JANUARY SPOTLIGHT
Every month, we are spotlighting individuals with a transformational story to tell.
D'Juan “Heirsulli” Sullivan
Artist/Creator/Owner/Curator at @flailife
How are you feeling going into 2023?
I’m feeling determined and eager for the greatness that’s to come to fruition.
Early Bird Vegan TEMPE located inside Sonoran University of Health Sciences
What comes to mind when you hear the words DETERMINED & TRANSFORMATION?
Determined to me is when feel that your WHY is so big that accomplishing anything less is unacceptable. I’m learning to be more in love with the journey as opposed to the outcome. There’s no final destination to transformation… we are ever evolving.
Tell us about your plant-based and fitness journey. What have you learned in the process?
DS: I started documenting my journey for accountability purposes. My veganism started as a lead by example for my mother to help her change over to veganism to try and help with her ailments. She transitioned maybe a month after I started the journey. So for that reason I’ve stuck with it. Fitness came with transmuting some emotions that really had me feeling trashy and making it fuel for some change.
What does community mean and look like to you?
DS: It looks like togetherness. May not always be on the same page but there’s checks and balances. Being able to rectify those differences and find what needs to happen to amplify that energy.
2023 Be Fashionably Early tips
“I would say be fearless in your style choice. It’s still ok to be classic.”
Advice to anyone needing words of encouragement/inspiration
DS: Just start. There’s never the “Right” time to start but starting creates the right opportunities.
Know someone who you’d define as a changemaker?
A powerful, loving, courageous individual or team promoting a healthier lifestyle, wellness, creativity, and entrepreneurship in your community or network? Nominate them here!! We want to get to know them and share their story!