THICKK MAGAZINE ISSUE #2 by Innova X Arts

2 0 2 0 | I S S U E N O . 2 

ONLY IN THICKK! 

WE DID IT AGAIN! 

BACK 4 MORE BABY... 

IXCLUSIVE 

SHOOTS 

Our Celebrity cereal 

Shoot! our ANIMAL 

Shoot! 2 NEW VIP LUXE 

shoots by "tu mami 

linda" xoxo 

IX-PLORE 

10 TRENDY 

TOPICS 

Like our 

"Exquisite 

Expressions" 

(Life in Flight) 

Shoot at 

Klairmont 

Kollections! 

International 

Artist Spotlights 

this year...more 

curves than ever! 

we have it 

all in... 

MAGAZINE

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 

Editorial #2 IXPhotographer w/Assistant 

EDITORIAL SHOOT #2 LOCATION 

Klairmont Kollections 

JUSTYNA KACZOR 

Editorial #2 MUA 

AGE JAMARILLO 

In-House MUA 

PAPI MIRANDA 

VIP Photo Editor 

Ultimate Spark! Coaching 

www.InnovaXarts.com

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EDITOR'S NOTE 

CHAPTER 1: "LOVE + SEX" 

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11 

"Love + Sex" Q&A 

IXAnimal Shoot 

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27 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Linda Liu 

CHAPTER 2: "WHOLE-ISTIC HEALING" 

28 

Ultimate Spark! Coaching: offer 

29 

30 

"Whole-Istic Healing" Q&A 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Matthew Salter 

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33 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Adrianna Jaramillo 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Swarnima Singh 

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40 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Deval Mistry 

41 

CHAPTER 3: "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE" 

Business to Watch: Celeb Lux Limos 

42 

43 

"Beautiful People" Q&A 

Macy's IXSpiritwear Fashion Show 

44 

46 

Macy's Fashion Show 

IXSPOTLIGHT: London Rome 

49 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Julie Zhu 

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52 

Chapter 4: "The MONEY GAME" 

US!C Conference! 

54 

55 

"The Money Game" Q&A 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Jinho Woo 

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59 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Arika Clark, Thrive Epic 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Khanh Dang

60 

61 

Chicago tattoo Convention 

Chapter 5: "LIFE IN FLIGHT" 

62 

63 

"Life in Flight" Q&A 

IXSHOOT: Exquizite Expressions 

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78 

Travel: Love All, Live Free 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Yesora Song 

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Chapter 6: "SPIRIT FLOW" 

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84 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Morris Mills 

"SPIRIT FLOW" Q&A 

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88 

IXSHOOT: Welcome 2 the Jungle 

Synctuition 

90 

95 

Xa'Vonni Talks Following Your Bliss 

96 

"Awaken Your Light" Masterclass 

My First Love...Acting 

97 

98 

Artist to Watch: Maurice Jones Jr. 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Angela Cobb 

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103 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Shelly Tan 

Artist To Watch: Greg Chater 

104 

Chapter 7: "URBAN FUTURA 

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106 

Artist to Watch: Papi Miranda 

"URBAN FUTURA" Q&A 

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108 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Robert James Atton 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Mak Yilut 

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112 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Maurice Proffit 

CHAPTER 8: "THE FIFTH DIMENSION"

113 

114 

Artist to Watch: Double G 

"The Fifth Dimension" Q&A 

115 

117 

IX Reverb Nation Global Winners 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Wonmi Jung 

119 

Chapter 9: "UNDER The MOONLIGHT" 

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121 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Orchestra Fuego 

"Under The Moonlight" Q&A 

122 

124 

XSPOTLIGHT: Lucner Frederique 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Guilherme Pimentel 

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128 

Artist to Watch: TomCat Burke 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Daniel Criado 

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CHAPTER 10: "SPOON" 

IXSPOTLIGHT: Sebastian GHEORGHIU 

134 

"Spoon" Q&A 

135 

150 

IXSHOOT: Celebrity Cereal 

IXArtist Directory 

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153 

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... 

THICKK SIZE 7

-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 


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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Global Coaching Firm and build your business helping others!

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 

- 

“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 


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 

A 

A R A M I L L O 

J 

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 


Natalie M. 

Teen Universe 

Illinois 2020 

Kamiya Cann 

Founder, Kamiya 

Beauty


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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!” 


- 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 

- 


Photographer: Israel Perez / Editorial Assistant: Errin Austin / MUA: Justyna Kaczor

Jillian Gehring 

Deedy Alhadar 

Deedy Alhadar 


Jamie Saavedra 

Deedy Alhadar 

Jillian Gehring 

Deedy Alhadar


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 

https://www.youtube.com/user/MorrisMills THICKK SIZE 83

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 

- 


Welcome 2 the Jungle 

Photographer: Jerry Alt 



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



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!..."



Greg Chater 

Actor 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4268091/

B I O - T E C H N O 

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

https://www.facebook.com/Papi.miranda64

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 


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 

PROFFIT 


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.

U F - P H O T O S 

P A S S I N G T H R O U G H 

T H E F I F T H 

D I M E N S I O N 

S P L I T T I N G A I R 

Y O U R 

W O R L D V I E W 

I S Y O U R 

C H O I C E 

A R E U R E A D Y


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.” 


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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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 


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



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 


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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