"Time May Heal But Your Story Is Forever"

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Advice 

A key piece of advice that resonates with the owner is, "Success is not final, failure is not final, it’s the courage to continue that counts."

Audience & Mission: 

The brand targets individuals who appreciate luxury streetwear with meaningful messages. Its mission is to inspire and uplift youth, showing them that they can overcome trauma and succeed.

The interviewee is an emerging fashion designer, musician, and creative from Chicago, IL. They are the CEO of Time Heals Open Trauma, a luxury streetwear brand launched in 2021. The brand promotes resilience and overcoming obstacles through fashion. 

In middle school, the passion for fashion unraveled sparking a strong confidence that he would build his success with his own line. The brand has not participated in any fashion shows yet but is currently focused on pop-up shops and organic marketing.

The challenges are what make or break any brand, so naturally there will be a few such as: delayed packages and missed deadlines. But his determination, professionalism and persistence are what creates a safe, healthy, rapport with his client base enough for them to see that he is serious about his brand. The clients not only praise the brands' message and high-quality products but also the exceptional customer experience.

The vision to be a designer in a high esteemed show requires models that are professional and who are serious about honing their craft and skills. The owner dreams of hosting a show at NYC Fashion Week, combining fashion with live music, featuring a performer like Coi Leray as a showstopper.

 We all dream of collaborating with our favorite singers, models, and actors at some point in our life. So, it is no surprise that the owner would love to style Rihanna, Coi Leray, and Teshki, as they align with the brand's aesthetic of mixing sexy and classy looks.

 The beauty of travel is exploring creativity. You could start in a rural area but end up in the city. The location variety is endless! So, Japan or Paris, would be a good start with Instagram model @TheTayJean for excellent quality photoshoots for the streetwear brand. 

• Shoutouts: Thanks are given to the owner’s mom, early supporters, and those who resonate with the brand's message: "Time May Heal But Your Story Is Forever."

• Contact Info: People can reach the brand via email at timehealsopentrauma@gmail.com or through social media @TimeHealsOpenTrauma.

Pierre Fleming: A Hidden R & B Legend

 

Vibe Highlights

“I feel like R&B is making its comeback I’m just waiting on the big re-entry so to speak.”

He had one feature on the EP which was whine one time ft Alex flow

 Best advice someone ever gave him:

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

You may not have known but NC has many amazing talents and this singer/ songwriter and or Artist: Pierre Fleming, who was born and raised in Wilson NC is one of the hidden Legends. He is highly devoted to music, and he shares a passion for video production & photography.

 

His current single is called SHOW ME which was released in 2021 along with his EP entitled Seven Vibes. The inspiration that motivated him to create the pair was based on past experiences. He witnessed relatable perspectives through the eyes of others and wanted to vibe along with topics that would captivate his audience.  

He always had the ability to sing yet at the age of 18 he started writing his own songs because he didn’t know of any dedicated songwriters. In the beginning of his career, he started with many local indie concerts. He even won a first-place award in a local competition in 2014. He stayed inspired by all the prominent singers of that time; MJ, R Kelly, Usher, Tyrese, Joe just to name a few and each Artist had a different element that he liked, which shows in his music today.

We listen to Artist collaborations every day. The Artists go on tour, end up on billboards, and magazines together. So Wait! Wait! before you continue reading go check out one of Pierre Flemings' songs then close your eyes just for a minuet and imagine reading a flyer with the names: Pierre Fleming and H.E.R ( 5 time grammy winner) on the cover. The harmonies are undeniable and with such a smooth connected sound and relatable lyrics from both parties there is no other choice but to sit back and listen.

An Artist collaboration is just one door. There are many unique opportunities for him to be successful. We will hear more songs, see more music videos and live performances. He also wants to eventually start his own label and sign his own artists. You never know you could be the next big thing to blow up on his label, so keep your ear to the streets!

MAKE SURE TO

Check out his work and hear his sound at: www.iampierreflemingmusic.com.

Learn more about him through social media!

Instagram @iampierrefleming and Facebook: Pierre Fleming 

 

The Inspiration. The Hope: Mr. Everything

The idea and hope behind “Inspiration” is definitely needed during these difficult and trying times; so where would one look for that inspiration? (You may be wondering silently… )Well, I know a Man and his name is Roosevelt Conyers but his ring name is "Mr. Everything" Victor Andrews.

