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SMES Interview with Co-Founders James & Chubbz

August 23, 2010

YPRichB:  I had the honor and privilege to conduct a phone interview with the co-founders of the SMES (Southeast Music & Entertainment Summit) James Heyward and Tony “Chubbz” Marcus.  The conversation was very insightful and I learned a lot in speaking with them.  I would encourage all musicians and people interested in getting into the entertainment business [...]

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DVGBC Emerging Professionals

July 16, 2010

YPRichB: Natalie from the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) was gracious enough to reach out to us to share an upcoming meeting by her organization in Philadelphia.  Below is more information on DVGBC so I encourage all aspiring professionals to read below and attend if this is relevant for you. Who are the DVGBC [...]

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The 2010 SMES Music & Entertainment Summit (Myrtle Beach)

July 13, 2010

“Bridging the gap since 2001.” The 2010 SMES Music Summit & Conference will be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for recording artists, producers, songwriters, artist managers, entrepreneurs or aspiring music executives to enhance their understanding of the music industry and how to be successful.  The 2010 SMES Music Summit & Conference will take the weekend [...]

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The Vineyards at 16th and Ridge (Interview)

June 30, 2010

           YPs, I had the opportunity to speak with a YoungProfessional named Michael D. Tucker JR., on an exciting new Real Estate Housing  project that is coming to the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania.  Michael, along with Tyron Tucker and Toinu K. Kimah; have come together on a project that will change the face of living in [...]

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Poster Boy: Making of AD Mag Arts Issue Cover

June 10, 2010

  American Dreaming Magazine just shot the cover for the 3rd issue featuring artist Poster Boy (see final cover above).  This is their June/July art issue featuring artists and artwork that you typically will not find in your parents house.  Below is information regarding this issue of American Dreaming Magazine that I retrieved from their [...]

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No Arm, No Leg, No Problem….

May 25, 2010

Good day YP’s! I received an email about two dancers a while back, one who lost an arm, and one who lost a leg that I wanted to share. Even though they were both handicapped, they were able to win 1st place in a dance competition.  For me, it was a reminder of the strength, [...]

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Financial Advice Simplified by NBA Player

May 18, 2010

YPRichB:  I came across this article today on slamonline.com and I found it very interesting and helpful.  While Anthony Tolliver is not an NBA superstar, he still is making a good amount of money (espn.com reports $427,000 for the 09-10 season).   Despite his salary he is extremely focused on saving and provided some great tips [...]

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Big Sean Interview

April 19, 2010

YPRichB: Check out this Complex Magazine interview with one of my favorite up and coming rappers, Big Sean. Here he discusses growing up in Detroit, his debut album Finally Famous, and working with Kanye and Pharrell. Big Sean has been patiently waiting for his chance to live up to his name. The Detroit native has [...]

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Allen Iverson 30 for 30 special (Trailer)

April 13, 2010

Above is a trailer for the ESPN 30 for 30 special: No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson by Steve James.  If you’re a sports fan and unfamiliar with the 30 for 30 series I suggest you get acquainted ASAP.  The series has looked back at some amazing stories in sports in the past 30 [...]

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Meet Poet Jameka Vereen (Interview)

April 12, 2010

          YPs a multiple feature and family to YPBlogSpot, Flauce contacted me about a month or so ago regarding a female poet.  He told me this young lady was a fan of what YPBlogSpot was all about and she thought YPBlogSpot would be a perfect place to share her poetry.  Flauce also suggested that we do an [...]

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The YP Brand: Young Professionals

March 23, 2010

          YPs for the past 9 months or so YPDSing, YPJimH, YPRichB and YPRuck have been building the YP Brand via YPBlogSpot.  We have grown so much as well as gained a nice following/supporters in the past 9 months of YPBlogSpot’s existence.  We began as YoungProfessionalsBlogSpot then we graduated to YPBlogSpot and now we have [...]

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3 Ways to Improve Your Outlook on Life

March 4, 2010

Life is filled with up’s and downs, that you can sort of lose yourself in the process at times. A person may feel like giving up, and giving in, but when you really think about it, we have so much to be grateful for. As long as you are on this earth, you are able [...]

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American Dreaming Magazine Interview with the Editor-in-Chief Brandon Davis

February 24, 2010

          I had an opportunity to have a conversation with the founder of The R.I.C.K. Foundation and editor-in-chief of American Dreaming Magazine Brandon Davis to discuss his new magazine that is soon to be a household name nationwide.  During the interview, Brandon revealed the beginnings of ADMag, the inspiration and purpose of ADMag, and the goals of [...]

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Myron Rolle: Rhodes Scholar to NFL Draft Pick

February 22, 2010

          A few months ago YPRuck posted an article about Myron Rolle the Florida State University football player who bypassed his senior year on the field to pursue an opportunity to study at Oxford University as a Rhodes scholar. Check out that article here:“Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle: Education Over Millions”           In a few months [...]

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Drake Interview

January 28, 2010

YPRichB:  As I’ve shared in the past, I definitely think Drake has a bright future and I look forward to his upcoming debut album “Thank Me Later” dropping this spring.  Check out Drake’s interview that he did with ”Complex Magazine” where he talks about a variety of topics including his upcoming album, other up and coming artist [...]

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