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This is why young people should invest their money into their future! As an example of why young people should begin investing their money, we will look into the story of Chris Jelev, the young entrepreneur that is making the rights moves to become a huge success! Chris Jelev, AKA CJ, is the founder of the Millennials Club - a group dedicated to providing opportunities to young people, from hosting events to promoting job opportunities. The group has been a huge success since its creation in 2017, gaining traction fast and capturing the attention of huge business influencers such as Joseph Valente from The Apprentice. The team has reached 700 members across 23 different cities across the globe. But before this, Chris ran events via his previous company, CJ Events, which hosted parties for young people. As you can see, the entrepreneur has always stayed active in the business world, this has allowed him to reach great levels of success, such as being nominated for the ‘Entrepreneur of Excellence’ award by the National Diversity Awards. However, instead of spending all of his money on designer clothes and flashy jewels, CJ has wisely invested into not only his own businesses but also a restaurant called Meat House London. This is his first time buying a share of a business and what a great move to make. The restaurant, situated in London’s King Cross, serves steaks, burgers, drinks and shows the sport. This should be what other young people should be aiming for if they’re serious about making money and/or successful moves. Rather than letting money sit in your bank (gathering little to no interest) or spending it on unnecessary things, you could invest your money into something. This could simply be investing into yourself, such as your health and wellbeing, in order to become the best you can be or becoming a stakeholder by investing into businesses. For example, I have invested into a company that utilises blockchain in a unique way and I have seen a lot more profit in a shorter space of time than I would have done if I left my money in my bank. So, to the young people reading this, I urge you (if you’re looking to make the right moves) to invest! Do your research, take the risk and invest. (Only invest an amount you can afford to lose ;D) To keep up with Chris' journey, follow him via: Twitter Instagram For more content for on The Apprentice, business and young entrepreneurs, follow If Only They Knew via: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Website

Who is Carina Lepore? Carina Lepore is the 30 year old candidate on The Apprentice 2019 and the owner of Dough Bakehouse. Most of the other candidates are confident that they will be Lord Sugar’s next business partner, but Carina believes it’s “written in the stars” that Lord Sugar will want a slice of the ‘Dough’ pie. Baking runs in Carina’s family, with her father running a Bakehouse for many years, sadly the original Bakehouse was closed in 2015 and was resurrected and transformed in 2018 by Carina and her sister. Today, Dough Bakehouse stands proudly in Herne Hill (South London) with a small but great team who have helped build a great brand reputation within their community. Carina says that standing at 5 foot 1, she is a “pocket rocket” that shouldn’t be messed with! So far in the series, we have seen Carina briefly come head to head with Lottie Lion and successfully shut the lioness down - only time will tell who the Queen of the jungle is. Speaking to If Only They Knew, Carina shared some advice that the entrepreneur wish she knew at an earlier stage, stressing the importance of knowledge and overcoming doubt. “Read more books! The power of knowledge is something I only gathered in my adult life! Books are cheap and can fulfill you and give you the knowledge others take years to learn or don’t learn at all!” “Secondly, don’t hold back! If you believe it and feel it then go for it, don’t doubt yourself, don’t overthink - put yourself out there! Take risks. If you’re successful then great if not, then you’ll learn!” As The Apprentice 2019 is not yet finished, we are unsure of Carina’s progress in the series, but one thing that is certain is Carina’s determination. “In the next 5 years I plan on having a successful chain of my bakehouses serving neighbourhoods and community positive vibes and great coffee throughout London and the uk even! #goodvibesonly 🤟🏼😝” Thank you Carina for speaking to If Only They Knew and we wish you the best of luck in the future! You can keep up to date with Carina’s journey by following: @CarinaLepore1 - Instagram @CarinaLepore - Twitter @DoughBakehouse - Instagram & Twitter Similarly, you can view all of our interviews with The Apprentice candidates as well as more great business content, by following: @IfOnlyTheyKnewUK - Instagram, Facebook @IfOnlyTheyKnewU - Twitter www.ifonlytheyknewuk.com

