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The end of the 2022 calendar year is here as we celebrate Christmas Day and New Years Day. Out with 2022 and in with 2023. For many of us we will be making our New Year resolutions which we will work hard to keep. During the holidays many families will still be celebrating the holiday season under the social distancing requirements due to the Covid-19 virus and the flu. It is still suggested that we monitor our health to reduce risks of infection and transmission. December ushers in the holiday season in many homes across the globe and with so much to be thankful for, along with the observance of many other causes and honorable mentions this month, we are grateful for the readers that keep our magazine in circulation. It is a Blessing to see our brand, #UrbanSentinelMagazine, across social media, in email lists and across the globe. This month’s cover features Bey Bright who is the "Smooth Voice of R&B". Bey is also known as "The Bad Boy of Indie Soul", because he is an independent artist. This smooth artist has a worldwide following. Bey Bright is phenomenal and we are thrilled about having him as our Cover Story! This issue features amazing photography and great stories that are written to share the passion and work of very talented people across the world. We are excited for you to turn each page and enjoy the articles. We even have a unique article from Author and Activist Joshua Proby. Mr. Proby visited Copenhagen, Denmark in October spreading his brand, and his book, while in the country. What an amazing journey we can't wait for you to read the article in this issue! With a brief intro in the November edition, we are excited to bring you a special feature in this issue that will highlight the author’s recent trip to the beautiful country of Copenhagen, the national capital of Denmark located on the islands of Zealand an Amager, at the southern end of The Sound. We value the feedback from our readers because it helps us to grow. Please email us at reginald.kearney@marylanddailyexaminer.com with your feedback. If you would like to advertise with us, send an email with the word ‘Advertise’ in the subject line. Like us on FaceBook at The Urban Sentinel2, follow us on Twitter at @UrbanSentinel and you may follow us on Instagram at @theurbansentinel2. Visit our website at www.UrbanSentinelMagazine.com . I invite you to view our show, ‘Urban Sentinel Live’, which can be viewed on Tuesday nights at 8:00pmET on PODTV.TV and on YouTube. It is a half hour show that features guests that have been featured in the Urban Sentinel magazine. Thank you for your continued support. The Urban Sentinel magazine and talk show are great ways to share amazing stories about amazing talent. We thank you in advance for sharing our brand with your fans, family, and followers. We hope you enjoy all of the great stories in the December 2022/ January 2023 edition. I also wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Teia Acker Moore

Tonya R. Williams-Morris

Joshua Proby

This Christmas

Vanessa Rodgers Tracy - Reality TV

Teia Acker Moore

Dr. Ariel Rosita King

Temeria Rivers

The Lovely Lady Magazine

Digging for Joy

Bey Bright - Touching Your Soul with a Nostalgic Vibe

The Greatness Which Lies Within

DJ ChillX - Changing the Face of Music One Mix at a Time

From Urban Sentinel's Designer - Top 10 Favorite Christmas Songs

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Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, sleigh bells are ringing and good old St Nick is about to pay us a visit. Jack Frost may even be nipping at our noses! Isn’t it the most wonderful time of the year? It’s Christmas time in the city and floating in the air but was it always this way and where do the traditions come from. I did a little research online and found the following statistics. Some say that there is no Christian church with a tradition that Jesus was really born on December 25th ? In 1687 the Reverend Increase Mather of Boston observed that “the early Christians who first observed the Nativity on December 25 did not do so thinking that Christ was born in that Month, but because the Heathens’ Saturnalia was at that time kept in Rome, and they were willing to have those Pagan Holidays metamorphosed into Christian ones. Because of its known pagan origin, Christmas was banned by the Puritans and its observance was illegal in Massachusetts between 1659 and 1681.

My thoughts are that many who are excitedly preparing for their Christmas celebrations would prefer to not know about the holiday’s real significance. Even the invention of Santa Claus, deriving from St. Nicholas was simply a way of adding a wonderful surprise element to the holiday for children and no one can see the harm in that since it enhances the holiday season. So the music is lovely and lively, folks are smiling, children are excited and as it gets closer we surely forget the reason for the season. And the reason would be the debate of the century. What we should know for sure is that Christmastime should not only be about the decorations, the delicious and often times fattening foods, or the crazy traditions we hold so dear. It should not even be about the gift giving, or even the gift getting. We need to stop looking for the meaning of Christmas 4

outside of ourselves and the ones we love but start embracing our wonderful and wonder filled life. We shouldn’t eat so much that it becomes painful to move or look at ourselves in the mirror in the New Year. And we shouldn’t spend so much that next year’s bills have to take a back seat or we end up lighting candles because the good old electric company came to visit like Santa Claus did in December, but this time and this visitor was not bearing good gifts! Let us remember to shop smart, be safe, and spread love and cheer. My words to you this Christmas season is to enjoy your loved ones and have lots of wholesome fun with the folks that you hold dear. It’s Christmas time in the city and the country so spread the joy of the season to those in need. That is what it is all about. It’s all about that one simple little word. Joy! Spread Joy to all you encounter and allow it to last all year round. Feel joy for being alive. Be thankful for family and friends and instead of worrying about giving them something expensive give them the gift of you. Spend time with your parents that you may be blessed to still have. Share space and lasting memories with your children who think you are better than any celebrity. Catch up and reminisce with your best friend who you long to spend a day with but are often too busy to do so. Give of yourself, freely, with reckless abandon. And love; love one another and hold one another dearly. Watch great movies together, walk in the park, drink lots of eggnog and pray; thank God for giving us yet another wonderful year to reflect on and make grand plans to do it better next year. Merry Christmas to all and a happy, safe holiday season, from me and mine to you and yours! With kind regards, Catherine Tyson, MSW

