We had the good fortune of connecting with Samuel Lee Fudge and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Samuel Lee, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risks are terrifying but absolutely necessary for professional and personal growth. Risks have played a significant role in my life / career in many aspects. With every achievement I’ve accomplished thus far in my career, there was a risk I was force to make right before. Me quitting my nine to five to pursue my passion and at the same time chase a dream with no absolute guarantee of financial stability were just a couple of fearful risks I’ve had to make to be in the position I am in today. Truthfully, I am grateful to have made them. I personally feel risks are a true test to one’s desire in wanting to succeed. How bad do you want it? Is it worth taking risks for ? If not, stay complacent. But anything worth having is worth taking the risk for . Also, I am a firm believer of God. With that being said, I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. God has been a constant guide and rock throughout my journey of entrepreneurship and risk taking. As long as you keep God first, all things are obtainable.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
What sets my work apart from others is my vulnerability to be brutally honest about my views on society and my feelings towards it. Using my art as a platform, I am not afraid to say the things that need to be said in which others are afraid to. I am unapologetically bold and direct with the messages I spread in my work. I strive to motivate, inspire and uplift. More importantly I strive to heal. Before healing, comes truth. I am that truth.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Dream Lotus productions, Dr. John Harris Jr. , Paine College, Savannah College of Art and Design, Sylvia Wade, Lee Fudge and my Grand father, Booker T. Wade Sr.

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