Anthony "Elmo" Cole was extremely transparent while reflecting on his younger life and some of its infamy. After years of self-discovery, he's resurfaced to share his truths about how he fared after the harrowing events that cost him his freedom and disrupted several lives in his hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. In several conversations, Anthony reminisced about being in his prime as a young, "street popular" loner who sold heavy narcotics in Waterloo—something he said he doesn't

Jenn is a beautiful person; she’s truly a whole vibe. Here, she shares her story about becoming a quadriplegic, how the Grammy...

Ricky Donnell Ross, also known as “Freeway Rick” is an author and formerly convicted drug trafficker. He is known for establishing a drug...

The legalization of marijuana has provided plentiful opportunities for venture capitalists who wish to enter the weed industry. And the west coast is especially booming with opportunities in this newly legalized industry. But some creative entrepreneurs are turning to hemp (the plant from which marijuana and CBD are made) for purposes far beyond the typical medicinal, recreational or medical realm. Many investors have ensued in the arms race that requires them to pay a huge p

Volume 82 recently caught up with business woman, fashion stylist, designer, fashion forecaster, and Iowa native Nicole Sallis about the...

It's no surprise that the entertainment industry continues to be enthralled with the lifestyle that came with selling crack-cocaine...

Chris Pearson is a former strength and conditioning trainer for the Raiders NFL team. He later partnered with former NFL and MLB athletic...

If you’ve ever brushed arms with JJ Moses, chances are you’ve experienced his warm, down-to-earth personality. And if you’ve known him...

The Sunday afternoon that I connected with Albert “Alpo” Martinez (or Po, as he told me I could call him), I had just interviewed and...