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How She Did It: Arian Simone's Inspiring Journey From Homelessness To Entrepreneur
Name: Arian Simone
Company: Arian Simone Enterprises, Fearless Magazine
Age:30
Fearless Magazine was started as a result of my personal fearlessness and wanting people to share their fearless journey with others.
In 2004, after college, I moved to Los Angeles for a new job. After one month of employment the company was sold and I was laid off. With the job loss, I moved from my apartment and could no longer afford my car. I sold my clothes and belongings so I could eat and put gas in my car. I never imagined that this would happen to me!
There I was…educated (undergrad and graduate education) with no job. I applied for over 150 jobs and no one hired me. I tried temp agencies. I was on welfare and food stamps. It seemed like one bad break after another. My car broke down and I soon checked into a shelter. I was homeless for seven months. One day I called my mother and told her I didn’t even see the purpose of living if this is what life was like. Through the experiences, my relationship with Jesus Christ grew stronger.
Later that year, an acquaintance referred me for PR & Marketing work, they sent other referrals and in 
2 weeks I had about 5 to 7 projects in full gear. I immediately got my car out of the shop, and moved into an office space. For a month I lived out of the office until I was able to afford an apartment. The office space was a blessing; It was in a central LA high rise on the 19thfloor. I shared the floor with a hip-hop station (100.3 The Beat). I would wake up every morning and network with celebrities scheduled for the morning show- I made plenty of contacts.
One day I ran into Ken Carter, Richmond High School basketball (From the movie "Coach Carter")
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Comment by Ella Taylor on August 9, 2012 at 5:56pm -
I am determind to continue to push and now i am going to put all my talent and gifts and make a future for my baby and I
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Comment by JoAnna Carrozzino on July 16, 2012 at 11:14am -
This is so inspiring!
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Comment by Danielle Ware on July 15, 2012 at 11:09pm -
This is an amazing story and very inspiring. This should teach us not to complain and appreciate what we have and you will be forever blessed! He is always on time!!!
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Comment by Ms. Toni on July 15, 2012 at 9:49pm -
I love stories like these. It's great inspiration. Just when you think you hit the bottom they is someone else who have gone thru and lost a lot more but someone how found the will to survive and prosper in life.
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Comment by Cake Lady on July 15, 2012 at 6:22pm
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amazing story!
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Comment by Adrienne DeMedici on July 13, 2012 at 7:33pm -
great post! thank you for sharing, much success to you! would love to work with you in the future!
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Comment by latoya johnson on July 11, 2012 at 6:12pm -
THANKS FOR SHARING VERY INSPIRING.
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Comment by Intoxicating Vixen Boutique on July 8, 2012 at 6:49pm -
Wow, what an inspiring story :)
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Comment by Eugina Coleman on July 7, 2012 at 2:33pm
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To God be the Glory
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Comment by Anisha Logan on July 6, 2012 at 4:35pm
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I love this story...You have to know what it feels like to be down in order to rise back up and thank the experience!!!
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