Story & Lesson Highlights with Ahmad

Ahmad shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Ahmad, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What are you chasing, and what would happen if you stopped?
I’m chasing health! Physical, spiritual, mental, and financial health are the key to living a well balanced and meaningful life!

We spend a lot of time following trends and influencers… and that’s fine, but I’ve discovered that living in the present and doing things that are authentic to you will make life fulfilling. So I can’t stop chasing health. In fact I would encourage humanity to chase it as well.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Brandon Ahmad of AE Studios is the fresh, vibrant beacon of light in the world of not only music, but health and lifestyle change – needless to say – his talents are limitless when it comes to the careful crafting of his artistry.

Growing up as the youngest of six children living in Detroit, MI wasn’t the lap of luxury for Ahmad. Even though his mother worked long, hard hours to give her family the bare necessities – which he truly appreciates and loves her for – living amongst so many in one household made him appear to be merely a link in the chain of people that surrounded him. 

He soon left the shadow of his older siblings to attend the historically-black college, Fisk University, located in Nashville, TN.  His track and field scholarship was his way out of a not-so-ideal childhood, but writing and creating was what helped him cope through it all.

“My music fills the soul with a healthy dosage of bass, while soothing the heart with beautiful harmonies and melodic cadences.”

Ahmad has continued to reside in “Music City”. Whether it’s performing music and writing songs, creating panels for health care, or giving back to the community… it’s more than a dream for Ahmad, he creates so that the expanses of people who experience his talent are extended an outlet to express their happiness, anger, confusion, and sorrow. At AE Studios, we see people and want them to feel seen through our works!

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The fear and anxiety kept me alive all the way through high school. Unfortunately, I let it consume me through college, and most of my adult life. That fear and anxiety began to manifest itself in anger, and made it hard to live a truly happy life!

It’s a very difficult thing to release fear and anxiety from your body. Especially after relying on it for such a long time. But I’ve learned that humans don’t like change very much and I definitely fit into that category.

But change can be a good thing, and it definitely was for me as I’ve spent the last three years, releasing pent-up, fear, and anxiety. Now, I truly understand that happiness is a choice just like fear and anxiety were a choice for me.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Actually, the most recent time I almost gave up was probably about two weeks ago! I was having what felt like a panic attack, and I realized that my fear and anxiety were running hand-in-hand because it was comfortable for me. Somewhere along the line I had decided that misery would be the only thing that I deserved.

When I came to this realization, I was actually relieved, because now that I had the root cause of my fear and anxiety, I could work to make the necessary changes in my life to achieve real peace and happiness.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I have been on a journey to be the most healthy version of myself possible. This is from a physical, spiritual, mental, and financial standpoint! On November 28, 2023 I was 515 pounds and I knew something had to change if I wanted to have a better life for myself.

It’s been almost 3 years since that date, and I’ve lost over 200 pounds. What’s funny is that getting my physical health together allowed me to get the other three in line as well. I did not understand how all of these things were intertwined. It’s very difficult to consider yourself healthy if you’re missing out on any of these health areas.

I still have more weight I want to lose and other goals in my health areas so I can never stop as long as it takes because I truly feel that the process of achieving th these health goals is what creates a peaceful and happy life.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Honestly, it’s pretty simple… I hope that people can see my life… see where I came from and where I am now!

I hope that they understand that I had no special abilities, no special skill or friends in high places. I just showed up every day some days that looked like giving 100% …some days that looks like giving 10% ,but every day I showed up, and I gave it my all.

All you have to do to change your life is make steps in the right direction. They can be big steps or small steps, but if you keep stepping in the right direction, you’ll get to where you wanna go.

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