Serena Williams came back from pregnancy to make it to the finals of Wimbledon at almost 37 years old. That’s greatness.
Despite the loss, she’s still the GOAT.
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spent my entire morning in a Virginia courtroom, and saw person after person being incarcerated over marijuana use. while others are becoming millionaires through the cannabis industry or smoking freely in other states.
this country is so ass backwards.
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every time you share or watch one of these fight videos on worldstar & other platforms, you're contributing to that negative culture #ripamy
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I know everyone wants to “kill it” in 2020 but it’s important to recognize that some years are foundational and lay the groundwork for future success.
It’s a marathon, 2020 is a foundational year for me.
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if Twitter the company is worth 10 billion, "black twitter" has to be worth like 8 of that.
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we live in a world where a 15 yr old girl can get killed at school while people stand back recording trying to create a viral video #RIPAmy
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iPhone 8 is like your ex coming back after a year saying they changed, you give them another a chance and realize they're basically the same
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Jay-Z was 5 months from turning 27 when he dropped his first album. For those panicking in their early 20s, still so much time.
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My uber driver’s girl is an artist and he asks if he can play her music for me. Genuinely just wants to support his girl, love is dope.
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When people have a “big year” it’s typically a byproduct of the work they put in the year/s before.
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My 2018:
Forbes 30 under 30
PopSocial 6x growth
MilliSense 40% growth
Launched Art Noire
Created ET Enterprises
1st magazine cover
Spoke around the world
Partnered w/ amazing brands
Grew art collection
Helped Zoe Saldana launch BESE
Visited Africa
Won awards
Learned a lot.
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Thrilled to announce that I’ve joined @Kickstarter as their new CEO 💚
Meet our new CEO, Everette Taylor!
@Everette is a seasoned entrepreneur who is deeply passionate about creative work and making creativity accessible to all, we couldn’t be more excited to have him on board.
Join us in welcoming him! kck.st/3fqZLP5
📸: Ackime Snow
ALT A portrait of Kickstarter's new CEO Everette Taylor, shot by Ackime Snow. Everette sits on a sofa in Kickstarter's old headquarters.
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So is the media going to just ignore the fact that a young black @UVA student got beat bloody for having a fake ID?
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Honored to be named @blackenterprise "Modern Man" for 2015, hope my story can inspire others bit.ly/1IFxh9l
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I’m not going to do business with anyone who isn’t meticulous enough to spell my name right in an email.
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I want to start an organization to teach young boys and girls healthy ways to deal with depression and anxiety.
Something I wish was available to the kids in my community growing up.
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I remember the first time I saw a Stanley Whitney painting and someone telling me he was a black artist.
I was surprised because I recognized “black art” as only works that included paintings of black bodies, my love for abstract art started that day. Thank you Mr. Whitney.
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Every time there is a high profile divorce, people try to discredit how much a wife may have contributed to their husband’s success and how much of their own success they’ve had to sacrifice because of it.
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Had a crazy full circle moment... spoke at Facebook HQ today.
When I was homeless in high school, I discovered Zuck & Facebook and it intro’d me to a new hustle outside of sports, rap or the drug game.
That inspired me to pursue a career in tech, the rest is history.
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You don’t have to fake a “struggle story” to build your personal brand if you didn’t have one.
Just be authentic and do dope shit.
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"hi.
just texting you because I care about you as a person and want to genuinely make sure you're doing well. not because I want/need something from you"
try it sometime.
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Remember when adults used to tell you to stay out of grown folks business? then you grow up & realize 80% of adult convos are childish lol
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the more successful you become... the more people want your time, attention, money, etc.
the anxiety that can create can be overwhelming at times, you have to learn how to say "no"
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the new year shouldn't be about having a clean slate. it should be about building upon the lessons learnt every year before that.
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Today @Forbes asked me to be a keynote speaker for their company wide internal meeting. I told my personal journey through the use of hip-hop lyrics that included “Forbes” 😅
Was a good Monday, grateful.
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to all the entrepreneurs going through a rough time right now (and the ones who are pretending like they aren't), keep your head up.
peaks and valleys.
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when your tweet be fire 🔥, but then you see a typo... nitter.app/Everette/status/681681…
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Appreciative of @iamjamiefoxx for opening up his doors and letting me celebrate Easter with him 🙏🏾
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Walking away from money when the deal isn’t right is one of the hardest things to do.
But peace of mind and knowing your worth is invaluable.
