Feature #112: Quinn L. Central, Owner

Name: Quinn Lovely Kamau Central

Current Job Position Title: Owner

Company Name: Central World Management, LLC 

Contact Information: 

Quinn.central@gmail.com; Central.ManagementCo@gmail.com; (323)747-3882

Special skills: 

Realist, crafty, mentor, ambitious, courageous, positive motivation.

Describe your job story:

   At the age of 17, I joined the Army. Cycling through my career, my accomplishments soared. At the age of 20, I had become a Staff Sergeant (E-6). From there my goals became broader for my military career and I set for those goals. However, at the age of 22, I received a medical retirement from the Army. The military was my life. My ambitions had been fragmented. 

   I parted the military with no direction. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. I had a ton of ideas. After a while, my ideas were becoming tainted from my surroundings. One weekend, I took a trip to Atlanta with 2 of my closest friends. We got to see what all the hype was about. It was at that moment that I channeled my vision of becoming executive. One week later I packed my bags, started my car and hit the road with my nephew and cousin. We were all able to find jobs fairly quick. The 2 of them ended up going back to Baltimore. For me, to return back to that environment was not an option. 

    After they left, things became rougher for me, but my ambition was strong enough to keep me going. The income from my first business venture and part-time job couldn't pay the bills. I then began my "reconstruction phase." I had integrated my business with new ventures and ideas. This began my success train. I've always wanted to cater a business that gross' six-figures annually. Here I am today, at age 25 a entrepreneur looking to set the standard for my son to follow and soar beyond. 

What did you want to be when you were a child/ teenager? 

I had 2 career goals as a child. 

1) Join the military and become the best NCO that I could be.

2) Become a multi-entrepreneur 

Are doing your dream job? 

Being an entrepreneur was my 1st dream. Yes, this is my dream job. 

What do you like MOST about what you do? What do you like the LEAST? 

The most fulfilling part of being an entrepreneur is being the boss. Knowing that I set the playing field is an awesome feeling. Wouldn't say that I like it least, but the long days along with the revolving door of issues can be overwhelming at times.

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? 

2020, I'll be 31! I'm looking forward to settling into my career. My ground work would be set. Settling into my first years of marriage (Hopefully). Humbling myself as a father, husband and entrepreneur. Able to put my life on cruise control and set sail. 

  

Are you happy with where you are in life? 

An unhappy life is what drove me to part Baltimore and start a new chapter here in Atlanta. I come from a city full of lions where everyone is fighting to be king. My ambition has kept me from becoming prey. So yes, I'm extremely happy with the life path that I have set before me, and where I am today. 

What more do you want to do with your life? 

I want for my story of courage, commitment and ambition to reach the souls of today's troubled youth in hopes to alter that negative path and tailor tomorrow's leaders with a positive mindset. I want to be a positive inspiration. 

What drives/motivates you? 

Accomplishment! I love to set goals and reach them. That makes me want more. I thrive from my own ambition. 

What else do you do? 

Outside of work and school, I cater to my hobbies. I love to paint, travel and learn new things about the world. 

What is your advice to those who are seeking employment and have no hope? 

Create a realistic plan that will allow you to set gradual steps to your final goal. Be ambitious and courageous enough to step outside of your normal setting and snatch that goal. Find a positive within your search. Use that as leverage and motivation.

"Beauty arises from your pursuit. Let ambition by your drive to accomplishment." - Quinn L. Central