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Kai Cenat

Posted by lanzilottadn24

· Monday, December 2nd, 2024

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Growing up Kai Cenat did not have it easy. He was homeless at times and grew up in Brooklyn with his mom and 3 siblings. Kai loved watching YouTube videos in his free time and found it as a way to find peace. He would watch viral videos and be inspired. At the age of 16 Kai knew that he wanted to be a content creator. He knew that he wanted to inspire others just as the people he watched on YouTube did for him. Kai uploaded his first video in 2018. Kids around the world quickly came to love Kai’s form of content. Which was full of entertaining acts that were well edited, but also uncensored at the same time. He began to upload frequently and built a supporting audience. His dreams began to grow, and Kai reached 6 million subscribers on YouTube. Kids all across the globe tuning in on their smartphones and tablets. Kai’s creativity and Entrepreneural mind is what has inspired his growth. In 2021, Kai decided to start making videos on Twitch. Twitch is a streaming platform for creators where fans can comment and interact live. Kai would live stream on Twitch for hours just entertaining his fans. He even brings in celebrities like Kevin Hart, Kyrie Irving, lil Baby, and a lot more. Each stream being interactive and new. As Kai developed into one of the biggest streamers on twitches platform it became an opportunity for artists promote their selves. Kai always asks his guests in his streams to give a few words of motivation to all the people watching. Kai is really trying to inspire kids all over the world to chase their dreams. Kai Cenat grew up with nothing but decided to chase his dreams and create something to inspire others. His story should be looked at as motivation, that no matter who you are, where you come from, you can do it.

Sources:

How Kai Cenat’s Became the Most Popular Streamer | by Robert M | Medium

The Rapid Rise of Kai Cenat – Boardroom

Kai Cenat accepts a streamy award two years running.

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Categories : entertainment, Entrepreneurship

Creative X Entertainment: Tiffany K. Guillen

Posted by williamsef24

· Wednesday, November 27th, 2024

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Tiffany K. Guillen co-founded Creative X Entertainment. This business is a marketing and production company that launched in 2021. She has worked with Netflix, Shondaland, and even Starbucks. The Creative X Entertainment website shares their value proposition: “We are a full-service agency leveraging creative, media, trends, and technology to propel brands into the spotlight of culture.” They are working to revolutionize the traditional marketing practices. They work with startups, small businesses, enterprises, studios, and agencies.

Creative X Entertainment was so successful that Guillen was able to start CXE Studios, which highlights people from the Latinx community and under representative groups through showcasing and telling their stories.

Guillen graduated from Columbia University and gained a master’s degree at the University of Southern California. She worked as a social media strategist, in Barnard College, in a talent agency, at Nickelodeon, and to then be self-employed in 2018. This ultimately led her to co-found Creative X Entertainment.

Guillen’s path was anything but simple. She went does so many different paths and avenues. She prototyped and worked in a variety of places. She gained experience that carried over to her business. Her entrepreneurial path demonstrated how she continually adapted to find her niche and what she wanted to do. Guillen continued to innovate, as she created CXE Studios. This element did not only help to grow and benefit her business but also allowed her to find a passion point. She connected to this and was able to create something that she wanted to grow, and others were also interested in.

Creative X Entertainment logo

Check out the Creative X Entertainment Website: https://www.creativexent.com/

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Categories : entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Richard D. James (Aphex Twin), A Musician Pushing the Limits of Synthesized Sound

Posted by morganni23

· Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

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Richard next to the obtuse glyph that is his logo.

Richard D. James, who is more famous under the name Aphex Twin, is an avant garde electronic musician who plays with sound by means and to ends that few other artists can or will strive for. He has been releasing music officially since 1991, and has released six studio albums, among various compilations, extended plays (EPs) and singles. If the title of his album Selected Ambient Works 85-92 is to be believed, then Richard was making music at the age of fourteen. He did not set out wishing to become famous and make the world hear his sound, but instead made his art to satisfy his own musical itch. Even as he worked as a DJ, dishing out his and others’ tracks for raving crowds, he was resistant to officially releasing his music.

