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Who am I? Why should you care? Sidenote: Idk if you do or not

I’m an entrepreneur, creative director, business leader and creative strategist. Oh, I guess you could say artist and creative producer, too. I’m based in Durham, North Carolina, but my impact on business, art and music spreads nationwide.

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Photographer: Chris Charles

Photographer: Chris Charles

Photographer: Chris Charles

What do I do? This is a loaded question. Not sure why I set myself up.

My primary areas of expertise include graphic design, web development, creative strategy and business planning. I work on most of these through my creative agency, Kompleks Creative. I also co-founded Black Wall Street, a Durham nonprofit dedicated to increasing diversity in entrepreneurship.

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Photographer: Chris Charles

Photographer: Chris Charles

Events and how I’m involved in my community.

My community is my family. In partnership with other organizations, I produce and participate in events to improve communities and further business ecosystems.

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Julie’s Adult Book Club
February 20, 2026
NCCU Art Museum Presents “The Business of Art and Design: Celebrating Alumnus Tobias Rose”
November 1, 2024
Creative Mornings: Investing in Your Unfair Advantage
June 3, 2021

My thoughts on business, design and community.

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April 19, 2021

The Vibe

For a new business, you’re world-building. You’re crafting the world through which you communicate.

February 23, 2021

Your Passion isn’t a Sidepiece

Treat your passion like a loved one. Be responsible. Take care of it. Feed it.

January 7, 2021

How to Say, I Love You in Business

Why is it so hard to say I love you, and I care about you in business? It’s not hard to say Black Lives Matter and it’s not hard to say Happy Holidays.

September 5, 2018

Why Business Conferences for Minority Groups Matter

The history of Black Wall Street isn’t taught in schools, but you probably know about the Great Depression and the Industrial Revolution.

Photographer: Chris Charles

Listen to some dope konversations

Konversations is a podcast and video series discussing business, community and all things creative. I host each episode and invite my friends to share their stories and experience