Inspiration comes from everywhere. Sometimes you just have to take the time to see it. These young ladies featured on this post are breaking barriers and changing the game and it's time to shout them out. So here are a few young ladies that are chasing their dreams and going hard for things they want.

Arielle Dunn is a 12 year old actress , voice over artist,  dancer and creator of Arielle's A List Show. She has dreams of attending Harvard University. She's appeared in movies and shows on TV One , ID Channel, and NMAAHC. She's serious about her career as an entertainer  and reporter and wants young people to continue to believe in themselves. I interviewed Arielle in 2015 and I'm continuously proud of her success. You can read the interview here and follow Arielle
@ariellebaltimoreskidreporter

Taylor Richardson is an inspiring astronaut and mentor. She gives back to her peers by reading to them and continuing to surpass norms. This young lady is featured on the cover of Scholastic and Aviation For Girls . She is on a mission and one day you'll here about her mission to space. Taylor has huge dreams and wants to inspire youth to get involved in STEM and learn as much as they can.  My interview with Taylor is available(here)  and you can follow @astrostarbright to keep up with her .

 

Celebrity Chef Simone Bridges loves to cook and inspire her peers. She recently made an appearance on The Steve Harvey Show to share her message and her "Goddess Baking Subscription Box."  Her mission is to inspire young chefs to cook exquisite meals in a fun way. This young chef is winning and on the rise  as a business owner and chef. You can follow@goddesfoodjax and visit her website for more information
www.goddessfoodfactory.com

Kala Baltasar is a skate boarder and she was recently featured in the Under Armour "She Plays To Win" campaign with other girl skateboarders.. Kala loves to skateboard and she's inspiring girls to get into the skate life. You definitely want to keep an eye out for Kala.
@Kala_Baltasar

Little Miss Flint "Mari Copeny" is making a big difference . The future president has raised money for Flint , collected book bags and water for Flint Michigan and has met both presidents of the United States. Mari dreams of being president, and I believe one day she will be. Mari is passionate about raising awareness for Flint Michigan and  the Flint Water Crisis. Mari is not giving up and she's stepped up to the plate to lead and motivate others to give back and help one another.

@LittleMissFlint

CEO & Founder of Instagram Kevin and wife Nicole Systrom just celebrated their two year wedding anniversary. The couple is expecting a baby girl in January 2018. So huge congratulations to Kevin and Nicole.
if you love Instagram, you have Kevin and the entire staff that continues to keep the app going to thank. Recently Kevin announced that 700,000,000 people use Instagram each month. There are so many features and new things Kevin and his team has planned to implement into the app.
There's new updates on Instagram daily announced through the Insta story or on Kevin's page . So be sure to check it out and send some congrats to Kevin and Nicole Systrom .

  Dreamchaser chasing dreams hate is fake and love is real.  Meek Mill's love for the youth and giving back  is evident. With the release of his latest album  and full film  "Wins & Losses"  in July  he has continued to succeed. He's been rocking with the apparel brand Ethika since 2011 . Under the brand Meek has released apparel items and appeared on their RGB Mixtape. Recently Ethika announced its partnership with Meek Mill and the Dreamchasers to start giving back to the youth in Philly.  If you  are interested head over to Ethika's instagram  and comment and elementary school that could benefit from the Meek Mill and Ethika give back.

www.meekmill.com
www.ethika.com

   Jayd Ink released the visual of her 2016 private showcase with DAIS and iHeartRadio.  She performed the acoustic version of her song
"Deep Under" with Mark James. This song premiered on the original Starz series "Power" season three episode six  "The Right Decision". You can get the "Deep Under" on  multiple music streams including Apple and Spotify.
Follow her on Instagram
@Jayd_Ink -
Twitter -@Jayd_Ink

 If you love Demi Lovato ? You're gonna love her a lot more. She recently announced " Demi Lovato Tour" with special guest DJ Khaled. Her critically acclaimed album "Tell Me You Love Me"  , featuring the RIAA platinum Top 40 #1 smash "Sorry Not Sorry."  Grammy nominated, multi-platinum artist, producer, entrepreneur, and author, DJ Khaled had his tenth and most recent full-length album GRATEFUL [We The Best Music Group/Epic Records] hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. It was certified RIAA Platinum with 1.1 billion streams of the album to date.
   Citi® is the official presale credit card for the Demi Lovato tour. As such, Citi® cardmembers will have access to purchase U.S. presale tickets beginning Monday, October 30 at 10am local time until Thursday, November 2 at 10pm local time through Citi's Private Pass® program. For complete presale details visit http://www.citiprivatepass.com/.
 To ensure fans gain access to tickets, Fan Registration for the U.S. and Canadian tour dates will be available here through Ticketmaster's Verified Fan program. Additionally, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Fabletics presales begin October 31. JBL and Ulta presales follow on November 1 along with a YouTube presale on November 2.Tickets for the Demi Lovato tour go on-sale to the general public beginning November 3 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
www.demixkhaled.com