Aphex Twin does not purchase a new piece of equipment and head straight into using it in a song. For him there is not a need to seek out the right tool for the job, but rather to craft it. The things that he makes his synthesizers, modulators, sequencers, and amplifiers do cannot be accomplished without modifications, bodges, and sometimes total reconstructions. If Richard judged a tool in his possession as one he could not make use of in its current form, it would be pulled apart to have its sliders, jacks, and switches reassigned until nothing under the hood was the way it looked in the manual. Only then would it be a fit asset in his eclectic arsenal.

The Twin creates music that is jarring and fast paced, such as Bucephalus Bouncing Ball and afx237v7. He also creates slow and somber songs. Aisatsana [102] and A Stone in Focus come to mind. The former of that pair is a piano piece, something oddly approachable for a discography such as his but well at home in the album Syro from which it is sourced. Richard D. does not make songs with lyrics, but instead allows for the emotions in his pieces to come through on their own terms.

Make the weirdest art you can bring yourself to make. If your heart’s in it, people might recognize it, but who needs people anyway? Make art for you. Tear your tools apart and stick them back together until they can bring about the vision you seek. Make a sound nobody has heard before, then play it a hundred different ways over seven minutes. Be the beeping, pulsing, and droning you want to hear in the world.

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Categories : Art, entertainment, Music

Cary Huang, a Mind Behind Battle for Dream Island

Posted by morganni23

· Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

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Cary K Huang is a creator whose journey started sooner that most would expect. Cary, in collaboration with his twin brother Michael, created an animated web series called Battle for Dream Island. Their first entry in this series, “BFDI 1a: Take the Plunge” was released to YouTube, beginning the story of the original twenty living objects and the host and establishing that the contestants would battle to win a beautiful island. It did not receive a wide viewership at first, as it was through the steady persistence of their uploads that their audience would grow. Cary and Michael were twelve when the first episode was released on the first day of 2010, and over the course of exactly two years and twenty-four episodes totaling nearly four hours of animation, they gained more than a thousand subscribers.

The fans of Battle for Dream Island and a similar YouTube show known as Inanimate Insanity would come to be called the Object Show Community. This online community, as is the case with others like it on the net, produces large amounts of fan made content. Some may consider the OSC, especially as it exists today, to be a self-sustaining vortex of inspiration, animation, and creativity.

The brothers’ journey in online animation had a good early chapter. It was followed by several false starts in the form of sequel seasons that did not get far off the ground. Through most of his time in high school and college education at Stanford, Cary was too busy to focus on animation. During this time, he was able to experiment with code in some interesting projects. It was not until a flurry of new episodes releasing in 2017 and 2018 that Battle for Dream Island was ready to return, this time with a far larger production team and renewed art style. Following a hiatus that can be attributed to a lack of time at the end of Cary’s college career, Battle for BFDI (aka. BFB) was able to release episodes regularly until it reached its conclusion.

The BFDI team is still active today, and is currently producing the prequel season Battle for Dream Island Again and the sequel season The Power of Two simultaneously. Each new animated episode receives millions of views. Though the world and the scope of their creation has expanded greatly, Cary and Michael’s original vision from when they were twelve years old still persists in their modern efforts.

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Categories : Animation, Art, Comedy, Content Entrepreneurs, entertainment, Kid Entrepreneurs, Kids, Male Entrepreneurs, twins, Websites, Young Entrepreneur, YouTube

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Ben Francis: Gymshark

Posted by kierajennings

· Monday, October 28th, 2024

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Ben Francis is one of those rare entrepreneurs who didn’t just build a brand—he built a movement in fitness culture. As the founder of Gymshark, he took a simple idea from his garage and turned it into a global brand that’s now competing with giants like Nike and Adidas. But unlike those big names, Francis started as a regular gym-goer who saw an opportunity to make workout gear that actually fit well, looked good, and felt like it belonged to the modern bodybuilding community.

