THICKK MAGAZINE ISSUE #2 by Innova X Arts

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Spotlight Special
on
EMILY CORREA
Editor-in-Chief & Designer
TEAM
CHASNEY SEIBERT
Creative Assistant Manager
ISABELLA BRUTCH
Magazine Editorial Assistant
JERRY ALT
Cover Photo & Editorial #1 IXPhotographer
ANGELIQUE ALEXANDRA
Cover Shoot MUA
ISRAEL PEREZ & ERRIN AUSTIN
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EDITOR'S NOTE
CHAPTER 1: "LOVE + SEX"
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"Love + Sex" Q&A
IXAnimal Shoot
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Linda Liu
CHAPTER 2: "WHOLE-ISTIC HEALING"
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Ultimate Spark! Coaching: offer
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"Whole-Istic Healing" Q&A
IXSPOTLIGHT: Matthew Salter
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Adrianna Jaramillo
IXSPOTLIGHT: Swarnima Singh
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Deval Mistry
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CHAPTER 3: "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE"
Business to Watch: Celeb Lux Limos
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"Beautiful People" Q&A
Macy's IXSpiritwear Fashion Show
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Macy's Fashion Show
IXSPOTLIGHT: London Rome
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Julie Zhu
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Chapter 4: "The MONEY GAME"
US!C Conference!
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"The Money Game" Q&A
IXSPOTLIGHT: Jinho Woo
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Arika Clark, Thrive Epic
IXSPOTLIGHT: Khanh Dang

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Chicago tattoo Convention
Chapter 5: "LIFE IN FLIGHT"
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"Life in Flight" Q&A
IXSHOOT: Exquizite Expressions
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Travel: Love All, Live Free
IXSPOTLIGHT: Yesora Song
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Chapter 6: "SPIRIT FLOW"
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Morris Mills
"SPIRIT FLOW" Q&A
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IXSHOOT: Welcome 2 the Jungle
Synctuition
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Xa'Vonni Talks Following Your Bliss
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"Awaken Your Light" Masterclass
My First Love...Acting
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Artist to Watch: Maurice Jones Jr.
IXSPOTLIGHT: Angela Cobb
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Shelly Tan
Artist To Watch: Greg Chater
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Chapter 7: "URBAN FUTURA
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Artist to Watch: Papi Miranda
"URBAN FUTURA" Q&A
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Robert James Atton
IXSPOTLIGHT: Mak Yilut
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Maurice Proffit
CHAPTER 8: "THE FIFTH DIMENSION"

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Artist to Watch: Double G
"The Fifth Dimension" Q&A
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IX Reverb Nation Global Winners
IXSPOTLIGHT: Wonmi Jung
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Chapter 9: "UNDER The MOONLIGHT"
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IXSPOTLIGHT: Orchestra Fuego
"Under The Moonlight" Q&A
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XSPOTLIGHT: Lucner Frederique
IXSPOTLIGHT: Guilherme Pimentel
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Artist to Watch: TomCat Burke
IXSPOTLIGHT: Daniel Criado
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CHAPTER 10: "SPOON"
IXSPOTLIGHT: Sebastian GHEORGHIU
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"Spoon" Q&A
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IXSHOOT: Celebrity Cereal
IXArtist Directory
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IX Creative Services
Finale: THANK YOU

Xa'Vonni is
back...
Age: Millennial, still Level 3 (30-ish)
City: 4th City = Chicago and loving it!
(Miami, NYC and Boston prior)
Sign: Sagittarius Sun (Bold!)..Virgo
Moon (Organized!)..Libra Rising (Sexy!)
E D I T O R ' S N O T E
Passion: Designing it ALL..just like this
mag! 100% my art & the IX network!
Highest Degree: Master's in Business
Psychology + ICF Certified Soul
Empowerment Coach Trainer!
Race: Proud Latina w. a Neo JLO/
Kim K Booty
Mantra:
Your Worldview is your CHOICE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ISRAEL PEREZ
KLAIRMONT KOLLECTIONS, CHICAGO, IL
What a time to be alive! I never thought since the launch of Issue #2 where I featured 75 + creatives in the Innova X Arts network
would I live through with the rest of the globe a world as such a pandemic as Covid-19. But you should know something about
me...I am not a person that lives in fear. Think about it!
I have lived in 4 cities by myself, knowing NO ONE..to within a year being part of the entertainment scene and surely KNOWING
EVERYONE (at least those who matters in arts & entertainment).
I had no clue that 2020 would mark 18 years in the entertainment industry...having started off as an actress...went to a high school
of the arts...to being a commercial print model...then BECOMING a runway coach and modeling teacher at the modeling schools
for 4 YEARS..training 1,000 young girls on WOMEN EMPOWERMENT. I had no clue in 2019 we would have the #METOO
movement...then a strong focus on on saving women and children from human trafficking (I spent 6 months on the board of an
anti-human trafficking charity)...
Then spending the last 8 years in the music industry as a talent scout and writing a book on the music industry featuring 100 indie
music artists from 20,000 submissions from Reverbnation...
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-Xavonni
(Thanks Lou Plaia!)...transforming into an artist coach...then becoming an event producer across Miami, NYC and
Chicago..hosting 17 luxury photo shoots and art pops in Chicago alone last 3 years..the list goes on..
With all this work...I never anticipated that our planet would be split between light and darkness with misinformation left and
right from the media...false truths about the masks (my personal opinion)...city destruction from riots, a very confusion
election and the entire ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY on hold ALL 2020...But in this mess it felt good to have created my art
throughout the rest of 2019 and into 2020, right before this mess!
Almost like this work here is FATED.
Forget about all the celebrity news we HAVEN'T received (what a nice break, huh?)...
It is the INDEPENDENT ARTISTS that I have loved to help, promote, coach and influence these last 18 years by my work that
have my heart and deserve THIS SPOTLIGHT you will see in the page before you.
Despite any lines and barriers between us (I see none...just beautiful diversity and our mission to learn unconditional LOVE,
COMPASSION and TOLERANCE for each other...)
THICKK MAGAZINE is simply a celebration of voices from the souls of our artists, most of them independent...fearless
co-creators as the SOUL of SOCIETY.
We search HIGH and LOW for artists across all the arts to represent as their publicist for their work. Despite Covid...many of
them still CREATE. They still believe in their dreams and they DESERVE your RESPECT!
In these pages you will discover our BEST of the BEST from the INNOVA X ARTS GLOBAL NETWORK.
Please share their work...on your IG and FB and the socials...and say you found them on here!
The search for Issue #3 creatives starts January 2021! Will you be next to join our movement?