As a child, before he found wrestling he dabbled in track for awhile but once he became more disciplined and focused he discovered his true passion for and within professional wrestling. Wrestling? Yes! You read that correctly: 

W-R-E-S-T-L-I-N-G 

His eyes as a child grew wide eyed and full of wonder as his biggest inspiration and motivation: The Undertaker

stomped onto the scene with full confidence ready to twist and turn the arms and legs of his his next opponent(s). The noise! The cheers from the audience and fans aligned with the hard dark atmosphere of his character made for one bad ass moment that will never leave the hearts of true wrestling fans!  

Mr. Everything has always admired The Undertaker and still does to this day. He admires the way he performs and his whole presence throughout his 30 year career has impressed him a great deal!

 

Mr. Everything still remains a humble guy even though he is knows he is the best of the best. So he chuckles when asked how many matches has he had so far but then replies: “I gotta throw a ball park figure of close to 2,000 matches in my 11 year career all over the US.” He goes on to shared that just about every match is memorable in their own way but at the very top of his list would have to be the tag match he had on WWE NXT against Heavy Machinery.

In order to be as successful as he is in the wrestling world he has to have some support and that support comes from his family. His mother, naturally loves and encourages his passion for wrestling! She tells him all the time to keep pushing forward and never let anyone stop him from getting where he wants to be (And all your fans, followers... agree! Keep going you got this!)

 

Now, when you have a desire to accomplish a goal, sometimes you have to make sacrifices. The two things he didn’t know before he started taking wrestling seriously was #1: the amount of time it would take him away from his family. #2: the long hours on the road and constant traveling it takes to be successful. Those two things alone keep him away from home a lot. As an added bonus he also wasn't aware he’d love wrestling as much as he does nor did know he would be given the opportunities he’s received from it so far. 

HE is not only a wrestler but he is also an exceptional Father. 

So, as a wrestler he as to be coachable, open to suggestions and criticism. Yet, as a father he has to be available, flexible, open to change, as well as being able to teach his son and learn as he goes. 

So, I'm getting some pretty awesome vibes and I'm totally feeling like he has a bright and promising future, what about you? Oh by the way his major goal and ultimate plan is to utilize his connections to get a tryout with a major company so he can get signed! 

He is determined to make it happen this year! Of course, right now due to Covid restrictions keeping wrestling events very limited he’s been working on some acting and modeling projects too. 

He’s also got a couple of writing projects and a TV series he’s working on that's due to be shown soon that will be done and released by the summer which is all very exciting and we can’t wait to see what he brings us next!

 

I know you want more! So don't hesitate! So show some love on his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. You never know he just might respond with a "Thank you." Oh, and don't forget to catch my vibe!

So check him out at the following social media links below: 

                                                     

 

Victor Andrews (@Im_MrEverything) / Twitter

 

Roosevelt Andrew Conyers (facebook.com)

 

"Mr. Everything" Victor Andrews (facebook.com)

Thank you for reading. Stay safe, safe health and stay tuned for more adventures and excellent quality. 

 

KaDora Simmons: Beauty from Construction Paper

Find More of her Artwork on 

Instagram & Facebook 

@KreativeKayys 

Her advice to anyone who is pursuing a modeling or drawing career

Go for it!

Don’t allow anyone to stop you from becoming something you want to be!

Don’t be afraid to try new things even if you think you can’t do it; you can!

KaDora Simmons aka KayyNicole is a talented joyful spirited young woman who got started in art as early as 5 or 6 years old. She is use to creating any and everything from: arm casts — using construction paper and tape; wallets— using empty caprisun pouches; purses— using old skirts. But, her first artwork piece was a charcoal drawing she did in high school and she showed it to my mom.

When she started modeling it was in April 2016. Her inspiration to start was honestly her curiosity for the Art of Fashion and Modeling. She was always drawing on paper & creating things, she thought maybe she could be a Designer too or a Model. So, she started in modeling by being a makeup artist for a friend. Her family has always been supportive of her Creative talents and gifts but, when she first started modeling, they weren’t so sure about it and wanted her to be safe in picking events and agencies.

