Drew Sanders

Wise words from brother Ermias Asghedom aka Nipsey Hussle. May his soul rest in power and may his words live forever! These words hit different as I roll into Q2. Let’s go!

When I was developing the affirmation this morning for the tribe (Aware Humans), I found myself reflecting on my own journey of becoming.

There were moments where things felt uncomfortable…
where I started questioning if what I was sacrificing was even worth it.

And in those moments, I had to really dig deep within myself and ask:
What am I learning here?

Instead of complaining… what can I reclaim?

I had to change my lens.
It may feel like resistanc but it’s truly a time for refinement.
You may feel like you’re losing but it could actually be alignment.

I’m always reminded that there’s always a lesson within any situation and when we choose to seek it, that’s where the blessing.

You’re not going through it for nothing.
There’s something being built within you.

Embody the cultivation. What you’re learning is a lived experience. Become what you’re building!

Stay with it and most importantly, stay aware 👁️💚💫

An Aware Human doesn’t move for validation.

We move with awareness.
We move with intention.
We move with faith.

What God places inside of you is already enough.

Walk in your wholeness.
Trust the assignment on your life.
Go after everything that aligns with your spirit.

If it’s meant for you, it will unfold.

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New merch.
More experiences.
More awareness.
On the way.

Stay aware.

Have you ever felt your intuition telling you something…
but you kept searching outside of yourself for confirmation?

We live in a world full of noise, opinions, and constant movement. It’s easy to disconnect from that quiet inner voice.

But intuition is often how divine wisdom speaks to us.

Sometimes it doesn’t give us the full picture.
Sometimes it simply asks us to commit to the process.

To trust the nudge.
To trust the pause.
To trust the path unfolding even when everything isn’t fully clear yet.

This week I’ve been sitting with this affirmation:
“I trust my intuition to commit to the process, allowing my inner wisdom to guide me as a divine compass.”

As we move through Women’s History Month, I’ve also been reflecting on the divine feminine energy within us; intuition, wisdom, discernment, and the ability to move with awareness instead of force.

Those qualities live within all of us.

When we learn to trust that inner compass, we move differently.
We respond with awareness instead of impulse.
We make decisions from alignment instead of pressure.

Take a moment today to pause and check in with yourself.

What is your intuition guiding you toward right now?

Stay aware.💚💫

Tomorrow we’re not just outside — we’re intentional.

Food For Thought is where culture, conversation, and connection meet.

on the food.
with the cocktails.
providing the sounds.
Black Dollar Marketplace is avail for you to shop with a black owned brand.

If you’ve been craving something different in ATL… this is it.

See you tomorrow.

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Stay Aware 👁️💫

Food For Thought is almost here.

An intentional evening of amazing food, crafted cocktails, curated music, and real dialogue; all inside Gary & Friends at Marcus Bar & Grille.

And yes, we’re bringing back The Black Dollar Marketplace to spotlight Black-owned brands and keep our dollars circulating within the community.

If you’ve been looking for something that feels intentional, elevated, and communal; this is it.
February 26 5p-10p

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Stay Aware 👁️💚

I want to invite you into something intentional.

This is the first Food For Thought: An experience curated to center conversation, culture, and community, powered by Aware and brought to life in collaboration with Marcus Bar & Grille and Chef Gary.

It’s a space rooted in real dialogue, amazing food, crafted cocktails, and curated music; not just to socialize, but to connect.

Food For Thought is about slowing down, engaging intentionally, and being present with one another in a way that feels grounded and alive.

This installment is part of Gary & Friends, featuring The Black Dollar Marketplace; an opportunity to support Black-owned brands and keep our dollars circulating within the community.

Come for the food.
Stay for the conversation.
Leave nourished — mind, body, and spirit.

📍 Marcus Bar & Grille
📅 February 26
More soon.

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As we close out January, I wanted to share this week’s affirmation — and some context behind it. (If you want these affirmations and reflections sent directly to you, join the email list on theawarebrand.com)

With everything happening in the world right now, there’s a lot of noise… a lot of dust in the air. We start the year with goals and intentions, and when things don’t immediately feel clear or aligned, it’s easy to feel distracted or off track.

If that’s you — don’t fret.

Stand tall.
Things are still shifting within you and around you.
Not everything needs to make sense right away.

Keep the faith and allow the dust to settle.
Continue showing up.
Find your rhythm again.
Trust yourself and hold the intention without forcing the outcome.

Patience is part of the process.
Faith is staying steady while clarity forms.

Stay aware my friends 💫💚

Dr. King reminded us that wholeness was never meant to be individual.

That our lives are connected — not just socially, but spiritually and morally.

That how we live, grow, and heal affects more than just ourselves.

This quote isn’t just history.
It’s instruction.
If we want a healthier world, the work starts with becoming whole; mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically — together.

Today isn’t just about remembrance.

It’s about responsibility.

Stay aware. 👁️💚💫

2016 was a dope year for me. I was conceptualizing Aware and on a crazy run with my R&B series, RnB Untapped.

It’s hard to believe that was 10 years ago. A mentor once told me I’ve had many moments where I tasted success, but hadn’t fully turned the corner yet. Looking back, he was right.

As I reflect on everything between then and now, I can see why. A lot had to change within me. I had to check my ego, grow as a leader, and become a better steward of what I was given. I was lacking in those areas.

Now in 2026, things are different. The hard lessons shaped me, and I’m finally embodying them. My mission is bigger than music, bigger than clothes, bigger than any one industry I worked in — and I know that now.

I’m allowing God to make me, to build the container of who I am so I can carry what He has waiting for me. True humility.

Grateful to Yahuah for the lessons. It’s not just on me—it’s in me. And what’s in me is what truly matters.

To my hustlers, innovators, and pioneers:
Trust the process. Be patient. Build systems that can support scale. Keep God first—and honor both the wins and the losses.

The vision was never the problem. I’m just being prepared.

Giving thanks to Yah in advance.