From Inconsistent to Inspired and Iconic.

I was a burnt out creative, building my business, working at a 9-6 job that didn’t align with my future and didn't pay enough. I was spread thin, discouraged, and felt unsupported. This in turn became the reason for my inconsistencies in pursuing my passions. Through my own mentor relationships, an undeniable grit to do it MY way, and recognizing my need for more personal development I unlocked the magic every creative needs to level up.

 I now run the business of my dreams full time and get to work with the dopest individuals that are constantly inspiring me and pushing me to continue growing. I now help creative entrepreneurs do the same. I used to assume that because people told me to “get a real job” that I had to adopt that belief. Myself, along with many of the people I work with are proof that a real job is simply one that is fulfilling and supportive to YOU and your lifestyle. 

I’ve struggled with seeing the cohesion in my interest in fashion, personal development and connection with others and felt something was wrong because many of my peers were happy doing one thing professionally. I didn't know that multi-hyphenates (like Teyana Taylor and Elaine Welteroth) existed. I didn’t have any nearby examples or motivation that it was possible. 

A decade later, I am doing quite literally everything I assumed I couldn’t do because of mentorship, consistency, and the fact that I am having a damn good time doing it. I, like most creatives, am so passionate and elated about my passion. The fire you get inside from bringing a vision to life is unmatched. Every creative deserves that. Not just once every blue moon. This is what the C.E.O. Method does. Together, we are optimizing your beliefs and your potential and putting it into an actionable blueprint. The plus side is that you can skip the many pitfalls I have made through bootstrapping my experience. Struggle is NOT the norm in this community.  

The things that make creatives different are a lot of times, the things that make them legendary. 

Recognize, Restructure, & Rollout!

At 19, she decided to focus on her creative career; modeling. After signing to multiple modeling agencies in the southern region of the country and investing thousands of dollars, she was confident that the resources and opportunities would appear. Unfortunately, there was little to no return on investment. Because of this problem she began to figure out ways to find clients, book paid work and build a modeling portfolio with other creatives.

This eventually led to her doing the same thing for her industry friends. Her modeling agency The Forbes Agency was officially established in 2014 and since signed over 60 models, grossed over $20,000 in paid work revenue, sponsored scouting trips and fashion week trips for models in Los Angeles, New York and Dallas Texas. Her development program designed to help models develop the skill sets needed for the major market for The Forbes Agency models has grossed over $60,000. 

with big dreams and a belief that she was not in alignment with the “college– corporate– retirement” lifestylE, She became an entrepreneur

Miss Forbes’ AKA Ayana’s story begins like many of the creatives she now mentors

Miss Forbes started this journey at the tender age of 21 and has since continuously invested in training herself and her team to grow their own knowledge, resources and business development. She knows the feeling of misalignment with her family, friends and peers. With over a decade of experience bootstrapping a profitable, sustainable creative business, she has built a tremendous amount of knowledge to mentor others with the intention of doing the same.

The C.E.O. community is being created for creative entrepreneurs that value their passion and have the desire to spend their lifetime giving that gift back to humanity. 

This community isn't just about starting or scaling a business. It’s about creating and leaving behind a legacy. This is what sets our community apart from other entrepreneurial masterminds and communities. Miss Forbes has a spiritual approach to business so you can attract more and grind less.