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DIFFERENT MIND DESIGNS JAMIE SMITH

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR TOP 40 BRANDS 2019 is almost over and I am still living on the same principles that I talked about in the last issue. Here were the points to focus on in 2019. 1. Keep God first, pray, and stay humble. 2. Focus on your purpose 3. Develop a different mindset.

ness but also in the community nominate them today by emailing info@theavidmagazine.com or visiting www.theavidmagazine.com and tell us why should this Brand or Small Business be Well, 2019, has graced us with featured. its presence and 2020 is on its Remember to always be Ambiway in. Start planning now for tious, Victorious, Inspiring and 2020. Don’t wait for the year to Determined! Be AVID! start before you start planning.

Instagram: @nancy_theavidmag For our next issue, we are looking to feature 40 of the Top Brands and Small Businesses in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Beaumont, and the surrounding areas. If you know someone who is excelling not only in their busi-

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ifferent Mind Designs is a creative company that focuses on various types of photography. Owner LeTony Hadnot considers himself as an artist, not just a photographer. Most photographers have for several different skills and Hadnot is the same he is a skilled illustrator and graphic designer.

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am a photographer that loves shooting at night. I shoot anything from landscapes to portraits, but I definitely enjoy the portraits more. I prefer shooting at night simply because it’s challenging and forces you to be creative with the limited light sources that are around you.

Hadnot got his start with photography in high school after taking a class just to gain a credit. “I had absolutely NO interest in photography.” It wasn’t until 2015 when Hadnot wanted to capture some pictures of models in his graphic shirts that he picked up the camera again. “Somehow I went in a totally different direction and caught the “shutterbug”. Once I realized that I wanted to do photography on a serious level, I signed up for a cheap little photography course I found on Groupon for about $5 (lol) to refresh myself with the basics of photography.” stated Hadnot.

Why do you choose to shoot at night?

Night photography is nothing more than release therapy for me; it’s my breath of fresh air after a long crazy day. I feel like the portraits I shoot at night represents several different things, boldness, confidence, sexiness, romance, vibrancy, and fun just to name a few. Those are things I feel are more present at night than you would see during the day.

What do you specialize in?

I specialize in various types of photography including portraits, Hadnot challenged himself to first learn real estate, fashhow to shoot in one of the most diffi- ion, and commercial. cult conditions that most photographers I’m most known for struggle with and that’s shooting at night. the unique ability to He started with landscapes in the Down- shoot the majority of town Houston area and eventually moved my portraits at night on to doing fashion and portraits. which earned me the W W W. T H E AV I D M AG A Z I N E.CO M

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moniker of “The Nocturnist” (Shoutout to the lovely ladies of Mimosas and Lattes at Street 100 the Heat lol) Author of are budget travel book, “Wanderlust: For the When you capturing Young, Broke Professional.”

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Mathis is known as clients what is your main the budget traveler.

She is the first African-American feMy goal is to evoke some sort maleemotional to own a hostel in the United States. Mathis has of feeling when visited overare 40 countries.

Deidre visited 16 of those people looking at has my 40 countries solo.

She managed to travel to 12 counwork. I also try to get a postries inreaction 12 months for less than itive from my $12,000. sub- Mathis stayed in hostels while traveling the world and her experiences jects when they see themsparked her interest.their absolute selves looking Right now there are only 400 hostels in the Unitbest. ed States. Wanderstay Hotels aims to connect travelers from alldo overyou the globe.

What thinkGuests is alove bigour social atmosphere and private and shared rooms, challenge for most photogra- which is geared toward making travelers from all over the world feel phers? at home.

Unlike typical hostels, our Houston hosIright think the biggest challenge tel concept was designed to ensure that you receive all that artist’s face is the fact of the they amenities thatafraid you are used to but at a price point that are to step that allows your dollars to stretch.

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We should for the budget conscious traveler. be breaking those “rules” and For many travelers, communal-style finding a way to come up withaccommodations have left much unique to be desired. in the ways of amesomething andSparse exclunities and obviously lacking in perks, they sive to individual techniques simply allowed for a lot of improvement.

