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As a child, I was enthralled with history and biographies. I struggled in Math and Science, but one rainy Friday, my 4th grade teacher pointed out I was good in History and my life changed at that moment. I decided that day I would major in History. So that’s what I did 9 years later, I entered university in Washington, DC to study History- a continuation of learning and analyzing people’s lives and decisions. I interned in the US Congress, at The White House, and for NGOs; and volunteered on political campaigns, and worked in the city after graduation. But moving to London to study for my Masters changed my worldview. I’ve lived in 9 countries and have found myself in a completely different arena: fashion. Over the past 6 years, I have developed an eye for couture craftsmanship, learning how to put intricate and detailed collections into words. As a result, I have developed relationships with some of the world's most leading brands, covering Paris, Milan, New York, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. I also have a faith and lifestyle magazine, Seele that I founded. I decided to launch ‘The Soulful Side Of Life,’ an amalgamation of my experiences, where I interview people in areas that have touched my life in: fashion, faith, entertainment, music, business, and entrepreneurship. The podcast is an extension of my interests in discussing people’s stories.

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Episode 33- Kanessa Tixe: Pivots, Let Downs, Rising, and Building A Global PR Agency

Kanessa Tixe is an industry PR guru with over 22 years of experience in Latin and non-Latin public relations, global and cross marketing, branding, and talent management. Kanessa is a visionary and storyteller with knowledge that spans from the public sector to the private sector. Her make-it-happen attitude has gotten music artists, actors, and athletes positioned in top media like ET, Variety, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon; and her clients have been featured in campaign collaborations for brands like Mugler, Macy’s, Saint Laurent, Alaïa, and Dolce&Gabbana.

A true New Yorker from the Bronx, Kanessa’s journey started in New York City’s City Hall under then mayor, Rudy Giuliani then Michael Bloomberg. Navigating the hardships that life can throw, Kanessa forged on, working for Robert De Niro, and then at Rubenstein PR and Quinn PR, until she launched her own agency TS Collective. There she has represented dietician and model Maye Musk, Colombian singer Maluma and Jackie Cruz from Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black, and now she works with the likes of music mogul and film director Spiff TV, model Anok Yai, boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, DJ Kaskade, and Romeo Santos.

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