Grayson Robert Blake, Founder of Collegiate Sports Connection and host of the "Now It’s Legal" podcast, is passionate about empowering athletes in the dynamic NIL landscape. He made history by securing one of the first NIL deals for University of Texas wide receiver Joshua Moore. This success led to the creation of Collegiate Sports Connection, a game-changing platform for athlete endorsements at major universities.
CityBox Magazine is thrilled to announce the appointment of NaomiNoel Samuel as the new College Intern in Business Development + Sales and Marketing, serving the Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Miami regions. NaomiNoel, currently a student at Arizona State University studying Early Childhood Education and pursuing her Real Estate License Certification, brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and academic excellence to her new role.
Renowned entrepreneur Wade Myers is set to deliver the keynote address at The Catalyst 2024 Private Gathering in Dallas. Hosted by CityBox Media, ARENCON GLOBAL, and Natuzzi Italia, this exclusive event will unite professionals from diverse industries. With his extensive experience as Founder & Chairman of Pro-Forma, Co-Founder & Chairman of Profit Inc, and Co-Founder & Chairman of Eagle Venture Lab, Myers brings invaluable insights to the forefront of innovation. Get ready for an inspiring convergence of visionaries shaping the future of business.
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ARENCON GLOBAL by CityBox Media is a new portfolio of premier networking gatherings exclusively curated for AEC industry professionals in select cities with a mission to celebrate, champion and connect architects, engineers, and construction professionals + its various sectors to explore residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. Each ARENCON GLOBAL's intimate event offers unparalleled and intentional business introductions so that dynamic explorations of collaborations are taking place to impact the growth of your business.
I am very fortunate to have a job I love! ACE has grown as an organization, and I have grown professionally as well. The most rewarding thing about my work is to help women start their businesses and grow them by providing training, coaching, capital, connections, tools, and resources to help them succeed. It is so empowering to see that people’s dream become a reality, and you have helped throughout the process. The impossible is possible with hard work!
Read MoreMy inspiration for starting my own business began over 27 years ago. I worked in a local bakery packaging cookie, but my attention was drawn to the cake decorating. I was trained by some of the best cake decorators in the business and this brought out the creativity that ran naturally through my veins.
Read MoreOur target audience is first-time home buyers, homeowners, who are paying high rates and would like to refinance their mortgage to lower their rate and monthly payments. Also, Real estate agents are our target audience as well. We consider them as our team partners.
Read MoreToday, there are many clothing and accessory businesses, but what makes us different from the rest is that each of the pieces we offer has a special meaning, good quality, and selected with great attention to detail as if they were for ourselves. Each piece has a mission, which is to make our clients feel unique, fabulous, and full of good vibes.
Read MoreK|M Floors has been extremely blessed and fortunate during these difficult times; our business has thrived and did not experience any hardship. Our thoughts and prayers have been with all those that have been less fortunate. We will all come back stronger and better from this precedented time in history. God Bless us all!
Read MoreI lead Marketing for the Coca-Cola Company’s Disney partnership. What I enjoy about the role is working collaboratively with The Walt Disney Company to develop relevant, compelling and magical programming that connect with our brands’ consumers; which results in positive business performance for both companies. The Coca-Cola Company and The Walt Disney Company are icons in the hearts and minds of consumers globally, it’s an honor to contribute to the success of both brands.
Read MoreMy biggest inspiration was my childhood. For a long time felt as if I was the black sheep. The only one who felt like I could take an initiative and be the one to break the curse that I felt was always around everyone in my family. I saw things differently, I recognized….
Read MoreThe CityBox Diary is a quick glimpse of brief business stories direct from business owners, corporate professionals, and entrepreneurs. It’s a place where they collectively share their business journey, exciting projects and collabs, experiences that sometime brought hard lessons & setbacks but loaded with electrifying & exhilarating aha moments & of course, those memorable game changers that catapulted them to a whole new height of dizzying triumphs. Welcome to the CityBox Diary, a place where you can instantly & meaningfully connect to expand your business!
Read MoreI was born with a heightened ability to heal myself and others on genuine levels through energy. I have created a healing modality influenced by my study and practice of Reiki, Shamanism, Pranayama, Ayurveda, Chi Gong, and Ancient Egyptian healing practices. This coupled with the creation of my own unique methods has served me very well in quickly getting real, long-lasting results in people. All my clients notice a significant difference in themselves after even the first session.
Read MoreOur collab happened very spontaneous and organic. I had heard about this fabulous NYC hat maker for a while and out of curiosity I walked into his shop in Buckhead one day. Little did I know Brandon had been following my journey too. We immediately felt a…
Read MoreI want to remember to make my own health a priority, reduce stress and exercise more. Slow down. It took the world shutting down for many to enjoy some of the people and things they work so hard for.
Read MoreI am dedicated to giving back to my local community to help save dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in Georgia. I am so thankful to be able to give back to this wonderful charity and for all the opportunities I am given to help the members of my community succeed and thrive.
Read MoreMy mother advocated for herself in regard to her education; learning to read, write, and learn English. She ultimately went to university, medical school, and immigrated to America as a doctor. My father is a man whose compassion and loyalty are without bounds. He came from a rough background and overcame so many odds. He succeeded at the highest level.
Read MoreAfter doing tons of research and using my own funding to start it, I took a big chance. God gave me the idea to go ahead and create your own and pay for it yourself. I invested all my savings and made it back in 2 months after introducing my first scent.
Currently my goals are increasing brand awareness. Skyn Culture Clinical Spa is a one-of-a-kind clinical aesthetic center that combines medical aesthetics, education, and privacy. Skincare has always taken the back seat to hair and makeup. My primary goal is to bring skincare to the forefront and show that glowing skin is just as rewarding as bouncy hair.
I am always on the lookout for professionals who can support my growing clientele, i.e., business owners. I network quite a bit; I make cold calls to other professionals who can support my clients’ development and post consistently on social media with entertaining estate planning stories.
The collaboration between Brandon and myself happened organically and in the flow. I walked into his shop one Sunday afternoon with Marissa from @tavola_rosa after an event we hosted at Bella Cucina and I immediately loved the energy he exuded. Brandon’s authentic and witty personality seemed so well translated in his handcrafted work. Every hat looked like a piece of art. We talked about food, fashion, dreams and decided right there to reach for the stars by creating a hat collection together.
Read MoreThe best way to look your best in the summer is by wearing colors that bring out the beauty of the season. Colors like Coral, Red, Pink and Blues are perfect for this time of year. These shades can also help you feel more refreshed and energized and they make for beautiful pictures for your social media posts.
Read MoreI wish that someone would have been honest enough to share with me earlier in my career as a business owner that you will have more failures than successes. I think I would have been a little more prepared for the stumbles along the way.
Read MoreI do believe that without disappointment or painful circumstances, our faith would not be as strong as it is. Growing up, I got teased so much for how I spoke and my height. We ALL can relate to some cruel moments in Middle School/High years! I got teased mostly in Middle school, surprise surprise! But consequently, those years really can shape us and how we view ourselves based of the insecure voices that project onto you! I carried that complex into adulthood, and I would tell myself the same story “I am too tall”, “My hips are too wide”, “I speak too proper”.
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