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There’s Houston, we improved upon what other hostels offer. such thing as creativity if we Maybe we went a little bit overboard all follow the grain. Creativi-when it came to ensuring your comfort convenience, but we kinda ty is the result ofand disrupting felt that it was time.

Our Houston provides the the norm and standing out.hostel I following for FREE: Free WiFi,followFree Continental Breakstrongly believe in not fast,aFree Games, Parking, Free Luggage Storage ing trend, butFree being a trendand FULL-SIZED BEDS! setter.

Wanderstay Houston has been open for 6 weeks in the museum district of Houston, Texas. The hostel is What sets you apart from othable to sleep up to 27 people and has a total of 8 rooms. er photographers?

Wanderstay IThe would have provides to sayinexpensive actuallyfood and lodging for a specific group of people such as students, workers taking the time and learning or travelers. a place is the newest share how light Wanderstay works in isthe dark. accommodation space in the city.

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tographers’ work is usually dark and moody, but I actually prefer to bring vibrancy and color into my work which creates a more dreamy and emotional vibe.

“Getting open was the hardest part of everything. The hostel did not open when is it was initially supposed to What a philosophy or quote open. Delays continued to happen and I had to learn to that you live by? be flexible.” says Mathis.

“What you put into anything is Deidre’s Tips: what you get out of it.”

1. Learn the most when you first start. This will help things go better. If you could offer any advice 2. Plan for more - Don’t plan for thewanting exact amount to someone to you follow need save as much your or morepath than you need.would it be? what 3. Make sure you have a plan.

Stay in practice, Hone your 4. Be flexible. It’s for the best because youpushing never know skills and keep yourwhat’s going to happen. self even if things seem low.

5. Practice self-careThe to refresh to be day every you week. give You up need could put a plan in place to helpday keep you your mind work.break. the get off your Mathis has been featured on Forbes, USA Today, Essence, For more information on DifferBlack Enterprise, the Houston and visit many othent MindChronicle, Designs www. ers. She plans to expand by 2020 to other locations. dif ferentminddesigns.com.

For more information on serWanderstay Houston vices send an email to t.had4018 Chartres St. not@dif fer entminddesigns.

Houston, TX 77004com. And of course be sure to P: +1-281-501-9610follow Different Mind Designs https://www.wanderstayhotels.com on Instagram @differentmindInfo.houston@wanderstayhotels.com designs, Facebook @differentminddesigns, and on Twitter @ DMindDesigns.

Photo Credit Different Mind Designs Photo by Nikita Kachanovsky @nkachanovskyyy

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Jefferson County District County Clerk

Jamie Smith “Just remember it is not about you but about the people that you serve. I strongly believe in service above self.�

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amie Smith has over 12 years of experience as a public servant. In 2015, he became the first African American elected as a District County Clerk.

Smith is a longtime member of Antioch Missionary Church in Beaumont, TX under the leadership of Pastor John R. Adolph.

Smith is the husband of Melanie Smith, father to Julian, Justin and Jordan, and grandfather to Zoe and Julian.

The Beaumont native and Lamar University Graduate started his adult life at Texas A&M University and later transitioned into the Army during Desert Storm. Smith is a huge community supporter for his community as a member of several reputable organizations such as YMBL Family Services, NAACP, Beaumont Public School Foundation and the H.O.N.E.Y Foundation, Inc. W W W. T H E AV I D M AG A Z I N E.CO M

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In 2007, Smith became a member of the Beaumont City Council for Ward IV. During his reign as a City Councilman Smith worked hard to improve Ward IV by cleaning up neighborhoods, assisting the elderly and disabled, and putting into place 4 Empowerment Zones to attract businesses to the South End of Beaumont. His projects such as Operation Clean Sweep helped bring awareness to the major issue of illegal dumping.

During the Operation Clean Sweep, Smith heavily included the youth in every Clean Sweep teaching sense of pride and responsibility for the neighborhood in which the local youth live in. Not only did Smith get youth involved but he participated as well by getting his hands dirty and rolling up his sleeves.

