We were lucky to catch up with Ra’Mone Marquis recently and have shared our conversation below.
Ra’Mone , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Day to day the world can seem like a tough place, but there’s also so much kindness in the world and we think talking about that kindness helps spread it and make the world a nicer, kinder place. Can you share a story of a time when someone did something really kind for you?
One of my businesses is my foundation, Tru Phoenix Foundation, Inc.. I love supporting other organizations and individuals because it’s rewarding and builds community. I never do it expecting anything in return, As I am diligently working on growing awareness and productivity, over 80% of financial need has to be satisfied by me alone. I started a scholarship fund last year and its success has been my #1 priority because it is in honor of my grandmother who I lost in 2019. Someone who had recently started their non-profit, and who I support and believe in so much, provided a very generous donation to my foundation. There is a lot of doubts when starting a business of any kind. Random blessings like that can be extremely inspiring and for me it truly was.
Ra’Mone , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I am the Founder and President of Tru Phoenix, LLC. & Tru Phoenix Foundation, Inc. Tru Phoenix, LLC. currently runs my blog The Quis Box and my podcast The QB Zone; where I discuss everything from lifestyle topics, mental health, various relationship topics, matters of the heart, and much more. Seasons 1 & 2 of my podcast are available on Spotify, iheartradio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Youtube, and Audible. My blog can be viewed at my website: www.ramonemarquisofficial.com. I have self-published 7 books: District 69: The Crimson Edition, District 69: The Color Haven, District 69: The Greek Chronicles, A Poetic Exhale (my first book to reach #1 on Amazon), Ice Box: Rebound and Recover, Peek A Boo, and Pulse,Pressure,Pleasure. All books are available on Amazon, Kindle, and iBooks.
With the various things I do through my LLC, it carries out my mission: “Enlightenment, Education, Entertainment – motivating and enriching through experiences, fun, and lessons learned.”
As for my foundation; our mission statement is: To provide minority youth with a sense of stability and hope to enrich their self-worth. Through guidance, encouragement, activities, and resources; these youth will maximize their potential, prosper mentally and physically, be active members of their community, and have enriched lives. I’ve been through the fire and the rain… seen and endured a lot of things… had breakthroughs and achievements. My high level of relatability and transparency with the youth that I’ve served, makes me vastly effective. Not just as a social worker with my full-time career, but also my own foundation’s services. This is an example that the young people of today need. Many people or companies who try to improve or encourage the youth, do it because it is their job or because they’re tired of seeing what they’re seeing. My foundation is led by an individual who understands and has the ability to get to the root and essence of our youth, due to life experiences and lessons learned.
Do you have any insights you can share related to maintaining high team morale?
Take care of your employees and they won’t hesitate to come to work and take care of your clients.
Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?
My authenticity and relatability has been key. People like to be a part of or support things that make them feel good…something that serves them a purpose. Having a place to be yourself…having a place that is a no judgement zone…having a place that motivates you…having a place that makes you laugh or provide you with an enjoyable time…these are all these that individuals cling to in some way, shape, or form. This is what individuals get when supporting the various things I do through my LLC and foundation.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ramonemarquisofficial.com
- Instagram: ramonemarquis
- Facebook: Ra’Mone Marquis
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ra-mone-m-fluellen-ms-25087633/
- Twitter: ramonemarquis
- Youtube: Quis Box