GAWDLY TIES, SEASON 1
Series Creator: Joseph "Joe Gawd" DeShields
Videographer: Saraiy Acosta + Shauntel Barron
Production Assistant: Chevon "Coach CC" DeShields
Shooting Location: Houston, TX
During war, you lose apart of yourself, you lose others and you can’t get that back. XVI Management started out in this business for their love, happiness and passion for music: never for the clout. It was time for Joe & Chevon to heal & with healing, comes a rebrand, a change to the company name, a new logo, a fresh start, a new beginning and a wedding to prepare for.
// Episode Dedication: Isaiah, Desmond & Troy
// Curated By: Joe Gawd & Coach CC
// Executive Producers: Coach CC & Joe Gawd
It’s 2018 and Joe Gawd & Chevon both quit their jobs and went all in. The year started off on a high with the success of B.A.M. in Brooklyn. XVI wanted to create more opportunities for the people in their community, that they slowly started to form. As we grew in our business, it made us more aware of our surroundings, the good & the bad; ready for anything that was in our way. Was it worth it?
// Episode Dedication: Mental Health
// Curated By: Joe Gawd
// Executive Producers: Savage & Joe Gawd
Joe Gawd’s job asked him to move to Houston for a promotion. Without hesitation, he accepted the position. Despite the team hesitation, Houston was up next for Joe and Chevon. After being in Houston for serval months, Joe Gawd quit his job and went all in on XVI Management. A month later, Chevon left her job. Was this the right decision for Joe Gawd and Chevon?
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// Episode Dedication: Weaneh Freeman
// Curated By: Joe Gawd & Coach CC
// Executive Producers: Savage & Coach CC
1 of the 4 people that Joe Gawd wanted to bring on board was his fiancé, Chevon. Filled with excitement, XVI Management was formed in May 2017. XVI is the Roman numeral for sixteen and is a symbol of wholeness, introspection, intuitiveness, wisdom, independence & family. It was time to gain support, build connections & help their clients reach their highest potential.
// Episode Dedication: Sean Love Combs
// Curated By: Coach CC & Joe Gawd
// Executive Producers: Savage & Coach CC
Joe Gawd knew he couldn't do it all by himself and he needed help. He had four people in mind to help him start this company and knew their different perspectives could help make this company great. Joe knew the people he selected were people he believed in and that could make a difference & change in the community and the culture. Who's ready to ride with Joe Gawd on his journey?
// Episode Dedication : Entrepreneurs
// Curated By: Joe Gawd
// Executive Producers: Savage & Joe Gawd
In February 2017, Joe spoke of the idea for a management company with a few people; some responses were helpful; others, were a waste of time. Joe has been preparing himself for this moment from watching his dad's motorcycle club, the Black Falcons. He always believed deep down inside that he's on the right path to becoming one of the greats on his own terms. Will he be one of the greats?
// Episode Dedication : Black Falcons MC
// Curated By: Joe Gawd
// Executive Producers: Savage & Joe Gawd
Joseph was born in Mount Vernon, NY. He grew up in the Bronx and his love for Hip Hop & R&B began in ’97 from buying bootlegs mixtapes and making CD playlists called, Hot 97 Vol. Bankz. Joseph is not a rapper nor a singer; but his dream still is, to build an empire from his inspirations such as Roc-a-Fella, Cash Money, Bad Boys, Dipset & G-Unit. How bad does he want it? Will he make it?!
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// Episode Dedication: Mom & Dad
// Curated By: Joe Gawd
// Executive Producers: Savage & Joe Gawd