N.G.D. Clothing Dance Battle (Tempe, AZ)

VIdeo

Hosted by N.G.D clothing, the Valley wide Dance Battle brought hopeful hip-hop dancers of all ages to Tempe’s Beats and cocktail lounge, but for Welsey Arroyo, known under his street name Wild-Wild-West, dancing is more than just an art form. It was his will to live.
After being shot in the abdomen by a 22 caliber bullet, Arroyo was on bed rest in the hospital for over two months, with lack of motion, unable to eat or talk. Doctors told him he would probably be unable to walk, stuck in the body fit for a 65-year-old man. He has a scar on his stomach from the wound which stretches from just under his belly button all the way to his lower waist.
Now, it’s just two years later, and doctors say it’s a phenomenon that Arroyo is even able to walk. Arroyo credits his love of dance and optimistic outlook as the reason that he went from being told he would have limited movement for the rest of his life to winning dance battles around the Valley.
His passion for dance is exactly what won over Chuck Watkins and the other judges to crown Arroyo the “Wild Wild West” as winner of the NDG dance battle , he will receive an international feature in the magazine Dear Arrabella and a professionally shot and edited video of him dancing. Arroyo hopes his success story inspires others.

Feel free to check out more of Wesley Arroyo’s Work:
YouTube: @BeatDropKidz
Instagram: @Wesbizzle

Host of Event (NGD Clothing):
Facebook: @NGDwear
Instagram: @ngdclothing
Twitter: NerdyGDesign

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Documentary Short: #EndTheStigma

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The following is a 26 minute documentary that I produced and directed for ASU’s Walter Cronkite School:

“Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24”- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The #EndTheStigma documentary is a film produced by two students at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU.
The purpose of the film is to inform our audience and start a conversation regarding how we think and talk about mental health and issues that surround it, such as suicide. Topics that involve mental health issues often get stigmatized because many people don’t know or don’t understand how to talk about mental health or talk to people who have mental health issues.
The film focuses on individuals who are currently dealing with mental health issues and have coped with thoughts of suicide. Our documentary also follows the journey of the Commit Campaign, a photo- based social media movement to end the stigma associated with mental health/ mental illness and suicide. Kelsey Oney and Christina Tetreault who are surviors of suicide loss lead the organization. The Commit Campaign’s mission is to reduce the nation’s suicide rate through interacting with the community to create a place to speak freely and openly. The Campaign educates through social media platforms, community networks, and community events to share educational materials/ personal stories of those who are survivors of suicide loss and mental illness.

The Suicide Hotline is available 24/7: 1-(800)-273-8255 or http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Additional information about the Commit Campaign can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/commitcampai…

Biltmore Lifestyles

Biltmore Lifestyle Articles, Uncategorized

Below is a compilation of a few of the Biltmore Lifestyles articles that I wrote for clients at MMPR Marketing:

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The Crown On 7^th Welcomes Its First Tenant Okra Cookhouse & Cocktail, The Newest Restaurant From The Crudo Team

The Crown on 7^th project has taken on a complete redevelopment of the 18,000 square-foot complex into a renovated hotspot for restaurants and retail stores. Even better, it is now in full swing with the opening of the highly anticipated Okra restaurant by Crudo’s Chef Cullen Campbell.

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Spend More Time With The Family And Less Time Slaving Away In The Kitchen With A Bobby-Q Thanksgiving Feast

Let’s be honest, no one really likes cooking on Thanksgiving and a hassle-free holiday feast is the only way to keep sane during a big family gathering. This Thanksgiving, Bobby-Q is offering AZ locals a way to spend more time with the family and less time slaving over a turkey.

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MAD Greens Celebrates New Locations With Month Long Fundraiser For Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Arizona is experiencing a MAD Greens take over and with their customizable menu, farm-fresh and locally sourced ingredients; it’s clear that AZ locals are responding well to the MAD Greens movement. Founded in 2004, MAD Greens has 14 locations in Colorado and 4 in Arizona. MAD Greens came to Arizona in late June, opening locations in both Scottsdale and Tempe and from there, the MAD Greens following began.

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Valley Favorite In Formalwear and Luxury Casualwear, The Clotherie Introduces Rejuvenated Look and New Owners

In the wise words of Oscar Wilde, “A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.” Everyone knows that the ladies love a man in a suit and looking your sharpest shows self-respect and confidence. Recognized as one of the finest men’s specialty stores in the United States, The Clotherie was established in 1969 with the goal of providing men with a well-dressed and sophisticated look.

