Buzz Magazine Houston

( Savaun Young, also known by his stage name Lil Say, was born on November 2nd, 1993 in Conroe Texas. From his heavy hooks, Bars and often upbeat flows, balanced with a perfect amount of passion and pain.

Raised in Conroe, Texas with his mother, step-father, and siblings. His passion for rapping began since he could walk, as he states, “Ive Been Having The Passion For Music since I could walk & talk, My cousin Rondrae were rapping on the karaoke around that time & lyrics really had meaning that could travel the world & save people. When I seen that, I knew what I wanted & needed to do, but that love for music has always been there” His influences include Al Green, Zro, Dababy, Lil Baby, 50 cent, Dr.Dre, Chamillionaire, Lil Keke, Fat Pat, Big Hawk, Lil Wayne, Pharrell & more.

He is also shaped by his life events, which show transparently in his music. [Lil say] “Losing my real dad changed me. At 12 years old my mind state changed. At 24 I lost my closest friend to gun violence, Mother passed late 2019. The good doing these shows, interview, videos, and studios sessions is what gives me life and keeps me pushing to the next level.” His goal is to “Capitalize on everything I’m building. Spread my brand, my music, and give knowledge to the people.”

He currently has around over 60,000 collective streams across all platforms and is in the middle of Tour. )

In 2011, My Sister and I was sitting in my Living room making earrings for fun. The more Earrings we made, I began to think! This is something I enjoy doing and I would Love to make it into a Business full time. A few days later we went down to the courthouse and got our DBA, we named our Business “T&T Unique Accessories”. We were so excited! We began to make more and more earrings, then eventually we ended up adding all types of accessories, including Purses, sunglasses, and all types of jewelry. At the time our biggest platform was Facebook. We set up a Business Facebook page, then shortly after we ended up getting a Office Space for our Business. We were doing fairly well. Within, a few years that past I started thinking I Love what I do. I love being a Boss and making my customers happy. I thought I needed more, I wanted to venture into clothing and shoes and continue with Accessories. A women’s boutique. Our accessory business finally came to an end after a few years of great experiences. Then, within a few years my dream of wanting my own Women’s Clothing and Shoes Boutique slowly began to happen. I launched Couture Bliss in 2018! It’s been a good few years but, then I decided I needed to build my brand more. I need the world to know about Couture Bliss Boutique. I decided to relaunch my brand beginning to do everything in my power to get my business out, as well as being a Full time Wife and Mother of 3 Beautiful Kids with a Beautiful unborn on the way also working full time. It’s hard at times, but I’m doing great and very determined and eager to be a full time Successful Business Owner. Be My Own Boss!

Oddly enough, I began my career as an artist during my first year in law school. This was when I became an abstract expressionist, creating paintings on canvas. Art was an emotional release that did not require for me to think, analyze, rate, or judge myself. Painting became a safe space for me to express myself, to explore my inner consciousness, and to reflect.

I painted all throughout law school and as a lawyer for the combination of nine years. However, I can remember from when I was a child that I always wanted to be an artist and a creative business woman. This was a dream I pushed aside and maintained as a hobby because I could not see then, how I could make a living as an artist. I wanted to pursue my love for art but was so filled with fear–fear of what others would think of me, and the fear of failure. But, what is really interesting, is that the desire I felt so strongly from my childhood was always there, and never left me.

At a point in time, after a dear family member passed away, I made a decision to myself to pursue any art opportunity I could, regardless of how small, so that I could start moving myself more into the direction of doing what I loved. I can see now, how that “small” decision has led me to the place where I am now, a full-time artist, creating work that I love, and sharing that love with each person I (or my work) come into contact with. I feel so blessed every morning when I wake up and have the privilege to create art that I’m proud of: that radiates joy, positivity, and color, with the intention to transform and uplift the viewer’s energy.

After searching for art opportunities in Houston that day, I came upon an opportunity to exhibit my work at Art Crawl, and then another opportunity to apply to John Ross Palmer’s Escapist Mentorship Program. This juried residency program provided the selected artists free studio and gallery space to create and to show their work, as well as a solo art exhibition. I never wanted anything so much in my entire life, and was incredibly elated when I was selected as an artist for the program. I received one-on-one art business advice, as well as a first hand, mentored experience of marketing and selling my work. My experience in this program removed my mental limitations of what I thought was possible, and made me realize that I could do anything I set my mind to do, if I am willing to work hard to achieve it.

During this program, I worked as full-time as an attorney while working on my art business during the evenings and weekends. Most importantly, I witnessed how much I loved and enjoyed what I was doing and taht it did not feel like work at all. It was the best gift I could have ever received. Last year, I went “all in,” and never looked back.