Francis’ journey as an entrepreneur is relatable because he started young, balancing college classes and a job delivering pizza. His days were ordinary, but he had this intense passion for fitness and technology. So in 2012, he and his friends started Gymshark, literally printing t-shirts in his parents’ garage. Their goal wasn’t just to make money; it was to create workout gear that stood out from what mainstream brands were offering. Traditional brands didn’t focus on the tight, fitted clothing that lifters wanted—stuff that would show off hard-earned muscles but also be functional.

What really set Gymshark apart was Francis’ approach to marketing. Back then, social media was just starting to blow up, and Francis was one of the first to realize that influencers could make a brand cool. Instead of spending money on traditional ads, he sent free Gymshark gear to fitness influencers on Instagram and YouTube, making Gymshark gear a kind of badge in the online gym community. Suddenly, Gymshark wasn’t just a brand—it was a symbol of the fitness culture that valued authenticity and dedication over big budgets.

Even when Gymshark blew up, Francis kept focusing on what his audience wanted. He stepped down as CEO for a few years to let more experienced managers lead the brand’s growth. But in 2021, he returned as CEO with a vision to make Gymshark not just bigger, but better, aligning the brand with sustainability and other values important to younger generations.

Ben Francis’ story shows that entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money—it’s about understanding people and culture. His journey proves that a simple idea, driven by passion and creativity, can go head-to-head with industry giants if it truly connects with a community.

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Categories : Athletics, Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Business::Entrepreneurs, entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Gen Z, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Influencer, Male Entrepreneurs, mental health, Nutrition

Dreadhead Films

Posted by bonaquistmr23

· Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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Meet brothers Julien and Justen Turner, young entrepreneurs in the film industry who do short narrative films, just at the ages of 25 and 21, respectively. Starting close to us, they have their business in Columbus, Ohio. Their inspiration started at an early age, where their parents had VHS cameras. They had the opportunity to use their mom’s old MacBook to play around with iMovie, where they got to play with special effects. They practiced their work first in the Midwest (Illionois), instead of the big cities like Hollywood.

Some of their inspiration flows from Tyler Perry, who made Atlanta a big film city. That’s their goal for Ohio. They don’t plan to move out of Ohio as they build their film industry. Another of their inspirations was The Karate Kid, where they got to see a black kid in a blockbuster film, and with a big afro, which inspired Justen to grow out his hair, which was the reason for the name of their film business.

Though young, their success has been noticed by many. They’ve been featured on platforms like Good Morning America, The New York Times, CNN, and MTV. They’ve also partnered with some big names, like Beats by Dre, Nike, Amazon, Air Jordan, and Adobe. They also received awards such as the Forbes Under 30, Webbys for the Best Video Campaign in Advertising and Best Video campaign for their Nike x Social Status campaign, as well as the gold award for New Director of the Year at 2023’s The Shots Americas Awards.

Their goal is to show their own journey and experience through their filmmaking life, by putting in some type of commentary in their work. At such young ages, they’ve been blessed with many opportunities, but due to their age, they’ve also been limited in what they can do. As they grow their business, they hope to bring longer-film narratives to the area. While they continue to pursue this career, they also want to be an outlet for others in the industry, by supporting other Midwest filmmakers.

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Categories : Animation, Art, Business::Entrepreneurs, Challenge, entertainment, Film, Movies, Sci Fi Inspiration, Television

Billie Eilish, a Genre-Defying Musician

Posted by morganni23

· Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

· 4 Comments

Billie Eilish wearing one of her odd outfits and holding a trio of trophies.

Billie Eilish began her career in music when she was only fourteen years old, making a splash with the single Ocean Eyes. It was uploaded to SoundCloud to be listened to for free by anyone, and within only a few weeks it had accrued a million plays. Billie Eilish, whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, rejects many of the standards for what a billboard topping artist can look and sound like. Eilish has a unique sense of style, frequently matching baggy and brightly colored and patterned clothes with large and eccentric jewelry. She is inspired by Pop, Industrial, EDM, and Jazz, among other music genres. The result is something timeless and innovative, what some call a whole new genre. Much of her songs and lyrics which are now trending internationally were first written in her home in collaboration with her brother. (He releases music separately as part of a band called The Slightlys.)