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Vanessa RODGERS TRACY Quickly becoming one of reality TV’s favorite moms, Vanessa Rodgers Tracy is a woman who you don’t want to miss! As a proud Brundidge, Alabama native & mother of Melody Shari, she is a part of a rising entertainment powerhouse that is taking the industry by storm. With the meteoric success of The Oprah Winfrey Network’s hit reality show, “Love & Marriage Huntsville,” Vanessa is proud to have yet another platform that allows her to be transparent about her life in a way that helps soothes the souls of others. As both a former first lady & radio host, Vanessa continues to blaze trails as an author, speaker, real estate professional & TV personality. Vanessa’s life is a reflection of what can happen when you use every God-given gift and encourage others to do the same. The entertainment world gets to experience much more of Vanessa on the hit reality TV show “Love & Marriage Huntsville,” which airs on the Oprah Winfrey Network on Saturday nights. Always on a continuous path to elevation with God, family, business, and philanthropy, prepare to witness the innovative spirit of Vanessa Rodgers Tracy as she offers the world even more. Her books can now be checked out from Huntsville-Madison County Public Library and the Montgomery County-City Public Library. They are also available at Walmart, Books-AMillion, Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Website: www.vanessartracy.com YouTube: Vanessa Rodgers Tracy

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by Ervin Dyer for urban sentinel Teia Acker [Moore] is a resilient businesswoman, author and media personality who relentlessly balances various aspects of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and godly living. She serves a motivational speaker on various platforms to include her podcast #GETNOTICED! A native of Savannah, Georgia, Teia Acker [Moore] has always had a passion for helping others. In 2004, Teia graduated from Georgia Southern University with a dual Bachelor’s degree in Health Science (Community Health) and Kinesiology (Exercise Science). While there, she received the "President's List Award for achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA in one Semester. Although becoming a physical therapist was a lifelong dream for Teia, she decided to pursue a career in community health after engaging in an internship in the public health sector of a local hospital. It was there where she discovered the essence 8

of helping others and engaging a network of community services into meeting and servicing the needs of its people. Determined to make a significant difference, Teia set out to pursue a Master's Degree in Business Administration from The University of Phoenix. She graduated in the top 10% of her class in December of 2008. Faced with the dilemma of inexperience in the business sector, Teia decided to create a business of her own; one that would not only establish her in the business arena, but one that would also enable her to make a difference within her community. She is the owner of the Savannah –based business Ebony & Ivory Professional Services, Incorporated. She is currently enrolled as a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Walden University. In addition, Teia is the host of the populated podcast "GETNOTICED" which is currently on 20 stations to include Tidal, Spotify, I Heart Radio, and iTunes. The podcast aids in helping small business owner, entrepreneur and leaders understand the facets of business and the tools needed to sustain and obtain longevity. Teia is also the CEO and Editor of RESILIENT MAGAZINE - a magazine designed to Impact, Empower and Outline the resiliency of African American Women. In her spare time, Teia helps to empower women through her Teia Acker #RESILIENT platform under the title "I AM RESILIENT". Aside from working in the professional realm, Teia also gives time to the spiritual realm as well. Teia is an active member of First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral governance of Pastor Andre Osborne.

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Dr. Ariel Rosita King MPH, MBA, PhD (UK), DTM&H, PhD (France) President, Ariel Foundation International Ariel Consulting International Dr. Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King (www.drkingsolutions. com) founded The Ariel Foundation International (www. arielfoundation.org) in 2002 as a non-profit organization with an international focus on children and youth inspired leadership and participation worldwide.

International Health Policy and Management, Medical Ethics, Organ Transplantation, National Essential Drugs Policy, HIV/AIDS; Breast Cancer; Violence Against Women; Youth Participation at the United Nations and Children’s Human Rights.

Dr. Ariel King is a Rotarian for over 20 years. She is the Main Representative at the United Nations (Geneva, New York and Vienna ) for AFI, with Special Economic, Cultural and Social Council Special (ECOSO). She has also represented other NGOs in Geneva since 2008, the United Nations in Vienna (UNOV) since 2010 and United Nations in New York since 2000.

Dr. King completed a second research degree (PhD) in Sociology on Community Engagement in the Psychosocial Care of Their Traumatised Children – A Case Study of Botswana, Liberia and Morocco at the Unitersité de FrancheComte, France (December 2018). She also has completed advance certificates in the study of Children’s Human Rights, from the UER Droits de l'enfant/Children's Rights Unit, Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB) in Switzerland. Dr. King holds a Diploma Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H); Doctorate (PhD) in Philosophy in Public Health and Policy from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London; a Master in International Health Management (MIM) from Thunderbird School of Global Management; Master in Public Health (MPH) in international Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health; and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Dr. King is also an NGO Representative at the European Parliament. Dr. King’s life focus is on inspiring leadership and participation of worlds’ children and youth. Ariel Foundation International is a member of EuroChild, Dr. King was a Trustee for Children’s Rights Alliance England (CRAE), Now Just for Law Kids, and the Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI) United Kingdom. Dr King is also the Founder (2000), and President Ariel Consulting International, Inc., that creates and enhances Public-Private Partnerships in international diplomacy and policy. She has over 35 years of experience in international public policy and international management in government, business and NGOs. As a Professor in International Health, Management, Policy and Environment she has taught at Universities in the USA, Europe and Africa. Dr. King has published on the topics of Kangaroo Newborn Baby Care,

Dr. Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King, MPH, MBA, PhD, DTM&H, PhD Founder and President Ariel Foundation International and AFI Changemakers AFI Representative at European Parliament and United Nations

