We had the good fortune of connecting with Orlando AKA Bello and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Orlando, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and I’ve always known that someday I’d have my own business(es). My thought process for starting my own business was that I wanted to create a platform that was different from anything that has ever been done. I saw a need in the artistic world and it fueled my desire of combating social injustices. I’ve always advocated for those who feel they don’t have a voice; now I have a business that offers a platform for those that have something to say… artistically.

What should our readers know about your business?
My business is called LET ME LIVE. I designed my business to be a platform where artists and creatives can showcase their art.

LET ME LIVE is more than just a blog… It’s a MOVEMENT!

A movement towards equality, self-expression, enlightenment and the freedom of the suppressed and unjust. LET ME LIVE exists to combat social injustices by utilizing various forms of art & free expression.

LET ME LIVE is a venue for growth & innovation accompanied by bold, progressive thought, artistic liberation and a canvas for “woke” individuals with a voice to be heard.

In a society that thrives on the notion of being someone else… be true to YOU. Free yourself. Express yourself. Love yourself. And KNOW YOURSELF. So the next time someone or some thing comes along and wants to interrupt your flow… Let’em know… LET ME LIVE!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m really big on nature and I enjoy visiting the various parks and trails throughout the city. I also live for views–so any rooftop or high-rise in the sky would definitely be a go-to place. I could be biased but Houston has some of the BEST food and while I absolutely love luxury dining experiences; I’d be more interested and going to a local “mom and pop” place to eat and/or drink. In my opinion, these are the gems of the city.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shoutout to everyone in my circle… friends, family, life and love. I’m very aware that outside of the work I put in, my success is solely due to the people and experiences I encounter on daily basis. And for that, I am grateful.

Website: letmelivemovement.com

Instagram: @letmelivemovement

Image Credits
Darrin Pryor, hDPixelz

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