LOVE + SEX
“Absolutely, that is why
polyamory has been so
liberating for me.”
- Di Magnolia
“Authentic love is boundless and
ever flowing, lifting those within
your arms higher. Not only is it
possible to love two people at
once, but it is actually impossible
not to love multiple people at
once if we are only willing to set
ego aside. The question isn’t how
to choose between two people,
but if we are courageous enough.”
- Tisha Harrison
“Yes. Choose the one
that feels most like
home.” - Kevin Enright
“Well, I teach my clients
not to base decisions
about a relationship
necessarily on feelings...
feelings are fleeting and
can change and may
even be based on trauma
and unhealed
issues...evaluate
relationships based on
whether the person’s
actions match what they
say.”
- Terrie Vanover
“Love is universal. We
should love everything and
everyone. With healthy
boundaries of course.”
- Ryan Parton
“If you fall in love with
two people choose the
second one, because if
you were really in love
with the first one, you
would never have
fallen for the second
one.”
- Andrew Charles
because we love
“Yes,
differently. Each
people
brings with them
person
and blessings
lessons
help us to become
which
versions of
better
ourselves.”
Sheill Pascal
-
"Yes, you can love multiple
people at once. I think,
everyone you love, you love
differently... Every person is
different and every experience
is different. But if I had to
choose one love, I would choose
the one that feels natural."
- Sara Kozlowski
“Yes it's possible. You said to love
two people at the same time
which is different than being in
love with two people at the same
time. If the latter is true then it
depends on the situation. Follow
your gut, weigh the pros & cons
and don't make a permanent
decision based on a temporary
emotion to make sure you won't
have regrets.”
- Jen Young
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What's
your Animal
Instinct...

Nothing in the Jungle of Life is what is seems...

Ernest P.