It is unlikely that you haven't seen Ade Adepitan at some point as he has been on many TV shows and also competed in the Paralympic Games, but you may not know his story. Therefore, it's only right that If Only They Knew presents Ade's story as he has been such an iconic figure for many of us Brit's. Ade Adepitan is a 46-year-old TV presenter, Paralympic medalist and children's author! The incredible individual was born in Lagos, Nigeria and contracted Polio within a year of birth, which meant he eventually lost the use of his left leg. A few years later, he was moved to Newham, East London and battled through life despite his disability and eventually fell in love with wheelchair basketball. Ade excelled in the sport, playing for the Milton Keynes Aces and then went on to win a Bronze medal in at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, followed up by a Gold medal at the 2005 Paralympic World Cup in Manchester. Many other people would've stopped there, but the athlete was also involved in the world of television and also did an excellent job in this field! Whether he was acting, presenting or appearing as a guest, Ade has featured on our TV's so many times, from Eastenders to CBBC, Ade has done it all. If this wasn't enough, the celeb uses his fame and talent to help give back to those who also suffer in some way. Not only is he a patron of 'Go Kids Go', but he has also raised money for a countless amount of charities, recently appearing on the National news to show the impact that these charities have. It is for all of these reasons above that Ade Adepitan has become one of the Nation's favourite figures and was awarded an MBE in 2005 for his services to disability sport and was also presented with an Honorary Doctorate for the same reason. Ade shows that there really are no excuses as anything is possible, but he also shows the importance of supporting those around you, hence why he is a real inspiration for young people today. To keep updated with Ade's journey, follow him via... Instagram: @AdeAdepitan Twitter: @AdeAdepitan Facebook: Ade Adepitan For more articles, news and interviews, follow If Only They Knew: Instagram: @IfOnlyTheyKnewUK Twitter: @IfOnlyTheyKnewU Facebook: @IfOnlyTheyKnewUK LinkedIn: @If Only They Knew UK

Meet Danny Carr, Professional Boxer & owner of Athletes Kitchen Danny ‘The Cannon’ Carr is both a professional boxer and entrepreneur, proof that you can professionalize your passions. The 29-year-old hailing from South London has remained undefeated in both business and boxing, maintaining a perfect record for all of his 12 professional fights (with 4 KO’s) whilst also running a successful business! As the son of a boxer (Paul Carr), there's no surprise that Danny picked up boxing gloves at age 10 and had his first boxing bout at 16. Paul never forced Danny to box, instead, it was something that he naturally fell into and allowed him to develop as not only an athlete, but also as a person. Danny then went on to have 42 amateur fights and recently won an area title after beating Lewis Adams in Maidstone, Kent. Talking to boxer Peter McDonagh on the Journeyman podcast, Carr admits that being bullied at school was one of the main reasons why he wanted to progress with boxing, even though it was also a reason for him taking a year or so out due to poor mental health. Danny also suggested that he got into a bit of trouble during that dark but brief period of his life, but boxing, as well as a vision, helped to put him on the right track. "I lost to a couple of people I knew I was better than and it was frustrating me, so I knew I had to walk away from it then, but I always knew I would end up coming back. Now, with every aspect of my training, I train like a pro should" The ‘Cannon’ leveraged his passion for boxing by creating a company called ‘Athlete’s Kitchen’, which provides healthy pre-prepared meals that are designed to keep people on top of their game. Athletes Kitchen started in Danny's home kitchen with help from his friend Sonny, the team did so well that they were putting out around 900 meals a week. They started off by making both prepped meals as well as the typical breakfasts (fry ups, etc). Danny was then contacted by a businessman in Dubai who then partnered up with Athletes Kitchen and opened a restaurant out there which lasted 10 months. Whilst in Dubai, Danny connected with MTK Global, one of the biggest management companies in boxing - who manage the likes of Tyson Fury and Billy Joe Saunders. Danny’s business has become a favourite amongst high profile names such as Jack Charles and Dani Dyer from Love Island, boxers Ted Cheeseman, Dennis McCann as well as many others. The brand has also been linked with Manor Gyms, helping their customers with their diets. Looking forward, the entrepreneur wants to scale the brand as much as possible, working with gyms and athletes to provide meals to as many people as they can. You can follow Danny and Athletes Kitchen via the following: Instagram @Danny_Carrzy @athletes_kitchen Facebook @AthletesKitchenUK

