Joining us during Sip 6 of The Mellow Hang Suite is Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Author Dr. Ju Hearn. Dr. Hearn is the founder and co-owner of several companies, including 360 Active Recovery, Recharge Athletics, and High IQ Academy. During our conversation, he discusses his diverse business portfolio (which now includes transportation and real-estate), the importance of mentoring youth, his experience at Howard University, and the joys of fatherhood as he recently co-wrote a series of children's books with his son.

Ashley Russell M.S. Ed. is the Lead Technology Instructor for Year Up, where he oversees the continued development of IT curriculum, as well as the Founder and CEO of Ashtech Wisdom, a company dedicated to providing quality services across the IT spectrum.    During Sip 5, he provides information pertaining to the businesses that he's connected to as well as his path towards a career in technology. Mr. Russell also addresses diversity issues in technology and provides tips for women and black professionals who face challenges when seeking entrance into this career space. In addition, he provides methods for company leaders to take action in improving these issues.

During Sip 4 of the Mellow Hang Suite, we interviewed Camille Alexandria. She is currently a highly sought-after licensed esthetician, content creator, as well as CEO and Founder of Pampered by Camille LLC, a waxing and skincare spa, located right outside of Chicago. During this Sip, she will be sharing what inspired her to open up her own business last year at the age of 23.

With 2022 only a day a way, many people are putting together their New Year's Resolutions. Personally, New Year's Resolutions have never really worked out for me. Goal Setting on the other hand, takes New Year's Resolutions to the next level, and can be exactly what you need in order to actualize your career visions next year. In Sip 3 of The Mellow Hang Suite, check out New Year's Resolutions vs. The Power of Goal Setting, to discover 5 tips to assist you in achieving your career goals next year.     

If you had an opportunity to catch the 1st Sip of The Mellow Hang Suite, then you would have noticed that I was joined by a guest. That will not change, and guests will be a mainstay of the show, as it will provide an opportunity for you all to pick up some game from other members in their fields of expertise.   As for Sip 2, I’m in the Suite solo dolo. This will be the case from time to time, as I’d like to provide an opportunity for you all to get to know me a bit more, certain values that I’ve set for my personal brand, that also serve as an extension of the values that I’ve instilled within the Mellow Concepts brand. It will also give me a chance to share my thoughts on certain topics, that I believe would be of value to you all and your daily lives.   Like many of you, 2020 was quite a challenge me. A year filled with the onslaught of the corona virus pandemic, one filled with the ever-present issue of racial injustice, and one filled with general everyday stressors of life. Aside from these things, this year my family and I experienced a recent loss, as the matriarch of my family, my grandmother, fell ill and passed away a couple of months ago, after living a long-fulfilled life of 95 years.   As you all know, life is filled with both trials and tribulations. And when you’re someone who is driven and goal oriented, with things you’d like to accomplish, yet unfortunate situations are constantly occurring, it can become a bit daunting. You may even have a moment where you say to yourself, “I know I can go harder than this, but for some reason I’m not. What can I do to get back on track?!” I present to you: 5 ways to regain focus on your goals, after falling off track.

In the 1st Sip of The Mellow Hang Suite we were honored to interview Adolphus Hall III. Adolphus works full time as an I.T. Support Specialist, and is also Certified as a Personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist, and Weight Loss Specialist. During our conversation, he provides the inspiration behind getting into fitness and offers tips for staying physically fit from home during the pandemic, in addition to meal prep ideas. He is a proud #girldad who discusses his work from home routine as an I.T. Support Specialist, while simultaneously caring for his 1 year old daughter. Adolphus has also experienced various successes over the course of the year. While recognizing his blessings, he also recognizes the negatives of the world that can make life overwhelming, such as the corona virus and racial injustice. During our conversation, he shares with us his approach for staying motivated and psychologically sharp.

Host, Carl R. Willingham, provides the audience an overview of The Mellow Hang Suite.