Cigars & Success
Carl Gilliard & The Atlanta Renaissance
A Conversation Beyond the Traditional Definition of Success
Meet the Men Behind the Conversation
Reggie Gaskins
A veteran entertainment professional whose career spans acting, writing, directing and producing. His credits include Friday After Next, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Eve. He wrote, produced, directed and starred in Restraining Order, earning an NAACP Image Award nomination for writing. He brings a perspective rooted in longevity, reinvention, leadership and creating opportunities.
Ryan Jones
Ryan Jones brings a message centered on motivation, purpose, perseverance and personal development. His perspective expands the conversation beyond titles and financial accomplishments to mindset, discipline, confidence and the question: What does success mean when a man begins defining it for himself?
Jay Jones
Jay Jones brings creative and production perspectives to the conversation, including the commitment, relationships, perseverance and entrepreneurial thinking required to move projects and careers forward. He adds insight into navigating entertainment, building meaningful professional relationships and understanding the business behind creativity.
Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson brings the perspective of an entertainment professional who understands storytelling from both sides of the camera. His conversation will explore creative careers, leadership, opportunity, obstacles and the persistence required to remain committed to a vision.
Trell Woodberry
Trell Woodberry bridges the creative and business sides of entertainment. His credits include creating, writing, executive producing and appearing in For the Love of Jason, and writing and executive producing the BET+ movie The Day Before Christmas. He brings insight into original content, producing, relationships and turning ideas into work audiences can experience.
Candid. Purposeful. Built Around Brotherhood.
Cigars & Success is designed to create the kind of conversation that doesn’t always happen on a traditional panel. The goal is simple: create a space where men can have meaningful conversations, learn from one another and make genuine connections.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, filmmaker, actor, executive, writer, emerging professional, community leader or a man simply working toward the next chapter of your life, Cigars & Success offers an opportunity to connect with other men focused on growth and achievement.
Cigars & Success: A Men’s Only Panel
Come ready to listen, participate, network and enjoy an evening created specifically around brotherhood, growth and success. Together, these special guests join Carl Gilliard & The Atlanta Renaissance for a candid conversation about success, leadership, entrepreneurship, entertainment, perseverance, personal growth, brotherhood and legacy.
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