Tour Dates
' Feb. 26 -- San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
Feb. 28 -- San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
March  2 -- Inglewood, CA @ The Forum
March 3 -- Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
March 4 -- Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Arena
March 7 -- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
March 9 -- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
March 10 -- Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
March 13 -- Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
March 14 -- Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
March 16 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
March 17 -- Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
March 19 -- Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
March 21 -- Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
March 23 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
March 24 -- Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
March 26 -- Boston, MA @ TD Garden
March 28 -- Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
March 30 -- Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena
March 31 -- Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena

 "Tell Me You Love Me"  exploded to a #1 debut on the iTunes album chart in the U.S. and 36 territories around the world on the strength of "Sorry Not Sorry,"  one of the fastest-rising hits in Demi's career.  Showcasing "one of the year's most unstoppable voices" (Entertainment Weekly), the track has logged over 350 million global streams, and over 200 million views for its unbridled house party video.  Underscoring  Tell Me You Love Me pop soulful flair, "Sorry Not Sorry" is joined in the Top 10 at Pop radio by "No Promises," Demi's collaboration with Cheat Codes.

  Demi performed "Sorry Not Sorry" on NBC's The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, ABC's Good Morning America, and the MTV VMAs.  She followed up with release week appearances in support of Tell Me You Love Me on NBC Universal's Ellen, The Today Show, and MTV's TRL. On Ellen, Demi introduced her full-length official new documentary, Simply Complicated.  The 78-minute film amassed more than 7 million views in the first week of release. 

Tell Me You Love Me  is Demi's first new album since 2015's Confident, the inaugural release on the Island/Safehouse/Hollywood label, featuring the massive global hit "Cool For the Summer," with over 290 million YouTube views to date.  Rolling Stone described Confident as "the album she was born to make: a brassy, sleek, dynamic pop production that lets her powerful voice soar to new emotional highs."  Her previous album, 2013's self-titled Demi, hit #1 on iTunes in over 50 countries worldwide.

Demi will join the lineup for the 2017 MTV EMAs extravaganza, live from London's SSE Arena in Wembley on November 12. Demi Lovato is one of the most influential names on social media, with an engaged combined following of over 145 million.

Official Website: www.demilovato.com
YouTube/VEVO: www.youtube.com/DemiLovatoVEVO
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DemiLovato
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ddlovato
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ddlovato

   Recognizing Got Your 6’s longstanding alliance with the entertainment industry, the national veteran empowerment organization bolstered their coalition of Hollywood partners by welcoming American Heroes Channel (AHC), HISTORY, Lionsgate, Live Nation Entertainment, Marvel Universe LIVE!, National Geographic, and Valhalla Entertainment. These new additions to the Got Your 6 Entertainment Coalition further emphasize the non-profit’s mission of bridging the civilian-military divide by spreading awareness and fostering understanding about the contributions of our nation’s veterans. Celebrating its five year anniversary, Got Your 6’s Entertainment Coalition now totals 29 industry partners, which serve as the catalyst for the organization's message. The coalition leverages their worldwide audience via television, cinema, print, radio, stage, and social media to provide attention to the work that the campaign’s Veteran Empowerment Coalition is performing across the country. In addition, these companies provide strategic direction and resources critical to the campaign.
   “At AHC, we believe that heroes make history, so we are especially proud to join the Got Your 6 Entertainment Coalition and their partners in celebrating the heroic men and women of the armed forces,” said Kevin Bennett, general manager, American Heroes Channel. “Our veterans and military members have gone above and beyond in service of our country, and we are greatly humbled to give them a national platform to share their powerful stories.”
"HISTORY® has a long-term commitment to supporting our nation’s military and highlighting the incredible contributions veterans make after their service in uniform,” said Rob Sharenow, President of Programming,  A+E Networks. “Through our programming and our outreach initiatives, we are honored to join with Got Your 6 in amplifying the stories of veterans and military families, from the first heroes who served our nation through today's service men and women."
“As the world’s leading live entertainment company, Live Nation Entertainment stands with Got Your 6 to empower and employ veterans,” said Michael Rapino, President and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment. “We are committed to supporting our troops and veterans however we can, from providing them with free tickets to enjoy concerts, to jump-starting a post-service career path in the music industry. Live music has an intrinsic ability to inspire and unite, and we are proud to see that working around music has the power to help vets reconnect to everyday life and their local communities.”
“National Geographic has a rich and trusted legacy of covering stories of war and the impact on people dating back to World War I. Looking at world events and the impact on people and culture is part of our DNA,” said Courteney Monroe, CEO, National Geographic Global Networks. “By partnering with Got Your 6, we’re continuing to remain true in telling these inspiring stories of the selfless heroism and bravery of U.S. soldiers in extraordinary and terrifying circumstances, delivering authentic experiences that no one has ever captured before.”
“Valhalla has a strong commitment to veterans and military families, and values their service to our nation. I have featured military veterans in many of my projects, from Aliens to Safe Passage and Armageddon in features, and on the TV series The Walking Dead, Hunters and Falling Water. We are incredibly excited to join Got Your 6,” said Valhalla Entertainment CEO Gale Anne Hurd.