Billie Eilish is a very creative person. Eilish speaks in an interview with Noisey about how she gets many ideas from her strange dreams. She was homeschooled, enjoying horseback riding, dance, and singing. In her youth, she was a fan of Anime, specifically the movie Spirited Away. Billie Eilish has an impressive record when it comes to acclaim, trophies, and awards. She has had her music appear in 13 Reasons Why and Barbie (2023). She is the youngest person to win the Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year awards at the Grammy’s. Though her career has been highly successful, it has not been a very long one. As of yet, Eilish has only released three studio albums over eight years of music making. She’s just twenty-two years old currently, and has the potential to be a mainstay in the Pop music world, continuing to bring new, dark combinations of sound onto the billboard charts. She can be an example to us all that if you pursue your ideas (no matter how strange) with enough passion and vision, you can find an audience. Put yourself out there, and share your ideas!

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HmFgsLjpnM

https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/4/18/18412282/who-is-billie-eilish-explained-coachella-2019

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Billie-Eilish

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Categories : Animation, Apparel/Accessories, Art, entertainment, Fashion, Female Empowerment, jewelery, Music, Musician Entrepreneurs, Pop, Teen Entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs

Dude Perfect; A Multimillion Dollar Business

Posted by Abbey George

· Friday, September 27th, 2024

· 3 Comments

Dude perfect is a YouTube channel that many of us have grown up with. From the trick shot videos to the stereotype episodes, Dude Perfect never fails to entertain people of all ages.
This athletic and creative group of friends started out as a few college students doing trick shots in their backyard. One video quickly collected millions of views, and using their platform of fast-growing fame, they didn’t stop at making videos. Now they have launched different product lines and continue to develop their brand and video style.

One thing about Dude Perfect that is unique is they have never lost track of their original brand look and identity which is why viewers love them.

They now have Streaming Platform which is advertised as family friendly content perfect for all ages. They’ve been intentional about sports industry involvement and have a share of the premier league football club. This connects them to digital content creation and traditional sports. Dude Perfect goes on tours that sell out extremely fast. These live tours are fun for their fans and are an opportunity for growing their fan base. They recently announced their plans for Dude Perfect World, this ambitious project will have trick shots and games in person.

Dude Perfect is so successful because of their reliable authenticity. This is a lesson for entrepreneurs to stay committed to their passion and principles in their vision for their business or idea.
The Dude Perfect group has also exemplified great innovative principles, they constantly look for new opportunities in the developing society and technology. They successfully balance this with staying true to their authenticity. They show us not to be afraid to imagine the seemingly crazy or impossible but to pursue opportunities with courage and strategy.

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Categories : Athletics, Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Dick's Sporting Goods, entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Fitness, Male Entrepreneurs, Millennial Enrepreneuers, Social Entrepreneur, Technology, Uncategorized, Workout

College Dropout to Millionaire-Ryan Trahan

Posted by bonaquistmr23

· Saturday, September 21st, 2024

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A Youtuber and Entrepreneur, Ryan Trahan started at 14 to become an entrepreneur. He started a simple water bottle business that would later help make him into a millionaire. Starting his YouTube channel in 2015, Ryan posted about his daily life at college as a student athlete. However, he quickly gained followers due to his creativity and humor within his videos. Having adopted just 30,000 YouTube followers and juggling his business, Ryan was pressured with his college or his business. His school had set a tight rule with him, as a student athlete, making it so he couldn’t brand himself properly while in college. Because of this, Ryan had to choose between a high-risk endeavor or the college route, and he chose the entrepreneurial side. Ryan had the same mindset Peter Thiel speaks of, saying, “I view creating as entrepreneurial. Creating something from nothing has always been ingrained in me.” Thus, his career rocketed. His small water business became a great part of his revenue. The business, known as Neptune, was built to create sustainable water bottles which would reduce plastic waste. With his social enterprise, Ryan also used his business to support several organizations centered around cancer.

