I always loved helping others reach their goals especially those younger than me. From babysitting my family members,  tutoring, being a camp counselor and later public speaking at schools it always felt like I was naturally being pulled into this direction. I also admired the relationship I had with my mentors and wanted to replicate the affect they had on my life. One in particular was my high school teacher Kyle Dixon who seen me rapping in the hallway and told me my words had power and to be mindful of my influence. He would give me albums of different artists like Little Brother and Public Enemy to help teach me how to rap about something beyond violence and see my community as a jewel. His favorite phrase was “Each one teach one. Don’t break the chain” and that’s something I carry with me to this very day.