Monthly Archives: December 2016

The Story Behind: Speaking at Fresh Start

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As we quickly march into 2017, I’m super excited to announce that I have been booked for my first official public speaking engagement at the 2017 Young Adults Fresh Start Conference. The Fresh Start conference will take place on Saturday January 14, 2017 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Harvest International Pentecostal Church of Christ in Newark, NJ. I am honored to be speaking alongside of Pastor Ryan Faison, Elder Evans Pierre, and Minister Nyle Fort.

I was invited to speak at The Fresh Start conference thanks to one of the organizers, Garmeterick Moore whom I met this past summer (2016) in Newark, NJ while driving for Uber. Who would have thought that I would end up meeting a complete “stranger” in my second summer driving for Uber who would eventually offer me my first public speaking engagement? Oddly enough, although I am super thankful, I am not quite surprised. I say this because I am a firm believer in how the magic of the universe tends to manifest answers and opportunities at just the right moments. More importantly, I believe that when we live our life on purpose, we prepare ourselves to leverage opportunities which fulfill our purpose.

Fast forward a few months and on Sunday December 18, 2016, I received the following text message which to my pleasant surprise was completely unexpected:

[Disclaimer] This screenshot was published with the permission of both participants involved in the dialogue via text message.

This goes to show, we never know the type of impact just one (sometimes short) interaction with someone else might have on their impression of us. Our reputation is our resume. Great conversations help to create great opportunities. The only limits we abide by are those which we put upon ourselves. It’s about time for us to break free and flip the narrative. We all have an experience to share. We all have a moment to share. We all have a story to share. The only thing that is stopping us from getting to where we would like to be in life is the action required to get there. So…how do we take action in an effort to discover and fulfill our purpose and vision? Stay tuned for more!!!

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(Uh • Kway • Us) Aquaus Kelley is a forward-thinking Brand Strategist, Cultural Curator, and Educator. As the Founder of A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group, he specializes in identifying talent and creating opportunities for brand development, exposure, and growth. Aquaus has worked with companies and organizations such as Cornerstone Agency, City Year Miami, Universal Music Group, and W Hotels. He is extremely passionate about helping companies adapt to culture and building value between brands and their consumers centered around love. His ultimate mission is to use his influence to project positivity across the globe and invest in the collective future of society through the arts, education, entertainment, and leadership.

Behind The Beauty: Brittany Camacho

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Although we do not know anything about makeup, we do know talent when we see it! When we came across the video below via one of our brands, We LOVE Hub City (@welovehubcity) on Instagram, not only were we introduced to the work of Brittany Camacho (@britni.__), we also took a liking to the the collaborative effort of all parties involved. This includes the fantastic makeup artist, Ashley Victoria (@ashleyvictoriamua), and the wonderful visuals by Elisee Jean-Pierre (@siiojp). By the way, the “SiiO” in Elisee’s Instagram handle stands for “Success In It’s Outcome.” Don’t worry readers, you’re not alone, we LOVE it too!

We’re looking forward to seeing the future growth of Ashley, Britni, and Elisee. Who knows, we may end up working together in some capacity in the near future. We would love to see Britni in an Adidas campaign. Only time and effort can tell!

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A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group is a brand development agency that specializes in creating opportunities for brand development, exposure, and growth. With an emphasis on culture and lifestyle, the primary focus of A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group is to help companies adapt to culture and build value between brands and their consumers centered around love. Our social mission is to leverage the influence of popular culture to create social change and invest in the collective future of society through the arts, education, entertainment, and leadership. We are driven by AMBITION, fueled by PASSION, inspired by INNOVATION, and suckers for STRATEGY!

Izzy Bizu – Talking To You

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Just a few hours ago, Izzy Bizu dropped her latest track entitled, “Talking To You” off of her debut major label release, “A Moment of Madness” (Epic Records/Sony Music).

Our winter hasn’t even started yet and already this track has us thinking about spring. Enjoy the breezy smooth tune!

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A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group is a brand development agency that specializes in creating opportunities for brand development, exposure, and growth. With an emphasis on culture and lifestyle, the primary focus of A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group is to help companies adapt to culture and build value between brands and their consumers centered around love. Our social mission is to leverage the influence of popular culture to create social change and invest in the collective future of society through the arts, education, entertainment, and leadership. We are driven by AMBITION, fueled by PASSION, inspired by INNOVATION, and suckers for STRATEGY!

Jain – Makeba

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I remember initially coming across the music of Jain last year in October of 2015. When I heard her song playing in the lobby of my apartment building, I immediately thought of M.I.A. and Santigold. I love Jain’s artistic, creative, and free spirited vibe. Since then, with the help of fanum, we’ve been keeping track of her moves as an emerging artist.

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Just a few days ago, she released her latest video for “Makeba.” It’s pretty dope! When I first saw the balloons in the beginning, I thought of Warby Parker. It always amazes me how one visual can trigger a response that leads us to think of a particular brand or product.

Anyway – back to the music. Enjoy the video!


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(Uh • Kway • Us) Aquaus Kelley is a forward-thinking Brand Strategist, Cultural Curator, and Educator. As the Founder of A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group, he specializes in identifying talent and creating opportunities for brand development, exposure, and growth. Aquaus has worked with companies and organizations such as Cornerstone Agency, City Year Miami, Universal Music Group, and W Hotels. He is extremely passionate about helping companies adapt to culture and building value between brands and their consumers centered around love. His ultimate mission is to use his influence to project positivity across the globe and invest in the collective future of society through the arts, education, entertainment, and leadership.

Pursue Our Happiness!

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If we’re not “qualified” to do something, we can either remain unqualified or we can decide to put in the work that’s required to obtain the qualifications. We may not get paid in the beginning. However, no one can stop us from putting in the work. The choice is always ours!

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(Uh • Kway • Us) Aquaus Kelley is a forward-thinking Brand Strategist, Cultural Curator, and Educator. As the Founder of A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group, he specializes in identifying talent and creating opportunities for brand development, exposure, and growth. Aquaus has worked with companies and organizations such as Cornerstone Agency, City Year Miami, Universal Music Group, and W Hotels. He is extremely passionate about helping companies adapt to culture and building value between brands and their consumers centered around love. His ultimate mission is to use his influence to project positivity across the globe and invest in the collective future of society through the arts, education, entertainment, and leadership.