The Global Achievers Issue 8/2020 | Page 49

Richmond at one of his events

YOUR TIME IS NOW

One year ago, on August 30, 2019, my name was called out on a stage in front of hundreds. At this "Black Tie Affair" held in a magnificent, historic mansion in the greater Chicagoland area, I became the first winner of the idea that "one person matters to the world; one person CAN make a difference."

Nine months earlier, a new offering had joined the "Reality Show Phenomenon." "The Next Impactor" was to become the first global, "Race Against Time," to entertain while creating and challenging those who would help to make our world a better place for all.

"How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?" ~ Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss can twist our brains and tongs upside down and all around. Think of that feeling, got it? Now 10X it! That is how it felt to be a part of Season One of The Next Global Impactor Competition.

Truthfully, I loved it!

I joined the "Race" at the beginning of January 2019, though I had no idea what I was entering. The truth was that I had been watching one of the coaches, Jason Sisneros, and I knew I wanted to "team" with him. That was enough for me! "I