The life and times of Alix Montes are indeed filled with nonstop people interactions and a booked calendar stacked with side gigs which include, 6 A.M. yoga instructing, Thursday evening swim coaching and a office gig in one of DC’s leading advertising agency’s. Those who know him well call him Alix or Montes for short.…
Read more I’m Alix Montes, DC Ad Man + Yogi + Swim Coach, and this is How I Rise
In life, we come to learn that the best way to meet it – and those along your journey – is warmly, kindly and mindfully. I first met Amarie Baker in Huntsville, TX back in 2009 (I a sophomore; she a freshman), and our first early interactions was exactly that — warm, kind, mindful and…
Read more I’m Amarie Baker, Activist, Artist, Asé, and this is How I Rise
I would like to share with you the launch of a new monthly storytelling series which I hope to involve you or someone you know. The How I Rise series asks rising young talented black leaders to share their personal stories of success, hustle and more in their work to break barriers and change the world. The How…
