We recently connected with Marquise Ryan and have shared our conversation below.
Marquise , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?
I officially started “Father Figures Brand” last year of 2022. I believe the idea was very much influenced by my daughter and one of my best friends Di’von Johnson of Positive Politics. I pretty much always wanted and dreamed about being a father and having the perfect family, although things don’t always work out as planned I believe God always has some things up his sleeves for us. I took my everyday life with my daughter and turned it into something bigger. I wanted something for fathers and dads all over, something for us. I wrote a motivational book called “Beyond A Dream” and started a clothing brand, then use that to open up another door which is now my podcasting network under the “Father Figures Brand” as well. Last Year when I attempted at some of these ideas it didn’t go as planned, but that’s why it’s so important to never give up and sometimes go back to the drawing board and switch it up. I see a future of opening stores worldwide from the brand and the release of my new book, “I’m Better Because Of It.” I believe when you love what you do, it makes it fun and it never feels like work when you’re doing what you love.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Marquise Ryan, I am 34 and a young entrepreneur who turned a lifestyle into a brand name. Father Figures Brand represents, fathers and role models all over. We are looking to give free therapy sessions and conferences to men whom have been through so much in their lives and never had a chance to express themselves and free themselves of life long pain and struggles that a lot of us had to go throw. We are looking to break some bad habits and generational curses, we want to encourage anyone wanting a better life for themselves and their families, we encourage life turn arounds. I believe we can influence men and fathers all over to help them become their best selves, now and forever!
We’d love to hear about how you met your business partner.
I’ve been knowing my friend and business partner for a very long time! High School and now still into the adult years and we’re constantly helping each other build and grow. I think it’s really important to have good friends and people in your circle to help and push you when it’s most needed.
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
Social Media has probaly been the best for me in reaching new people, customers and just supporters all over. The impact on how were able to promote and reach people across the world is thanks to social media.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: instagram.com/fatherfiguresbrand
- Facebook: marquisethekid
- Twitter: marquisethekid
- Youtube: youtube.com/marquiseryan
- Other: instagram.com/marquisethekid