Michael McDonnell is a high-performance mindset coach that helps side hustlers take their business full time. The coach also suffers from cystic fibrosis and diabetes, which has made his life a real challenge as he was diagnosed with this at 2 months old. At a younger age, one of Michael’s friends, who also suffered with both CF and diabetes, had unfortunately passed away in his 20’s due to the illnesses. This hit Michael hard initially but then even more so when he was also diagnosed with diabetes in his 20’s. “I got to a point where I felt like giving up” Having these health conditions would be tough for anybody, but particularly somebody like Michael, who relied on his physical strength as he was a tennis coach and personal trainer! Having been that close to tragedy, it was a major turning point in helping Michael transition into a motivational figure in order to help others who had been through tough times just like himself. “Cystic fibrosis taught me to priorities my health and the power of habits” The mindset coach admits that he always felt the worst in the room when growing up as his disabilities made him feel so different from everybody else, but instead of letting it drag him down, he embraced the difference by becoming an entrepreneur and starting a health business and podcast (called ‘Business On The Beach’). However, Michael admits that he was concerned with the illnesses that constantly loomed over his head, but he battled on to ensure that he not only enjoyed life but also made a success of himself during that time. “Too many people give the way out as a choice” As Michael has such a powerful story, it was only right that If Only They Knew delved deeper into the mindset of this extraordinary individual. If Only They Knew: What do you want your legacy to be? Michael: "I want to make the world a better place because I was here. I felt amazing as a tennis coach when I helped kids and I’ve been chasing that ever since." IOTK: What impact has being involved in business had on your life? M: "It’s given me the confidence I never knew I had...having self-worth issues all my life until the moment I got validation as a human and an entrepreneur - that’s spurred me on to do amazing things and continue to this day." IOTK: What's been the biggest obstacle you've faced in your life and career? M: "Losing my friend who had the same conditions as me... losing family members. All the challenges business-wise and micro failures of my ability don’t even come close to losing people that are close to me." Keep up to Michael's journey via: Instagram: @michael_mcdonnell11 Facebook: @The Side Hustlers Hangout Twitter: @M_Mcdonnell2 Podcast: Business on the Beach Follow If Only They Knew: Instagram: @ifonlytheyknewuk Twitter: @ifonlytheyknewu Facebook: @ifonlytheyknewuk LinkedIn: @if only they knew Youtube: if only they knew uk

Meet Ryan-Mark Parsons and find out his advice for young entrepreneurs and what he has planned for the future Ryan-Mark Parsons is the 19 year old Candidate on The Apprentice looking to partner with Lord Sugar and the self-proclaimed “pig in business” - a term that Ryan-Mark says will be explained as The Apprentice process continues. It wouldn’t surprise me if the ambitious 19 year old goes far in the process as Lord Sugar is likely to see great potential in a young person with such drive and character. “Don’t judge my age. I’m a 60 year old trapped in a 19 year olds body” If Ryan-Mark was to go far, his business idea would be to develop a 21st century luxury concierge service, which is perhaps why he spends so much time at Selfridges & Harrods - just doing ‘market research’ I guess 😉🛍! Whilst networking at the auditions for The Apprentice in London, I briefly spoke to Ryan-Mark who just had this aura of confidence surrounding him. Like everyone else there, he was alone, but it felt as if he had an army behind him as he walked and talked so confidently! This confidence perhaps stems from his strong experience, being an ambassador for Gucci and working with huge names such as Lloyd’s Banks, the NHS, and the House of Commons! “Just believe in you” Speaking to If Only They Knew, Ryan-Mark shared some advice for young entrepreneurs and revealed what his plans are for the future. At an earlier stage in his career, the 19 year old wishes he knew how to "filter out the bullsh*t better and understand who to trust in business" as I'm sure many of us know, business can be a dog eat dog world! After The Apprentice, he wants to continue working in the media, whilst developing his lifestyle consultancy, enjoying TV, radio etc, which is great as he has such a great personality!

After finding herself in the firing line and being saved by Lord Sugar in week 5 of The Apprentice 2019, it seems like a good time to find out more about Jemelin Artigas as she battles her way through the competition. Jemelin is a 34-year-old South Londoner who came from a humble Venezuelan background. Things have definitely not been plain sailing for Jemelin as The Apprentice hopeful was once homeless when coming to the UK at age 17. This did not stop the determined lady as Jemelin got cleaning jobs and handed out flyers in order to survive! The hardwork paid off as not only did Jemelin become a successful network marketing consultant, but she took the huge risk of taking time out of her personal and work life in order to pursue her passion of business and be on The Apprentice as many people do not really know how gruelling the process can be - with weeks of intensive filming and no real access to the outside world! Do what your love, don’t chase a paycheque. Chase whatever sets your soul on fire and you will never work a day in your life. 'If Only They Knew' had the pleasure of speaking to Jemelin, who said that at an earlier stage in her life, she wished she knew that it's ok to make mistakes! "It's ok to fail and to make mistakes that’s how we learn ! I didn’t know or wasn’t sure what I really wanted to do in life until later on ! Sometimes we put so much pressure on ourselves to have it all figured it out that we actually forget to live , being so caught up in the future and what we want we forget to appreciate the present and be grateful for the things we do have and accomplish so probably will be to be more in the present while working on my dreams" In the next 5 years or so, Jemelin wants to continue her success by running great businesses and helping others to do the same, whilst also inspiring people through talks and travelling the world. "I love what I do as I help many people find the thing that many will only dream of and that is freedom and financial stability. My business is growing rapidly as times are changing and the model I have is the most wanted. I also want to inspire people through my talks and hopefully be somewhere hot, near the beach, travelling the world (which is another one of my passions)." The entrepreneur reveals that she is developing a smartphone app for events, proof that Jemelin never stops working hard! "I have a passion for solving problems, which is why I am developing an app for events that will revolutionise the industry solving many problems that no one has tackled so there is a huge gap in the market that this app will be filling!" Best of luck Jemelin!