Dae

Water...falls...
-Xa'Vonni

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WHOLE-ISTIC HEALING
“Not a physical medicine but an action-based
medicine that is Tapping or also called Emotional
Freedom Technique (EFT). This clears the meridians in
our body to flow the proper energy to and through our
systems. It can be used for everything from treating
phobias, trauma, limiting beliefs, to helping heal
physical/mental illnesses.” - Elizabeth Otis
oils!
“Essential
the
Removing
in our
toxins
household
“Cannabis. Using the
whole plant. Wanna
know more? Ask me.
#MrCBD”
- Mark Kunicki
“Spirulina! If you take
enough you can feel more
energetic. Only $4.88 a
bottle at Wal-Mart.”
- Steve Younce
regime
cleaning
a game is
changer.”
Thomas Wurm
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“Aloe Vera. Get rid of all
pharmaceutical medicines with all
of their nasty man made side
effects.” - Brad Rayner
“Reiki and meditation.
Remove unnatural
pesticides, GMOs.”
- Jen Young
“Best anti inflammatory ever is Turmeric.
Curcumin (its active principle) taken with
piperine (black pepper) to help absorption,
can do wonder with pain . It is very ancient
too as it.has been used for 3000 years as
ayurvedic health and beauty treatment.”
- Toni Mischitelli
“Black seed oil! I love BSO
and that was what kept me
sane and energetic after my
second child was born.”
- Gi Stradioto
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My second instance was going to a darkened movie theater with my parents watching “Men In Black” having cold
cherry Coke and Twizzlers and hot buttered popcorn and nachos is one of my earlier experiences in movie theaters
that made me want to be in this business in industry.
Seeing the intensity of the action shots, Will Smith's poise charm and dramatic chops, Tommy Lee Jones funny yet
dry sarcastic witty humor and an overall great work of cinema. Also seeing my mentor, Spike Leeʼs “Do The Right
Thing” VHS tape box cover around the same age and falling in love with the portrait..the cover paints alone, then
finally witnessing it the power and reality of that imagery sounds and sites.
It was incredible. knew I wanted to be in the world of film, especially behind the camera. I never really envisioned in
front but stranger things happened. I was blessed to be able to for last 5 years be in the Union as an actor with SAG-
AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild). My first opportunity to appear on “Empire” was in late 2014, I was featured in a scene
on the first season with Taraji, Jussie and Terrance.
From there, more castings and bookings came through for featured extra parts as well as a few principles speaking
roles. I had signed with two agencies back in 2015; BNB Chicago Model & Talent Agency & Modelogic Midwest...
More roles came in on sitcoms like “Shameless”, “Chicago PD”, “Chicago Fire” and feature films that came to Chicago
over last few years such as Spike Leeʼs “Chi-Raq” and Melissa McCarthyʼs “The Boss.” One of the most incredible,
surreal, and hard working testaments and moments in the early part of my career on screen as an actor was being
upgraded from a featured extra already booked, to ON THE SPOT, being upgraded to a higher principal/speaking
co-starring role in the Fox TV Pilot “University”.
I was in a scene with actress Erin Moriarty of Netflix "Jessica Jones" fame amongst other works
(https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3929195/), where I played one of the best football players in the country and a
5-star high school recruit being shown around the fictional campus on the show, which we filmed in Chicago near
DePaul. In that scene, I was being recruited by Erin and another co-starring actress. It all came from sheer blessings
and luck and like the phrase "when preparation and readiness meets opportunity and luck..then good things happen". Or
along those lines at least.
And the director and producers upgraded me and another fellow featured extra to co-starring roles on the spot.
needless to say there was a lot of excitement! But the process still continues as always , I'm content but NEVER
complacent.
As far as acting PRE-PANDEMIC, the last speaking role I had was on Season 10 of “Shameless” on Showtime
Networks (https://www.facebook.com/ForTheCultureProductionsAndMediaLLC/videos/2771363589765388/?
extid=0)
But now in 2020/2021...my shift and continuing focus is on my Production & Media company (For the Culture
Productions and Media LLC)...my beautiful 3-year old daughter Braelyn and living a healthy, productive, positive
and peaceful life in that regards.
"What inspired you to create your production company, For The Culture Productions And Media LLC,
and where do you see it going?"
I started FTC Productions and Media LLC so that people never give up on their dreams, while showing through
inclusion and originality, that dreams and stories are endless. Future plans for FTC is to just keep growing and
bringing original content to viewers/readers/listeners and to change minds and conversations through art and being
proud of yourself, culture and vision!
It 's always important to continue to inspire people, fans, friends, family...myself and be also inspired and motivated
by many others while being a good person and hard worker.
- Matt Salter

D R I A N N A
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M A K E U P A R T I S T
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The time I had that fashion show at the Macy's Grand
Ballroom for my brand IXSpiritwear...
IXSpiritwear is a fashion line I started in 2018 in Miami to celebrate positive & motivational statements like "Art
is my Religion"(I own this trademark!)..."Fashion is my Religion" and more...
I never thought that a couple years later, my work would be featured at Macy's Downtown Chicago at a
private charity fashion show! (Print Shop = Chicago Signs: https://www.facebook.com/Chicagosigns) Tell them
INNOVA X ARTS sent you! There is nothing you cannot achieve if you actually COMPLETE the project..not
just start it. It's called "Walking the Walk". And these models below were the best at it! Those are the kind of
people I desire to surround myself with in 2021...dreamers who WORK it. Is that you? Let's build up xo
Kamiya Cann
- Xa'Vonni
Gabriela
Karmen
Jessica

Photography: Jerry Alt, Models: Jessica P., Cheryl Mccrary, Gabriela C., Kamiya Cann & Event Producer Emily Correa
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Natalie M.
Teen Universe
Illinois 2020
Kamiya Cann
Founder, Kamiya
Beauty

