Personal Trainer, Entrepreneur, Global connector
I grew up in multiple places, which in some ways helps describe my multi-faceted personality. I was born and raised in Haiti until I was about 7. From there, I moved to Brooklyn, NYC- the heart of the jungle. Then I was in Hamilton, NJ. My last 10 years I have been in Reading, PA.
- How would you describe your upbringing?
I grew up very strict with a religious background (you would think my mom was the pastor of the church). Growing up in Haiti was so much fun and I actually wish I came here later in life because the education there is so advanced. It’s incredible even in the third world. Growing up in Brooklyn was rough in the beginning. I did not speak English. It was a new place, new culture that I had to learn the ways of the jungle. The versastyle of Brooklyn was good and trouble. Haitian kids got harassed from all sides then things changed in JR high school. The melting pot Brooklyn, off all cultures this where we all came together. The fun Brooklyn… the woo Brooklyn (I’m from flaussy). Brooklyn taught me to have heart, shoot your shot at any girl, confidence is key, and most of all go after what you want. Don’t ever stop until you get it .
My time in Hamilton, NJ, what can I say: the place where I learned the importance of community, support, love and family. Shout out to my church family (first Haitian church of god). Hamilton will always have a special in my heart. I cannot express enough about the support there. In Reading, PA, I met the realest friends one can ever have, true brothahood. Also learned about real racism there. This was the first place I experienced racism because of the small-town mentality. The history there will blow your mind. All around great experiences that made me who I am and look at the world differently as a black man.
- What is your sense of style?
Classy, athletic, colorful, vibrant.
- What is your go to piece to complete a look?
Shades and jewelry.