Childhood Ruined (Here’s Why You Need to Invest) Inflation is a real problem right now. The cost of a dollar is steadily declining. When I was a kid in the mid-2000s, a small bag of chips was only 25 cents. As of 2026, that same bag costs roughly 79...

In 2019, I deleted all of my social media accounts. I stopped producing music, cut off most of my acquaintances, and I began a quiet life. The first few months were the toughest. I’ve always used social media strictly to showcase my talent and proje...

Before you can sell your first digital product online, you must first believe it's possible. Once that's out of the way, you have to create systems to sustain that belief. Motivation isn't enough: you need to have discipline. Discipline is built thr...

Personal finance isn’t a topic I like to openly speak about. It’s a sensitive subject for most and at best, no one else’s business. Growing up, I always wanted to be rich. My parents were working class and they made the best out of every situation. ...

Substack is gradually becoming one of my favorite social publishing websites. In case you’re not familiar with it, Substack is an online media platform that allows creators to send newsletters directly to their subscribers. Back in 2023, I created m...

TikTok is hands-down one of the most popular social media sites in today’s time. The multimedia platform allows users to post videos, photos, watch TV shows, and host livestreams. According to Statista.com, TikTok “boasts nearly 2 billion monthly ac...

A job is a short term solution for a long term problem. Back when I was growing up, my peers and I were encouraged to go to school, get good grades, graduate college, and start a family. This sounded nice in theory, but it failed in practice. By the...

Within the past two weeks, I’ve witnessed two separate situations where non-Black individuals argued in favor of everyone being able to use the N-word. Why is there such a fixation on a term rooted in harm? Let’s be clear: it is a derogatory word, a...

First and foremost, I believe entrepreneurship requires something innate. And that “something” is a deep sense of curiosity with a dash of rebellion. The entrepreneur is someone who creates momentum and disrupts the predictable rhythm of everyday li...

It’s Friday night and you just finished a song at the studio. It’s the second song you’ve completed this week and you’re on a high. You love music, your style is good, and you believe it’s only a matter of time before you’re doing shows and making m...

Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, there were only a handful of independent rappers online.  Soulja Boy was the blueprint; most of us recorded, mixed, produced, and released our own music. This was a time when having your music on iTunes m...

Chicago has always been a breeding ground for both upcoming artists and established talent. Despite her focus on writing and fitness in recent years, The Famous Fe Chi (or simply “Fe Chi”) returns to her roots as a rapper in “Blunt Flow.” This track...

The reason most self-published authors struggle to sell books is not because writing is an impossible career path; it’s because authors don’t know how to position themselves as experts.  More often than not, they’re already doubtful of their ab...

One question I get asked all the time is: “Should music artists stay independent or sign to a record label?” There’s a growing number of rappers emerging on the independent scene. And over the years, the lines between internet fame and mainstream su...

Don’t you want to offer something different than other producers? Back in 2018, I wanted to make sure people saw me as more than a beatmaker. I couldn’t make drums like Young Chop and I couldn’t play keys like Nick Mira. So instead of trying of tryi...

This past week I took a trip to the library to check out some new books. I was looking for more information about social media marketing and business launches. The shelves were stacked from top to bottom with entrepreneurial self-help books ranging ...

Content marketing is a great way for authors to position themselves as experts and expand their range. Let’s face it: traditional and digital marketing ad campaigns can be pricey. If you want to expand your reach without breaking the bank, you ...

LinkedIn is an underrated gem for networking. With it being a professional environment, it tends to get overlooked when compared to platforms such as X, Instagram, and TikTok. There’s also more casual activity on those websites, whereas LinkedIn is ...

There’s a burning question everyone has at some point in their life. A question for which its answer varies throughout our individual journeys. It’s a question some may face after spending many years in school. For others, it’s more inevitable after...

Confidence is a life hack. In case you’re wondering how to build it, I have a few tips for you: Have a routine! You’ll feel like you have more control of your day. You know what to expect and the purpose behind the action. It’s too easy to doom scro...

I watched an interview of Ten Dinning from 2023 and jotted down some notes. This was during the time I had begun my online writing journey for the umpteenth time and was determined to do things right. I searched high and low for educational resource...

If I hear “you need money to make it in music these days” one more time, I’m going to lose my mind. Let’s stop acting like that’s really the case here. The problem with rappers “these days” is that they think they’re bigger than the program and they...

I wrote my first Quora answer in October 2017. Initially, I was using the site for insight into my own problems — it was like a less anonymous version of Reddit. The only difference was there were little-to-no bots and writers had more couth. So I d...

Hey there. I’ve been lurking a few writing forums on and off for a while and noticed a common issue among authors is not knowing how to market or sell their work. So this is what worked for me: I wrote a book in 2022 that sold maybe a total of 4 tim...

Confidence can be built through practice. Instead of giving yourself more reasons to feel doubtful, always believe that you can improve. Due to past experiences, people have a tendency to get used to a particular narrative running their life. For ex...

For starters, you lack patience. I know you have a desire to be seen authentically. You desire recognition for your intellect, guidance, and talents. But the issue is, when you don’t feel chosen or recognized, you begin to spiral. You lose faith in ...

