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REBRANDING… now loading… same mission…
CEO: @deeanthonyvelez
To make a long lasting positive impact on my city, my country and the world.

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Chicago! Pull up to the next Network With Dee event on Sunday, May 31st from 1PM–3PM. 🤝🏽

📍 @jonlegendhandsbarbershop

If you’re looking to build authentic relationships, sharpen your communication skills, and meet intentional people, this is for you.

Interactive networking workshop | real conversations | real connections

Optional networking until 4PM.

Link in bio to register. DM me for promo code 👀🎟️

#NetworkWithDee #ChicagoNetworking #AuthenticRelationships #NetworkingEvent #ChicagoEvents

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Sometimes you just gotta laugh. 😂💈

Life gets heavy sometimes and we can get so focused on responsibilities, pressure, goals, and problems that we forget laughter is actually good medicine.

Don’t take yourself or life too serious all the time.

Laugh a little. Enjoy the moment.

#Laugh #Barbershop #Therapy

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I’ve learned that I don’t have to overly convince people who I am.

I’d rather let the work speak for itself.

One day my boy @carloscmedia told me:
“All you need to do is record yourself talking and the rest will happen naturally.”

Tbh… that stuck with me.

That’s a big reason why I’ve been consistently posting more content, speaking clips, community moments, interviews, hosted events, and conversations.

Not to impress people, but because communication matters.

People want to see:
How you speak.
How you carry yourself.
How you communicate with others.
How you show up consistently.

Communication can open doors that talent alone sometimes can’t.

So lately, I’ve been intentional about diversifying the rooms I’m in and the conversations I’m having. Every environment sharpens something different.

Shoutout to @jonlegendhandsbarbershop and my (cousin) barber @jonlegendhands for always allowing space for authentic conversations. 💈🎥

More Barbershop Talk otw.

#Communication #Leadership #PersonalBranding #ContentCreator #AuthenticRelationships

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“If Jesus was approachable… why are so many Christians not approachable?”

That question led to a really interesting conversation at the barbershop. 💈

Sometimes we represent Jesus with distance instead of love.
Judgment instead of grace.
Performance instead of relationship.

But when you study Jesus in the Bible, people were constantly drawn to Him. Broken people. Curious people. Everyday people.

So maybe the real question is:
Are we actually reflecting Him well?

Shoutout to @jonlegendhands from @jonlegendhandsbarbershop for a dope haircut and a great conversation. More conversations like this otw. 🎥

What can we do as people to become more approachable, Christian or not?

#Faith #ChristianContent #Jesus #Community #AuthenticRelationships

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Don’t judge yesterday’s decisions with today’s wisdom.

Growth changes perspective. Some lessons only make sense after the pain, the mistakes, the conversations, and the reflection.

That’s why grace matters. For ourselves and for other people.

I’ve learned a lot through the Word of God and through the relationships God has placed around me in the church and in the community. The right people help sharpen your thinking, challenge your blind spots, and remind you who you’re becoming.

Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep giving grace.

#Growth #Faith #PersonalDevelopment #Community #Mindset

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We know the Holy Spirit is moving.

We know lives are being changed.
We know people are going to get saved.
We know West Humboldt Park will not remain the same.

But faith also requires trust in God’s timing.

Sometimes we want immediate results, but the Bible reminds us:
“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Through Hope On The Block and our Seek & Save Outreach, we’re committed to continuing the work God has called us to do: praying for people, sharing the Gospel, loving our neighbors, and serving our community consistently.

But we can’t do it alone.

We need more people willing to serve, pray, evangelize, build relationships, and be the hands and feet of Jesus in our communities. If you’ve been looking for a way to make an impact, this is your invitation.

Share this video. Raise awareness. Get involved. Volunteer with us.

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10

DM us if you want to volunteer or partner with Hope On The Block.

