Driven Magazine strives to be “Catalyst of Motivation to Achieve” for today’s young adults.

The Man and Vision Behind Driven Magazine:

Cenell D. Harrell, graduate from Morgan State University with a degree in Business Management and minors in Marketing and finance. A distinguish man of the most prolific fraternity know to man, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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The holidays and New Year are almost here - let the resolutions begin!  If you are looking to get in shape, we have the perfect workout plan for you. This one is just for the ladies.

Deanna Jefferson started her all female series of fitness boot camps in Upper Marlboro, MD, just a few months after receiving her degree in Kinesiology and Public/Community Health from the University of Maryland in 2008.  She has years of training women under belt, training all levels of the Maryland Cheer Explosion all star cheerleading team.

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These days Henry Jose is doing photography and video editing in Los Angeles for A&G Rock and Couture.  He has also recently completed production on a comedy web series entitled “Look What Chu Did.”  AMADI will be sure to give an update when that project is released!  In the meantime, checkout photos that Henry has taken for A&G Rock and Couture.  This is the same company that makes Ed Hardy.  Nice!

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Matt Echave is a young Washingtonian filmmaker who has devoted the last two years to producing a documentary about the only music genre native to Washington, DC, GoGo.

A product of the DC public schools, Matt started shooting with a used film camera history projects at Alice Deal Junior High where he won first place and honorable mention in the Regional/City-Wide, National History Fair Competition for two consecutive years. The successful production of a fictional short entitled “Dilemma” as the final project for his Wilson High School film class, which won him 1st place in the high schools film competition, and an internship at the National Geographic Channel which propelled him to enroll at the College of Santa Fe’s film school. There he produced a documentary based in Brazil about Capoeira, a ritualized martial arts dance created by African slaves; a documentary exploring the birth of the film industry in New Mexico; and a short horror film for which an edited version was selected for screening at the Santa Fe 3-Minute Film Festival.

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With the popularity of social media, it’s not hard to find out about an event going on in any major city.  But there is much more that goes into promoting for an event than sending a mass Facebook or Myspace invite.  In fact, Trevor Trowell, owner of Trewell Entertainment, started  building his clientele by being face to face with partygoers.  This tactic has proven successful, as he was a staple for three years at Love Nightclub in Washington, DC.

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The Willis Real Estate Group are my personal real estate agents and over the years we have developed a great friendship, because they really look out for their clients’ best interest. They are very devoted to their clients and they make sure that everyone receives the American dream of becoming a homeowner.

Who is the Willis Real Estate Group?

Marshall & Michelle Willis have been full-time licensed Realtor’s with RE/MAX Professionals since 2004.  Our “motto” is helping others obtain their “dream come true” in owning their 1st home.

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Left: Sgt. Tibs | Right: Max

Gowherehiphop.com is run by Max Gutnik (Max G.) and Tim Hanrahan (Sgt. Tibs). Max G. is the designer and editor of all GWHH related artistic content, as well as a frequent contributor and strategist for the company. Sgt. Tibs is the chief contributor and editor. Together, we are entrepreneurs, our own public relations, and sponsors of an upcoming hip hop/pop duo from Chicago: LA & Mr. Music. Max G., 22, is a student at SAIC (Art Institute of Chicago) majoring in Visual Communications/Design. Sgt. Tibs, 21, is a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in Architecture and minoring in Environmental Design. We have been best friends since the 3rd grade and grew up together liking the same music that has influenced us to this point today.
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Vince Fillah is not your average barber.  As the owner of 1 Cut Above, he views his barbershop as an avenue to give back to the community by providing a place where he can serve as a positive role model for young men. “I’ve always wanted to own a business and do non-profit work,” says Vince.  “Opening a barbershop is the most basic way that I can do both.”  AMADI caught up with Vince just days after he moved his shop to a new location in Olney, MD.

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AMADI Magazine had the pleasure to an video interview with one of DC’s hottest new music labels: The 368 Music Group. This music label was established in March 2009 by co-founders: Raheem Devaughn and Dre “The Mayor”. Raheem and Dre have a wealth of experience within the music industry.

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