#12, Manifest’s KJ Hughes on what it takes to turn a barbershop into a cultural movement

Raised in Washington, D.C., amid hustle and ambition, KJ Hughes turned life lessons into what the world was missing: Manifest is a cultural connector that blends barbershop, speakeasy, restaurant and high-end fashion into a new model for belonging.

As founder and CEO, KJ reveals how his early life shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and why relationships have become his greatest business asset. We learn how solving real human problems led him from promoting parties and managing elite athletes to building one of D.C.’s most innovative destinations.

It’s a must-listen for entrepreneurs ready to build businesses with purpose, resilience and lasting impact.

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