We had the good fortune of connecting with Kalu Anthony Eziyi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kalu Anthony, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I think about risk in a positive connotation. I’ve always told myself and others around me what are you living life for if you do not bet on yourself and take risks to acheive goals, you can only fail if you do not take the risk. Taking risks in my life has played a valuable role because it allowed me to learn from my mistakes. It has challenged and granted me rewards such as starting my photography business “LuShotYou Photography” and enabled me earn money in the stock market!

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?
“LuShotYou Photography” is where we challenge you to step out your comfort zone and be free, by allowing you to be yourself when taking photos. Earning money in the stock market has allowed me to take care of my family without them having to worry or go through troubles I experienced growing up. It’s definitley not an easy journey, I don’t see instant results in my realm of the stock market, but i have to remind myself you cant plant seeds and eat fruit the same day. There were plenty of times where my emotions took over and I wanted to give up but that was the easy way out. Instead I removed my emotions , surrounded myself around like minded people and embraced the journey. This has allowed me to give others information that was poured into me that has helped me reach my short term goals. Although I love money thats not what pushes me to keep going, its the act of service I get to provide for others. Shared information with the right people will take you places you’ve never imagined.By servicing others GOD always blesses me! To the world I want you to know the moment you get out of your own way and worry less about fear of the unknown, the moment you’ll realize how much potential you have which will enhance your life.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my bestfriend was visiting I would definitely take them to Venice Beach or Malibu its refreshing and LA weather is the best. I love shopping so we would go to different malls and outlets like Topanga mall, Camarillo outlets and The Grove. Shoe game always on point therefore we are going to Cook Kicks on Melrose. As far as eating we would go to places like Chilis, Hot N Juicy Crawfish and be adventurous by trying hole in the wall food spots.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My wife and daughter are my biggest supporters because they see me go through every emotion behind closed doors when handling my businesses. My OG’s who give me a safe space as a black man to vent and talk about life and challenge my way of thinking to better myself. Also, my circle of friends who assure me that I am inspiring them and reposting my content creation.

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