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Money
Join my Coaching
Firm at...
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THE MONEY GAME
“Open my destination holistic health and wellness resort and start a
nonprofit that helps children that have experienced trauma. It will be
a house with different rooms, each room is a way for a child to
express their emotions other than receiving counseling. For example
one room might be the music room where they learn to play an
instrument or write music and another room might be an art room
where they can paint or sculpt.
There will be a garden and animals and yoga and so much more! The
destination resort will help fund the nonprofit. Both will be in the
holistic health and wellness industry with a focus on preventative
healthcare.”
- Sarita Rodriguez
“I would invest in my education
department and would offer
people in my industry a free
intense financial understanding
workshop to help build their
business and elevate our industry.
(Cosmetology)” - Jordan Sahr
buy 10 other million dollar
“I’d
double their value,
businesses,
them @ 3X market cap & walk
sell
with $60M.”
away
Frederick Bussey
-
“Buy Bitcoin, Crypto and
Karatbars to Create
generational wealth with
multiple streams of
income/investments.” -
Keisha Green
“I would help
Leukemia
patients/Survivors
with financial
aid.”
- Jim Calhoun
“Pay off all the debt from corona, set aside money for (at least 1 year)
payroll and bonuses for every employee that has stuck with us this year, and
pay back my dad for all he has personally put into the business. Whatever is
left would go to my three favorite charities: chicago help initiative to fight
homelessness, Hepzhibah Children’s home in Oak Park, IL, and Storybook
Farm in Alabama.”
- Michelle Durpetti
“Invest in people!
The best asset.
Greater than bricks
or anything else.”
- Dimitri Garcia
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Boston, New
"Florida,
then go see my
Jersey,
in North
siblings
Carolina”
LIFE IN FLIGHT
"Greece!"
- Ryan Gregory
"Italy"
to see the great
“England
monoliths and sacred
Stone
I'm on a mission to
sites.
my druid knowledge
further
becoming right now.”
and
“Dubai & Doha. I will be
there for the World Cup.
May not come back!”
- Dimitri Garcia
- Nancy Veloo
“I want to do couple road
- Felicity Long
“My home state for sure.
Martha's Vineyard &
who knows I might just
run into Former Pres &
1st Lady Obama!!!”
- Lauren Sanders
my "Taking
to son
Disney"
Jeff -
trips to see friends around
the country; and one day
sooner than later to
somewhere amazing like
Aruba” - Nicole Daniels
“In the beginning of the year I
discovered that I am 50% Navajo. I
would love to travel to the Navajo
Nation in New Mexico and visit,
learn, volunteer... I have been
using Duolingo to learn the
"Hawaii"
- Connie Miller
“Dominican
Republic, Brazil,
Ecuador”
- Keisha Green
Berkowitz
language, I am now fluent.”
- Ashley Goodbrake
- Kelly Vedder
“Jamaica!!”
Jim Calhoun
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Photographer: Israel Perez / Editorial Assistant: Errin Austin / MUA: Justyna Kaczor

Jillian Gehring
Deedy Alhadar
Deedy Alhadar
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Jamie Saavedra
Deedy Alhadar
Jillian Gehring
Deedy Alhadar

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ARTIST: MORRIS MILLS
ALBUM: THE DAWN
SINGLE: SEX&MONEY
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 19 2019
HOMETOWN: CHICAGO
RESIDES: LOS ANGELES
GENRE: FUNK/ROCK
RECORD LABEL: STRAWBERRYHILL
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SPIRIT FLOW
“I've gathered a few over the
years... the most profound
and intense was last year I
came face to face with a
Brown bear in Revelstoke,
BC while we were camping. A
big mama came to
investigate our camp one
night and I was changing
tents to the kids tent because
they heard something and
got scared. She was about 20
ft. away and terrifying but
exhilarating at the same time.
Got in the tent and she came
and sniffed where I was then
walked away. Mother bears
are intensely protective of
their cubs and we were about
to start the adoption process
of my stepson’s half brother.
Other animals over time have
been a wolf, olive python,
lion seal, and Phoenix (yes a
mythical creature so they
keep telling me) it's a red
peacock in truth. ”
- Felicity Long
“For the past couple years,
Hawks. They always seem to be
around when I need guidance or
protection from spirits. During
the most difficult times for me
they are always seen Flying high
above me and the BS that might
be clouding my grounded
judgment.” - Kelly Andrade
"Bear. They would chase
me all over the
mountains until I
admitted it. Now that I
have peace with bears I
never see them.”
- Thomas Wurm
"Koala Bear. I'm
reminded that by
relaxing and staying
calm I can get
everything done."
- Kevin Enright
"Wolf... follow my
instincts” - Nadin
Al Shaker
"Platypus. Always has
been. They have no
problem telling you
when they are miffed.
They have all the spare
parts but are still totally
awesome."
- Elizabeth Stonick
are “Mine
and cougar
Just deer.
out a found
days ago.
few
the But
of
description
is spot on
them
me.” for
Ana Djanish
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Welcome 2 the Jungle
Photographer: Jerry Alt
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X A ' V O N N I
T A L K S
following your bliss

I'VE NEVER BEEN...
The kind of woman that waited for
anyone's approval before going after
my dreams...all I knew was if I could
understand it, devote myself to
it...be endlessly persistent...and work
on my goals on a consistent daily
basis...I would 1. be one step closer
to my success 2. be carving myself
out of stone into my ideal self little
by little...3. be surpassing my
"competition" who weren't as
smart, devoted, consistent,
connected, heart-filled and dam
anywhere as passionate as I was
when I got my head wrapped
around something.
I don't know if it's a Sagittarius thing,
an entertainer thing (another Sag
trait like fellow Sags Nicki Minaj,
Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Jay-Z (I
didn't know that!), Tyra Banks,
Taylor Swift, Christina Aguilera!)..ok
I'mma stop here.
But once I become PASSIONATE
about someone or something, this
HUGE fire is LIT in me, and
NOTHING...and I mean nothing, will
ever put it out without me fighting
for it. Ask any one who has worked
with me or anyone on my team.
(Btw, you need a TEAM to move fast
or ELSE.)
The truth is..."Art gives me a sense
of freedom."
"It connects me with information
from the Universe on beauty and
truth."
And it's crazy because in my last
magazine publication launch...I was
severely bullied on social media by a
b*tch and her talentless croonies just
because we had a super quick small
social media snarky argument. Like a
preteen in middle school, she went
on to "social shame me" and my
artist's efforts..not knowing how
MASSIVELY BIG of a heart I have for
all of art. I have 18 years in the arts,