When we talk about Human Design Projectors, we have to keep in mind they are people who require rest, possess inconsistent energy levels, and feels more comfortable in 1:1 interactions. It’s not uncommon for Projectors to ditch the 9–5 route to purs...

When people ask what do I believe in, my answer is simple: the Universe. It’s the source of all energy and life. Between 2017–2019, I experienced a spiritual awakening firsthand. I became less tolerable of passive aggressive peers, fake friends, and...

The topic of visibility — both online and offline — was a point of conversation in my free five day educational email course for Human Design Projectors. In the email course, visibility is presented as something that is necessary, but varies in appr...

There are two Projection lines in Human Design: 2 lines and 5 lines. People with ‘2’ lines carry hermit energy and possess natural talents that others easily recognize in them. However, the Projector is often unaware of these natural talents and ski...

What matters more is whether you’re being recognized at all. Every invitation won’t come across as direct as, “Hi, I think you’re cool and I would like to be your friend.’ Sometimes the invitation is more energetic. Let’s say you meet someone during...

Do you want to make a ton of money as a Human Design Projector? Here’s the secret: You don’t want to get paid to do anything outside of your nature. You want to get paid to think. Projectors are similar to consultants. You do well in 1:1 scenar...

Human Design Projectors are known for their wisdom and talents. In a world that rewards hard work, Projectors thrive in smart work. One of the biggest challenges Human Design Projectors face is not knowing where their next dollar...

I’ve been sharing my Human Design insights for almost two years now. In doing so, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with a multitude of talented Projectors across various industries via email, social media, and even phone consultations. Building a...

When we look at a Human Design BodyGraph, usually it’s accompanied by four arrows at the top of the chart or on the side of it. These “transformations,” also referred to as “variables,” represent how we relate to the physical world in terms of diges...

Has there been a drought in your life? The waiting periods between invitations can feel brutal. They can feel especially brutal in the beginning when you’re still trying to figure out how to decondition without ruining your life completely. There ca...

Tired of waiting for the invitation? If you were to search through the comment section of social media platforms, you will find that many projectors are not confident in their design, either. While some people understand that patience is a virtue, o...

The four transformations (or ‘variables’) in Human Design refer to digestion, environment, awareness and perspective. These four arrows can be utilized to create a dating strategy. People with left-facing arrows tend to have a more logical approach,...

So you just discovered you’re a Projector in Human Design. You start searching the internet for information about what it means to be a Projector. Most sources tell you to “wait for the invitation,” but you’re anxious about what will happen if you d...

Feeling bitter about your strategy and authority? I get it. You don’t want to wait for anyone else’s cue to take control over your own life. You have a “hustler’s mentality” and feel like you can outwork the generators and manifesting generators on ...

Have you ever found yourself diving deep into knowledge, hoping to ‘shortcut’ your way to an invitation as a Human Design Projector? Discovering you’re a Projector can be both empowering and disheartening. On one hand, it’s a relief to realize you c...

When transit Saturn returns to the exact degree of your natal Saturn, this is what Astrologers call a ‘Saturn Return.’ A Saturn Return is a period of intense personal growth in the house that Saturn resides in one’s natal chart. It’s a time of matur...

First of all, do NOT initiate anything. Acting out of fear, loneliness or desperation will repel people. There’s nothing wrong with wanting companionship, but a projector isn’t here to look for love — that’s the job of Manifesting Generators and Pure...

Leverage your Human Design type when building an online business by not focusing on the competition.Each Human Design type (Manifestors, Manifesting Generators, Pure Generators, Projectors, Reflectors) has their own set of strengths and weakness...

Human Design Projectors are intuitive, intelligent beings with a knack for systems.They make up an estimate of 22% of the population and are meant to guide energy types.Energy types refer to Manifesting Generators and Pure Generators. These are the o...

When I was 22 years old, I made it my mission to never be broke again. I was living paycheck to paycheck with about $1K in savings. Aside from a few producer friends, many of the people I knew were in a similar boat. So I searched Reddit forums, wat...

I was walking out of the locker room at the gym a few weeks ago, when two women took notice of me and stopped in their tracks. One of them immediately says, “Lil mama you got muscles in your arm.” A smile quickly spread across my face because the co...

The short answer: Yes. A fitness coach would benefit from having a ghostwriter for two reasons: saving time and building authority. When you’re a trainer, you’ve got a lot on your plate. You have to do outreach, gather referrals, curate fitness...

I went to the gym every day for two years. It was both a habit and hobby of mine. The more I showed up to the gym, the more I found myself becoming more invested in the fitness community. This led me to take Udemy personal training courses to improv...

Growing up in the early 2000's, I was a faithful viewer of Monday Night Raw and Thursday Night Smackdown. I remember being in the living room observing my father playing what looked like a wrestling game. There was this big guy with a...

I went to the gym every day for two years. On days I couldn’t make it to the gym, I worked out with my home equipment. Aside from music, I always had a knack for weightlifting and showcasing my athleticism. These weren’t common interests for young g...

Do you know your way around the gym?Trying to find strength training videos for women is like searching for a needle in a haystack.In the past, many women’s fear of becoming bulky or being perceived as ‘masculine’ kept them away from the gym — or at ...