We had the good fortune of connecting with ROMAN “TRAP CEO” ALEXANDER and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi ROMAN “TRAP CEO”, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I’ve always been an artist since a child. Growing up in a single parent household, I was raised by my mother who was a teacher. She taught me so much and one of the keys to life she told me to have was an imagination. I loved to draw as growing up, which only lead me to be able to draw out the envisions of my future… and the story is still being written.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am the CEO and founder of @officialTRAPbrand & @rmnalxndr. My designer brand, RMN ALXNDR focuses on luxury and I am taking more time to perfect the quality of my products, as opposed to my streetwear brand; which is here NOW.

The brand, TRAP stands for “The Real Always Prevail”. Our company’s message is: “If you stay real & be you, there’s nothing that can stop you in LIFE but YOU!” It was imperative to change the TRAP narrative & encourage others to follow their dreams but to be themselves while doing so. From working 2 jobs everyday to maintain my life but also my mother’s — to quitting both jobs and seeking self-empowerment while adjusting to being self-employed. Them bills & everyday problems don’t change when you’re unemployed or self-employed, so It was a struggle but I remained me, I stuck through all the challenges (business & personal) because I know what’s meant for me is meant for me; therefore any obstacle in my way must be a lesson, and how I choose to react will shape the way I grow as a businessman and man on this earth.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
First and foremost I thank GOD for being with me and continuing to work through me as I continue my journey. From Maryland to Atlanta, I’ve been giving many signs to keep building my brands, to network and link with particular people who may lead to lifetime business partners & friends, and last but not least; how important the journey is in all of the work I put in no matter how long the end result may take. & Shoutout to Tashanna N. for being a friend & advocate for me and my businesses!

Website: shopRMNALXNDR.com

Instagram: @1trapceo @officaltrapbrand @rmnalxndr

Image Credits
@kronospicturesatl @ag.flycks @bp.productions

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