Photography: Jerry Alt
MUA: Angelique Alexandria

tirelessly being an artist myself and I have trained, coached, worked with or inspired
thousands of people in the arts and in life! globally in little and huge ways.
All that while also getting a BA, a Master's Degree, working 10 years as a designer for
Fortune 500's and getting a gold standard ICF-level Coaching Certification in 2012.
Like I WORK HARD and SMART, but with some flair! I LOVE it this way.
Law of Attraction is all about your energy and self-belief, people!
It is about knowing WHO you are and digging deep into your beliefs and behaviors
to CONSCIOUSLY DESIGN a MASTER PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE.
And you must do that if you are truly meant to LIVE!
That's WHY at Innova X Arts we have...literally the best team one can dream of
working with...being 18 years now in the entertainment industry..a business woman
and serial entrepreneur with my own coaching school (Ultimate Spark! Coaching)...a
community non-profit I'm kicking off this summer called "Commune-Unity", like
creating and managing new hot projects and leading fantastic teams of talented
artists is my gift and I'm living my dreams! And these artists find me too.
They read a vibe or energy that tells them I am someone so positive, energetic,
ambitious and driven and I will lead THEM to success. And I do!
Now 2020 has knocked everyone down on their knees..what a spirit shaking year!
But for some reason, the beautiful and intriguing work in THICKK MAGAZINE was
already prepared in advance by some higher power on a perfect timing...and I didn't
give up despite the relentless hater-age from losers, and the rest (all the artist
features and ad space) ALL PAID for by the way! spilled in all year! Good karma!
I actually had one of my BEST YEARS! It's all in your preparation and mindset, never
stop working consistently and devoted to what you are GREAT AT! The work
ALWAYS proves itself..and NEVER, ever forget to appreciate your team! xoxo

"YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE,
IF YOU DON'T LIVE
NOW...
WHEN WILL YOU?"
- X A ' V O N N I

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My Story...
started in this business as an extra by accident! I was a job recruiter working from home. I was about to post a
"I
on Craigslist and saw a post for extras. I didn't even know what that was but the word MOVIE caught my
job
I submitted and they requested a headshot, which back then you mailed a hard copy to the casting office. That
So
in 2005. I took a pic of myself with my webcam and had my niece edit it, she added my name on the front etc.
was
weeks later, I was on set with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves (who is very handsome in person by the way)
Two
the film "The Lake House"...my background role was a business executive.
for
was going out of the door as Sandra Bullock ran down the stairs... (yep that scene!) and I did see myself but if you
I
an eye you will miss me...lol . I remember being so excited and asking a lot of questions from the crew and of
blink
more work came for me because the more you did, the more you get in this business! I met this guy named
course
Jackson, a film student. He gave me my first speaking role in an independent film called "Holiness in Time" and
Billy
really I took over a few positions well that's just me bossy! My next move was doing crew work on TV network
Okay
and my first PA gig was on the FOX network show "So You Think You can Dance" I did two seasons. I was in
shows
of the set office giving out the radios and other supplies, paper work etc. also responsible for set injuries
charge
sending cast/crew to the hospital if needed. You can find more of my work on IMDb.
and
love the film industry and it really is a tuff business, it's not all glitz and glam; you must have tuff skin coming
I
the door of show business. In Chicago some of my clients are: Director/Producer Mark Harris,
through
Little Girl In White" was accepted into 10 film festivals in 2020 and "Pieces of David", our featured film in 2017,
"The
nominated three times in the 2018 Black Excellent Awards! Lawrence Lee Wallace: Best Director & "Pieces of
was
attention!
I noticed things could run smoother so I started giving my suggestions.
Director/Producer Christopher Nolen (the Black One) and "Funny man" Jay Davis.
David ": Best Film & Anita Nicole-Brown: Best Actress...she won!..."