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TEMERIA RIVERS Temeria Rivers is an ambitious, multi-talented, young woman from Tampa, Florida, a Radio Personality and an Entrepreneur, who holds her Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting Mass Communications from South Carolina State University. Rivers graduated from the University in the Spring of 2022, as Magna Cum Laude and served as a member in the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College throughout her undergraduate years. Rivers is a well-rounded young woman in media and values her dreams while aiming for a high pedestal. Currently, Rivers is a PSA radio announcer at a local radio station in Orangeburg, South Carolina, WOCS 93.7 FM, The People’s Station. Her job is to provide local events and news to all listeners in Orangeburg County and its surrounding areas, where she writes her scripts, records and edits her own audios. “Being on the radio happened so unexpectedly in the most blessed way possible. I was presented with the opportunity to intern at WOCS 93.7 FM during my last semester of college and from there, my life has changed. It was one of the best things that have happened to me!” stated Rivers. “In the media industry, you have endless opportunities to grow within your craft and one door opens after another and as soon as you know it, you're skilled in

every avenue that there is,” added Rivers. Rivers’ day-to-day tasks do not stop here, though. She wears multiple hats, as she continues to adventure through her media journey postgraduation, as well as executing more business decisions. Rivers is the founder and CEO of Street Posh Collectors – Worlds Collide, LLC, a vintage, pre-loved clothing brand, started by herself and her mother. “The Mission of Street Posh Collectors - Worlds Collide, is for us to gather Vintage Streetwear and Posh wear items that we find and provide for sale for people to buy and style, and then the cycle repeats itself,” stated Rivers. She has a love for thrifted vintage items and wanted to provide that same joy for others, while also giving back to her community through charity. Street Posh will be available via an online store with hundreds of vintage clothing, such as T-shirts, jeans, hats, tote bags, dresses, skirts, heels, etc. Anything vintage can be found at Street Posh. Rivers will be launching the online store for Street Posh Collectors on October 1st of 2022. Rivers has always had an unconditional love for both fashion and media and wants to bridge the gap between

the two. She always wanted to bring fashion to the radio, so starting her own vintage brand was a step closer to doing so, in conjunction with her current knowledge of being On Air. As a child, moving into her teenage years, Rivers took confidence in what she wore as an outlet to express herself. She loves specifically Streetwear & Vintage fashion, with also a large love for sneakers, where she is commonly known amongst her peers for. She started modeling at a young age, taking after her mother who modeled for John Casablanca's, The Modeling Agency, in Florida. Growing up, Rivers went from walking the runway at local fashion shows in Orangeburg, SC, to being on the big screen in movie theaters all over the south of the USA. She landed a role in the movie titled Faith’s Song, of 2017. Her on screen journey continues as she lands another role in a film titled The Last Dime, of 2019. Prior to being on the big screen, Rivers took many acting classes and Drama camps throughout middle and high school, where she attended Orangeburg-Wilkinson High. On stage Play performances interested her as a child, so she took it to another level and entered successfully into the film industry.

to help positively guide each freshman class throughout their college experiences, starting in her sophomore year. She was also Chairman of two different committees on Campus Activities Board, the Promotions and Publications Committee, and the Coffeehouse Committee. Promotions and Publications had a lot to do with flyer making and social media managing, whereas Coffeehouse was to plan events for a more specific group of people like Poetry nights, game nights, and even fashion shows. Rivers had the pleasures of planning, promoting, and executing all major events for the university, which included Back to School Week, Homecoming Week, and Bulldog Fest. Allowing her to use her media skills firsthand, such as digital marketing, graphics, social media managing, and even event hosting. “Having the opportunity to emcee at events at SCSU, I found something else that I truly was good at, which is public speaking and engaging with others on a larger platform, such as a stage. Hosting and radio go hand and hand, so this opened another branch for me to explore, which I knew for certain in college that I wanted to pursue with being a radio personality after graduation which can lead me to other job titles like talk show hostess and TV announcer, and I indeed stuck to my plan,” mentioned Rivers. Rivers even became a talent on Bulldog News Now, the university’s News Broadcasting

When it was time to plan for college, Rivers chose to major in Broadcasting Mass Communications, to give the aspiring actress even more experience behind the camera, besides just being in front on the big screen. Her involvement at her Alma Mater, South Carolina State University, was one she will forever cherish. Rivers was involved in student body leadership all four years of her undergraduate life. Rivers joined The Communications Club, to create media for the University, The Fashion Merchandising Association, to become a model in the Spring 2019 Fashion Show. She also loved to mentor, so she joined Student Orientation Leaders,

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crafts which will all lead me back to my first goal one day. This world is competitive, so being efficient in many skillsets in broadcasting is what sets me apart from others. The more you know and can prove, the better. Hard work does pay off and God will still give you the desires of your heart. You must tap into your talents, and he will guide you the whole way through,” stated Rivers, as she lives by her own word of wisdom. She continues to embark on her journey in the media and enjoys every step of the way, to make sure she is doing what she loves in life for a living.

Station, where she anchored, wrote scripts, filmed, operated cameras, edited footage, recorded voiceovers, etc. about news on and off campus. Her involvement did not stop there, along with many other organizations that she got involved in, she also adored community service and women leadership. Rivers became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The Twenty-Two-year-old is pursuing her dreams in media through every avenue tangible to her. Rivers is growing her own personal brand via social media, where she reached over 55,000 overall likes on her TikTok account, all by sharing her interests such as fashion and sneakers. She is her own social media manager from day-to-day. She continues to unlock new skills and ways to fulfill her career goals as a Radio/ TV show Hostess, a beginning franchise store owner of her vintage brand, Street Posh Collectors, and pursues bringing fashion to the media in an innovative way than ever. Rivers still wants to continue her journey on the big screen, as well. “The beautiful thing about being a woman in the media is that your goals are forever changing, and opportunities are always around you. You cannot sell yourself short in this industry just to one specific skill because somehow, someway I believe that everything will circle back the way in which you want it to, and you can look at your journey and say wow, I really created a roadmap to my successes. Just because my first goal was to be an actress, I fell in love with all media aspects from creating graphics, social media managing, to script writing, event hosting, the list continues. I am still perfecting my 16

Temeria Rivers is such a driven and inspirational woman, who continues to lead by an example that anything is possible if you just keep on going and expand your personal brand to the highest that it can go. She wants to engage with you and continue to inspire you! Follow her on her Main Instagram @ Txmxria and @ Onairwithria . Check out her TikTok account @ Riaredo . Subscribe to her YouTube Channel @ RIA . Follow her Vintage Clothing Brand on social media, www. streetposhcollectors.com , Instagram @ streetposhcollectors and TikTok @ streetposhcollectors , and her brand’s email address @ streetposhcwcllc@yahoo.com . Easily access all links above through her Link Tree website page: https:// linktr.ee/txmxria . You can email her directly @ Temeria. rivers@icloud.com for any business inquiries or questions. Also, tune into 93.7 FM on your radios to listen to her as she Airs periodically on WOCS 93.7 FM, The People’s Station!

