{08.25.2025} — Private Dinner in ATL
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Back in August, I flew to Atlanta for Invest Fest 2025. A three-day global festival centered on financial education, investing, entrepreneurship, culture, and community.
Before the conference kicked off, I reached out to a connection I made on 19Keys’ team. I asked to capture content throughout the weekend. Bro set me up with Keys’ right hand and I was able to lock in a spot for media/content.
After the festival wrapped, I thought my trip was over (Colombia here we go !!) — until I got a text from Key’s right hand asking if I’d be open to taking photos at a private dinner. He mentioned @fchwpo and several high-value individuals would be in attendance. Of course, I said yes.
That dinner brought together leaders across industries — thought leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians, and executives of multi-million-dollar companies. I had the chance to capture moments, enjoy dinner, and connect with inspiring people.
One thing I’ll continue to stand by: photography/videography is a gateway into powerful rooms. It’s not just about having the skill — it’s about the way you move, trust, and the energy you bring.
Key’s team appreciated the way I held up throughout Invest Fest wknd and trusted me with the opportunity I’m more than grateful to have been given.
Will I be doing Photos and Videos for the next 25years ??
🤷🏽♂️
Will I continue to be in rooms of individuals more influential than me ??
I hope so.🤞🏽
Will I continue to put myself in position ?
Keep watching. Keep Supporting.🖤
🔥New episode out now featuring the incredible @stanleyrameau — a true visionary and builder of legacy! Stanley is the Founder & CEO of @renavestapp , connecting financial therapists with companies to help people heal their relationship with money. He’s also the creator of Paul Rameau, a fashion brand inspired by his late father, rooted in rebirth, creativity, and personal renaissance.
We talk about his journey from Bentley University to becoming a founding partner of @a2cboston , where he’s helping bridge the gap between innovative founders and the capital they need. Stanley opens up about honoring his father through fashion, the mindset behind his work, and the lessons learned through both wins and setbacks.
This is a powerful conversation on legacy, community, purpose, and staying grounded while building something that lasts. Tap in! Link in bio💫
📸 @deazylyk
Still trying to find the words for what happened at Rise & Thrive 2026✨
From the panels, to the performances, to the conversations, hugs, tears, laughter, and connections being built in real time — this was truly special.
Rise & Thrive was created to pour into women through community, wellness, storytelling, leadership, and economic mobility because every woman deserves access to spaces, opportunities, and relationships that help her grow and thrive.
To our sponsors, partners, collaborators, vendors, volunteers, speakers, panelists, performers, hosts, media team, and every attendee who showed up and poured into the room — thank you. What was created this year was a true reflection of community, collaboration, creativity, and purpose.
To every woman chasing her dreams while carrying responsibilities, healing, leading, building, and showing up every single day — this event was for you.
Thank you for making this one of the most beautiful experiences we’ve ever created. We’re incredibly grateful for the energy, love, and support that filled the space and helped make Rise & Thrive 2026 what it was.
The mission continues, and we’re already looking forward to next year. 💐✨
#RiseAndThrive #MindsWithPurpose #DreamBig #BostonCommunity
Rise & Thrive 2026 💐💫
Thank you.
After school, I always knew I wanted to come to the city and contribute. Being able to bring an event like this to life and create a meaningful moment for so many was powerful.
It felt special to put on for the city alongside the MWP team @dr.purposeful@brookechangeslives and the new friends, partners, creatives, leaders, vendors, performers, and supporters we met along the way. Third annual Women’s Conference, Second I’ve been able to be a part of.
Truly grateful for everyone who showed up, poured in, and played a part in making this day happen. There were so many moving pieces behind the scenes, and the way everything came together was a testament to the people who woke up and chose to be present on a rainy Sunday in April.
Rise & Thrive was a moment in time. One of those rooms where you could feel the energy, purpose, and love.
Thank you to everyone who made it what it was. 💐💫
📸 @btsdesignstudio@grey.moments_@kstudiop@thruyemiseyes
Rise & Thrive 2026 💫💐
Last year showed us what is possible when women are brought together intentionally in one room. This year, the stakes are even bigger‼️
Over the past few weeks, we hosted 3 pre-mixers across Boston and the Merrimack Valley, continued building with our team and committee, and worked hard to create an experience that feels powerful, meaningful, and worthy of the women it is meant to serve. We now have a packed lineup, 20+ women-owned businesses as part of our marketplace, and so many incredible leaders, speakers, performers, and collaborators helping bring this vision to life.✨
On a personal level, this process has challenged me in a lot of ways. It has meant stepping outside of my comfort zone, reaching out to leaders across organizations, and putting myself out there to promote a women’s conference as a 26-year-old man. That part has not always felt easy, but I believe deeply in the impact this event had last year, and I’m happy to be producing this experience for women across Boston and Greater MA🙌🏽
I’m excited because this event is about connection, celebration, and creating space — but it also supports a much bigger mission. Through Minds With Purpose Foundation, every event like this helps move us closer to our goal of positively impacting one million youth lives🏆
Dreambloc Austin, TX
First two days in Austin with @buildingthebloc and beyond ready to turn it up a notch🚀 Took a few days off from work to be In a room w founders, investors, and people building real ideas from the ground up. A lot of good conversations, and motivation. Grateful and excited for what’s next. 🙌🏽
“Beauty of life after school is not having homework”
What I’ve learned post-grad is that my “after-hours” is an asset. Instead of going home to schoolwork, I get to plug into organizations, pour into the community, and stay in rooms that stretch me. That access + network effect is real.
And every time I speak, it feels like I’m talking to the younger me—reminding him that this version of life is possible.🚀
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School for their Black History Month Celebration —highlighting careers in STEM and the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) world. - First Panel as a guest speaker 💫✅
@mindswithpurposefoundation
BTS of our 2nd Content Day💫
TELL YOUR STORY: On 12.21.25 we chose to shoot the commercial for our App and Platform. The beta is now out and official commercial will be dropping soon. Send a DM to the @mindswithpurpose page or myself for early access !
BTS Minds With Purpose Content Day to shoot the Commercial for the release of our app
For early access to our Beta comment ‘Beta’ or ‘🚀’ and we’ll dm you the sign up link !