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Yo... @thefader is trash for this
We have some of the biggest media companies centered around “culture” run by people who ain’t really for the culture.
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We are officially at the “nothing productive is going to get done because everyone has already checked out” time of the year for business
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Black men are scary to police officers even when we are having epileptic seizures? Rest easy #AlfredOlango
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every tech IPO is a reminder that my true goal is to create a diverse company that whenever we exit, will create a bunch of new black/brown millionaires whom I hope to inspire to invest in other entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.
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First president to say "pop off" - Obama making black history everyday, he don't need a month.
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Chill fam, they may still need you for the Kawhi trade
Y’all really thought he was gonna pass up the greatest city in the world... #TheKingIsHere 👑
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life is all about recognizing your moment and taking full advantage. you have a small window and then there's going to be someone else.
the greats ones learn how to reinvent themselves and continue to stay relevant and consistent over time.
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Tidal is like the AAA of streaming services, you don't need it most of the time but glad to have it when shit goes down
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Honored to receive the “Power of Influence” from @bprsla at their 20th Anniversary celebration as well as receive recognition from the City of Los Angeles for my achievements and influence on African American culture.
Humbled and appreciative. Will keep pushing forward.
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if you don’t own the company, use any job as a launchpad for something better.
rinse & repeat.
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Proud to announce that I’m officially moving to NY and joining @Artsy as their new CMO.
My dream for democratizing the art world and making art more accessible directly aligns with Artsy's mission.
Excited for this next step in my journey.
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Every Fortune 500 company should hire a black woman to approve all marketing campaigns. They will save you all.
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slowly learning to be more selfish with my time and not feeling bad about it. progress is a process.
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don't say 2016 will be your year, every year is. every day, every hour, every second is yours. embrace the challenge and make shit happen.
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There’s no better feeling as an entrepreneur to meet a complete stranger who has no idea who you are but knows/uses your company or product.
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if you're going to spend the majority of your adult life doing something, you might wanna do something you actually like. just a thought.
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do the people you look up to value black lives? do they speak up? or do they stay quiet? take a minute to think about this.
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Drake and team understand a fundamental rule in marketing, win the hearts/support of women and men have no other choice but to follow.
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Stop forming strong opinions on things by just reading headlines or unverified/unqualified sources.
Don’t be opinionated and lazy.
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“Don’t try to blow out the sun for me baby, I’m not asking for what I know can’t be...
All that I ask is a kiss a day, and I’ll give you love that’ll never go away”
- Nina Simone
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#lemonade subject matter is marketing genius, most people can't relate to being happily married but they can relate to infidelity
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I really pray for those on social media constantly being negative and trying to tear people down. The comment sections really make me sick.
Y'all need hugs?
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Got invited by Retna to his studio and spent hours with him talking about life and art. At the end he agreed to commission a personalized piece for me.
The piece is called “Relentless” which anyone who knows me, knows that’s my word. Honored to have this in my collection.
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Proud to announce my official partnership with @Intel. I’ll be helping my fellow mobile go-getters learn how to utilize technology like the all new #DellXPS13 2-in-1 laptop to chase their dreams and make life easier. We are #MoreThan just entrepreneurs. Let’s win together.
#ad
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A lot of times, it’s the people who are perceived to be doing well, that are actually struggling.
And the people we assume don’t have it like that are low key winning, just moving in silence.
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I have a number in my head and when I hit that number...
I’m disappearing on an island somewhere playing vinyl records, painting terribly on canvases, eating carbs, and figuring out how to change the world from a philanthropic perspective.
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5 black men, 2 black women. Our generation will change this.
As Forbes turns 100, we announce the Greatest Living Business Minds on.forbes.com/6019826ZN #ForbesAt100
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“Been here for 10, but I feel like a rookie...”
Started my first company almost 10 years ago after having to drop out of college. Frustrated by people not giving me a chance, I was motivated to make my own way.
10 years later, still hungry as ever. I’m just getting started.
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this can also be damaging to mental health, distance you from people you love, and cause you not to practice self care.
balance is key.
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Vibin' to this new @KidCudi until further notice, try and reach me tomorrow
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I observe everything, just don't react to most of it. Just take mental notes and proceed accordingly. Life is simpler that way.
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we as black people will never reach our full potential as entrepreneurs if we don't support one another. especially during the hard times.
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most people are no smarter or talented than you, branding and perception is 95% of the battle.
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I attended the original #MillionManMarch as a kid, still unaware of how some of the world would view me as a black man. I understand now.
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