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Tonya R. Williams-Morris, aka Dr. Lovely LLM, was born and raised in the City of Buffalo, N.Y. She attended a local high school and graduated from Suny Erie Community College with Dual degrees in Human Service and Social Science. Tonya's love for helping others pushed her to become the creator of the Lovely Lady Magazine LLC, which strengthens and empowers women of all ages, races, and cultures on this journey to their best selves. Tonya is a Wife, Pastor, Mother of three, and family oriented. She is the Host of Straight From The Couch with Dr. Lovely LLM. It's a Podcast created to freely discuss the things that take us over the edge and push us beyond our limitations. Tonya is not your average Dr. She is Educated, but her Ph.D. is in life experiences, which she received from the school of hard knocks. The goal of the Lovely Lady Magazine is to bring healing holistically and promote change from the cycles of life by sharing personal experiences through transparency to women globally. So many people have asked Tonya, "Why is it called The Lovely Lady?" Tonya states, that back in the day the term lovely lady was used to describe a woman of the night or prostitute. The word lovey according to Webster's dictionary means something beautiful. Tonya said she intends to remove this negative stigma of women and bring beauty back to the name lovely lady. Tonya wishes to empower all women to think positively about themselves and to be the best they can be. Tonya is dedicated to bringing healing to the whole woman's mind, body and spirit. For more information, you can visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and www.lovelyladymagazine.com.

To contact us: Thelovelyladymagazine@gmail.com

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Digging for by Tiffany Graber Groves for urban sentinel Many of us have experienced difficulties in life, difficulties that fill us with questions. When we want to know “Why is this happening to me?” “How much more of this can I take?” or “What could I have done differently?” we can easily feel lost and lonely. The answers to questions like these cannot be satisfied with an online search or by reading a book with relevant keywords in the title. If only we were so lucky. Finding meaning in our struggles is elusive. It requires patience to discover the tools and techniques that are best suited to support your individual journey. You must have the humility to take ownership of your flaws and mistakes and patience to allow yourself time to process your experiences and consider different perspectives. My journey toward peace and acceptance was pretty rocky. Like most, I experienced my fair share of difficulties, brought on by round after round of pain and disappointment. For example, my chosen career path never got off the ground, despite earning a master’s degree and landing my dream job in health communications. Only 10 short months after being hired, I was laid off and became one of the more than 15 million unemployed Americans during the Great Recession. It took 18 long months thereafter to secure permanent employment at a livable wage. Not long before that blow to my finances and burgeoning sense of purpose, I’d endured the loss of both of my parents three years apart while in my 20s. I was old enough to take care of myself but young enough to feel completely illequipped to live life without them. Their sudden deaths left me confused, broken, and full of questions. My mind swirled as I wondered “Why’d they have to go so soon?” “Why didn’t I have a chance to say goodbye?” and “Why wasn’t I a better daughter?” I perceived the answers to those questions to be 20

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buried with them, leaving me with the feeling that they alone were the keepers of the peace I craved. In the midst of grieving over my mother’s passing, my marriage suddenly began to implode. I was heartbroken, abandoned, angry, and afraid. I wondered if God was punishing me. I knew I wasn’t perfect by any means, but my crimes certainly did not warrant this level of punishment. The tears fell, the weight dropped, and my chest literally ached. There was no one there to hold my hand and walk through the valley with me. The years that followed were particularly dark, as I struggled with grief, loneliness, insecurities, anxiety, and depression. I was blessed to remarry and expected to live happily ever after, as my new husband and I built our family. Finally, the puzzle pieces were coming together, and all of that pain would no longer matter. It would all be behind me now because I had my man by my side, and I’d soon have a baby in my belly, fulfilling my dreams of motherhood. All of the questions would stop swirling, and finding answers no longer mattered. Wrong. Biology had worked as it should. Trying to conceive at 39 years old did not lead to a Sarah, Hannah, or Elizabeth type of story for me. If those names do not sound familiar, they are Bible characters who had difficulty conceiving but ultimately gave birth. Since the science and technology did not exist to play a part in their conception stories, their outcomes were 100 percent attributable to a mighty move of God. Surely my faith, doctors, and tens of thousands of dollars of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a procedure whereby an egg is fertilized outside of the body, would yield the desired outcome, right? Wrong again. More questions. These shook up my faith, the very thing that

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had kept me afloat throughout all of my previous struggles. I needed answers like I needed air. None of it made sense. I did all the things my faith, values, and Christian community suggested. I prayed, asked for repentance, paid tithes, said affirmations, spoke life into my eggs, picked out baby names, and made an online shopping wish-list of baby items. Anyone who has been through IVF knows how exhaustive and draining the actual process is. I dare not list all of the steps in the procedure or the two additional surgeries I required as part of my trying to conceive journey. While my hunger for understanding did not start with childlessness, it has been the biggest dragon to slay thus far. All of my inquiries have not been answered, but I can breathe now. I’ve dug into the tough stuff. Some holes are plugged and some things are still being worked through. One thing that made itself clear is that the journey of self-discovery is difficult. Finding meaning in my struggles caused much stress and restless nights. I used therapy, self-help books, meditation, and several other tools to support me on my quest for peace and self-awareness, but it did not appear that I was making progress. I was digging into the past with intentions of healing, while trying to live in the present and have hope for the future. Throughout my trials I discovered things that some might consider comforting. Others may find a nugget of wisdom to help one pick when or where to spend time digging into the tough stuff that life throws at us. Or, perhaps readers might receive confirmation that it is simply time for a respite. I invite you to dig into the next few paragraphs with an open mind. Depending on the context, digging can result in good or bad things. For example, when our favorite food is placed before us, and the cook announces, “dig in,” it triggers anticipation as we are seconds away from the first delicious bite. How exciting would it be to dig for long lost treasure? Digging also has negative connotations, mind you. Young men are warned to stay away from gold diggers. We have all seen a mafia movie that featured members of the family digging a hole to bury an enemy who crossed a line. Digging into our pain can be just as duplicitous. It leads to emotional highs, lows, moments of clarity, and further confusion. The point is that context is everything and nuance has its

