Ever since I was young, I’ve been determined to win. I understood early on that success means nothing without execution and dedication. Coming from a small town in South Carolina—Saint Matthews—I never wanted to adopt the so-called “small town” mentality. A typical 9–5 job was never the goal. I’ve always wanted to create my own legacy and leave a lasting impact on the people around me.

 

Entrepreneurship always interested me, so while I was in college, I started my own clothing brand—Baggboy$ Clothing**. Seeing it gain some success gave me confidence in my ability to turn nothing into something. To me, life is about using what you have and never settling for what you don’t.

 

After graduating from South Carolina State University, I knew I wanted a career that would challenge me daily, help me grow as a man, and push me mentally and emotionally. My biggest goal is to retire my mother. I also plan to branch out beyond clothing into real estate and eventually launch my own investment firm.

 

In my downtime, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending quality time with my family. My dream vacation is to sail the world like Ferdinand Magellan—and my top destination is Egypt, where I hope to see the pyramids in person.

 

The key to my heart? Food. A good plate of macaroni and cheese with fried chicken always gets the job done.

 

One thing I’ve learned in life is this: satisfaction is temporary. You have to constantly push yourself, aim higher, and go above and beyond. Because just like respect—everything in life is earned, not given.