Less than 2 weeks away from my debut on the NPC Nationals, my preparation for the show has became stricter. Due to my busy life style and being conscience of what I put in my body, my preparation is not strenuous or long, in a way I coast into my planning. Maybe its because I […]
Read MoreAs someone heavily influenced by Hip-hop culture, I was excited to hear that a N.WA. feature film was being developed. As a child raised in the 1980s, I remember watching and listening to controversial rap groups such N.W.A. and Public Enemy. I remember the social impact these groups made as well as many others on […]
Read MoreI decided to enter into one more regional show before ending the 2015 Men’s physique competitive season. My 3rd place placing at the Northeast Summer Classic did not sit well with me. I’m aware of the saying you win some you lose some but my idea of winning is bringing your best. I felt that […]
Read MoreNo matter how passionate you are in something, its inevitable that you will hit a wall in regards to motivation and creativity. Some may call it “writer’s block” or just simply bored. Doing what you love and transforming a hobby as a profession can suck the joy out of you. How can you regain that […]
Read MoreEBF Summer Fun & Fit workshop has come to a close. I began my presentation with 1st grade children and ended with High Schoolers. What an experience it was to share my knowledge of fitness and utilize creative activities to prove to the youth that a healthy lifestyle can be fun! Each week I […]
Read MoreMy Fun & fit event was held at the agape church hosted by dash/impact 21. My responsibility was to keep 1st -4th graders entertained while instilling the importance of staying fit and having fun doing it. We warmed up with an aerobic dance workout, followed by a stretching session. My aim was to maintain […]
Read MoreIt’s been almost a year since I stepped on the NPC Men’s physique stage. 2014 was my debut as a regional competitor and it was a great year. The new season has arrived and I’m faced with the question, “will I be ready to compete again”? 2015 is a new year with new challenges, the […]
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I had the awesome opportunity to speak at Essex County College. What a joy it was to share my story with the students of Professor Terry Benjamin’s English 101 class. In addition to utilizing my website as a tool for discussion, I provided tips to the audience on how to make a living doing what […]
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I had the pleasure of returning as a guest speaker at the Philips Academy located at 342 Central, Newark, NJ. Even though this was my 3rd time visiting the school, I still get the jitters! What an experience it is to speak in front of a group of teens! A speaker can learn a lot […]
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Instead of the typical date at the movies followed by dinner, my wife and I enjoyed an arts and craft outing at GlassRoots, located at 10 Bleeker Street in Newark, NJ. I must say this had to be one of the best dates! The best way to describe the layout is an industrial art studio: […]
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