place when one digs into the deeper things of life. Peeling back layers and looking beyond the obvious is not for the faint of heart. The worst part is you could reach what you expected to be the bottom of something only to discover more questions awaiting you. One of the first things to remember about digging into the deep is that you need several tools to get the job done. What’s in Your Toolbox? My toolbox is equipped with therapy, meditation, coaching, exercise, hot baths, Bob Marley and gospel songs, sermons, and good movies. A good toolbox should have items to help you dig as well as help you unwind, so that you’re energized to tackle the work again another day. Identify the resources that work best at keeping you in the game. It could be journaling, establishing boundaries, or reframing narratives, for example. Balance those tools with healthy ways to decompress. Rest and making time for fun are key when pursuing any goal. Be Selective When Choosing Where to Dig As a harsh self-critic, I often found myself preoccupied with how I was perceived and a need to be understood. This preoccupation led to much of my time being wasted overthinking interactions or explaining myself. There was a need to “set the record straight” or feelings of shame if I had not stood up for myself or my perspective on a situation. As I matured, I became more comfortable with being misunderstood. I realized that the people who wanted to understand me would seek clarity. It was a harder truth to accept that, while I had a need to be understood, it was not usually met by someone who genuinely cared to understand. Our time, energy, and peace of mind are precious. Consider the following before digging into a conflict with a family member, friend, or colleague. • Consider the value of the relationship. How important is the person in your life? Not everyone is worth spending your time and energy on to explain yourself to or clear the air. Also, what do you know to be true of the source? Is this just how they are? Have you been here with them before? Will this become just another argument? If so, put your shovel down. Whatever the problem is this time, it’s probably not worth digging into because the outcome will likely be the same as times past. • Consider the person’s language or tone. If emotionally charged or dramatic language is being used, the other party may not be in a position to truly hear

and understand. It may not be the time for a productive conversation that will lead to mutual understanding. • Are you equipped for the job? Remember those tools mentioned earlier? Is your toolbox equipped with the patience, proper words, self-awareness, or boundaries necessary for an effective dialogue? Protecting our peace is paramount. We should be careful not to inadvertently bury ourselves in the process of digging.

question such as “Is it time for us to upgrade our home?” and a real estate agent calls not long after, inquiring if you’re in the market for a new house. God winks are reminders that he’s been listening to you the entire time. We can’t force a God wink. I believe the winks are the answers to our prayers, the fruit of our labor, or the seeds that we have planted taking root. I think God winks come when we’ve done some digging to explore the answers to our “whys.”

Digging in Your Heels When we want something bad enough, our first inclination is to dig in our heels, stand firm, and fight for it. Life certainly takes a degree of tenacity to achieve success. Winning at life also requires wisdom to know when to hold ’em, when to fold ’em, when to walk away, and when to run. Just ask Alexa to play “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers. The gambler understood that every hand was not a winning one and therefore was not worth betting on: It’s okay to fold sometimes. If you are selfaware, clear on your strengths, weaknesses, limitations, and boundaries, check in with yourself along the journey to assess if what you are pursuing still serves you, given everything you have learned. Has your interest shifted? Should your focus broaden or narrow? Humans are dynamic creatures. Why should we limit ourselves by being anchored to only one version of a goal? For example, while I am not a mother, I give mothering energy to family members, friends, my fur baby, and the students whom I volunteer to teach career success strategies to. Many women pursue IVF or other options that will literally make them mothers until they are successful. That was not right for me. It is okay to adjust to find what suits you, given your current place on your journey. It’s not about quitting or giving up; it’s about reinvesting your energy. There will be times that, despite faith, prayers, or sacrifices, a situation may call for the digging to stop and let go. That doesn’t mean the door is forever shut. It just means that it is time to open your heart and mind to other possibilities.

In the process of our digging, we may have stopped to enjoy some lemonade in the shade, which could have looked like putting our worries aside and living in the moment. Surely, there will be times where we will break our shovels, stump our toes, get rained on, and, out of frustration, decide we are done planting and give up expecting a bountiful harvest.

When the Good Stuff Starts to Show Up Did you know that Mother Earth sometimes gives up her precious resources without any human intervention? Diamonds, gemstones, oil, and gold can all be found on the Earth’s surface. I have experienced moments of clarity where I’ve received a sudden knowing or deep sense of peace about something. I will admit that these are not regular occurrences, but, when they happen, they are powerful. I like to call these “God winks.” A God wink occurs when you asked God a

That is until you’re inspired again by the sight of a beautiful flower and decide to try just one more time. After all of the starts and stops, pain and frustration, imagine birdwatching one day and noticing a sliver of green breaking through the soil. You laugh to yourself because a lot of work went into growing this wispy little sprout. Here it is, almost appearing out of nowhere on a day when we were more intrigued with the beauty of birds than flowers. That’s how it is sometimes. The answers appear when we aren’t looking, when we are making space to enjoy what we have and dancing to the silence. Digging is work. If we are digging, it’s because we believe it will yield results. Once we feel confident in the site of our excavation, we should approach our dig with the proper tool set, listen to our bodies, and take breaks when necessary. If it turns out that we need to shift a few inches to the left or right and start all over, that’s perfectly fine. We can’t lose sight of that original hole, though, because Mother Nature may push forth something special when we least expect it. Here’s to digging, releasing burdens, and finding the treasures it will surely yield in due season. About the Author: Tiffany Groves is an empath and encourager who enjoys helping people gain a clearer perspective on projects, problems or goals. She is a certified project manager and possesses a master’s degree in communications. Mrs. Groves resides in Silver Spring, Md with her husband, Jason and her fur baby Ava.

