Bad Boy BABY

I am sitting at my computer in the Bad Boy Worldwide building reflecting on the last 3 months of my life. This world is unlike anything I have ever experienced. Seriously the day to day hustle could make for great television. Call me crazy but I've been with doubt for this whole time until last week. As I was helping my boss pack her office the other day we stumbled across a couple of my resumes and in that moment I realized that I was placed here for a reason. So here's an insight to things I've learned/ experienced in my time here.

1. Hustle

The term can't stop won't stop isn't  just a phase its' a lifestyle in this world. No matter the day or the hour of the night when things need to get done they must get done. I'm talking midnight calls, working throughout the weekend, and even coming in on a Sunday. Most people see these great brands and moguls and don't realize how much work it actually takes.  I feel like my hustle has went up a thousand notches and it still has a long way to go. 

2. WIN

A win to your boss is a direct WIN for yourself. I'm learning to erase my former protocols and adjust to this new atmosphere. I came from a structured environment where A + B= C but here -1 + Z x 1000/NWES = greatness. I've learned that the magic happens in the unknown. It's not all about what I personally think it's about the greater good the grand scheme of things. 

3.  Table of Greats 

My manager is a genius that comes from an extensive background in the spirits industry. Her poise and knowdlege blows me away daily. Then I report into Ericka Pittman, a woman whose achieved so much in her life. For instance she just jettsetted to be honored at the Ebony Power 100. Dia Simms complete mastermind. I've had lunch with the CEO of revolt. Chopped it up with Diddy's manager. Had meetings with the Founder of DUJOUR Mag. If this world is all about who you know then I have been blessed with opportunity to be amongst the greats.

4. Hollywood

I use to always talk about people and how they were so hollywood, but now I understand why. I get taken back at the requests I now get asked. Can you get me a case they ask. Can you get me a sponsorship they request. Hook me up with a job they demand. Literally I tell people where I work and I can see their minds starting to churn on how they can benefit from me the nobody. I worked so hard to get here. I made so many sacrifices. I'm still trying to figure out my place in this world and people think that I'm obligated to be of help to them. I don't mind aiding people in someones journey, but I won't allow someone a come up off of mine.

I work for a living legend. I'm in a world that I never thought I would be apart of. I work with women I once admired from a far. I'm so grateful for this opportunity. On the long days when I'm filled with doubt I remind myself I PRAYED for this. If you take anything away from this post just know that if you're in limbo and feel like your handwork has gone in vain just push through because you never know what door will open for you.

Xoxo 

Kolleh