Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Christian Hughes. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Christian, appreciate you joining us today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?

There are many viewpoints in order to be successful. Some people are born into success and most people have to work towards success. Success often times unfortunately means failure, getting back up from a failed attempt whether it be school, a business or even a relationship and trying again and never giving up until you accomplish the goal that it is you want to pursue. When you finally accomplish your goal it’s the most rewarding and satisfying feeling that no one can take from you because of the hard work and dedication you put forward. Thats what success means to me.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m originally from Shreveport, Louisiana and I’m the second oldest out of 7. I’ve been here in Atlanta since 2019 and have been on the move since then. I was always unsure of what my passion was or what I wanted to do but it took me a while to find it. Being a preacher’s kid, I found myself always asking and praying to God what it is that he would want me to do. Little did I know, it was right in my face the whole time, and that was to help people by being a connector. What does it mean to be a connector? Being a connector is a person who acts as a bridge between people who have similar interests and goals.

It simply means bridging the gap amongst people to foster collaboration amongst people with a similar common goal.

While living here in Atlanta, I’ve always had the privilege of knowing doctors, attorneys, chiropractors, real estate agents, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, etc but never really feeling like an asset to those around me. I took it upon myself to become an asset by being more involved in the community, being active in the organizations that I’m a part of and to be a liaison not only to better myself but to be an example for the next generation to follow. It is my goal to show that anything is possible if you work hard and put your mind to it.
I have surrounded myself around like-minded individuals or leaders of the next level that I want to reach. I’ve been able to make myself more marketable by first working at one of the top law firms here in Atlanta which is Bader Scott Injury Law Firm. I’m one of the representatives for the Workers Compensation Department and medical records coordinator for 3 out of the 9 attorneys. While being in this role I’ve been able to build new relationships with providers for the firm by hosting Lunch and learns for the workers compensation department with the workers department director Marisa Mckain and our lead workers compensation attorney Erica Mitchell, and legal assistants. This creates a platform for future providers to come in and give a presentation or tell us what they offer and why we should refer our clients for treatment to their facility to provide top tier service. I’ve also been afforded the opportunity to be an ambassador for the Bader Scott Foundation at our firm where our vision is to build a world of hope where diversity thrives to lead every person to a better tomorrow.

I’ve also become a member and a newly inducted board member with an organization called the Young Professionals of Atlanta where we host networking events/socials once a month where we welcome anyone from any genre of work to come fellowship with about 75-100 like-minded individuals. I’m also the membership chair for a nonprofit organization called the National Association of Black Physical Therapists with the primary focus of increasing opportunities for the African Diaspora in the physical therapy network and to provide opportunities for increased visibility, networking, community service, career development and mentorship. From working in physical therapy before and now working at a law firm I’ve been able to maintain my relationship which led to my position on the board as the membership chair. Since I’ve become the membership chair I was recently featured on a podcast called “NotjustaPTA for which is short for not just a physical therapy assistant, for “Therapy Talk Thursday” where I was also able to share my story of how I’ve been able to grow personally and career wise.
in my spare time I volunteer with an organization called “Need 2 Feed” where every second or third weekend of the month we go to downtown Atlanta and feed them homeless and provide socks, hand warmers and coats. I wouldn’t be here or who I am if it wasn’t for Marisa McKain, My Mentor Erica Mitchell, Patrick Rodriguez, Taneisha Whorton, Christopher Washington, Barbara Evans, Trina Platt and Yasbeht Strauch. Overall my goal is to be one of top and best marketing directors here in Atlanta, this is only just the beginning.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

In order to build my brand and reputation in my field is simply by networking with the people in my legal industry and more importantly outside of the industry. What do I mean by networking? In my point of view in any field or industry that you’re in there are always events in the area that are going on, you just have to be connected to know what to attend. As always, social media is our best friend, there are a great deal of non-profit organizations that host monthly events which is a great way to start building relationships but more so, linked in is a great way to be in the know as well.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

One of the Books that I would recommend is “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz

Contact Info:

• Instagram: chriix_
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000310525180
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-hughes-29a5a522a/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3B6cBRzEZQT8Ks1D962Eotnw%3D%3D