P U B L I SH E R’ S L E TTE R
Many young people in their twenties have grown to become a particular type of flower, soiled
in a fruitful or barren ground. Some, strongly planted in the root, may be found in a field
alone, capturing enough nourishment to solely feed themselves. Others, loosely planted in
unnourished soil, exist in a field full of weeds, gasping for air, water and the proper attention.
Few, firmly planted in fertile soil, enjoy the fruits of Spring in a beautiful garden of all types
of plants, benefitting from the consistent water, sun and care that the entire garden brings.
Which flower are you?
Only when we decide to
plant ourselves
in good soil
will we know
what we can produce.
- KRIS D. WILLIAMS
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Then we can understand how we fit in the larger picture: the perfect Spring Day.
Find your source. Plant yourself. Surround yourselves with flourishing leaders who goal-set
and dream-chase. Now produce.
One year ago, a group of bright-eyed, bushy-tailed entrepreneurial spirits decided to use our
talents to influence our generation. As a result, MADE Magazine was born. What was first
an artistic outlet for a few, has evolved into a community of entrepreneurial and influential
creatives who exchange valuable experiences, advice and opinions to better one another
online and in person.
We have learned that in a time where even the most influential people need direction, it is
clear that we all need consistent motivation, mentorship and resources to achieve our goals.
MADE’s online blog and the e-zine you are reading today serve as a source of information to
guide our professional careers, entrepreneurial endeavors and personal lives. The integration
of events like the Go, Get It! Convo, Millennial Meet-up, the Pay It 4ward Program and Tech
Crush has forged long-lasting relationships that contribute to our individual and overall
success.
As I reflect on our one year anniversary, this testimony proves that when one plants themselves
in solid ground, with the help of other grounded individuals, fruits may bear to benefit an
entire garden. The fruit will always taste much sweeter when it’s grown by people who all
passionately care about the finished product. Thank you for being a part of that group and
sticking around for over one year as we work to squeeze every drop of motivation possible
into each issue.
Cheers,
MADE-MAGAZINE.COM
Kris D. Williams
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