#FaithInAction #JesusChrist #CommunityOutreach #Prayer #ChristianLiving

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Hope On The Block (HOTB) is a community outreach initiative committed to loving our city through prayer, outreach, and service while building authentic relationships and bringing hope directly to the community.

Yesterday during our Seek & Save Outreach, we connected with and prayed for 80 people in West Humboldt Park and passed out 100 hot dogs to our neighbors. Most importantly, every single person heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Seek & Save is our evangelism initiative focused on equipping believers to step outside the church walls, meet people where they are, and boldly share the hope of Jesus.

Faith and action go hand in hand.

As Christians, we love to pray, worship, and grow in our faith, but we’re also called to go and share the Gospel with others. Jesus met people where they were at, and we want to do the same in our neighborhoods, workplaces, friendships, and everyday lives.

We are believing that Jesus Christ will continue changing hearts in West Humboldt Park. Thankful for everyone who came out to serve, pray, and love our neighbors through action.

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10

#FaithInAction #JesusChrist #CommunityOutreach #LoveYourNeighbor #ChristianLiving

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Isolation will have you thinking wisdom is the problem.

Proverbs 18:1 says “Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.” Looking back, I realize there was a season where I disconnected from the people God placed in my life. My mom. My pastor. My friends. People speaking truth to me, but none of it made sense because I was isolated.

When you disconnect from the vine, eventually the fruit disappears too.

Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control.

Those things weren’t showing up in my life anymore, and because of that, wisdom sounded offensive instead of helpful.

That’s a dangerous place to be.

Sometimes healing starts with reconnecting instead of withdrawing.

#Faith #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #ChristianContent #MentalHealth

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Still thinking about last week Thursday’s Abundant Life Network Event 🤍✨
Definitely late posting this, but I’m still so grateful for the experience!

So honored to have spoken on my FIRST panel alongside such incredible entrepreneurs. @joshuahhernandez_ @thefitchristiandad The growth, wisdom, and energy in the room was amazing 🙌🏽

Thank you to the entire panel for such an impactful conversation, and huge shoutout to Felix Gonzalez, Michell Velazquez, Jaime Figueroa, and our amazing MC Dee Anthony Velez for making the night so special.

Big thank you to New Life Centers and Abundant Life for the opportunity 💫 More workshops, seminars & networking events coming soon! 🎤🔥

#NewLifeCenters #AbundantLife #Entrepreneurs #Networking #HumboldtPark LittleVillage

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Business owners, hear me out:

Your business is a reflection of your communication skills.

If people are confused, disconnected, or not buying in… communication might be the problem.

Here are 3 ways to level up:

1. Read books.
Reading sharpens your thinking and helps you communicate clearly.

2. Listen more.
Stop waiting for your turn to talk. Pay attention to your clients, customers, and business partners.

3. Slow down and enunciate.
Confidence means nothing if people can’t understand you.

BONUS:
I’ll be sharing more content like this, plus I have a networking event coming up 👀

Intentional Networking With Dee
🗓 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 1PM–3PM
📍 @jonlegendhandsbarbershop

Link in bio. Promo code available. Let’s elevate our network and build authentic relationships.

Quick shoutout to @carloscmedia for always helping bring the vision to life 🎥🔥

#CommunicationSkills #BusinessGrowth #Networking #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship

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POV: You thought you were just booking a haircut… 💈☕️

But this was the whole experience. From the moment I walked into JonLegendHands Barbershop, you could feel the intentionality behind everything. The atmosphere, the aesthetics, the service, the details… even the complimentary coffee.

This wasn’t just about getting a haircut. It was about taking a moment to reset, relax, and invest into yourself.

Clean space. Good energy. Professional service. Real attention to detail. Chicago definitely needs more experiences like this. ✂️

📍1617 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
💈 Barbers
💈Justin @cutzbytheglo_
💈Jonathan @jonlegendhands

Book your experience today. 🔥

#BarbershopExperience #ChicagoBarber #MensGrooming #SelfCare #LuxuryExperience

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