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The Black Ace of Tampa on Life, Lessons & Legacy

The Black Ace shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

The Black Ace, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What are you chasing, and what would happen if you stopped?
I’m chasing what lies beyond greatness. I feel like I’m chasing answers but more than anything, perspective. I don’t need all the answers in the world but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t like to know. Understanding often leads to peace/peace of mind and I want those around me to feel at peace. If I were to stop, it would be akin to not existing. To create, to experience is a purpose and a privilege.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am The Black Ace. The Black Ace is a concept, a title. An ace by definition is right on the mark, always appreciated and needed when received. In this case, you don’t always see it coming and I know many people could use an Ace. Many people are aces themselves. I’m just leading the charge.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
I remember where it felt like everything I had slipped through my fingers, through no fault of anyone but my own. All I knew, all I had was Music and God. Then everything changed from there.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Keep believing in yourself, it keeps working.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
Becoming one of the greatest creators of all time and changing the world positively forever.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes. Good work isn’t done for the praise, it’s done because it needs to be. It’s done for the passion, the love of it. I’ve created plenty of things that I’ve never even shown a single person and it makes me very proud to have done so.

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– Jayda Crawford

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