The new entertainment industry partners include:
American Heroes Channel expands on the Military Channel’s promise to honor the great defenders of our freedom, while providing a rare glimpse into major events that shaped our world and the trailblazers and unexpected advocates who made a difference. The Discovery brand expansion to American Heroes Channel features timeless stories in which a challenge appears - be it a situation or a villain - and a hero arises, exploring the compelling and uplifting true stories of the bold men and women who have distinguished themselves by their actions. For more information, visit ahctv.com.
HISTORY ®, now reaching more than 96 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of signature series including Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Swamp People, Alone as well as the hit drama series SIX and Vikings. The HISTORY website is located at history.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/history and Facebook at facebook.com/history. For more press information and photography, please visit us at press.aenetworks.com.
Lionsgate is a vertically integrated next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, premium pay television networks, home entertainment, global distribution and sales, interactive ventures and games and location-based entertainment. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of more than 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate, Summit Entertainment and Starz brands are synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. For more information, visit lionsgate.com.

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Each year, Live Nation welcomes 71 million fans to over 26,000 events in 40 countries. This unparalleled platform is powered by artists, fans, partners, and employees around the world working to create unforgettable music memories. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Marvel Universe LIVE! Super hero action, thrills and drama will soar, smash and burst into arenas across the country with Marvel Universe LIVE!. The iconic Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man and The Avengers are joined by the Guardians of the Galaxy, including Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket and Drax, in a legendary battle to defend the universe from evil. Marvel Universe LIVE!  will travel throughout North America on a multi year tour, including stops in Atlanta, Dallas, Miami and New York. After North America, the show will embark on an international tour in 2019. For a complete list of North American tour dates, locations and to purchase tickets, please visit the Marvel Universe LIVE! website.

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 128 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers… and reaching over 730 million people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the non-profit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information, visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

Valhalla Entertainment Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment has an overall deal with Universal Cable Productions to develop new television and digital programs. Their current slate includes the eighth season of AMC’s The Walking Dead, which reigns as the most watched drama series in the coveted 18-49 demographic, as well as its companion series, Fear the Walking Dead, which was recently renewed for two seasons. In addition, Hurd serves as a Consulting Producer on Talking Dead, which is the second highest rated basic cable show on Sunday nights, behind only The Walking Dead. Her USA Network drama series, Falling Water, was renewed for a second season and is distributed internationally by Amazon. Valhalla’s newest series, LORE, based on the podcast phenomenon of the same name, is currently streaming on Amazon. In addition, Hurd successfully crowdfunded her third Native American documentary, MANKILLER, which chronicles the extraordinary life of the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. MANKILLER, which is currently screening in Film Festivals across the country, will air nationally on PBS in 2018. With 70 hours of television airing in 2017 alone, Valhalla Entertainment is one of the industry’s top content providers.
They join existing entertainment industry partners including 44 Blue Productions, A Smith & Co., ABC, A+E Networks, Creative Artists Agency, CBS, The Company (The Ebersol Lanigan Company), DreamWorks Animation SKG, eic, Endemol Shine North America, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Film 44, Fox, HBO, ICM Partners, MYX TV, NBC Universal, Paramount Pictures Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment, United Talent Agency, Warner Bros., and WME.

About Got Your 6
Got Your 6 unites nonprofit, Hollywood, and government partners to empower veterans. We believe that veterans are leaders, team builders, and problem solvers who have the unique potential to strengthen communities across the country. As a coalition, Got Your 6 works to integrate these perspectives into popular culture, engage veterans and civilians together to foster understanding, and empower veterans to lead in their communities. For more information, visit gotyour6.org.

  It's officially November . This year went by so fast.  So let's hit the refresh button and start anew . Singer , songwriter, and guitarist Ron Bultongez released his new single "New Cycle" . This song is about breaking a cycle and making a change for the better. This comes after the summer release of his debut project "Plano."  Ron is fascinating artist to watch and listen to. His passion and love for music continuously pours through each release. So press play on  his new single and visit  www.ronbultongez.com .
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ron in May. You can listen to the interview (here).