While Ryan had Neptune blooming, he also opened up a clothing line called Hydra Collection, which became his personal merch on his social media accounts, as well as another clothing line, Howdy Howdy, and a candy company, Joyride. Creating innovative videos on YouTube and establishing his businesses across the world has made Ryan Trahan into a wealthy, young entrepreneur. From going on live television to creating television series of his own, Ryan meets every corner around the world to grow and engage with his audience.

Ryan is known for his penny-to-a-house series and simply racing people in airports. Through his creative and entertaining work, he has amassed 17 million followers on YouTube with over 3 billion views worldwide!

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Categories : Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Celebrities, Content Entrepreneurs, entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Enviornmental, Influencer, Kid Entrepreneurs, Male Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneur, Social Media, YouTube

Kane Parsons, a Filmmaker Fresh out of High School

Posted by morganni23

· Monday, September 16th, 2024

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A pair of images, one showing Kane Parsons, a young man. The other showing the original Backrooms image of a hall with its musty old carpet and aging wallpaper.

Kane Parsons and the original Backrooms photograph.

Kane Parsons is an online filmmaker and visual effects artist who has received viral attention for his horror short films. His most popular work is a series called The Backrooms. Parsons, who goes by Kane Pixels online, released the first installment in his Backrooms series when he was sixteen years old. The nine minute short film which was uploaded to YouTube in 2022 takes place in an unnatural, lonely setting. The protagonist wanders endless, maze-like yellow hallways rendered in vivid detail with the 3D animation software Blender. This protagonist, whose handheld camera serves as our viewpoint for the film, entered this strange world by falling straight through the solid ground beneath him and into a place disconnected from our reality. In the days following the suspenseful short’s release, it would become highly popular in several online spaces. It was inspired by a post on a message board from 2019, one which described the original concept of the endless Backrooms, and featured the iconic photograph most associated with the uncanny dimension. The series expanded on the concepts first established in that post, and would only receive more notoriety as it went on, trending with each new entry in its ongoing narrative. As Kane Parsons continued to thoughtfully produce the visuals of the films, he grew more and more ambitious. The digital sets only became larger and more detailed, and later entries would use advanced motion capture techniques to make characters’ movements as realistic as possible.

All of the impressive work that Parsons was doing got him the attention of more than just online horror fans. The independent movie studio A24 has chosen to adapt his series into a feature film. Kane Parsons will direct the film, and it is to be written by Robert Patino, a producer and writer whose previous work includes the HBO series Westworld. While simultaneously completing high school, Parsons was able to build a unique online identity and inspire others with his fresh take on the found footage horror subgenre. He is quoted by ABC News as saying, “I just love doing this, I somehow almost never burn out. And I think that’s partially because of how much people love this series. It just feels like everything I do has value.”

I can say personally that the stories Kane Pixels has created have fascinated and transfixed me. I am reminded, as I climb to the third floor of a furniture store, of those windowless carpeted halls. I find myself wondering, “What would I do if I found myself in an infinite IKEA, or an endless airport?” The success of The Backrooms has shown me that if an idea intrigues me and has the sticking power to hold in my brain, it is likely that other people will have similar reactions to it. If I can unearth a novel idea and put in the time and effort to build upon it, I can make something people will care about.

Sources:

https://www.wired.com/story/what-ar e-the-backrooms/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/backrooms-horror-storytelling-online/story?id=92623707

https://deadline.com/2023/02/the-backrooms-a24-developing-feature-based-on-viral-horror-shorts-1235249413/

https://www.youtube.com/@kanepixels

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Categories : Computers, entertainment, Film, Horror, Teen Entrepreneurs, Television, Video Production, Young Entrepreneur, YouTube

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