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Three Black customers to learn more about their own experiences, their mentors who have been instrumental in getting them to where they are today, as well as their hopes and aspirations for our collective future.

Karl Ferguson Jr.

Karl is a follower of the idea that work is to assist you in pursuing your passion until it is a part of your daily life. Karl can achieve exactly that by keeping his day job and his passion for photography portraits. One glance at the website will be awestruck by the sheer number of stars that he has captured in the realm of entertainment. Karl's online presence allows him to showcase his talent to a multitude of customers without difficulty. "One among my favorite attributes is the way that I can just click and drag pictures to change them within a matter of seconds," Karl says.

Social interaction has been an important part in Karl's development in photography. The sharing of ideas and ideas among other Black photographers allows him to experience the camaraderie that is a part of an industry that can feel isolated at times. Karl is determined to help others throughout his professional career, so he can create the same kind of community for most innovative creatives working in the field. "Paying the forward means that I'm available," Karl says. Through sharing his expertise and experience, Karl hopes to help fellow creatives to become the best that they could be.

If asked to suggest to his young self as a person just starting the photography journey, Karl's advice is: "Don't get so intense that you cease to enjoy making. Simply taking a breath and taking part in taking part in the process might be your best option to do as a photographer."

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Black In Corporate

Expert in social media and spokesperson Candace Marie is the founder of Black In Corporate Black In Corporate, a community that advocates for Black employees within the workplace. The idea for Black In Corporate was born from her own experience navigating workspaces where systemic racism has made it difficult for Black employees to achieve. "While Black In Corporate was born out of my own personal experiences," Candace says, "a major reason for the foundation of this non-profit was the fact that I realized that there were numerous Black people in my network that had experiences similar, but different from my personal experience."

One of the base Black In Corporate is based on is their Online Mentorship Program It provides Black professionals the opportunity to access opportunities to resources, collaboration, and resources. The Black In Corporate website has been pivotal in spreading the word about the program to their target audience. "While news media and social media are among the main drivers of visitors, the gorgeous style and simplicity of navigation on the site keeps our audience engaged and coming back," Candace says about the effectiveness of their website.

The phrase "it requires an entire village" especially rings with Candace who is on her path to the launch the brand Black In Corporate. Success has been enhanced thanks to the assistance from mentors, sponsors, friends, and family who have supported her on her path. In so many ways, Candace offers similar assistance to Black professionals. "This process isn't difficult enough by itself," she says. "Whenever I'm in a position to offer some advice, sit on a panel, or make an introduction to a contact to a person I'm dedicated to helping people who are Black persons in this field."

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Elton Anderson Jr.

Over the course of the past 14 years Elton Anderson Jr. worked as a photographer as a photographer, shooting famous people and of the top brands in the world of popular culture. But, he made the decision to change direction when he noticed that what he'd had a passion for wasn't nearly so fulfilling. Following a potentially life-threatening bout of malaria during a trip in Brazil, Elton vowed to devote his entire life towards improving his own life and the lives of others.

Presently, Elton is doing just this with his work that he does every single day. Alongside seeking out new positions including producer or creative director as well as host of travel shows, Elton also launched Creators of Color, a platform that is focused on telling the stories of Black creators in diverse fields.

For Elton making changes is a crucial element of creative thinking. Elton's suggestion for young Black creatives who wish to make a change in their professions is to go with their instincts. "If there's no way to affirm, it's not a yes," Elton says. "This mantra has helped me make my career switch much efficient and accurate to what I've experienced."

If you're a creative like Elton who has a variety of things to do, digital marketing plays an important role in sharing the story about his journey. The aim of Elton is to be the "Master Storyteller." Both of his websites together with his social media profiles allow him to accomplish exactly this. "I consider my site to serve as a platform where users can come in, take a seat, and get familiar with me" Elton says. "My social media channels allow you to travel with me in real-time."

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