only kid that had a paved basketball court in her backyard!
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Tay grew up in Columbia, Maryland. His love for music primarily stems from his dad, but his tuned-in work ethic seems to be something that he was just born with. At twelve years old, he saw DJ Scribble on MTV. At age 15, he began interning at Unruly Records in Baltimore.
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Jae is an only child and grew up with both parents out in Chesapeake, VA. From what he told me, he has always been inspired by phenom athletes and entertainers. I think during THIS #ShineHard conversation was a moment where it dawned on him that he is actually becoming one himself.
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