I homeschooled my last two year of high school, and while I was home I had begun experimenting with things (i.e. eggs, mayonnaise, coconut oil, honey) I already had around the house. I had just went natural towards the end of my sophomore year, so that year after I had time to play mad scientist with my recipes and see what worked and what didn’t.

First of all I wish to express my deepest gratitude to Buzz Magazine for interviewing me.
Formally an IT pro with a Masters Degree in IT, I am now a passionate writer, covering multifarious genre and business. Experienced in e-commerce implementation, writing IT documents on process and procedures, quality control and web content for blue-chip companies (UK and India), I am also self-employed as an Online Coach, freelance writer-editor-reviewer and a trained Indian Classical Dancer.
My mother inspired me to write, as she is a writer too. Fascinated by her storytelling talent, as a kid I tried my hand in essays and poems for school magazines. I really loved the experience when my teachers and classmates patted my back with appreciation of my job. That encouraged me to write more. I had been writing poems, articles and short stories in local magazines and newsletters regularly. Finally I decided that this is what I really want to do in my life and I authored my first book in 2015. Since then I never looked back.
It was my honor to be the Quarter-Finals winner of Screencraft Hollywood Cinematic Story Contest 2017. I have authored and co-authored ten books and counting. My work has been published in various national and international magazines, journals, and writing platforms and recognized by the Library of Congress and The World Directory of Literature. I have been selected as one of the 100 Bards of 2019. I have a Professional Certificate in Business Writing from Berkeley University of California and Fundamentals of Screenwriting from the University of East Anglia. My latest milestone is receiving the ‘Author of the Year 2019’ award by NE8x India for esteemed writing endeavors and exceptional contribution to the global literature. I have also received the honor of ‘Inspiring Author of 2020’. I have been invited as a motivational speaker from several organizations to spread inspiration to workers and learners in Houston. I am also one of the pioneers of a Literary Group in Houston. Lately, I have been interviewed by Indie Beacon Radio for all my above projects and milestones. Esteemed magazine ‘VoyageHouston’ has classified me as a ‘Rising Star of Houston’. All my books are available on Amazon author page amazon.com/author/shree7 . Please visit my website for more information : https://meanderingthoughtswithshree.wordpress.com/

Shweety’s began in 2019. It was conceived out of necessity and nurtured into being through the nations current enthusiasm for plants. I have worked outdoors in the plant realm for the better part of the last decade as a greenskeeper, nursery attendant, grower, and entrepreneur. I’ve traveled all over the US and Central America focusing on visiting gardens, landscapes, and places of food production. I’ve volunteered at permaculture farms and in community gardens, growing what I could wherever I could. My personal collection over the years has grown from a few plants to hundreds. All of this co-exists with the fact that my husband and I move frequently, between every 3,6,9, or 12 months. I needed a job where my passion for growing and spreading the plant love could go with me and so, Shweety’s was born. Shweety’s began as a succulent and cactus selling page on Instagram. Today I sell a variety of plants from rare collectible hoyas to aroids to euphorbia. It is my belief that houseplants are the gateway drug to a more sustainable home. Not only do we become aware of caring for living things, we begin to seek out opportunities to grow. It’s my hope that through the sale of my plants that people can find their calling and can build their confidence into growing their own food.

I’ve been building my body of work for about five years now. I started becoming serious in art when I was about 12. I went to Copiah-Lincoln Community College to study Visual Arts before starting to obtain my Bachelor’s in Visual Arts with a concentration in Sculpture at SouthEastern Louisiana University. I’m working on getting my Masters in Fine Art and to continue my craft in textile sculptures.

When I was born, I lived in Villa Americana apartments on the south side of Houston. Grew up with 11 brothers and sisters including step-brothers. Always had a passion for sports and would draw in class when I was bored. I played football, basketball and ran track. During my younger days around the early 2000’s, I remember seeing my uncle draw the back of a suburban truck. He doesn’t know it but later I tried to draw the same thing and it didn’t turn out too well. I didn’t think I was that good anymore but I remember my Art Teacher Mr. Gabriel always told me I was creative.

College is a great experience and simultaneously challenging. I attended Trinity Valley Community College,San Jacinto Community College and now I am at the University of Mary-Hardin-Baylor. I started off as a business major and later became an Art Major. When I thought about the career I wanted to pursue, it had to be something I was naturally good at. While at San Jac I started coming up with ideas and sketching up designs. It was then I realize I wanted to create a brand. Now I have been studying at Mary-Hardin Baylor, I have grown wiser and have obtained new perspectives. My team and I are now at the point to where we are ready to reveal everything we have and we are working diligently to get these ideas out to our supporters.