We had the good fortune of connecting with Brandon Allen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brandon, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I believed that I was called to make impact and be a bridge to a generation that have been disconnected to purpose. Life has a way to muzzle our identity and I wanted to establish a space to not only remove muzzles but also to bring volume back to stories. Creativity and culture are always a means to people. So I chose to use my clothing and my voice to bring revival to the heartbeats of people stagnant. So I began seeking God first, creating plans and maintain drive. Now even in the midst of the Pandemic, purpose is even more important and being connected to your why is the need of our security.

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?
Bringing PA Apparelz to life was more than just about developing another apparel or t-shirt line. This was about developing the creative, artist, and motivator inside of me and using it to bring the same light into the world. Proverbs 31:8-9 says: ‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.’ My life purpose is to bring life where life tried to bring death. I am excited to motivate generations and to be relentless in my pursuit to bring stories to life through fashionable and creative inspiration. I pressed into my now by being consistent and never quitting regardless of how difficult it may have become. The turret is I would never say I have made it yet I am determined to pursue success continuously. It has never been easy and the towel looked real tempting to throw, but purpose isn’t about your current situation but about the legacy and people connected to it all. Only way to ever overcome is to have hope in something greater than yourself. To believe and remain faithful into your why and be steadfast into the pursuit of God’s plan over your life. The thing I have learned the most is that failure is inevitable but how you respond to that failure will dictate your destiny. I want people to know I may not make the most money or sells but I will never stop empowering everyone who comes into contact with me and my brand and I will forever SPEAK LIFE!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My favorite places to go near me are absolutely my church All Nations Worship Assembly San Bernardino. It is a well of hope and truly a place to Find Family, Discover Purpose, and Change the World. Due to pandemic few things are open but the Victoria Gardens and other outdoor activities are surrounding the area. Also plenty of areas to hike and experience the atmosphere and scenery.

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?
I honestly know that without God in my life my story would be non existent. Growing up in Memphis with both parents shaped me and molded me in ways that both benefited and pressed me to do deeper work. Meeting and coming into my spiritual family with my spiritual parents Sherman and Jaquet Dumas, completely helped me began the process of revitalizing how I viewed myself and started the work on reprogramming old traumas. Yet, most importantly and valuably is the one who changed my world and helped me learn how to become a man I wasn’t sure I was ready to be: my daughter Synai Joy !

Website: https://www.paapparelz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenthunderspeaks
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whenthunderspks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenthunderspeaks
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjxR-Z_yAhlKGvgkgoRJiQ/featured?view_as=subscriber
Other: https://www.whenthunderspeaks.com https://www.thislittleboy.org https://www.instagram.com/pa_apparelz

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