But, a designer by the name of Ashley Renee asked her to fill in for a model that did not show up and then Perry Norman saw her walk and asked her to be apart of Sheena Johnson’s Annual Mental Health Fashion Show, and her family felt better and now, they are more supportive than ever.

 

 She does all types of drawings and creates logos yet she paints most of the time. She says with confidence that she WILL BE a famous Artist in painting, drawing and modeling! She has lost count on how many people have asked and used her services. She’s sold all types of artwork from sunsets to custom pieces to black artwork and more. 

She even created a piece for the Black Lives Matter Movement. If you go to downtown Greensboro you will see two of her murals—one on the wall of Artistika Nightclub and the other across the street from Crafted Tacos! She continues to inspire many others who may be too shy to speak up for themselves, she has a giving heart and a gentle loving spirit. She shares that the best advice that she has received is: "Never let a “debbie downer” distract you from what God called you to do. You have a great talent that was specially made for you. Keep going! -Everyone." Her journey in this art world is just beginning and we are certainly excited to see her blossom and shine in the future weeks and months ahead of us! 

Find More of her Artwork on 

Instagram & Facebook 

@KreativeKayys 

Hohsafehaven: Together WE Can Do Anything

Quotes She Lives By

“In Order to be #1, you have to be willing to be odd!”

“In Order to be successful in the future, you must move past your past.”

“I accept who I am, accept where I’ve been, and understand that it doesn’t determine my future.”

“I may not be able to change the world in one day, but in one day you change one’s world!”

“Together We Can Do Anything”

Shante Roane aka: Mz. Te is changing the lives of the Youth daily and inspiring many to live for their passions! She is a BSW major at Shaw University. She was born in Florence, South Carolina but raised in New Castle & Wilmington, DE but lived sometime in Martinsville, VA!

Her life of the struggles she endured gave her the motivation that she needed to start her journey of helping and giving back to the community. She is a product of teen parents. Her father was a street runner and her mother was lost in her own mind. Mz Te fought day to day to beat the odds, reminding herself to always get out of the chaos built around her life. So, without a story there is no saving and without struggle there is no relating.

HOHSH (Hearts of Hope Safe Haven) is an organization committed to helping youth live a healthy childhood in all areas of life.  They provide opportunities for the youth to discover, explore & secure their future! We do this by living out childhood milestones, mentoring, relationship building, workshops, and community services.

HOHSH helps provide the full experience of prom, college assistance: from room décor to dorm room needs and helping the youth in accepting who they were born to be despite current situations through the epic workshops! They also help our children of today see their full potential! We live by "No Youth Left Out!"

The first event was the “Accepting Who I Am” workshop which has now turned into their annual conference. This workshop brings together princesses, princes, queens, and kings from all different walks of life. The conference was created to help one accept who they are, where they have been, what they may be going through, and understand that all they have been through doesn’t determine where they are going.

They have quest speakers, activities, provide food, and give take away gift bags. They discuss a variety of topics, life issues and concerns. The youth and college students attend for no fee at all. The adults’ fees go into the programs offered to the youths. There is a workshop which is an extension of the annual conference called “Cupcakes & Conversation” for our princesses! The great news is that both events for the last year have been very successful and they are looking to continue to grow and positively influences the masses.

So what type of programs does HOHSH offer? 

HOHSH has 3 launched programs and 2 in the works and they are working to add a few more in the future. The Programs are;

1.      HOHSH Precious Moments Program,

2.      HOHSH Workshops/Conference, HOHSH Christmas

3.      Drive/Homeless Needs, HOHSH Best Friend Club, HOHSH Mommy’s Helper.

There is always one celebrity or esteemed person that inspires us to keep making music, modeling or in this case building a non-profit that helps the youth and that person for Mz. Te is Debra Antney aka Ms. Deb, Wocka Flocka’s mother. 

This is what Mz. Te had to say about this Beautiful Spirit: “She has a big heart, and amazing woman full of knowledge. She is always giving back and trying to make a difference. She is always helping and building other careers. For example, she put a store in school with the things children look for at very low prices so they can get what they need, which I have a similar idea for when HOHSH gets a location."