Meet Riyonn Farsad, The Apprentice 2019 candidate Riyonn Farsad is a fan-favourite on 2019’s edition of The Apprentice and is in running to be business partners with Lord Sugar. But what is Riyonn's story? By day, the South Londoner is an events manager, but outside of work, Riyonn is both an actor and entrepreneur! “Why work for someone else, when you can work for yourself and be the best at that” The 30-year-old is not only the founder of ‘Middle Eastern Kitchen’ which sells a range of Middle Eastern cooking sauces, but he also created a party card game. The card game is called ‘Auditions’ which is a fast-paced game whereby players will draw both a ‘Role’ and a ‘Scene’ card and will then act out that scenario. This game clearly stems from Riyonn’s passion for acting as he has featured in Aladdin, Men in Black and ITV’s Jekyll & Hyde! Whilst speaking to If Only They Knew, Riyonn shared his advice for young entrepreneurs. “In the early stage of your career, I would suggest you have a firm idea of what you want to do and achieve and just go for it. Don’t worry about doing things ‘the right way’ do everything your way. Go for your dreams and remember they are your dreams. Not anyone’s else’s. So don’t let anyone put you down or steer you in another life direction. It’s your life” “In 5 years time, I see both my card game business ‘Auditions’ being in every retail store that sells games and gifts and same with all the online shops. There’s no limit and then bring out the follow up game. Always have the next idea ready.” “My other business ‘Middle Eastern Kitchen’ which is a range of Middle Eastern cooking sauces. I see this going global and being in all supermarkets and becoming a worldwide brand” I’m glad to see Riyonn pursuing his passion as I believe it’s something that many of us should look to do if you can! To keep up to date with Riyonn, follow... Instagram: @Riyonn_ @middleeasternkitchen @auditionsgame Twitter: @Riyonn LinkedIn: Riyonn Farsad Youtube: Riyonn Farsad

Who is Mohs Mayfair? Entrepreneur, influencer, artist and model to name a few, Mohsin Mayfair is a seriously hard-working individual. What does Mohs do? Mohs has run Personal Investment Wings globally for almost a decade, providing the greatest levels of Financial Services some of the world's most Elite organisations and individuals - working with clients with over $335 Billion in assets! However, Mohs doesn't just spend his time with Elite businesses, he also spends a portion of his time speaking to and motivating audiences of all kinds. Whether it's 12 year old school kids gaining the advice in preparation for the future or older folks gaining an insight on the young generation, Mohs shares his advice and adds value to all ages. As well as this, Mohsin also runs a mentoring programme to help those that want to propel their career or personal brand. Mohs believes that he is the right person to add value to somebody's thought process and push them to start their journey to success. "Everyone is like a car. The car has the ability to start, yet requires for someone to actually push the button and start it" Why work with Mohs? Perhaps one reason you should contact Mohs in relation to his brand development packages is because he lives the life that he is attempting to elevate people to. From jetting off to LA and Dubai, to driving round in G-Wagons and Ferraris, Mohs really is the real deal. However, this does not mean he is out of touch, he is very humble and understands all spectrum's of society. What is Mohs’ tip for young entrepreneurs? Mohs’ tip is simple: “Cut the bullsh*t” Talking on the If Only They Knew Podcast, he suggests that people need to “decipher between what’s being said and what’s actually being done. It’s all great having 1000 ideas, but not being able to complete every single one of them is what’s going to kick you in the ass”. Where can I found out more about Mohs? You can listen to my Podcast interview with Mohs, in which he talks more in depth about his life and his journey. Similarly, you can follow Mohs on Instagram and contact his business here.

