in a dream can be something really amazing, and it surely is something Sam Sparks can personally attest to. Some years ago, his journey began with a dream he would repeatedly have about styling none other than Steve Harvey. Now naturally, the average person wouldn’t think anything about it. They definitely wouldn’t expect that it would come true some time later.
That’s just what happened for Sparks, and his journey afterwards has been like nothing else in the world. Aside from styling one of the biggest figures in entertainment, he’s doing some truly amazing things to inspire and motivate those around his city of Chicago. In our feature, we talk about all he has going on, and just what it’s been like being so close to Steve Harvey. We also look into the future at the many things he has in the works around Chicago.
Sam Sparks: I definitely look at everything as a blessing from God, and that’s most definitely what it is. I had a dream bro, if I could be honest with you. I had a dream probably 6 years before meeting him, and that dream was about him fixing my suit. Afterwards, I would wake up. I had this dream probably about 7 or 8 times, and then I didn’t have it anymore. So 6 to 7 years later, I wanted to start my own mentoring program. I heard about how Harv was doing mentoring and coaching others on how to be mentors under his foundation. He started something at Chicago State University, and I had been going back and forth there for year, volunteering. In my third year there, he pointed me out, saying that whoever my stylist was, by the way I was dressed, he knew I would be somebody. That was the first time I met him. The second time, I had gotten a call to come on and be a part of the segment for 100
U.G. Digital Mag: It’s good connecting with you, and I appreciate the opportunity. There’s a lot of people who dream of doing what you’re doing. It’s a big deal, and you’re doing amazing, so it’s an honor.
Sam Sparks: Likewise brother. I appreciate the opportunity to be featured in the magazine. I appreciate you for creating a platform.
U.G. Digital Mag: It’s pretty dope to me what you’re doing. I look to push that positivity you offer. It’s a big deal to have my own, and a lot of that effort comes from knowing the direction I wanted to go. In the realm of positivity, there’s only so far I could go writing for others. To have this platform, I can spotlight brothers like yourself. So many people know you for your work with Steve Harvey. Ho did the relationship manifest with him.