From Product to Professional |COMPLETED|

Zachary Taylor, CCTP

Hello My name is Zachary Taylor and I am an entrepreneur, business man, and trauma counselor and activist! Growing up my life was never easy! My mom and brother whooped my ass and I was practically neglect for most of my life! I turned to the streets and started slanging just to survive!

There was only one light in the mix of my Trauma and that was the girl from around the Block Fatima Wilson or Lady T as they called her on the streets! Fatima never was a slanger but he pops was into all kinds of shit! She used to give me money, make sure I ate, and they gave me a place to stay from time to time!

One day the DEA raided their home and took her dad away! Her mom was shook up by the situation so they moved to live with her Aunt back in Philly! I haven't seen her ever since! When I got older, I tried finding her but I never had any luck!

Now here I am today 28 years old and handling my business! I would've never thought I would be this successful EVER! I own a program for men being released from Prison called "Rags to Riches"! I also own two shelters one for Women and the Other for men!  "Empowered" and "Empowered 2 Be" they differ in the logo signifying which one is for which gender! I love being a trauma counselor! I haven't completely heeled from my past trauma but I wake up every day strong and ready to continue fighting!

I met Karen Mott 3 years ago at the peak of my career! I only slept with her because I was trying to get over my frustrations from not being able to find Fatima! Now she just can't seem to give me the space I need to flourish! I miss Fatima Daily! I remember she had this cute little butterfly on her wrist with a T and heart beside it! I called her Butterfly because it seemed like every night she went to bed, she formed a cocoon and blossomed beautifully the next day! I still have a picture of her in my wallet! Karen constantly nags me about it but I couldn't care less! I know one day my butterfly will return to me but for now Karen will just have to do!

Karen, "Zac what time are you coming home tonight?"

"Idk yet! I need to go over building permits with Tony and Meech and look at properties with Jake! Why wassup?"

Karen, "Oh no reason!"

Tony, Meech, and Jake have been my best friends for years! We were in the streets together and changed our lives around for the better! Back then I was chasing T and they were chasing Angela, Jana, and Lori! Them niggas love a good chase fr now their asses are dating Karen's best friends! Meech is a police chief! I never knew that was the route that nigga would take but I can say, he deserves the position hands down! Tony is the fire commissioner and Jake is a real estate mogul! I would say we did fairly well for ourselves! Our "Rags to Riches" Story is deep asf and trauma-tied! I'll explain more later but for now let's go handle some business!

When I pulled up to the shelter the men were waiting!

Meech, "Wassup Nigga!"

Jake, "Wassup Brother!"

Tony, "Wassup Man!"

"Shit nothing much! Tryna make a dollar out of 15 cents you know me!"

Meech, "Shit well let's get down to business!"

Jake pulled up the property and Tony pulled up the building codes that need to be corrected before opening up! I'm working on opening up a Recreation Center/ Park for the children in our community! Nobody has ever gave them shit and we are working on making a change! Meech has a children's outreach organization called, "Brother to Brother"! He's been trying to open one for the girls to but if you know our women, they aren't fucking with that! So we are waiting until we find the perfect women for the job! We need at least four!

"Okay so I see the violations and I'm sure the guys at Rags to Riches can get started on this project! All I need Jake to tell me is the price!"

Jake, "Well it's an old gym and it did go into foreclosure so my asking price is $100,000"!

"Well that's perfect because I estimated this project to be $200,000! I need to complete my budget and I'll get back to each of you with the details moving forward!"

Tony, "Well It was a pleasure man!"

Meech, "I'll see y'all niggas later!"

Jake, "Alright brother!"

We parted ways and headed back to our houses! Tell me why we found our women fucking deacons from the church! We didn't even trip we helped them pack their shit and sent them and the deacons on their way! We changed the locks and decided to go play pool!

Meech, "Joi ass was in there talking about "Oh God take me to the king!"

Jake, "Pam ass talking about "Truth is I'm tired! Tired of what taking dick!"

Tony, "Belinda ass gone say "Oouu this my offering"!

"Man listen, better we found out now than to marry their asses and be stuck fighting a dumb ass divorce battle!"

The Guys, "Right!"