Jamal Edwards, founder of SBTV, opens youth centres in Acton, West London You will probably know Jamal as the founder of SBTV, a platform that gave talented young people the opportunity to succeed (such as Ed Sheeran) and racked up millions of views in the process! The entrepreneur is now having even more of an impact in the streets as he has opened a number of youth centres in London, acting as a safe place for kids to go to after work and hopefully develop the skills that they cannot practice in school. There will be 4 youth centres which will be located across Acton, a place in West London where Jamal grew up. “For me it’s really important. Just having a safe space to go to outside of school and your home. And a lot of the centres have been closed down so if I can try and help and I had a youth centre when I was younger, I want to try and set these kids up to have the best possible start that they can have.” I feel that it is important to note just how this was made possible as the journey has come round in a full circle! The success of SBTV seems to be mostly due to Jamal’s work ethic & vision, but it may not have even started if he didn’t take part in a film course at a youth centre in his teen’s. After finding his passion at the centre and then mastering his craft on the streets, the entrepreneur shed light on some of the biggest names in UK music history. This success led to Jamal connecting with very influential figures such as Richard Branson. It is this belief and trust in the SBTV founder that seems to have really helped to kickstart his project as Google and the Wellcome Trust helped to fund the youth centres. So far, almost 200 people have been involved in the project (which began 30 weeks ago), proving that it has been a success so far! Hopefully this starts a chain reaction of investment into the future and wellbeing of young people as the knife crime rates alone shows that something needs to change, so thank you Jamal for continuing to provide more opportunities for young people.

Meet Souleyman Bah, star on Undateables, Para-Athlete & The Apprentice 2019 candidate Souleyman Bah was 1 of 16 candidates competing to be Lord Sugar's new business partner in the 15th series of The Apprentice, however he was controversially fired after heavily criticising his teams product but not acting upon his criticism. Here's all you need to know about the multi-skilled 20-year-old. Unlike many of the other candidates, Souleyman isn't directly involved with a business as of yet, he is mostly known as a Team GB para-athlete that specialises in the 100m sprint. Souleyman had his 1st encounter with athletics at age 12 after winning the 100m race at his school sports day, breaking their record. After the win, he was referred to the 'Playground To Podium' (a scheme that helps young, disabled people progress to high-level competitions) ready for the London 2012 Olympics. The athlete suffers from a rare eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa (affecting the retinas at the back of his eyes which means he has poor vision) & would love to represent Great Britain in the 100m & 200m events at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games. "[Ray Charles] made blindness cool and achieved immense success despite his disability" He is no stranger to fame & attention, being both a motivational speaker & has appeared on television multiple times. Souleyman once appeared on BBC News after winning the 100m race at the Paralympic School Games in Brazil. Not only this, but he had also appeared on Channel 4's 'The Undateables', leaving viewers heartbroken after his date cancelled the date that Souleyman was genuinely excited for! The inspirational young man stated that he would be brutally honest on The Apprentice and that his eyesight is nothing but a strength. However, it was this brutal honesty that landed him in the boardroom as he consistently criticised an idea, but Lord Sugar felt that this criticism lacked solutions. "The less sight I have, the more imagination I gain, because what you see is what you see and what you don't see is when the magic begins" Despite being fired by Lord Sugar, it is clear that Souleyman has a great future ahead of him, no matter whether it's in the sports world or in business.

Meet Omari Simpson, the owner of EarnTheMuscle Omari Simpson is the 21 year old owner of the EarnTheMuscle (ETM) movement, hence his nickname, MR ETM! EarnTheMuscle is a movement which stemmed from Omari’s passion for self-development and fitness. But where did it all start for Omari?! Omari started his fitness journey roughly 4 years ago as a hobby at first, but has developed into a business and lifestyle. The motivated young adult started gym to escape the struggles in his life. He had no goals or positive mindset, but the newly found passion of fitness had helped change Omari’s whole outlook on life! “I thought let me make a name for myself but also a movement that can make people realise all you do is EARNED not given” Since that change in mindset, Omari has gone from an initial Instagram post to now being overwhelmed with support, boasting over 8000 followers across both his personal and ETM accounts! Similarly, a Youtube channel was also made which not only documents Omari’s progress, but also teaches others the best workouts! The young entrepreneur also became a personal trainer around the same time as the birth of ETM (September 2018). “that was a HUGE jump in the wilderness but the business started really fast, however, reality hit me and made me realise running a business is not easy, so I stopped and learned - I’m now looking to be a big force for 2020 onwards” Omari admits that he didn’t do too well in school, but always had the mindset to do something creative. “I can only thank God it’s to motivate people through gym and lifestyle” ‘Mr ETM’ told ‘If Only They Knew’ that the one piece of advice that he would share with other young entrepreneurs looking for success is that everything happens for a reason! “Everything happens for a reason, so just do the right things and the light at the end of the tunnel will always be bright. STAY EARNING!” In the next 5 years or so, Omari would love to see the support of ETM grow significantly, hoping that one day he will be able to see many wearing ETM clothing and have people promoting the brand in order to inspire others to earn! Follow Omari & ETM via: Youtube Instagram: @CallMeOmari_ Instagram: @ETMapparel