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BEY BRIGHT Touching your soul with a nostalgic vibe.

by Tanya Fulford for urban sentinel What’s in the name Bey Bright, “The Bad Boy of Indie Soul “- full name is Ali-Bey (Arab-African origin- meaning Greatest Prince) Bright- born during the peak of the black power movement to parents who must have known he’d live up to his name. Bey acknowledges God has given him various gifts, and he tries to live in that realm of a bold princely mindset. Bey is a creative visionary. Aside from being an artist who writes, sings, and produces, Bey is also an Author and Entrepreneur. He founded Bright Vision Entertainment and independently sold and streamed over 500,000 records worldwide. Bey is an Indie Soul Grammy Award-nominated music executive, record producer, songwriter, artist and entrepreneur. He has charted 11 consecutive Top 10 indie soul hits and two number-one albums in the UK between 2015-2021, with five top 30 hits on The Official Indie Soul Chart in the USA and The DRT Global Independent Chart between 2017 and 2021. His music can be heard on various platforms including BET, Sirius XM, SmoothJazz.com, Yahoo Music, AOL, I-Heart Radio, Live 365, DMX, Pandora, Muzak, Music Choice, WHUR FM 96.3, WPGC 95.5FM, Video Music Box, Voices of America, & NPR among others. Success comes at a cost – “You’ve got to see it through” According to Bey, “Music is in my DNA”. Fueled by his insatiable appetite for music and his fascination with the human mind, love and relationship, Bey has managed to belt out tunes that flow seamlessly with the likes of Johnny Gill and Eric Roberson. Bey’s appetite for music was fostered from infancy. As a child, his mother and father were music enthusiasts. Because of their 5-year age gap, Bey was fortunate enough to be immersed in the melodious tunes

from the likes of Frankie Lymon, The Teenagers, The O‘Jays, The Delfonics, The Spinners, Donna Summers, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Cheryl Lynn, and Rick James to name a few. Growing up in New York, Bey was exposed to rap and hip-hop. Bey’s displayed his talents long before he decided to delve into music wholeheartedly. As a child, his father and uncle were poets and performed on the weekends. At age 10, Bey and his cousins graced the stage as a hip-hop group known as “The Fabulous 4.” Bey was far from shy and loved the attention, especially from the ladies. The music bug truly

bit Bey in his early to mid-20s, and he began creating music independently. Bey believes every creative is an ego-driven creature, whether man woman or child. Bey realized he needed to check that ego to succeed, so he began by looking in the mirror and asking himself, "Am I as good as I think I am?" and "Do I have what it takes? ". He admits to being impatient and tired of being rejected. Bey pointed out that you're trying to put it out to the masses anytime you're doing anything creative. You're trying to get it cosigned by people in positions of power who have money to put behind you; you get a lot of no's, a lot of uncertainty, and a lot of people trying to take shots at you. It could be jealousy; it could be that they don't believe in you. It to be many things; they could not see your vision. In that barrage of "No's," Bey persevered and charged himself with taking his ego out of it. He relied on his religious background and the knowledge he garnered from various self-help books to take his ego out of it. Bey reflects on a quote from Wayne Dyer "The ego promotes turmoil because it wants to substantiate your separateness from everyone, including God. It will push you toward judgment and comparison and cause you to insist on being right and best. You know your highest self by listening to the voice that only wants you to be at peace." Bey embraced the idea that he could not do this alone, that collaboration was key and he would not allow his ego to stunt his growth. your highest self by listening to the voice that only wants you to be at peace.” Bey embraced the idea that he could not do this alone, that collaboration was key and he would not allow his ego to stunt his growth. Putting all egos aside, Bey put it all on the table. Through it all, he had his share of glows and grows. From fumbling his life savings and losing his marriage and family to creating a thriving business infrastructure, to which he has shared his blueprint for those striving for the same. After growing through rejection from the major labels who deemed him not good enough and consistently said “no,” Bey decided to bet on himself. He founded Bright Vision Entertainment in 2003 because of rejection. In the beginning years, Bey built what he considered a powerhouse team using his sixfigure budget, which was exhausted with little to no return by 2006. One would think Bey would stop. Can you imagine experiencing an abundance of defeat, pushing through

despite the naysayers, only to be driving down the highway on a beautiful evening in 2008, minding your own business and suddenly hearing a record you wrote and produced playing for the world to hear? It was at that moment Bey realized his sacrifices were not in vain. On the contrary, he persevered, took a step back, grouped and began rebuilding, ultimately leading to his music being streamed on Sirius XM. Couple that with landing an order for 30 CDs from the UK (Soul Brothers Records) for the same project. This was BIG and just the beginning. Having emerged through the fire, Bey birth “The Indie Hustle, A Step By Step Guide To Promote Your Music, Build Your Brand and Get Paid.” The Creative Process 2008 was also a year of revelation for Bey as he coined an acronym for R.E.A.L. (Responsible, Educated, Ambitious, Loving) as a result of various hearing women (family, friends, strangers) state their disdain with men by saying, “I just want a real man.” Intrigued with the psychology of it all, Bey set out to define what a woman meant by a real man. In that journey, he found that women wanted a man who was responsible, educated, ambitious and loving. Bey shared his reasoning in his 2009 publication, ”How to Attract a R.E.A.L. Man” (available on Amazon). The belief that LOVE is the strongest force in the universe and that getting back to love will solve a multitude of problems; inspires Bey to write and produce magic. Bey enjoys taking life experiences (not just his own) and writing about them in a positive light, going beyond the sex and focusing on the intimacy that exists between two people outside of the bedroom. Bey is a spontaneous writer who writes whenever, wherever the spirit moves him. Bey stepped out of the shadows and into the limelight when he performed “Your Love” (Soul Nostalgia Volume 1). Bey deems “Love Zone” his most personal ballot of his vast catalog. It spoke to being in a relationship that put him in a very different zone. This ballot was inspired by his various relationships. When asked about fan favorite “More Than Friends,” Bey shared it was not personal at all (as his belief is… well, we’ll leave it to you, the reader, to dive into his music to find out for yourselves). The project came out of the common conversation, “Can women and men just be friends.” This was not a vibe for Bey; it was a challenge. This ballot challenged him to turn something people may deal with daily into a vibe for many.

