Name: Gabriel

Age: 27

Occupation: Brand therapist/Design architect

Current City: Baltimore

I’m obsessed with the sky ⛅ (can’t you tell by our branding 😂)

A favorite quote:

“Arent we all extraordinarily frail and in the end remarkably unimpressive, creatures too often of boring repetition and habit rather than bold imagination. Who will rescue us, if not ourselves? Who will emancipate us, if not ourselves?”

- The Hermit’s Story by Rick Bass

Those last two questions feel like such a rally cry for me. I get inspired to challenge the current systems I feel are holding me back from boldly living.

Lessons learned :

Protect your time and energy. Reinvest in the growth you want with passion, effort, and consistency.

I recently finished a journal I started in 2019. That journal charts the experience of taking action, watching webinars, taking online courses, and exploring clarity in my happiness and in my career.

At the time I was also doing a lot of self-reflection working on 5 goals.

1. Recognizing consistent roadblocks that drained time and energy

2. Committing to consistent action

3. Exploring healthier routines and systems

4. Reflecting on old and new experiences

5. With clarity investing in what brings me growth and peace

Having a clear destination created ease when building a roadmap to my future. But I think the most important goal is number two, committing to action with effort and consistency.

What motivates you?

Strong, diverse, thriving communities. Vacationing when I want, wherever I want. My cats and I living our best life. More Black billionaires.

What's a word of advice you would give to young entrepreneurs just joining the table?

Invest in your health and wealth with consistency including your mental/emotional health.

Where can we follow your journey?

Instagram: @beanie_og