Meet Guardini Bellefleur of Paparazzi Smiles Media | Rich Luxe Collections, LLC in Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Guardini Bellefleur.

Guardini, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
Hi, I am 33 years old, half Haitian/half german and I am from Miami, FL but I currently reside in Atlanta, GA. I’ve been here for almost three years now and I absolutely love it.

Since I’ve been out here, I have been on this transformation journey where I’ve come across different obstacles that have taught me lessons and has shaped me into a better person.

I can remember being locked up in jail, praying that I one day turn my dreams into my reality. In those three months, I learned so much about myself and thought long and hard about the things I wouldn’t do anymore. Fraudulent behavior being one of them.

How can someone who has a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a minor in Fashion Merchandising, Real Estate License make such poor decisions and risk everything. I was so distraught. I cried so many nights asking God to forgive me and for me to forgive myself. He must have heard me because once my time was up, everything I had hoped for was happening.

I utilized my contacts and resources, which I worked hard to obtain. Before I knew it, I was operating in the media/entertainment industry as a media correspondent and reality TV personality for the viral YouTube series, “Chasing Atlanta.” I had already filmed two seasons of the show before I went to jail, so this was actually the beginning of my entertainment career.

As things started to work in my favor, so many doors began to open up for me. I had the chance to work alongside Celebrity Publicist Derrian “Phreshy” Perry the CEO/Founder of the IAMPHRESHYBRAND. Here I am, the Jr. Publicist and I basically manage the client’s brand image and pitch them to the media to obtain maximum exposure. I have worked with high profile celebrities like Blac Chyna, Stormy Wellington, BlameItOnKway, B.Simone, Tre Prada, Elijah Connor and more.

Let me not forget to mention, I am my own boss. I am the CEO/Founder of Paparazzi Smiles Media and Rich Luxe Collections, LLC. I started these brands because I love all things media and fashion. I have this eye for aesthetics and beauty. I’m always somewhere with my camera in my hand taking photos or capturing live video.

These businesses are something I am very proud of myself for creating. Although I have been through some dramatic life-changing things, it has only equipped me for my destiny. I just keep positive people and energy around me and I trust God and his plans.

Has it been a smooth road?
Now, I can say the road to success and financial freedom has been bumpy but I have been working on maintaining a good work-life balance as well as keeping up my momentum. Every day, there seems to be a new struggle but I find ways to overcome them. Never do I settle for the word “no” or “mediocrity.”

There are times when I may feel like throwing in the towel but I just use that same energy and go even harder. I want people who have been in my situation to know that anything is possible if they just put their mind to it. For them to see with their own two eyes, that I, Guardini Bellefleur is leading by example and not just being a statistic. There is so much room for all of us to eat, people just have to be willing to do the work, be willing to sacrifice.

I’m not going to say I am where I want to be in my life, but I can say I am not where I used to be. Right now, things are a bit different for me as far as me taking instructions from others. I’m so used to being my own boss that I have to humble myself and be willing to serve others. Opportunities may require a lot of humility but it also helps to build character and respect.

Over the years, I’ve learned that there is plenty of room for me to grow and evolve in this thriving industry of entertainment. If someone like me who has a past filled with trash, can start over and be blessed with a new beginning, then you can too.

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Paparazzi Smiles Media | Rich Luxe Collections, LLC story. Tell us more about the business.
As mentioned, I am the CEO/Founder of Paparazzi Smiles Media, which is based out of Atlanta. Here I focus on videography and I’m also an accredited Getty Images Photographer. I cover many red carpet events, industry mixers, and conferences. I create compelling footage that recaps the experiences I endured while being in attendance as a media correspondent.

Rich Luxe Collections, LLC is my other business where I design customized Kimonos. This brand is a reflection of my style, my fashion sense and I love to make people feel happy like I do when I’m in a Rich Luxe Collections’ Kimono.

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I’m the type of person that lives in the now. I focus on what I can perfect at the moment. Not to mention, my foundation is solid and I’m looking to manifest bigger and better things for the future.

Contact Info:

• Website: gbellefleur.com
• Email: guardini@iamphreshy.com
• Instagram: @officialrickrosa
• Twitter: Guardini Bellefleur

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