To find out more info & Contact Her on Social Media please go to

Instagram:

Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @hohsafehaven

http://hohsafehaven.com/

Thor Angelico: "Always Do My Best to Stay Humble"

Best Advice 

"Always do my best to stay humble"

Thor Angelico is currently living in Nevada but was born in Rochester, NY. He's been writing poetry for 21 years and considers himself to be more of a Lyricist. 

https://soundcloud.com/thorangelic

He’s always had a passion for music! He grew up listening to all kinds of rock and heavy metal. His love for music grew from first hearing: Linkin Park. At the time He didn't really know what rap was until then and hearing them opened a whole new world for him!

In sharing his creativity he wanted to make music that had a bigger message collectively than just individual songs, so when you go through and listen to the whole album: Stepping Stones, it will tell a vivid story. He writes all his own music and he’s had some features he’s done for people, as well as he’s had other artists on his songs too.

Although he likes all of his songs, his most favorite single he created is called: Through the Forest because it captivates and tells a VIVID story full of twists about a metaphoric Spiritual Journey that is going on in his mind. 

He’s only done a handful of small shows up to this point. Yet, his most memorable stage performance was opening up for Statik G and Haystak last year. He will always remember that opportunity because it motivated and propelled him into a whole new excitement for music. He is more than happy to get booked for more live shows and performances. But he really wants to make a living off of his streams. That's his main focus!

There is always at least a handful of main stream well known Celebrities that inspire other Artists to create and the Artist that motivates Thor Angelico to create his music is the: Rap Artist and Lyricist: NF. https://www.nfrealmusic.com He has listened to his music more than anyone lately. He likes the fact that NF has a very similar message to his and is a voice for those who are voiceless. 

He believes that's why his music is so popular.

The ability to stand out from other Artists is very important. The life that he’s lived could be no one else's and he’s overcome a lot of mental health problems without being on medications. So there is room for him to speak on his experiences and how possible it is to beat these things as depression and anxiety etc. He’s not perfect but his progress speaks for itself. Yet, still he wouldn't want to tell us where he was 5 years ago compared to now.

There is so much more greatness for this Artist. He’s focusing mainly on continuing to build his fan base. He believes that the future holds endless possibilities. Many people tell him how unique and inspiring his messages are and he feels like he’s starting to make an actual impact. Music is his life, he’ll never stop.

Contact Him on Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as @thorangelico or 

 angelicmusic92@gmail.com  

R.O. Hutch: The Show EP Out now!

Best Advice 

Stay true to yourself and leave it all on the mic. 

Many Artists start off with a vigor and power but they have to work at it, yet the music has always been second nature to R.O. Hutch! Raleigh stand up! Make some noise for one of our own Hutch aka: R.O Hutch! (Put some respect on that name!) His ability to speak on complex topics and lessons makes his music more relatable to the common person!  The rap, poetry, songs, and writing music is a way calm the chaos in the life lessons he learns and provides opportunity for him to connect with larger audiences! 

He considers himself to be a unique blend of both MC and Lyricist. He takes pride in his ability to control a crowd as an Emcee, but he knows without a doubt he’s definitely a lyricist too. The name of his current album is called: The Show EP. He was inspired to create this album because of the need to SHOW why he feels he’s the top of the brass in terms of his talent and ability as an artist. 

He writes all his own music but he’s not against brainstorming ideas with other Creatives or having choruses done by other artists. Oh yeah! like that one time he worked with one other Artist on this EP, her name is Egypt. She actually did some writing on a record called: (On & On). Check it out! It's fire!

His passion for writing songs came with making music the need to express himself. He was inspired by both his father and his older cousin: Black Jeruz. Now, he’s performed at many different venues where some crowds were larger than others but he most remembers performing for a large crowd that actually were fans of music, so his music although new, was received with warm regards and acceptance. 

If he could perform with any Artist he would perform with Charlotte NC’s own DaBaby. He admires the energy he brings to all his stage shows. He believes that he could learn a lot from a Creative Mind and Brilliant entertainer and Rap Artist act such as DaBaby.

There is so much to learn about this Artist! This was only a teaser to all the excellence he brings to the table. So, one EP is not enough. He is releasing more music! His plan is to release an EP every 3-4 months and also release visuals to all songs on these projects. 

