Bio
I like to think I’m a renaissance man. Born and reared in Baton Rouge, most of my career has been surrounding the following fields – education, community outreach and communication.
In 2012, I co-founded 2BRokeGuys, a group that advocated for community organizations through social media promotion, public speaking and project management. Two years later, I transferred that energy into JWH, LLC, where we focus on helping clients achieve their goals through communication.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and a minor in Spanish, from LSU.
Team and Organizational Development
Either through Enneagram or Emergenetics, we can help your team further develop in their individual and corporate growth.
Motivational Speaking
Personally, I’ve experienced two life changing moments that I hope can be used for greater purposes than myself – suffering a broken neck after a nearly fatal car accident and losing over 260lbs. Life is a journey a hopeful marathon, not a sprint. I aim to inspire others along the way.
Recent accolades
- Community Leader of the Year, Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni, 2023
- COLOR Magazine‘s POWER 40 Under 40, 2022
- 100 Most Influential Black Men in Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Metro Chamber of Commerce, 2022
- Mosaic Champion, American Advertising Federation of Baton Rouge, 2021
- ChangeMAKERS, New Schools for Baton Rouge (now Alliance BR), 2019
- Hunks in Heels, Original Talent, 2017
- American Advertising Awards, Best of Show – Elements of Advertising, (NewAperio/tommysTV), 2017
- Baton Rouge Business Report’s Top 40 Under 40, 2016
- Leadership Louisiana, 2016
- Dancing for Big Buddy, 103.3 FM Fans’ Choice Award & Showmanship Award, 2016
- Seven Day Seminary, Elevation Church (Charlotte, NC), 2015
- Leadership Baton Rouge, 2014
- Baton Rouge’s Most Eligible Bachelor, 2014
Recent Memberships & Opportunities
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Xi Nu Lamba Chapter, 2023 – Present
- Chief of Staff Association, Member, 2023 – Present
- Garden District Civic Association Board of Directors, 2021 – Present
- ExxonMobil Community Dialogue Group, 2019 – Present
- Public Relations Association of Louisiana, 2021 – 2022
- Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Mentor, 2016-2022
- Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni Board of Directors, 2014 – 2020
- Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, Mediathon Committee, 2017
- Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2017-2018
- Encounter Church, Student Pastor, 2009-2017
- Breakfast Club (an organization for local youth pastors), Co-creator, 2015-2017
- Lighthouse Louisiana, Dining in the Dark Committee, 2014-2016
- Children’s Cup, Gala Committee, 2016
- Playmakers of Baton Rouge Board of Directors, 2014-2016
Other honors include nominations for awards in social media usage and community outreach, national freelance writing pieces, speaker at conferences, recognition as one of the top black entrepreneurs in Baton Rouge, and a guest on “The Steve Harvey Show.”
SOCIAL MEDIA
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