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S C I E N T E R R I F I C
U R B A N
F U T U R A
D E C A D E D A N C E R S
T I M E O U T

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URBAN FUTURA
"As a twin flame
I understand that duality will get
worse till we all stop judgment &
take responsibility for ourselves.
It’s an inner job not an outer one."
- Amanda Leanna
see trends going to ethical and natural
"I
Spirituality will be a huge theme.
things.
eating and natural products
Clean
oils organic crystals etc. with
essential
spirituality becoming a trend there will be
"A giant banner that
says: GRAND
RE-OPENING"
- Jeff Berkowitz
but the awakened ones see right
thing
this. Initially people will be
through
out. I see chaos initially but it will
freaking
eventually. The vibe will be more
balance
Old ways will be falling away and
60s-ish.
people who pretend because it's the in
those in power will not like this and try to
hold on to the old. They will greatly suffer
for this and it will not work out well for
them. I see old patterns of good coming
going to bring a
“It's
bunch of talented
whole
back like helping your neighbor. I see
people caring about each other and the
trained in
coaches,
areas,
different
planet like it was meant to be. I also see
more destructive weather patterns as the
earth balances. Churches that celebrate
to make the
continuing
a better place
world
spirituality instead of religion. I see a
beautiful world in the future."
of hope, goals, love
full
happiness.”
&
- Jennifer Bloom
- Christina Torres-Little
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ROBERT JAMES ATTON
18
Special FX Make Up Artist, Production
Designer & Screenwriter
"Robert...what is your story?"
I wrote my first short story at 12 years old titled "The Monster Downstairs", my
teacher went and typed it up for me and told me to keep going, you have a gift.
The story was based on a monster I had a nightmare about coming up from the
basement to get me at night. I worked in a haunted house for years, which was
to raise money for my church and the youth group. From 14 years of age to I say
it ended around 21. I learned here my makeup artistic ways.
I remember that they hired a makeup artist one year and I would not let him do
my makeup. Everybody thought he did my makeup. I use to make my sister
Donna watch all the "Nightmare on Elm Street" movies with me. I got in trouble
when she had nightmares that same night.
"Dawson’s Creek" was my favorite show on television. One day I hope to bring
the show back to television and start the plot story years later where it left off. I
think there is so much you could do, and see how everyone ended up after the
whole outcome.
"Scream" was the movie that aimed me toward movie writing. I remember the
summer in between 8th grade and freshman year of high school going to my
grandparents’ house down in southern Illinois. We took a trip to the video store.
I saw the movie scream on the shelf and wanted to rent it so bad.
My grandma had called my mom for permission, of course the answer was yes.
While watching it, I became obsessed with wanting to write movies and make
audiences feel the entertainment I felt. Now for my grandparents, well that was
a different story. I remember my grandpa saying sarcastically, "Nice movie
choice, Bob."
"What is the biggest project you have worked on?"
I have to say "Black Creek", considering it was my first big film job.
I was an assistant makeup artist on the film. Shortly after that I finally went back to
school and got my degree in film. During my years in school I worked on several
films. Four other projects I'd like to mention that were big to me that I think are
important, include a short film titled "Ibut". Out of the films I did in school,
"Irrefutable" where I had taken on the role of Production Designer, another film was
"Morumotto" where I was the Key Makeup Artist, and lastly I did for a final project, a
promotional video where I was the producer and during Covid.
So that really gave me a run trying to make everything work, but I did it. I also had
my film "Obligations" where I was the Writer, Director, and Editor. That was the best
experience of all to me. I'm currently working on a follow-up to that film.
"What is your life philosophy about your art work? Why does
this world need it?"
My life philosophy is just to create good entertainment for people to sit down and
enjoy during their breaks from their daily lives.
My work depends on which job view point, if we're looking at it through sfx makeup
then it's to scare the hell out of people or gross them out, lol.
If you're looking at it through production design and/or writing it's about seeing the
world I create and how I bring the characters out for audience interest.
Producing, well that's about putting a good team together and keeping us all on
track of getting the job done in a timely manner as well making it our best.
- Robert J. Atton
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MAURICE
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I'm not an actor. I mean, I have acted before but I'm nowhere
So,
the incredible talent that is here in Chicago. However, for as
near
as I can remember, I've always been involved with the arts
long
some fashion. My mother was instrumental in ensuring that I
in
actively involved in the arts, either via church or school,
was
she always appreciated how I never really held anything
because
and that I pour A LOT of energy into anything and
back
that I did.
everything
I would get in trouble, as a kid, for being "too loud" in
While
or being too talkative in class at school, she liked it and
church
got a kick out of it because she always appreciated
always
people.
animated
I feel it's because she was the living definition of an
And
person" herself (she had an extensive background in
"animated
with that, she would encourage me to get involved with
So,
and to be among people that were similar, personality
drama
So, between school, church and the community center, I
wise.
in a few productions as a kid, I played MLK, I played Jackie
was
I played Thurgood Marshall and other various roles. I
Robinson,
really stick with acting for so long because at some point I
didn't
wanted to hang out with my friends and that never
just
her. However, even though I was no longer actively
bothered
with acting like I was before, I still had my love for art
involved
business.
and
I would still write stories, write music, draw, write poems and
So,
books that covered various areas of art. So, my involvement
read
the VAiFF Directors Grant Award in 2019. I won a
Winning
grant from VAiFF (Various Artists Independent Film
directors
that grant was great but what was even more was the
Getting
to work with and be mentored by these producers
opportunity
industry leaders so I can learn more. And to me, that meant
and
universe; acquiring knowledge from another level, you can't
the
look for the ones that are the most ambitious. I just want to be
I
with people that want to grow with the art because no
aligned
where we are in our artistic journeys, we're never
matter
complete.
know this is going to sound cliche, but I just like creating and
I
myself to content that is just different yet relatable.
attaching
why yes many of my titles are pretty family friendly, but
That’s
not corny though.
they're
not "ABC After School Specials", but with our programs
They're
could be watching a scene and you're sitting there like, "Oh
you
I try to keep the audience as wide as possible whilst
So,
material that is pretty novel..
delivering
Studios doesn't just want a seat at the table, we want to
B-Side
the restaurant and ensure that ALL independent artists in
own
will have a home to be able to create and making a
Chicago
from their art.
living
"WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THE
ACTING/FILM WORLD?"
Festival) in Oct 2019.
put a price on that.
"WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE OF THE ACTING/FILM
SCENE IN CHICAGO? HOW DID YOU GET YOUR
START?"
"WHAT TRULY MAKES THE KIND OF ACTOR YOU
WANT TO WORK WITH? DIRECTORS, ARTISTS?"
"YOU HAVE WRITTEN 20 ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS!
WHAT IS THE THEME OF YOUR WORK?"
Sh*t! I'm going through that too!"
"WHAT IS THE FUTURE B-SIDE STUDIOS?"
performing arts).
The future is big and
beautiful on the B-Side.
- Maurice Proffit
never stopped, it just continued to evolve.

