Today we’d like to introduce you to Troy Banks.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Troy. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I am 29 years of age. I’m originally from the Bronx, New York. I moved to Atlanta ga a few years ago. My upbringing made me very raw and uncut, different, honest, and a stand-up person. My music, my art, and my fashion saved my life. If not for these, I would not be living a year ago. I’m proud to announce that I just launched my own shoe line called bipolar love I have a partnership with aliveshoes, it is a dream come true. I became a part of IFA which is an African tradition. I am a son of Elegua, the son of Oshun, the nephew Orula. I am proud of the person that I became. My childhood was very rough. I was left on my own at ten years old twice. I had to grow up fast and learn Life in many different lessons it made me strong. Mind, body, and soul growing up in New York and getting very harsh lessons but it makes you appreciate everything that you have. I have three children, two boys, one girl. They made me view life in different aspect for without them I would not have growth. I’m currently finding a new beginning in life. I have to die and be reborn. Growth is always necessary. I feel like we die every day. The things that happen to us today before in new life becomes every morning — just my thoughts. I’ve been homeless, beaten, broken, and molested — things taken from me my entire life. I always get the short end of the stick, but you know what? I never let that stop me. It’s all about what you believe in. If you believe that you can succeed no matter what life throws at you, make it with a smile on your face, you will always be successful and spiritually rich. I want to motivate people from all walks of life. I want to be the voice for people that have no voice. I got diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. The multiple personalities every day. I strive to be the greatest of me. I want people to understand what it is to be grateful and thankful. I’m the perfect example. I’m not perfect by a long shot, never do, I try to be. I used to be a sex addict, addicted to the streets, money, and fast life. Twenty-nine years and I’ve never drunk or smoked. The only drug I’m guilty of is pain and letting it run my life and turn me into a person that I never thought I would become, but God, my guardian angels, my protectors, and my spirits had different plans for me. So, never give up when life gets you down, just stay focused. Be humble, time honest, and true to yourself and others.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It’s been a beautiful struggle, I love everything about it. I have embraced it with open arms and kiss it, I walk with blind faith and trust in the universe and the unknown. I have taken many losses, but it’s never a loss, it’s just a win for later.
Please tell us more about your work. What do you do? What do you specialize in? What sets you apart from competition?
Well, I’m a music artist, producer and fashion designer, dancer, but my company is Bipolar Love Inc. I have a partnership with aliveshoes. I just launched my shoe line Bipolar Love Inc a few months ago, I have designed and built a new wave of raw fashion for your footwear. I was so happy to see how far I have come, it took some time but I believe in myself. I cried so hard because I knew one day, I would be able to showcase my talents. I wanted to work major brands but now, I have my own line, I’m very grateful.
What were you like growing up?
I have always been a wild card and full of life, humble and bold and outspoken and hyper. I have always been a popular loner, I have always loved making music and dancing creating art and designing clothes.
Contact Info:
- Email: bookingtroybanks@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.aliveshoes.com/brand/penny-adreaminc
- Instagram: Troybanksthabank
- Facebook: Troy banksjr
- Twitter: Bankvaultent
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