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Bey, although residing on cloud nine with his many accolades and intercontinental fame is as humble as they come. Preshow he requires very little. Bey, starts off with prayer and meditation, moves on to sound check, back to prayer followed by his spoon of honey followed by a bottle of water, then on to the stage. Although Bey typically predetermines his set, he always leaves room to veer off course a little to give his fans a little more of what they want. For those of you wondering, Bey does prefer performing with a live band and tries to do so whenever the venue permits. As he states “Nothing beats

a live band, having a great band amplifies the set”. Some of his favorites to perform are “Vibe”, “Love Zone” “Body Can’t Lie” (all on Soul Nostalgia 3). Just to note “Body Can't Lie” challenged Bey to step out of his ole’skool comfort zone and connect with the times. With this ballot Bey, decided he would not stop growing, after reading an article that made reference to the notion that men tap out at 30 and tend to not adapt to change and embrace newness while women are forever evolving. When asked what’s on his current playlist and played the most, Bey pulled from his favorites: Marvin

Gaye, “If I Should Die Tonight”, Rick James, “Throwin’ Down”, Bobby Brown “Every Little Step I Take”, Guy, “I Like”, Mary J Blige, “Be Happy”. A few of Bey’s other favs include Jasmine Sullivan, who he loves and he founded Bright Vision Entertainment in a 2003 collaboration on a project with Ari Lennox. What’s Next Bey has a new single dropping January 4, 2023, titled “Just a Little Bit”. It’s a steppers groove, for the grown and sexy. From a company standpoint Bey is really trying to get into his music licensing: Bey is working to get his music heard by more people and through various platforms movies, TV, and streaming platforms. He plans to continue collaborating with various artist but has no desire to sign any artist under his label. He plans to continue building his already massive overseas fan base while tapping into the US market which is a bit more limited than the overseas market. Bey attributes his massive overseas fan based to the open market they have available, that is not bound to the stereo typical boundaries set by the US market regarding what and artist is. Over the years Bey is pleased that he is seeing the industry changing as a result of emerging independent artists.

Music, Beats & Life. 15 consecutive top 20 UK and USA indie soul hits. Two #1 albums on Amazon UK's R&B Best Sellers and Hot New Releases Chart. Bey also has a #1 independent soul album in the West Indies on the Grenada Soul Chart and a #1 record on the USA Urban Influencer R&B Soul Chart. In 2021 & 2022, Bey was an Indie Soul nominee for the "Peoples Choice Award" and Best Male Artist. He’s had two number one books on Amazon’s Independent Book Chart and been a featured guest on regional and national TV and radio programs. Among those who have featured Bey as a guest speaker include Angela Stribling, Bev Smith, Audrey Chapman, The Congressional Black Caucus, Ralph McDainels, Harold Fisher, Bobby Gailes, SiriusXM, WHURFM, and BET.

Message to the fans “They called me Bey Bright, the bad boy of Indie Soul”. If you love contemporary R&B with a twist of soul nostalgia, I’m your man. Check me out. If you’re into the love vibes and positive energy, I think you would like what you hear from my catalog, whether it’s the Soul Nostalgia or the New Indie Soul (1,2, or 3). I'm the guy to check out add to your playlist. It's all about peace and love with me.” Bey’s bodies of work can be found on Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Apple Music, Amazon, Sirius XM, Shazam, You can follow him on: IG: @brightvision29, Twitter:@ BeyBrightNYC, webpage: beybrightbve.com, Facebook: Soul TV; TikTok: @beybright Other notable career highs Bey has amassed a global following with over 1 Million records streamed and sold worldwide independently. Bey’s career highlights include three #1 UK Soul Chart topping Albums with Soul Nostalgia & Soul Nostalgia 3 and SN4:

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THE GREATNESS THAT LIES WITHIN:

Joshua Proby SPEAKS ABOUT HOPE AND FOCUS

In the faintest of moments, there is always hope. Without judgement or doubt, everyone deserves a chance to believe, dream, and capture opportunities. Joshua Proby, a North Carolina resident, has broken significant barriers to achieve great measurable success in his life and the life of others. His selfless guide to living is impressive and is a great deed to society. Joshua has made marks in and around North Carolina and other states in America. He has now started a journey to take his message of hope and encouragement to other parts of the world. Recently Joshua traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark. The World Prison Population List, published in December 2021, reports that there is an excess of 11.5 million prisoners worldwide. In 2015 the National Institute of Corrections reported that there were more than 10.35 million people incarcerated throughout the world with the most, approximately 2.2 million) being in the United States. This year, according to the organization ‘Across Walls’, most prisoners are men. Across Walls is an organization that published a public interest analysis on the sex ratio of prisoners across the world. Their April 2022 ortext found at www.acrosswalls. org indicates that as of 2010 about 15 men were in prison for every woman in prison. With this type of data in mind, it is almost impossible to imagine the thoughts, ideas, and in a far stretch of the context here, it is near impossible to relate, or even believe in the goals, aspirations, and dreams that the criminally involved citizens endeavor. But why not believe in them? Although inmates are considered poor, they are vastly

rich in hope. Let’s take a personal look at the success story of Joshua Proby. He is a published author, he is an entrepreneur, he is a public speaker, and he is creating opportunities for others through his company. Joshua’s message to the world is simple: “There will be things that will come against you. During these times we must not focus on what restricts us from being great. Our focus must be on the greatness that lies within us and our ability to not be restricted.” Joshua was incarcerated in 2006 and remained in prison for 12 years. He has been out of prison for four (4) years. He never let go of his focus. He created a plan to become one of the most inspirational people you will ever come to know. He began his work by starting a business that supports and provides for himself and his family. He understands the importance of finding stable work that is judgement free. Therefore, Joshua uses his business to hire and create income for former justice-involved citizens that need to earn a good, consistent living. Joshua holds his employees to high standards and does his best to educate and empower them on making the right choices and being committed to a positive lifestyle. Joshua created a workforce that establishes a sense of pride among his employees. Joshua believes that the justice system and those in a position to help reduce recidivism need to take some bold steps to assist formerly incarcerated citizens as they reenter society. “The credit needs (i.e., credit scores, credit availability, access