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of us do."
"Some
Felicity Long
-
Israeli minister said
"An
already have and
we
have a base on
they
Scientists have
Mars.
oxygen on
detected
surface of mars as
the
China, USA, and a
well.
other all have
few
to mars in the
missions
couple years."
next
THE FIFTH DIMENSION
“Communication and contact
has already been happening.
Disclosure will happen in our
lifetime. See Unacknowledged
film and CE5 on Netflix by Dr.
Greer from Disclosure Project.”
- Dimitri Garcia
JUST heard a report
"I
a serious scientist
from
a "signal" that was
about
created by an
clearly
being that's 4
intelligent
years away."
light
Jim Daniel
-
anything is
“Hypothetically
including human/
possible
hybrids already
alien
( which would
existing
mean we
technically
have/ are doing so
already
“I believe we already do, humanity is just becoming
conscious of it now. And society has programmed us to
be fearful but there is nothing to fear. These beings are
simply other dimensional light forms and as we ascend
to new levels of consciousness, our dimension will
merge with theirs!” - Stephanie Peers
with aliens in
communicate
decade? Highly
this
I mean if I were an
unlikely.
observing humanity I
alien
We have enough
wouldn’t.
and wealth on our
money
where no one, not
planet
unaware.) Will we
one person needs to go
hungry, or die without
healthcare. We have
enough money on our
planet for there to be no
homelessness. But we
“I believe that we
already do. We just
don’t understand
their language yet.”
- Severen
Henderson
- Kevin Enright
would rather own Tesla’s,
buy Prada, and sip on grey
goose. So no, I don’t think
they are interested in
speaking to humans any
time soon.”
- Laura Davis
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Vattica
Los Angeles
Thank you Lou Plaia!
S.A.T.
Atlanta
We received from our Innova X contests 20k submissions! over 2 years! and only
selected 120 GLOBALLY as best for the future decade of music! Here are my top 12!

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D A N C E D A N C E B A B Y
N E T W O R K M E O U T
U N D E R T H E
M O O N L I G H T
U P O N T H E S T A G E
C E L E B R I T Y P E A K S

UNDER THE MOONLIGHT
"I feel that art, specifically in entertainment, will
be heavy in the digital field. Currently we're in
the middle of a tectonic shift of lifestyle and
digital media will be the main vehicle in how
we take in art. More specifically virtual reality
and variations of artificial intelligence. Our goal
is to adapt in a post covid world and alot of
the practices we do now may exist on the back
end. And if we only learn one thing during this
pandemic, it's that creators will find a way to
create. Even if we're not around each other."
- Maurice Proffit
"In terms of entertainment it
will forever be evolving so I do
believe everything will be
virtual!! For the aspect of
having more interaction is going
to be the way to go. Also by
going virtual it will definitely
allow for alot of people to truly
visualize their dreams and
goals. And with that have more
confidence to pursue them."
- Shawn White
"More events will be virtual
allowing greater audiences
but losing the personal hype
that brick and mortar
locations rely on" - Jerry Alt
"I think that a
lot of things
are going to be
digital. Live
stream
concerts from
home via VR
and even
movies will
transition to
personal
technologies
for release." -
Anon.
"VR and AR"
- Michelle Virog
and virtual will
"Zoom
explode"
"Entertainment has changed drastically. A
abundance of music, movies, and
concerts that aren’t cohesive and many
artists that have no substance and don’t
wear stardom very well. There hasn’t
been a pop star, movie, or concert that
has been culturally challenging for a few
years. I think we need to draw the line on
who wants to be a star and who’s going
to fill the seats." - London Rome
- Danny Templegod
"I am positive that things will go back to
normal but in the meantime (and surely
moving forward) more opportunities will
appear virtually. There are new platforms
that truly promote artists, for example
there is this new app developed by the
creators of Pandora called Sessions in
which musicians actually get paid by the
“likes” that people give to them. We joined
this platform with my band very recently
and you can join our daily live concerts by
looking up 'Dannies from the South' "
- Daniel Criado
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2021 Album
New
Falls"
"Summer
as far back as I could remember, music has always been a subject
"Since
I was passionate about.
matter
a result, I declared Music Industry as my major at the State University of New York College at
As
where I earned my Bachelor's Degree. During my undergrad, I've familiarized myself with
Oneonta,
am interested in developing a career centered around music publishing and licensing. I furthered my
I
by interning at Sony Music as a Copyright Coordinator. I acquired many useful skills from this
interest
as well as other professional job opportunities. Overall, my main objective is to enter the
experience
industry and develop innovative ideas that can have long-lasting positive responses to our
music
day industry. I want to work my way up so that I may deepen my involvement professionally. I
modern
enthusiastic and have a great desire of learning, growing, and exploring the music industry."
am
subject matters such as music licensing, copyrights, and music publishing.
- Lucner Frederique, NYC Music Artist

