I just interviewed Russell for Magic Johnson and after the interview he inquired about Ambition Brand, we talked about some other business (Eye On It and G4C), then he watched some of my work (and loved it!) and well, the rest will be history. Stay tuned for a possible Eye On It - Rush collaboration. He's a very blunt and straight to the point businessman. I appreciate his honesty.
I am at Selfridges in London, proudly holding one of my creations, well the branding anyway. I created the brand Boadicea the Victorious for Michael Boadi. Besides winning multiple best new design awards, it is also famously worn by the first lady Michelle Obama, Madonna and Kate Moss to name a few. It did over a million (USD) in sales its first year in just one store. Not bad for a new brand.
I was invited to this morning's service as the feat. speaker for Riverside Church's congregation of 10,000. I was humbled, blessed and honored that everyone in the building stood and applauded after my speech (better feeling then the standing O' at the film festival... even though organizers said that was the first time in their 14 year history that an opening trailer ever received such an ovation -- that was for the G4C PSA. this was far greater 'feeling', cause it wasn't commercial, it was personal). It's great to get some recognition once in a while, when you work so hard. You get so busy, sometimes you wonder if anyone takes notice...
Essence Magazine put me up on their dime, to Direct one of my shows in conjunction with their event. I got a great producer, what can I say. I just seen Al Green perform live for the first time. One of my all-time favorite artist.