He rallied a paint-a-thon in which he partnered with several local hardware stores in the city who donated paint and supplies. During the paint-a-thon, citizens in need were able to fill out an application and random applicants were picked. Volunteers showed up for the different paint-a-thon events that helped

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improve the homes of seniors citizens and those with disabilities.

While in his seat as a City Councilman, one of his biggest accomplishments was increasing the economic growth in Ward IV with the City of Beaumont. Smith impacted and improved thousands of citizens by joining forces with several key individuals in Beaumont to implement a plan to provide opportunities to those living in Beaumont. By cleaning the neighborhoods with Operation Clean Sweep and Paint-athon, 4 Empowerment Zones were set up to help attract businesses to Ward IV. Empower Zones use tax incentives to encourage business investments, improve employment opportunities, and stimulate economic growth. Large businesses such as HEB, apartment complexes, and home builders took advantage of those zones by building right in Ward IV.

For more information on Jamie Smith feel free to email him at jsmith@co.jefferson.tx.us or visit https://www.co.jefferson.tx.us/dclerk/index.html

“For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required,” reads Luke 12:48

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his quarters Editors Pick food spots are back to normal. This quarters Top 6 places to eat in Houston owned by small business owners. Be sure to check them out and like them on social media.

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RAY’S BBQ SHACK 3929 OLD SPANISH TRAIL, HOUSTON, TX 77021 (713) 748-4227

*TRY THE RIBS, SAUSAGE, CHOPPED BEEF, FRIED FISH, SHACK BURGER, THE SWEET TEA AND DON’T FORGET THE BANANA PUDDING.

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10852 WESTHEIMER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77042 (832) 516-7190 *TRY THE SNOW KRAB WITH THE CORN, PO-BOY AND SHRIMP. DON’T FORGET TO TRY THE ALCOHOL WITH CANDY.

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THE HOUSE OF FRIES

5322 ANTOINE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77091 (713) 682-4111

*TRY THE TURKEY BURGER, THE LOADED FRIES, THE OMG BURGER, THE VEGGIE BURGER FRIES, THE SWEET POTATOE FRIES WITH THE CHIPOTLE MAYO.

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3102 OLD SPANISH TRAIL, HOUSTON, TX 77054 (713) 643-2884

*TRY THE ATCHAFALAYA SPECIAL, MARDI GRAS SPECIAL, AND THE FULLY LOADED GUMBO.

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TASTE BAR + KITCHEN

3015 BAGBY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77006 (832) 538-1451

*TRY THE CHICKEN FRIED LOBSTER & WAFFLES AND THE FRUITY PEBBLES WAFFLES.

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MIKE’S SEAFOOD

9449 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH, HOUSTON, TX 77083 (281) 879-8500

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CMPRBL is a watch and fashion accessories brand producing riveting digital content curated in Houston, Texas.

NCMPRBL premium watches and products are designed with 316L stainless steel, water resistance, and levels of attention meant to exceed your expectations. Each premium watches specialize in stainless steel mesh bands, chronograph, and minimalist faces, high-quality genuine leather and look forward to advancing and growing with our clientele.

because you own it. We want for people to align their lifestyle with a brand name that speaks and gives life to that image.

Why did you choose the name NCMPRBL? I’ve always been in love with the word and world of being INCOMPARABLE. Like I said, your story is YOURS and no one can tell your story better than you can, because it’s yours, you own it. I wanted a brand name that spoke and gave life to that image. I obviously knew the actual spelling of “incomparable” was long, NCMPRBL (proso creatively came to the nounced Incompaidea to omit the vowels and rable) focus is emthere came NCMPRBL. I call powering the total it “second-look” worthy. If non-conformist to you see the world NCMPRtranscend through BL, it’s going to catch your trends while createye and make you wonder ing a legacy. Their “what is that about?” even if ultimate goal is to it initially catches your eye leave an imprint with all of the products that because, at firstglance, it’s spelled the way it they design, test, and release to the public. is.

