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We held a discussion of three Black customers to find out more about their own personal journeys and the people who guided them to where they are today in their lives, as well as their goals and goals to influence the future of our country.

Karl Ferguson Jr.

Karl is a believer in the belief that your job should allow you to support your passion, until the enthusiasm that you possess can be used to finance your entire life. Karl has managed to do just that: through balancing his work with his love of portrait photography. One glance at his website will make stunned by the number of notable people he's shot in the entertainment industry. Karl's website has enabled him to the public to see his work in front of many potential customers within a few seconds. "One among the greatest features offers is the dynamic manner in which I'm able to move and drop images to modify them with a snap of notice," Karl says.

Community has played a major role in Karl's success with photography. Sharing ideas with other Black photographers gives him that underlying feeling of community even in a field that could feel isolated at times. Karl is hoping to give back throughout his professional career in order to foster similar communities for the newest creatives in the field. "Paying it forward is being accessible to others," Karl says. By sharing his experience and expertise, Karl hopes to help more creatives be the best that they can be.

When asked what he might advise his younger self, as one who's only beginning with photography Karl's suggestion is: "Don't get so intense that you cease to enjoy the process of creating. The ability to be patient and taking part in this process could be among the important aspects of being a photographer."

To find out more details about his work, go on his site.

Black In Corporate

Social Media Consultant and Ambassador Candace Marie is the founder of Black In Corporate Black In Corporate, a community that advocates for Black individuals in corporate spaces. The idea behind Black In Corporate is inspired by Candace's own experiences navigating work environments which are racialized in a way that can make it difficult for Black employees to attain. "While Black In Corporate was born out of my own personal experiences," Candace says, "a significant reason for the foundation was that I knew that there were many Black people in my network with similar experiences even although they weren't identical to my personal experience."

The most prominent principles which Black In Corporate is based upon is their virtual Mentorship program that provides Black professionals access to options, opportunities and collaboration. The web site for Black In Corporate has been essential in spreading the benefits of this program to its targeted audience. "While the media and social media are major sources of traffic to our site however, the striking design and ease of navigation keep visitors coming back," Candace says about the benefits of their website.

The phrase "it requires the whole village" especially rings true for Candace and her journey with the development Black In Corporate. Black In Corporate. The success of her venture has been made possible through the help of coaches, sponsors, as well as friends and family who have helped her along her journey. There are many ways that Candace offers the same assistance to Black professional. "This process is difficult enough for any person by themselves," she says. "Whenever I'm in a position to offer a word of advice or be a part of a panel or even introduce myself to someone who is a acquaintance, I'm dedicated to supporting the other Black individuals in this field."

Discover more on Black In Corporate on their website.

Elton Anderson Jr.

Over the span of 14 years Elton Anderson Jr. worked in the field of photography as a photographer. He shot famous individuals and leading brands worldwide. He made the decision to switch careers when he realized that the profession he was always passionate about was not fulfilling. After a life-threatening case of malaria during a trip to Brazil, Elton vowed to dedicate his entire life to making himself better and people who are around him.

Today, Elton is doing just what every day. Apart from being able to take on roles such as directors, producers and hosting of travel shows, Elton also launched Creators of Color which is a platform that is focused on telling the stories of Black creators in diverse areas.

For Elton making these changes is an essential part of the creative process. The advice Elton gives younger Black creatives who want to switch careers is to follow their instincts. "If you don't think it's a Yes and it's not a no," Elton says. "This method has enabled me to in making my career change much more effective and true to what I've experienced."

If you're an artist such as Elton with a variety of projects to finish digital marketing can play an important role in telling the story of his life. The goal of Elton is to be the "Master Storyteller." The two websites he has, as well as his social media pages allow him to do just this. "I consider my site as a way for people to come in and spend some time sit down, and come to know who I am," Elton says. "My social media platforms are the perfect opportunity for users to follow the story along with me in real time."

Learn more about Elton and his life on his site.

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