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Say Goodbye to Unflattering Double Chins and Hello to a Picture Perfect Face with the Kybella Treatment and Van Dyke Laser & Skin

There are over one million selfies taken each day and it was found that the word “selfie” in the English language has increased in use by 17,000% since 2012. With everyone from celebrities to Pope Francis and even the First Lady Michelle Obama jumping on the selfie train, there has been an emphasis for people to focus even more on their image; specifically their selfie taking face. When people look back at their photos or catch an unexpected glimpse of themselves in the mirror the biggest complaint about their appearance is the dreaded double chin. Double chins effect even those who have no need to loose weight, it is typically just genetics and something that millions of people deal with. Luckily, Susan Van Dyke at Van Dyke Laser & Skin has the perfect FDA- approved fat-melting solution to get rid of that pesky double chin.

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Party On A Bike: Madison Improvement Club

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A new way to exercise is quickly taking over the valley, incorporating exercise with dance music, flashing lights and cycling. Headed by the Madison Improvement Club, the party on a bike classes make guests feel like they are working out at the hippest party on the block. The classes feature energetic and interactive instructors who make your work out experience the party of the year.

Visual Artist Feature: Larry Stone

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I sat down to speak with visual artist Larry Stone has been involved in everything ranging from photography, videography, acting and painting. He is currently involved in the making of a horror television series and has gained fame through photographing American cosplay celebrity, Jessica Nigri.

State Press

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A compilation of my work from The State Press at Arizona State University as an opinion columnist.

Opinions Columns at The State Press

For a full list of my stories, click Here.

The ‘guns everywhere’ law

Georgia sparked national attention last week when their new gun law was put in place, essentially allowing Georgians with concealed weapon permits to take their guns almost everywhere.The new Georgia bill will go into effect on July 1. HB60 includes guns being allowed in places you would never expect.

Below is a compilation of a few of the Biltmore Lifestyles articles that I wrote for clients at MMPR Marketing:

The Crown On 7th Welcomes Its First Tenant Okra Cookhouse & Cocktail, The Newest Restaurant From The Crudo Team

The Crown on 7th project has taken on a complete redevelopment of the 18,000 square-foot complex into a renovated hotspot for restaurants and retail stores. Even better, it is now in full swing with the opening of the highly anticipated Okra restaurant by Crudo’s Chef Cullen Campbell.

Spend More Time With The Family And Less Time Slaving Away In The Kitchen With A Bobby-Q Thanksgiving Feast

Let’s be honest, no one really likes cooking on Thanksgiving and a hassle-free holiday feast is the only way to keep sane during a big family gathering. This Thanksgiving, Bobby-Q is offering AZ locals a way to spend more time with the family and less time slaving over a turkey.

MAD Greens Celebrates New Locations With Month Long Fundraiser For Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Valley Favorite In Formalwear and Luxury Casualwear, The Clotherie Introduces Rejuvenated Look and New Owners

Say Goodbye to Unflattering Double Chins and Hello to a Picture Perfect Face with the Kybella Treatment and Van Dyke Laser & Skin

Social Media Accounts

Below is a compilation of links to Instagram pages that I help manage for MMPR Marketing:

Crudo

Examples:

Okra

Examples:

Uptown Plaza

Examples:

J&G Steakhouse Scottsdale

Examples:

The Clotherie

Examples:

Madison’s Hot Sauce

Examples:

Flourish

Examples:

Arizona Cocktail Week

Examples:

Opinions Columns at The State Press

The ‘guns everywhere’ law

Why the media needs to stop shaming female artists

Marriage as an afterthought in the millennial mind

Dual enrollment credits make it possible to kick-start college careers

Texting, driving don’t mix on San Francisco freeways

Turning back the clocks on today’s fashion

Blog posts from the State Press Magazine

A Drop in the Bucket: Welcome

A “tow” in the door

To the East Coast

Week 4: Am I “In or Out?”

Life outside the screen

Life outside the screen, continued

Another pin on the map

Business Owner Turns Yearly Celebration Into Fundraiser Opportunity for JDRF

Coach Celebrates 39 Years

Fear not diehard fans, new name, location for Carmel’s

Growth and development mean neighborhood changes

Giving back, one backpack at a time

Olympic-size pool at Brophy

Homecoming parade runs through the neighborhood

Arcadia brothers motivated to create pottery for peace

The Crown On 7^th Welcomes Its First Tenant Okra Cookhouse & Cocktail, The Newest Restaurant From The Crudo Team

The Crown on 7^th project has taken on a complete redevelopment of the 18,000 square-foot complex into a renovated hotspot for restaurants and retail stores. Even better, it is now in full swing with the opening of the highly anticipated Okra restaurant by Crudo’s Chef Cullen Campbell.