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100,000 inhabitants – meaning there are approximately 3,635 number of prisoners and just over 3% are female. There are 47 prison facilities. Just like almost every place in the world, Denmark has certain things in place to help improve the lives of newly released inmates that have a desire to make positive changes. Joshua wants to travel to other countries to help people that are being released from prison learn how to become self-sufficient. One area that Joshua emphasizes as a potential platform to success is entrepreneurship. As a self-starter and a successful entrepreneur, Joshua knows how to avoid pitfalls, how to use available resources, and how to chart a path to becoming financially secure while building business and personal credit. Joshua says it all starts with one word: “Focus.” Joshua is a speaker that delivers a message that anyone can relate to. He speaks about survival, confidence, business, societal topics, personal growth, and recidivism. Visit and bookmark www.joshuaproby.com to learn more and contact Joshua Proby to speak at your next event.

to credit worthy finances) of those that were incarcerated must be addressed. When the credit issues are addressed for each individual, that will help stabilize the three (3) main areas of a former inmate’s life: housing, transportation, and employment”. Every one needs a place to live, a way to get around independently, and a viable source of income. Joshua wants family members to lay aside the stigma and doubt that often accompanies the emotions surrounding their loved ones that come home from prison. For him, embracing his family was key and instrumental in his success. “I embrace relationships with family in a deeper way now,” says Joshua. Joshua visited Copenhagen, Denmark this past fall and found the country to be amazing! He visited a bookstore and donated his book, ‘The 30-Day Journey From Prison to Spiritual Peace’. He spent time learning about the city’s culture and history, and he indulged in the amazing fresh seafood of the city! Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and has a population of 5,789,957 (as of 2018) and the prison population incarceration rate is 63 per every

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DJ ChillX Changing the Face of Music

One Mix at a Time! by Yolanda Mac for urban sentinel With over one million cds’and downloads worldwide, DJ ChillX has sold more cd’s independently than most signed platinum selling artist. DJ ChillX has gained further notoriety worldwide with the emergence of YouTube where collectively he has surpassed over a million views and continues to grow in popularity. DJ ChillX found his way onto the House Music scene though tapes and cd’s. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he developed a good ear for quality music at an early age of 8 from his older brothers and began honing his DJ skills listening to Frankie Knuckles, Tony Humphrey, and Larry Levan. He got his first

break interning at 96.5 WYBC in New Haven, Connecticut. He soon got a regular slot every night 11 - 2 on 88.7 WNHU know back then as DJ Chilly Chill. DJ ChillX has toured internationally and has made thousands of appearances in the United States and has performed with many House Music legends such as Marshall Jefferson, Steve Silk Hurley, Ten City, Byron Stingily, Crystal Waters, Colonel Abrams, Alyus, CeCe Rogers, Ruben Toro, Viola Sykes, Fonda Rae, Kimora Lovelace, Terisa Griffin, Louie Vega, Blue Magic, Stylistics, Freddie Jackson, First Choice and many more. DJ ChillX has produced for many independent artists and is

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them to enjoy dancing with different cultures. That what my music playlist does to people. They always say I’m a musicology DJ. I like when people say that to me. We need the world to unify and enjoy the nature of other people’s kindness and expressions of love through music. If you had an opportunity to DJ outside of United States, where would you go, and why? I’m a DJ and my job is to make people dance. While making them dance, I current unify people together with the different styles of music selection that I play. Africa would love the afro House music collection, the hard beats of house music that I would bring and the R&B new style of music. There’s not anyone there like me. My YouTube spins are at 20 million views and 70 thousand scribers and still climbing. I would say that proves that the world is listening to me. I am currently working on projects to take me to Africa, and I will know about that next year.

currently working on producing a solo House Music album with a compilation of independent artists. We caught up with DJ Chill X recently, and here is what he had to say! How would you describe yourself, using only seven words? International, Honesty, Integrity, Loving Father, Hard Worker As a House Music DJ, who can bring together the Diaspora cultures of people in one location, how important is unity to you and why? It’s about giving people good memories and to help de-stress them from their stressful life or work. I want to make sure their memories are the fondest memories ever. I also want

Did you have any mentors who helped and guided you along the way to success? What qualities would you recommend are important to someone looking for a mentor? I had no one who mentored me personally, but I did look up to people like Tony Humphries, Red Alert, and Louis Vega. Being that I do not have a mentor, I can only say that if anyone wanted me to mentor them, I would tell them they have to love music. This is where I would tell a new DJ to start learning the craft. What accomplishments are you most proud of? My greatest accomplishment is being recognized as an incredible DJ, who has played for Mayors, Councilmen, Judges, Lawyers, Grammy Award Winners and that I have sold millions of CDs over the years.

What are you most passionate about? What makes you get out of bed in the morning? I’m a father and I love my children. I want to make sure they have the very best in life. That is what makes me want to get up in the morning! How do you want to be remembered? What do you want to be your legacy? I want to be remembered as the only DJ who have sold millions of CD’s and known for House music etc. I want my children and people to look and say, Stewart Wilson aka DJ ChillX was one of the only DJs that could bring together a diversified crowd of people together. His parties were for the grown and mature crowd who loved House Music.

had a cure that can heal people from cancer. Where can our readers find you? DJ ChillX on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, TikTok DJ Chill X has expanded his brand by creating a collection of House Music T-shirts and House Music items labeled the “Chill X Collection” and he has created his own continuance stream of internet music where people can listen to his mixes 24/7 “www.ChillXRadio.com".

How are you living your best life? I am living my best life and still climbing into the industry major spotlight. Things are happening fast for me. My work life has picked up and I am traveling to so many states and countries on demand. What is your purpose and mission? To delivery music in the way that it affects people’s hearts. I want to bring peace to their mind and most of all to add value to their life. I have had people tell me that my music CD’s have helped them through some difficult crises and hardships in life. Happiness is only around the corner, and it starts with music. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? My goal is to create my firm for DJs, where I can hire up to 3000 thousand around the world to work as DJs. I would like to connect and build with other companies. I would like to leave this for my kids so it will be easy for them to do. This way all they would have to do is find the gigs for them. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be and why? My heart would lean toward the recent diseases and most of all cancer. I wished we

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