So, Contact and check out his bran-related material at: 

RoHutch.com

Artist: Sitch Shares ("Be Unapologetically You")

"The best advice in life I think I've gotten is to Be Unapologetically You." 

"Sometimes you just have to put your self-criticism aside and just put the work out..."

Wise Words from A Young Visionary..."Authenticity is an important factor in true success to me and as an artist, I believe in making music that has truth to it... even if the stories or situations in each song aren't non-fictional at least the emotion and energy in each work should be real. That's how  you connect with an audience beyond the beat." 

"FOR ART specifically, I received really great advice to stop nitpicking every work I make and just put things out. So often, we scrutinize every second of work we finish to the point where we don't share which is the reason we made the art in the first place. 

VIBE FACTS: He would love to peform with Beyonce and Nicki Minaj and Normani! He believes their energies would work well together!

 Conscious themes and lyrics still exist with hip hop and rap artist: Sitch, from Fayetteville NC. He’s an Artist who definitely puts a lot of effort into lyricism. His music may not always be instant club bangers (lol) but he consistently tries to write music with lyrical substance.

At 8 years old he got baptized and then later was in the church choir and he's been singing ever since . His mom's side of the family are all musical (hence the church choir). The Minister of Music at the church he grew up in, Mr. Russell McAllister, fostered the gifts he saw in all the kids and adults that were in the choir. He was Sitch's first inspiration to really trust God with his gift. As he started really pursuing music, he looked up to Artists like: Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna...and several different other Artists that stood out to him as powerful in the music industry. 

He’s currently finishing up a project called "LaJane Doe". The project includes songs about situations such as “trying to get the girl, finding the right person, the relationships you left but couldn't let go of, etc. It’s a realistic base because everyone's familiar with the concept of "Jane Doe." He wanted to spice up the anonymity and make it the subject of the EP because so many times these situations don't apply to one particular person or experience. 

He writes all of my own music yet there's only one song he co-wrote with a close friend of his and of course featured artists write their own verses. He also sometimes gets inspiration by talking with friends and colleagues about their stories and experiences. SO, on this project, the song "DUNCH Date" (DUNCH = dinner + lunch, like "linner" but flipped) features fellow independent Artist HAiKV a good friend of his.

Many Artists have at least one favorite song on their album and that song for him is called: "Pluto." Yes! Pluto is a ballad from LaJane Doe about a guy who wants to explore a relationship with a person. But he has to face and overcome his inner struggles and apprehensions. Yet, he's honestly afraid to go for it because he's unsure of what will happen. Happens to everyone, right? 

Well the idea of single life and loneliness being traded for the more lively, active life of companionship is paralleled to Pluto and Neptune. Pluto is that image of solitude, coldness, independence, etc. But, Neptune represents water and oceans, always ebbing and flowing, teaming with life. He adds "It's real deep, y'all. lol!"

Concerts & Careers and More

He started performing his own music at Packapalooza, hosted by his Alma Mater NC State, in 2015. He continued to perform at Packapalooza a few years in a row. He also shared his talent at a few benefit concerts, AfroPack and at two RAW Artist Showcases

one in Raleigh and the other more recently in Atlanta, GA.

His most memorable performance is probably Packapalooza 2016. Why? Because he had a 15-minute set and so many things went wrong in that 15 minutes! Imagine as an Artist your mic dies during your first song? Then it took half the song for the sound guy to get a new one, on top of that there was this weird audio malfunction that came up from the end of one song through the next one... It was very interesting, shares Sitch. But that didn't stop him did it? Nope! Not even a little!

So with all the experience he has gained thus far, what is Next! He is currently pushing his "LaJane Doe" project! Also well as he plans to produce more visual content. As he wraps up his current project he's still estatic about performing more often, doing more interviews, networking and making more music! So stay tuned!

WANT MORE?! CHECK HIM OUT 

You can look me up on Spotify and Apple Music, and on Reverbnation & SoundCloud @sitchofficial. Follow me on Instagram at @sitchofficial and Facebook at @sitchofficialmusic. I can always be contacted at sitchofficial@gmail.com as well.