What does NCMPRBL mean? Being NCM- What do you specialize in, what are you most PRBL means that your story is yours and no known for? one can tell your story better than you can, NCMPRBL is a fashion/design brand and we 18

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"Our vision is to create a brand inspired by people of color with the sole purpose to "Create Over Conform." specialize in watches and fashion accessories. promising our values of Focus, Advance, Quality, and Experience to exemplify the "Create What sets you apart from others who are do- Over Conform" experience for our clientele. ing the same thing?

We saw a problem and positioned our pas- Can you explain to us what Create Over Consion to solve that problem. I’ve loved watch- form is? es since I was in elementary school. From the Create Over Conform is the result of not allowJapan Quartz to Swiss, different Crocodile ing others to place you in a stereotypical box, Leathers, 316L Stainless Steels, different types no matter what it is. Our culture, our life exof scratch-resistant glasses, etc. So being that periences, our individual stories are instilled in I’m well versed in the history of watches, we the make-up of our products. outsourced to manufacturers for advanced quality. Since we are direct to consumer we Does NCMPRBL have any core principles in can make our products affordable for our which your business is based on?

Customers. We’re one of about 10 registered NCMPRBL is founded off of our sole principle black-owned brands highlighting watches as to simply, "Be NCMPRBL." We aim to advance our focal product in the country. Even slim- the culture in fashion and digital content via mer representation of a brand created by a four models. millennial who prioritizes the millennial demographic.

What is your company built on?

Our FAVE pillars, Focus, Advance, Value, and What are you most proud of in your business? Experience. Our pillars are inspired by people As a company, we are most proud of not com- of color and we place those pillars into every

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product we design, test and release.

What is a philosophy or quote that you live by?

Our cultural model and motto is, "Create Over Conform." I, 1000 percent live by it in every facet of my life. As a creative brand curated by millennials, we aspire to use our growing platform and tell our story to turn dreamers into doers.

If you could offer any advice to someone wanting to follow your path what would it be?

Do not compromise your vision. Be patient. Do research. Treat your business like a business and it will give you the same energy in return. Be a sponge.

There's always someone that knows more than you.

Seek help. Surround yourself with a small team of individuals who are strong in the areas that you will need help with. Fail forward. Be comfortable with stepping out of your comfort zone. Always remember, Sacrifice before Success."

Is there any additional information that you would like to tell us?

Subscribe and live the NCMPR Life on ncmprbl.com for exclusive discounts and other dope products! Tap in and be apart of history. Moreover, no one person is bigger than the program: the NCMPRBL brand ambassadors @thevpwright @mskaimichelle @eclassmanagement, our international brand ambassador @asia.elle product development team @missmikameeks, and @zave_flye y'all are everything to the brand.

"Never change, never settle and always #CreateOverConform in business, in life and in whatever your vice is."

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iRise Filmz

Mikell “Fetti” Limbrick

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ith over 10 years of experience in the videography, Mikell “Fetti” Limbrick of iRise Filmz is continuing to perfect his craft and create more opportunities for local artists to present their music. He got his start by attending and filming local shows, concerts, and events and he would upload those events to his youtube channel. Once others started to notice his work he began to build and gain clients off of his rapport and work ethics.

After a decade in the business iRise Filmz is still going strong and we were able to sit down with Limbrick so that he could tell us all about it.

What project are you most proud of?

I would have to say the Sesame Street Project because I have never had any schooling but I have enough skill set to land a project on a national syndicated television show. To me that is just awesome, Sesame Street is worldwide this project was shown through-out the world. I have been doing this for 10 years and I know others in the same industry who have not reached that type of project so that lets me know that I must be doing something right. I am very proud of that.

audience eye. Unless the client calls for a different look.

How would you describe your working style?

I like to have a treatment intact and the client and myself we will bounce ideas off of each other. I kind of base it off of their style and their persona. If they have some type of charisma about themselves that make them unique I try to tune into that and make it very very unique for that one client so that they can be separated from the pack. I like to go location hunting and whatever matches the song, I will try to tune in and become one with the song and sometimes it could just be one location if it fits that song.

It all depends on the client.

