Dj O.G.ONE

Official Portland Trailblazers Dj

Brand Jordan (Nike) Dj

This was probably the hardest thing I have ever written, because I find it hard writing about myself or describing who I am outside of a resume or bio format, So thank you for this opportunity. In searching for one word that best defines me, I could only come up with the acronym 

S.O.U.L. (Soul. Of. Unyielding. Legends). 

Most of us grow up with questions surrounding our purpose in life. Things and circumstances happen in our lives that don t always make sense, but we just make the best of it. 

 My life has been much like a super hero story.... 

Not being bit by a spider, or radiation accident giving me super powers or anything like that, but much like when the sequence of lifes incidents happen to you that forces you into a particular direction without you really having the choice; then coming to grips with that purpose for you...Being raised by a single mother, surviving the streets of Watts California, gangs, National media scandal and conspiracy, divorce, family being taken away, mother imprisoned, homeless and being a Black Man in America... I was either destined to be a mad man or a leader in the making. I never made a conscious choice to be a community activist, but it was just life s circumstances that put me into situations where I ve always found myself wanting to help people, inspire kids and wanting things better in my community. 

 Music has been a key to opening doors of communication with people about what my passion and purpose is..

This is how I'm defined by S.O.U.L.....

SOUL is what is embodied within you, your spirit, core belief system and faith. I understand that everything that I've gone through in my life was not for the purpose of becoming a crutch, but instead to build character and to hopefully inspire others to endure and better themselves. Understanding the barriers of being a Black Man in America, but not using it as an excuse to not to be a responsible father, faithful husband, loving brother and strong pillar in my community. Which is why its very important for me to model value and respect for my brothers in the community, treat all women with respect and to value people beyond their financial or societal status. More importantly, to be exactly 100% comfortable and confident in me, with all OF my imperfections and being able to be honest and accountable for them without blaming my environment or circumstances. UNYIELDING means to be steadfast and resolute, staying true to my goals and purpose beyond the temptation to compromise who I am for the sake of monetary gain or popular opinion. LEGENDS are individuals whose actions (their stories) have made an impact on someone, place or time. I want my legacy to be one of making a positive impact on the lives of people I love and care for first, then making a difference in the world like many examples of great leaders before me like Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King and many more... I am clear that this is only accomplished by me overcoming my own inner challenges and barriers. 

DO YOU HAVE SOUL?....

When Rebekah Star sent an email to her network of friends asking that we complete the sentence "I am ________", I was very excited to fill in the blank and responded to her message by stating, "I am Infinitely Fabulous".  For those who know me, my answer is no surprise - the term "fabulous" is one that has been a part of my vocabulary for as long as I can remember.  But why "Infinitely Fabulous"?  Well the term "infinitely" means without boundaries or limits and the term "fabulous" means, exceptionally good or wonderful.  So, by defining that I am Infinitely Fabulous, I'm making a statement  that being Infinitely Fabulous involves my drive, constant pursuit of education and my unique sense of style - I have a love of all things fashion and design.  I always felt it was cool to be smart, successful and fabulous, all at the same time.  By putting education first, achieving degrees in both college and graduate school, then working hard throughout my career, these accomplishments allowed me to enjoy all the fabulous things life has to offer.  I learned early in life, there are no hand outs, you have to create the life that you want and put in the work to achieve your goals.  Make no mistake, living an 'Infinitely Fabulous' life is not without it's challenges - when you know who you are and where you are going, unfortunately, there will be people and circumstances that will attempt to make you feel differently about yourself, for whatever reason.  Whenever I encounter such obstacles, I use it as an opportunity to learn and once I have done that, I keep it moving...  As I continue to grow as a woman, I am reminded that we must listen to our own voice - don't be afraid to trust yourself, because if you don't, who will?  I love this quote by poet and author, Audre Lorde, she said "If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive."  I keep this quote in my head and heart - she expresses that it is imperative to be clear about who you are - a lot of people may have expectations of what you’re supposed to be or become and how you’re supposed to get there, it's happened to me at different points in my life.  Self Identity is truly something to be discovered and requires spending time with yourself and aligning yourself with people who can be an inspiration for the person you are trying to become. I cannot stress how important it is to be around positive people who are self aware, smart, goal oriented and supportive.   I know first hand that your environment and surroundings can have a positive and/or negative effect on how you feel about and define yourself - not to mention television, music, magazines and other forms of media that aim to distort our self image.  Sometimes in might mean you will have to tune out  the noise and even more extreme, leave people behind as you continue to grow and climb toward the life you want - a life filled with limitless possibilities.  I have had to disassociate myself from people when I felt the relationship was no longer healthy or positive - it was not an easy or popular decision, but it was best for my future and often, life requires you to make those hard decisions in order to grow.  By living Infinitely Fabulous, I feel empowered to help others realize the same -  that limits exists only in the mind and when you place them upon yourself.  To further my point, there is one last quote that I'd like to share with you from author, Marianne Williamson, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine..." That quote is one of the greatest and most powerful messages of all time and is another one that I keep close to my heart - it is a reminder to me that knowing "My Black is Infinitely Fabulous" is what I was meant to be.

With Love,       

Ceo, Melissa Hibbert Consulting

“I’m different, I can’t base what I’m gonna be off of what everyone isn’t. They don’t listen, just whispering behind my back, no vision, lack of ambition, so wack.”

 Jay –Z - So Ambitious

am·bi·tion [am-bish-uhn] noun: 

an earnest desire for some type 

of achievement or distinction, 

and the willingness to strive for its attainment: