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Fairmont Monte Carlo may be the best embodiment of the ultimate Monte-Carlo experience. The Mediterranean Horizon Restaurant & Champagne Bar, the world renowned Nobu, the fun and trendy Nikki Beach, the Saphir24 bistro, lounge & bar and its French tradition, the state-of-the-art Fairmont Fitness open 24h/7d and the renowned Carol Joy Spa, blending savour and pleasure, stillness and happiness. Fairmontecarlo, enjoy the perfect mix. One name, one place, the whole experience.

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EDITOR’S NOTE WELCOME TO RAINE MAGAZINE Welcome to a NEW chapter for Raine! I am so excited about what this year brings. You asked and we listened. Moving forward, we will share with you the personal side of Raine – more of the perspective of the person and the voice that brings this magazine to life: Nova Lorraine. Meet Nova. Hello family. Let’s get reacquainted. I’m Nova Lorraine, the Founder and Editor in Chief of Raine Magazine. I launched Raine about 12 years ago, to give a platform to those using their creative gifts to change a community – may it be local, regional or international! It’s for creative professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit. We aim to empower you through photos of incredible fashion, destinations, art and technology – all things that are interwoven in the life and lifestyle of the creative entrepreneur. We are a unique community, with needs and wants that cover daily inspiration, wellness, spirituality and creativity. If you get emotionally moved by color, nature, a brush stroke, gemstones, textile, a hardcover book or simply someone’s smile–in other words, the little things in life – then welcome to our TRIBE.

Inside this issue: •Meet Nala Wayans – next the generation of the incredibly artistic and innovative Wayans family – initially introduced to the world through their hit TV Series, In Living Color. Nala showcases her day to evening looks to Raine – allowing us to see her strong and knowing personality through fashion. •Get to know Monaco’s Fairmont Hotel – one of Europe’s must stay destinations. They offer everything from breathtaking architecture, exquisite cuisine, a lively pool scene, to international fashion. The staff is equally impressive with their bespoke sense of hospitality. •Over a dozen empowering Q & A’s from entrepreneurs changing the game in fashion, culture or technology. One standout is Keith Kirkland of Wear Works! He and his team have created a device that has allowed the first blind person to run the New York Marathon. Simply incredible! •Much, much, more – so, what are you waiting for? Turn the pages and get started on your journey through the Raine!

I created Raine to inspire through one of a kind experiences and great imagery. Welcome to my world. As you go through the pages, you will get a sneak peak at the most incredible people my team and I come across in our day-to-day treasure hunt for the next big names in fashion, culture and technology. These entrepreneurs’ personal journeys are all unique and inspiring. As a fashion designer, and prior academician, I see life through a different lens. I look for richness and authenticity in everything, from the hue of a fabric, to craftsmanship of an object, to a brand’s graphical narrative – it is the quality that counts. From visual storytelling to the inked words on the paper, it all matters!

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Fashion Brand Stylist launches New York’s first revenue share showroom for independent designers. “Somewhere on the other side of town, someone else is actually pursuing the dream you are just thinking about.” – Janet Igah. Janet Igah, 31, freelance Fashion Editor explains that over a decade she has sat and watched other companies launch ideas that she had conceptualized years prior. Finally, she is excited to see the fast growth of the newest version of her dream, DOE PR. Her Parisian inspired, fashion PR showroom, opens with cultural brands offering couture and ready to wear looks for celebrity entertainers and personalities. For thirteen years Jane, as she is referred to in the industry has worked under top Stylists, Creative Directors and Editors on productions for notable brands such as: Vogue, Footwear Plus, Dennis Basso, Helen Yarmak as well as NYFW. She has always felt the need to support Independent brands with the same level of press opportunities that are mostly presented from today’s showrooms to brands with deep pockets or PR connections. After working with Raine Magazine as an Editor for a little over five years and learning what it really meant to be an entrepreneur, Jane stepped out on a limb to launch her passion project of what she has now nicknamed “The Indie Launch Model”; of which includes brand development and press services. She believes one connection can change a Designer’s entire career and is committed to developing strong relationships between indie brands and the media without breaking the bank for her designer clients. Jane’s a la carte beta model has already garnered press for her newly launched clients on NBC, Pussy cat doll & host Ashley Roberts, VFiles, L’officiel, Huf magazine, Supermodel Naomi Campbell, a Joe music video ft Gucci Mane, Essence magazine, Supermodel Diandra Forrest, Influencer Lauren Recchia of “North of Manhattan” and Latin Superstar Natti Natasha to name a few. Traditional PR services by veteran PR agencies can range anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 per month. Services offered by DOE PR start at only $1,000 per month. “Because I am able to bring my network to the table, a lot of initial press comes from my stylist friends who love the brands I am working with and appreciate what I’m doing for young brands. I think it’s also appealing that I am finding what’s new so they don’t have to,” says Jane of her roster mix of heritage African and Caribbean based designers as well as American-made Couture collections. Some designers set to launch via the showroom include Dreu Beckemberg, a custom menswear brand with a newly launched RTW line, Emeka NYC, a chic womenswear label launching it’s debut collection, a handful of designers who’s collections graced the catwalk of Lagos Fashion Week and Ora Ana, a New Yorkbased jewelry designer who launched with Jane’s initial beta model. As part of the showroom launch, Jane has developed a residency for a select group of talented designers who need the support while building the initial framework of their business. The 12-month residency offers designers the opportunity to pay a yearly membership fee and tap into the resources offered by DOE PR while 8

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building their business structure. “The residency has always been on my heart because it’s the designer in me vicariously living through these select few of extraordinarily talented designers,” quotes Jane. According to Jane, with a highly-selective vetting process, the residency is invite-only and takes qualifying designers through a 12-month journey on building their brand’s essence, business model, and of course press, while allowing them to keep most of their funds to put towards their production. After successfully running her beta model for two years successfully, Jane felt the need to service designers and stylists on a unified platform that enabled them to connect with one another organically. She launched an online creative journal called The Doe Online in early 2018 with veteran stylists, industry and indie brand interviews. Since launching, the online platform has built an impressive editorial catalog with contributors from all over the world including Moscow, Paris, Berlin, and London. In October 2018, during cancer awareness month, Jane collaborated with Creatives from her platform to release and give away over 300 copies of a soft cover memoir and fashion-forward photo book featuring women cancer survivors called Unbound. The book is for women everywhere living beautifully despite cancer. “This is what the beauty of connection looks like, being able to leverage my network has been instrumental in bringing to life the dreams of people around me,” states Jane. The New York-based showroom set to open its doors during NYFW was a natural next step. “This is only the beginning of what I have in mind, but like I tell my designers, baby steps are key assets to a life of running well later.” Visit www.thedoeonline.com/doepr to learn more about their services as well as their New York grand opening. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

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WRITER, ACTOR, PRODUCER, FILMMAKER FOUNDER OF FASHION AMBASSADORS As the daughter of a former UN Official, Africa, she wrote, directed and produced a PSA Nzinga Blake grew up in Tokyo, Japan, Nairobi Kenya campaign entitled “End Ebola Now”. Nzinga and the United States. She is a cum laude graduate of created and launched a viral challenge entitled UCLA’s School of Film, Television and Digital Media #ShakeEbolaOff with celebrities including Kevin and has worked in the entertainment industry for Bacon, Naturi Naughton, Edi Gathegi, Sam over 15 years as an award-winning television Underwood, and Gavin Houston; the campaign personality, writer, producer, actress and social received extensive domestic and international press impact filmmaker. Nzinga has worked with ABC, CW, coverage and generated at least 1.5 billion media Cartoon Network, Al Gore’s Current TV, Showtime, impressions worldwide. Nzinga directs and produces global BET, CBS Affiliate Network 10 Australia, TV Guide, campaigns for the UN ILO featuring celebrities such Litton Entertainment, the United Nations International Labour Organization (UNILO), as Freida Pinto, Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis and actress Garcelle Beauvais. This year she directed Causecast, Google and The Africa Channel. During the Ebola epidemic in West and appeared in a social impact video with Grammy

and Emmy Award-winning songwriter, Diane Warren, for the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety to support the movement to end gun violence after the Parkland school shooting massacre. Nzinga is also writer and producer for Season 2 of Google’s award-winning scripted series, ‘GodComplX,’ which is a social impact initiative in conjunction with Google’s Computer Science in Media team. She is extremely excited about launching her new social enterprise, Fashion Ambassadors, where she is able to merge her love for fashion, storytelling and social impact. Nzinga takes a moment to catch up with Raine and share a glimpse inside her success.

A Path from International Television to International Fashion RAINE: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself 5 years ago? NZINGA: Stop being such a private African and allow yourself to engage with people on social media! In fact, I would have told myself this 12 years ago when I was on Current TV and social media was starting. Culturally, we have been taught to keep our private life out of the public eye, which I still agree with to a certain extent. However, because of the fact that the entertainment industry is so heavily reliant on social media, I wish I would have put more effort into building out my following because in all transparency it sadly affected me from booking projects as talent. As much as I try not to dislike social media, I have to be realistic about the fact that some employers base your value on the number of followers you have as opposed to just actual talent. I was so conflicted about this, but when you have a child to provide for you have to look at a challenge and turn it into an opportunity. Over the past couple years I have worked on using my social media as my personal channels to build the “Nzinga Blake” brand and use it for disseminating information about social impact and social good, which actually worked to my benefit because now people do not only see me as talent, they hire me to work as a social impact filmmaker. So now I am always reading about trends in media, technology and social media so I can stay on top of my game! #stayinformed RAINE: What three traits do you feel are most needed to pursue entrepreneurship? NZINGA: -Fearlessness -Determination -Faith Faith in yourself and/or in a higher power is paramount in becoming an entrepreneur. Fear often destroys our faith, which is why you have to be fearless. Once you can overcome your fear and have faith in yourself, you will be unstoppable! I always have to remind myself - if you don’t believe in yourself, then why should others believe in you? Everyone should always work on knowing that they are deserving of success. RAINE: Name your top three hacks for battling the loneliness of entrepreneurship. NZINGA: Read stories by other entrepreneurs - this helps you realize that you are not alone in how you feel and encourages you to stay the course. Take time for self-care with your friends. When you are starting to feel burnt out step away for a bit. Do something that takes care of you. Your mental health will thank you for it. Make sure you have mentors who can guide you along the way so that when you feel alone, you can call them and seek advice from them. Mentors really help you get back on track. I am so thankful to two of my mentors Sheila Driscoll and Gail Covington. I don’t know where I would be right now without them.

RAINE: What major project coming up are you most excited about? NZINGA: The major project that I am most excited about is Fashion Ambassadors, which encompasses my love for storytelling, fashion, travel and social impact. RAINE: Who have been the most memorable people you have worked alongside and why? NZINGA: My mother is my #1. She has made so many sacrifices for me and lifts me up every single time I want to give up. She works alongside me every day by helping me raise my daughter so to that I can pursue my dream. There are no words that can describe how grateful I am to her. I also mentioned I have these two mentors, Sheila Driscoll and Gail Covington, who are also advisors of mine. They have taught me to step into my power and give me guidance as I build my business. They also help me work through my fears as an entrepreneur who just happens to be a single parent. I am very thankful to have them in my life! RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? NZINGA: Failure is the best catalyst for success. That is how I look at failure and how I work to overcome it. When we fail at something it often puts us on the path to success because we can choose to learn from our mistakes and work harder when pursuing the next venture. RAINE: We love transformation. If you experienced a personal or professional evolution, what was the inspiration behind it? How have people reacted? NZINGA: I think my personal transformation definitely impacted my professional evolution. Having gone through a divorce and facing the harsh realities of single parenthood in America, I had to learn how to evolve as a mother and a professional woman in a male-dominated industry. My daughter taught me to become fearless again. Because I want the very best for her, I pursue all kinds of opportunities that I would have been scared of in the past. RAINE: If there was one thing you could have changed during your journey as a creative entrepreneur, what would it be and why? NZINGA: If there was one thing I could have changed in my journey as a creative entrepreneur, it would have been my mindset. I wish wasn’t so afraid of showing my work. I was so unaware of my talent and my worth because of fear. RAINE: How does being an independent brand or artist allow you to have more creative freedom? NZINGA: I have the freedom to build out my company in an authentic and creative manner.

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Our inner strength is powerful enough to electrify all that is around us. Search for it. Claim it. Bring it out! -Nova Lorraine

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WHY DOWNTOWN NEWARK? From Inc.com to Vogue to the New York Post, Downtown Newark’s residential and commercial boom has been on the spotlight for the past two years and the light is only getting brighter. Being in the running for Amazon’s HQ 2 revealed Newark’s great infrastructure, amenities, and community wealth. During and since the bid, dozens of residential properties have began construction and companies such as Mars Wrigley Confectionery have chosen Newark for their new U.S. headquarters. Newark has a history, flavor, and unique living experience that other cities cannot duplicate. As the Newark Downtown District gears up for its second Downtown Newark Living Tour, here are 5 REASONS why you should consider Newark for your next move. 26

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1. YOU CAN GO CARLESS Many Newakers are going carless. In Downtown, everything is at your fingertips — Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Prudential Center, NJPAC, Newark Museum, celebrity chef restaurants, 24-hour gyms, galleries, fashion boutiques — you name it, you can find it in Newark. For those who commute, in and around downtown you’ll have easy-access to Newark Penn Station, PATH trains, and NJ Transit.

2. ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO Pretty generic thing to say about any city trying to make a name, but Newark doesn’t necessarily come to mind when looking for a place to hang out, have a bite, create a date night — but it should. The Newark Museum, Gallery Aferro, and Project For Empty Spaces are just a few stops to make if you’re interested in the arts. Throughout the year concerts and shows are held at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and Newark Symphony Hall. During the summer months you can enjoy the Lincoln Park Musical Festival or stop by Military Park for poetry in the park. 3. GREAT CUISINE You can eat for a full year in Newark and never eat the same thing twice.The infamous Ironbound area is known for its Portuguese and Spanish cuisine, serving the best seafood and paella in New Jersey. Downtown is filled with specialty foods and hidden gems including BurgerWalla that adds an indian twist to savory burgers, Green Chicpea that brings a healthy option to a busy city, and Dinosaur BBQ that offers a Southern menu making residents feel at home.

4. PLACES TO WORK Newark is home to many big name companies such as Prudential Financial, Panasonic, Audible, and PSE&G. Downtown is a great place to start or continue your professional career. There are many big and small businesses growing and making a change in the community. Plus, how great is it to live where you work? 5. COMMUNITY Newark has a sense of pride that is felt in every block and corner of the city. From the local coffee shop to the public parks to the bars during happy hour, all places are welcoming and beaming with a sense of community. Whether you eat, play, or stay in Newark — it always feels like home.

Ultimately, we can show you better than we can tell you. Join us for our Downtown Newark Living Tour on Saturday, May 18, 2019 to really get a feel of what it’s really like to live in downtown Newark. Registration opens soon. For more information visit us at downtownnewark.com or contact marketing@downtownnewark.com. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

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Known for her “Lemonade” Braids she styled for Beyoncé, Celebrity Hairstylist Susan Oludele has recently launched her new coffee table book, Lady, a visual feast highlighting the art and beauty in black hair. With her new hardcover book, Susan skillfully expertly showcases her mission: creating innovative styles, setting trends and bridging the gap between hair and fashion. Susan is also the Founder of Hair by Susy, Hair by Susy is a contemporary hair salon founded in 2011. Hair by Susy has been featured in Allure, Okay Africa, Refinery 29, Vice, and Vogue, to name a few. The book Lady, highlights work throughout her successful career and features women hair and beauty influencers that takes the reader into a fantastical world of art, color, culture and unforgettable beauty. Brooklyn based celebrity hairstylist, Susan Oludele aka “Susy”, is well known for her many gifted abilities in the amazing world of natural hair. She is a huge favorite by the masses because of her uncanny ability to turn anything on the top of your head, into a masterpiece. Susy is the creator and innovator of many natural hairstyles that grace both celebrities and everyday people alike. In addition to Beyonce, Susy has worked with Solange, Zoe Kravitz, Okayplayer and Uber. Susy, was born of humble beginnings. She was birthed in Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and raised in the fiery Bronx borough of New York City. Often teased, bullied, and subject to the harsh realities of her community, Susy’s parent upbringing and environment taught her how to survive in one of the toughest neighborhoods around. This true New York queen started her talented journey in the hair industry at the tender age of nine. She began practicing hairstyles alongside her mother and when she turned sixteen, Susy began a career in her bedroom as a local hair artist. Weaves, braid extensions and an eye for perfection, opened the door for greater things to come! The more hair Susy did, the more people talked about how they couldn’t get enough. Demand for Susy’s services grew at a rapid pace. A combination of creativity, skill and an infectious positive embrace, created a customer experience all the more exquisite. All of this lending a hand in developing one of the most sought after hair styling brands in New York City. Hair by Susy is inspiration and quality in the beautiful light of a woman that brings change to her name.

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Photographer, model, philanthropist â€“ Nigel Barker is more than just a heartthrob, as he has amassed an impressive resume of major campaigns

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FILMUP TAKING THE FILM GAME HIGHER

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Two friends, CHRISTINA Chironna and ARYEH Hoppenstein, met in a coffee shop in 2014, with the hopes of developing their dream: creating a production company dedicated to making an impact on the world. During that meeting, the two filmmakers committed themselves to developing a film community to reach the world with their message. It was then that FilmUp was born - a company to simplify how people connect in the film community as well as how these artisans access all the tools they need. Over four years later, FilmUp has grown into the well known destination for filmmakers to come together to create the projects they love. Raine catches up with both CHRISTINA and ARYEH as they share some of their insight along their journey of entrepreneurship.

Q&A RAINE: How would you describe a creative entrepreneur in your own words? CHRISTINA: I would compare a creative entrepreneur to a sailor. When you decide to be a creative entrepreneur it’s often like deciding to take your selfbuilt sailboat out to sea. You build this boat that you plan to sail from point A to point B but along the way you hit a storm, you pick up a couple more people to join the journey, your sail breaks, you work together to fix it and make it bigger and stronger. Sometimes you don’t even end up where you initially expected but the place you end up might be better than where you were originally headed. That’s how I feel it’s like to be a creative entrepreneur. ARYEH: Creative entrepreneurs are optimistic and see the good in everything. A creative entrepreneur thrives on feedback, and sees nothing as rejection. As an entrepreneur, you have a product, service, or idea, however the market must validate that idea, in order to succeed. If people don’t like your idea or your creation, you ask them why? Ask as many people as you can, and find the patterns. Once you know the core issues with your product, you fix them. You do that over and over again until they have no more issues and they are coming to you and asking where they can get your product or service. RAINE: What’s been a funny behind the scenes moment that you could share? CHRISTINA: Before Aryeh and I go in front of the camera we do a crazy handshake we made up to get pumped but mostly to calm my nerves.

ARYEH: When starting a company, there are so many ups and downs, twists and turns, so many unpredictable things happen every day. This atmosphere leads to a lot of unforgettable moments. I remember this one time that CHRISTINA mentioned she had a deathly fear of Skydiving. So in turn, I wrote a script for FilmUp that promoted the message “We go to the greatest heights for our community” and showcased both CHRISTINA and I jumping out of an airplane. Pretty much every chance I get to make her life harder, I do. RAINE: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself 5 years ago? ARYEH: In hindsight everything is 20/20, but that being said, there are some things you just don’t know until you experience them. I’d tell myself to do as much due diligence as you can on your partners, workers, and contractors. I’d also let myself know to plan ahead, but never assume something will work until it has happened. CHRISTINA: I would tell myself to trust the journey. There will moments of doubt and confusion but there will also be moments of excitement and joy. Don’t worry too much about how you’re going to get there, just keep moving forward with authenticity and conviction. It will all fall into place.

FAILURE IS A NECESSITY TO SUCCESS. IF YOU NEVER FAIL, YOU’VE NEVER REALLY TRIED. -CHRISTINA RAINE: If you had to relate what you do to sports, how would you describe how you have followed, changed or disrupted the game? ARYEH: In entrepreneurship, like in sports, there are guidelines. Some are more apparent than others. Those guidelines are not required to succeed, but they tend to maximize your chances of success.That being said, at a certain point you are in no man’s land. You are doing something new; something that has never been done quite like how you have done it. That is why you have a business, and that is why you are succeeding. Only you know the point to which you are changing the game or making the new rules. For us, it’s on many levels. Our

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RAINE: Have you ever faced the issue of burnout in your career? If so, how did you overcome it? MAGGIE: This is something that every entrepreneur experiences at some point, and typically several times throughout the start-up stages. The first time I felt burnt out was such a confusing experience for me. Everyone on my team calls me the “pit bull” because I can focus on several things and go after it like a pit bull - unstoppable and determined. I was going a few weeks of long nights and all-nighters, energy drinks, barely eating, and focusing like crazy on every aspect of building the foundation of the organization. Finally, I woke up and I couldn’t even look at my phone or computer. I hit a plateau; I was tired, felt out of place, and worst of all- unmotivated. We have to find balance in our lives, especially with our eating and sleeping patterns. If we don’t we can burn out, and risk the momentum of everything we’ve built up to that point. RAINE: What major project coming up are you most excited about? MAGGIE: I am incredibly excited about our newest campaign, STAY, at the non-profit REBORN. STAY encourages those that are suicidal that there are others who want them to stay; and to also encourage others to change the way they approach someone who is suicidal. Instead of telling someone what to do (i.e. “You shouldn’t do that. Don’t kill yourself)”. We need to be more sensitive and perhaps say, “I want you to stay.” RAINE: Word to the wise: What advice would you lend to a budding talent on the rise in your chosen field? MAGGIE: Understand that being an entrepreneur is a tremendous amount of work. The best quote I’ve heard in regards to this was: “Dear pessimist, optimist, and realist: while you guys argued whether the glass was full or empty, I sold the glass.” There will be several times where you must choose to be neither a pessimist, optimist, or realist but instead a dreamer. Entrepreneurs are dreamers who aren’t afraid to do whatever it takes to make their dreams real. For me, my dream is helping others suffering in this world and I will do whatever it takes to do so. I encourage you to never stop pushing yourself to your dreams. RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? MAGGIE: Failure is a very good thing. Without failure, we truly cannot succeed. When you fail, instead of sulking or rolling that failure through your mind millions of times, be grateful! You have failed, which means the only thing to do next is succeed! We must make mistakes and fail in order to take our next step. RAINE: If there was one thing you could have changed during your journey as a creative entrepreneur, what would it be and why? MAGGIE: Absolutely nothing. I truly believe that everything is meant to happen the way it is intended to. If it were not for mistakes, failures, or disappointments along the way, I would not be where I am and REBORN or Xtremity Tech Co would not be where they are. RAINE: What is the biggest problem that creative face today and how would you solve it? MAGGIE: I think a reoccurring problem today with creative, is being able to express themselves properly and also to focus on their mental health. Many creatives may find themselves around others who do not support their goals or visions, which can seem discouraging. Many creatives also push themselves to a point of mental exhaustion and actually sacrifice their own mental health for their goals. 90

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MIGRANET M URTAZ A K H AN , FO U N D E R a n d C E O

Murtaza Khan is the Founder and CEO of Migranet.io, a migration specialist with over 16 years of experience in the immigration industry. His vision is to create a global community of immigrants and travelers, in addition to a processing system, within a standardized token ecosystem. He will do this under the most innovative migration platform, using AI, Machine Learning and Blockchain Technology. Before Migranet.io, Murtaza practiced Canadian Immigration law, and has held Canadian immigration and recruitment positions in Canada, U.A.E, New Zealand, Taiwan, Pakistan and the Philippines. Within these roles, he processed Canadian immigration cases that resulted in permanent residency and paved the way to citizenship for his clients. From 2011 to 2014, Murtaza presented at international seminars to introduce Canadian Immigration programs to the U.A.E, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, USA, Mexico, U.K, Italy, France, Cayman Islands, and Jamaica. Raine sits down with MURTAZA to learn more about his entrepreneurial mindset and how it’s helped him succeed as an entrepreneur.

RAINE: You’re known in your industry as “Migration Technologist”, with an unprecedented talent as a “businessman”. What drew you to your passion? MURTAZA: My profession started in Canadian Immigration, at the same time I had love for technology. By applying technology such as Blockchain and AI/Machine learning, we finally have the means to make almost every industry better and more honest, RAINE: We love transformation. If you experienced a personal or professional evolution, what was the inspiration behind it how have people reacted? MURTAZA: I overcame cancer, which lead me to become a better person, a better family man and a better businessman/ professional. What people cannot believe is that not only did I bounce back to life, but I am doing 3 times better than before in every way possible. RAINE: Have you ever faced the issue of burnout in your career? If so, how did you overcome it? MURTAZA: Yes I have, and I overcame it with adding my hobbies to my professional life. For example: I am a Canadian Immigration Specialist, and that burnt me out after 11 years, so I added technology to my day to day. The result, I am creating the most innovative platform for Migration that has Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence applied into it. RAINE: How would you describe a creative entrepreneur in your own words? MURTAZA: 25% Innovative 25% Daredevil 25% Professional 25% Calm RAINE: We love your viewpoint on Migranet. What do you connect with the most about this particular project? MURTAZA: My vision is to create a global community of immigrants, travelers, and processing systems in an ecosystem powered by the most innovative migration platform. The result is a platform that facilitates a fraud-free, corruption-free, convenient and affordable means to transact securely. RAINE: What is your viewpoint of failure and how best to deal with it? MURTAZA: Failure is the best medicine for an entrepreneur. It’s the first sign of success but in a different way. I call it “intention”. One must have intent to win, and if there is failure, it’s a sign of what not to do next time. RAINE: Word to the wise: What advice would you lend to a budding talent on the rise in your chosen field? MURTAZA: To remember that “THIS TOO SHALL PASS” By Rumi; meaning, when times are tough, one must remember that that time will pass -- as it will with or without ones control. Even when times are at their best, one should remember that, that moment too shall pass, therefore, one must make sure that he/she enjoys it to its maximum. RAINE: Do your fashion choices affect your success in meetings or pitches? MURTAZA: Yes. It spreads the message, that I am ready for anything, not just a meeting in the boardroom. RAINE: What are your thoughts about crypto currency? MURTAZA: We are in the Flintstones’ era of crypto currency and have a long way to get to the Jetsons’. At the same time, I believe that it’s the future like Internet once was. Now, we cannot do without the Internet, and soon that’s how Blockchain and crypto currency is going to be as well. RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 32

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