What type of projects do you enjoy working on the most?

I like corporate projects. This past February, I was able to work on a segment for Sesame Street that aired on National Television. I want to do more corporate projects such as commercials, real estate, documentaries, and short films. I still will film a music video because I have some great relationships with music artist, however, my focus is corporate.

What kind of stories do you like to portray through your work?

What is an important aspect of having a good I am big on having things cinematic right now and client relationship during production?

that is me trying to separate myself from other vid- You want to get that right off the back. If you do not eographers and cinematographers in the city. Differ- establish some type of rapport depending on what ent lights, good color-correcting, setting the scene the job is, then you won’t be able to capture the full different backgrounds. Shooting style to catch the W W W. T H E AV I D M AG A Z I N E.CO M

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potential. I try to study and research the client so that I am in tune with them that I can get more than what I need. Now I know how far I can take them during production because I am so in tune with them and in the end I have clients say to me “Man, I’m glad you brought that out of me.”

When they see their results now they know that they can do more now than what they have been doing. I try to get on their level and dig into their personality to see what I can pull out of them and hopefully it’s something that they never knew that they had. I want my clients to shine as bright as they can.

Do you have packages that you offer for your services?

I do for weddings, however, I try to work with any budget. Most services start at $1,000 and up.

Why does it cost so much for videographer services?

What clients fail to realize is all the work, time and effort that we put into projects. What we do is a skill set. We have our equipment, the price of the equipment, editing, lighting, audio, location scouting, per-

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mits, hiring gappers, hiring boom operators, and a drone operator for a quadcopter. I didn’t even mention traveling and the hours of pre and post-production. Sometimes clients just think we only go hold a camera and shoot but it is so much more than that. I just want clients to know that the hours you spend working on their projects is a different ball game from what their perception is.

What is your average timeline for your projects?

It depends on what type of project it is. My average timeline is about two weeks. However, some projects take more than that due to the complexity. Once I get started editing, I just keep going because I want to see the final project. I can get so knee-deep into the project and I want to see the outcome that I tend to knock projects out quickly.

What is one thing that you know now that you wish you would have known when you started?

Lighting. Lighting is very important it can make or break a project. Lighting helps you tell a story about the points of focus.

What is one of your biggest blow-ups or mis- is all free information. Look into how-to’s, forums, workshops based on your level. Learn as much as takes that happen during production?

Audio is a big one. Especially, whenever we are filming somewhere and we are patching into their audio system. Everything seems great because there is no feedback however when I get to my workstation and playback the audio and it is horrible, you can not redo the project. That has been a very troubling issue. It pays to have your own sound guy. Lighting is the next issue. Shooting against and turning around and shooting with lighting. Every time you switch positions you have to change your shutter speed, reflectors are needed, and if you are not prepared your outcome is not going to be great. You will have to force light into situations which can make your project horrible. It can be a lot of strain with bumps and bruises but it is a learning process.

you can, network, get with others in the same field, and continue to feed yourself with knowledge. And lastly, shoot something daily, this can be done with your phone. You can learn so much in that moment, knowledge of perception, white balance, and shutter speed. Start right now by educating yourself.

What’s next for iRise Filmz?

More short films, documentaries, and corporate projects, land surveying, property listing, and commercials. In the future, I want to eventually get into full-length features, hit the big screens, more networking with as many names as we can and iRise Filmz a household name. The ultimate goal is to make Houston the 4th melting pot behind New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta for the film industry.

What is one goal that you are currently working For more information on iRise Filmz visit www.Iriseon to help take iRise Filmz to the next level?

I have never seen anyone reach success without a filmz.net. Be sure to follow him on twitter @risedvd team. You have to have a solid team. Right now I am on and @Irisefilmz on Facebook and Instagram. in the process of building a solid team where we can bounce ideas off of each other and make some dope projects.

What is some advice that you can offer someone who is wanting to get into the film industry?

Study on perfecting your craft. You don’t always need to start with the most expensive equipment.

There are lots of other equipment that will get the job done. Start small with what you have and then work yourself up. Youtube is your friend because it

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