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Dive into this episode of Lunch with a Luminary featuring the one and only Derek Blanks! Known for his stunning work in visual arts, photography, and directing, Derek takes us on a journey through his creative career and shares the lessons he's picked up along the way.
From starting out in humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, Derek's story is full of motivation, creativity, and inspiration. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just love hearing about creative journeys, you’ll want to sit back and soak in all the gems he drops in this episode!

🔗 For more inspiring conversations, visit: www.lunchwithaluminary.com
📱 Stay connected with us on social: @lunchwithaluminary

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Lunch with a Luminary

Derek Blanks | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 02

Lunch with a Luminary

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📱 Stay connected with us on social: @lunchwithaluminary

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This week on Lunch with a Luminary , we dive deep into the transformative journey of Corey Jacobs, founder of the Buried Alive Project . From receiving 16 life sentences for non-violent offenses at just 19 to leading the fight to free others, Corey’s story is one of resilience, mindset, and purpose. 🔗 For more inspiring conversations, visit: www.lunchwithaluminary.com 📱 Stay connected with us on social: @lunchwithaluminary…

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Wallace Sermons , the first Black Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Maryland, to explore his incredible journey from an Army brat to a trailblazer in the world of procurement and government contracting. Wallace shares: His path from the Air Force to entrepreneurship and ultimately procurement leadership The challenges minority-owned businesses face, with less than 1.3% of federal spending going to Black businesses Practical strategies for engaging with Procurement Center Representatives , Apex Accelerators , and Small Business Development Centers Tips for leveraging state-level liaisons to break into government contracts This inspiring conversation is part of our Invest Fest 2024 Special Series , where we highlight trailblazers across industries. 🔗 For more inspiring conversations, visit: www.lunchwithaluminary.com 📱 Stay connected with us on social: @lunchwithaluminary…

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Dive into this episode of Lunch with a Luminary featuring the one and only Derek Blanks! Known for his stunning work in visual arts, photography, and directing, Derek takes us on a journey through his creative career and shares the lessons he's picked up along the way. From starting out in humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, Derek's story is full of motivation, creativity, and inspiration. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just love hearing about creative journeys, you’ll want to sit back and soak in all the gems he drops in this episode! 🔗 For more inspiring conversations, visit: www.lunchwithaluminary.com 📱 Stay connected with us on social: @lunchwithaluminary…

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