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

Hi DeVaughn, how do you think about risk?
Life is the equivalent to playing a video game. It’s designed for you to take risk, and grants many chances in return. To become a confident risk-taker, one most deviate from the stigma of the word risk-taking as being negative or anti. The Universe is always working for you and never against. But, like the human brain, the Universe requires stimulation of it’s own. It requires play without fear. Living on a mountains edge not knowing if you leap will you fly or fall is of an intimate expression to the Universe. Trusting in it to determine your fate is the only direction to success. Those who understand and sway in this intimate dance of risk-taking with life are the most jolly and fulfilled, knowing they left nothing behind. Individuals who take no part in risk-taking grow bitter and are left only to fantasized wishing they had the courage to have taken more risk in their life. But, in the mean time they are busy trying to make meaning in the less valuable treasures of settling.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My art is an expression of my imagination. It’s hard for to describe in detail, but my imagination is vastly different from others. What I’m most proud of is my character. I’ve stayed true to my beliefs, morals, and values, no matter what challenges came along my way. Everyone goes through highs and lows. During the low-points it’s easy to lose yourself by the influence of outside forces. I understood that in challenge or low-point in my life had to happen in order for me to ascend to higher vibrations. That philosophy is the contribution to my success professionally, mentally, and spiritually. The biggest lesson I’ve learn in life is to always listen first, speak last, and as season change never hold on to what you thought you knew prior to. “I know that I know nothing.” (Plato)

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If a friend were to visit me in Los Angeles the first place I would take them would be the highest point of Griffith Park. Seeing the entire world in the palm of your hands helps the imagination know anythings possible. Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Big shoutout to my lord and savior Jesus Christ first and foremost, Shoutout to my family for trying to understand the Black-sheep of the household, doing everything they can to support in whichever way, and being genuine fans at heart.

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