We had the good fortune of connecting with Leef Parks and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Leef, why did you pursue a creative career?
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Disclosure: I typically like hole in the wall spots that I don’t remember the names to but I got you. I’m in an area in New Jersey where I can get to and from New York really easily so some of my spots are out there. Let’s start in Jersey, almost any diner has good eats but you absolutely have to try Tops in Newark. Tell them Leef sent you, they may not know who you’re talking about but tell them anyway. For dinner Cuban Pete’s is one of my go to’s plus it’s BYOB and if not you can stop at Papillon 25 for food and drinks, they’re big vibe and black owned. When I’m in New York a bacon egg, & cheese from the bodega of your choice. Ode to Babel in Brooklyn for drinks and a good time and pizza is A+ in either state.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
First and foremost God, my parents, my family, my tribe who is spread all across the globe. It’s a pretty sizable group that keep me up and running and I couldn’t do it without every last one of them. The support is unreal and I couldn’t ask for a better tribe.
Website: https://leefparks.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leefparks/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleef-parks-803201188
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeTSGoLeeF
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ogking11
Image Credits
LeefShotIt Jazzmin Easley