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S A U C Y G L O S S Y
S P I C E D & I C E D
S P O O N
F O R K N I C A T I O N S
M O U T H 2 M O U T H

SPOON
I were to dine and break
"If
for my last meal under
bread
stars and wanted
the
delectable for my
something
it would be 'KHUZI' or
palette
"One large pizza from Pequods (on the
northside) with pepperoni, sausage and
mushrooms. Extra sauce, baked well
done. If imma go out, im leaving earth
full and happy as hell" - Maurice Proffit
'Ensopado de Boreggo'
tart slice and maybe a melting
chocolate ball accompanied
with fresh raspberries with my
favorite wine 'Apothic Wine'.
" - London Rome
"Of course I’m gonna go with
Colombian food, there is this
great Colombian restaurant
called “Aqui Es Santa Fe”
located in Portchester, NY.
Their modern Colombian
cuisine has attracted the likes
of The NY Times and their
Arepas and reimagined
Colombian dishes are just
heavenly!" - Daniel Criado
"Final meal on earth would be
anything my wife cooks. She's an
amazing wizard when it comes to
cooking and so I'd choose her
food over any five star restaurant
without hesitation."
- A.B.
would have a
"I
steak dinner
fabulous
Gibson's or Mastros.
at
a full bodied
With
cabernet" - Jerry Alt
followed by a French lemon
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SEBASTIAN
GHEORGHIU
"You moved to Chicago in 1990 from Romania. Chicago is by far, my favorite
city as well! How would you describe the acting / film scene here?"
Most individuals want to pursue an acting career if they either want to pursue fame
or they have a high passion to experience "life" and put themselves in someone
else's shoes.
Being an actor requires understanding personality types and see in different
perspectives - it takes critical thinking to a whole new level. Acting is a game of
psychology and discipline.
I am an introvert and once in a while I take on acting roles for some short film once
in a while; it allows me to step out of my comfort zone. Acting has opened up my
horizon mentally and helped me see things differently; I have realized that I am
capable of doing things that I thought I could not do.
Acting became my platform to let go and let loose - there are no more barriers.
"You are an Actor...Photographer..and Filmmaker! Triple threat! How did you
get started with your work and best project?"
I was born a creative; started out with a pencil and paper and would draw portraits of
people. Later on in my high school years I became interested in programming and
developed skills in I.T, web development, programming and graphic design.
I later picked up a camera in my college years and studied photography in which it
also further developed into video production. I was not learning these skills one at a
time, I was learning these skills all together. One day I would jump from one subject
of study and another day would learn something else totally different.
Today, I am picking up skills in 3D Modeling and VFX in plans to bring a new
dimension to my visual arts projects. Because of the crazy times we live in today
and Covid-19; it has limited my doors as well as many artists in pursuit to make
something meaningful. If you want to pursue acting and reach greater heights, you
have to own it like it's your life; you have to stop putting yourself at the mercy of
casting directors because you are only becoming a statistic of failure or success.
Instead, pickup the camera and make a memorable film with a memorable
character; make a film that people will remember - not a zombie movie. My secret to
acting is... Get crazy and get comfortable with it. Make your character interesting.
Crazy and interesting is what makes characters unique with your own personal
touch. Crazy and interesting is what makes any mellow film and great film.
"For 2021, what is the future of your creative work?"
At the moment I am working on "A Walking Wonder" a feature film and a self
biography with the intent to help the audience understand not to forget our roots as
humanity, to help them understand that not everyone can be at the right place at the
right time and to help them understand that bad things happen to good people
because that's where nature puts them to be, not because they volunteered to
purposefully put themselves in that situation.
I continue to hone my skills of trade as a freelancer, offering digital marketing
services and anything in between. Most of my work can be viewed at
www.sgheorghiu.com.
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