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Musicians, YouTubers, Digital Creators Head to Fantagious, the Future of Digital Growth

Published

4 years ago

October 17, 2020

It is true when people say that the ‘internet’ is the greatest innovation of all times. Bridging the gap between communities, eliminating the issues of long distances, helping people build a connection with the world, it is the internet that has turned the world into a global village. It has brought to the world conveniences that no one ever thought would be possible, yet everyone benefits from this invention. The world has the technology to thank for an invention that has paved the way for the fourth industrial revolution.

The innovation in the ways people use the internet has pushed the world into a digital transformation. From retailers to business owners, every individual is working on completing their transition into the virtual world. Be it businesses or music artists, the shift-over into the digital world has made achieving success a bit easy and stress-free. On the one hand, where it is helping many people turn their dreams into reality, on the other hand, it is leading industries towards the point of saturation. While digitalization is beneficial for success, the competition here is tough, with everyone fighting for the top spot, in case of musicians, YouTubers, and social media creators, competing for creating a wide fanbase.

The vastness of the fanbase is one of the most dominant factors that determine the success of musicians, social media creators, and YouTubers. The saturation in the industry makes attracting an audience through digital means a challenge. Addressing this issue is “Fantagious,” the first-ever fan-sharing app.

Established with a mission to “inspire and empower all creative people,” is answering the call for help. It is an effective solution to acquiring exposure and digital growth without getting strangled by the industry’s saturation. Fanatgious is the brainchild of Ramell ‘Rem’ Carter, a 29-year-old tech-savvy entrepreneur, and artist.

The Origin…

Just like all other inventions, even Fantagious has a story of how it came into the picture. It can be said that the creation of this app is the perfect example of ‘necessity is the mother of invention.’ Rem was always fond of music; despite this, he was pushed into choosing other academic subjects. Studying was not his forte due to which he dropped out of college twice.

After giving up on his education, he landed on a job at Tiger Tiger, a well-known Croydon nightclub. He used to work nightshifts, but as he was about to be a father, he had to think of another plan. It led him to the position of Senior Sales Executive in a bar in London, under the umbrella of the same company. A year later, he shifted his career to become a commercial insurance broker.

While working on these jobs, a realization hit him, which caused him to resign immediately. He wished his daughter to pursue her dreams, but the fact that all his life he had compromised on his convinced him that this was not the job for him.

It was at this exact moment that he decided to step into the music industry. He began by helping his friend release his EP. The biggest hurdle was the growth of the fanbase. Rem took this as a challenge, and he started exploring the industry. When he could not find anything, it led him to create the Fantagious app, the first of its kind!

The Ultimate Digital Growth Tool…

The invention of Fantagious was the need of the hour. The people whose success depends on how big a fanbase is, needed an app that could help them establish themselves as prominent entities in their respective industries.

Fantagious is a growth tool for digital creators and musicians, and its web application is all set to hit the market soon. Thousands of artists and digital creators have contacted the company after the announcement. Those who will help the company in its testing phase by registering will have a chance to get free premium access to the app. It means access to masterclasses and a chance to be discovered by talent seekers.

Built with an aim to ‘help musicians and digital creators acquire maximum exposure in minimal cost,’ this app helps acquire a relevant fan following with ease and simplicity. The app, designed by Rem Carter, allows users to link their socials through which it can analyze the kind of fan following a user has. It serves as a platform where artists and digital creators can connect and help each other grow. The fan rating is a way through which a user can search and pair with another user to maximize their exposure. Other features that assist these individuals in working on their digital presence are search through filters and much more.

It lets users grow and increase their reach in three simple steps; search, connect and grow. The iOS and Android versions of this app are expected to be released later this year after the beta testing of its app is complete. As of today, Rem serves as its CEO, Carl Eaton-York, as the COO, Jamahl Rowl Alcide as the CMO, and Cristian Vasquez as the company’s CFO. These four individuals are the founding members of the company and wish to make digital success easily acquirable for those with potential!

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Turning Tragedy into Triumph Through Walking With Anthony

Published

14 hours ago

April 18, 2024

Rosario Farell

On the morning of February 6, 2010, Anthony Purcell took a moment to admire the churning surf before plunging into the waves off Miami Beach. Though he had made the dive numerous times before, that morning was destined to be different when he crashed into a hidden sandbar, sustaining bruises to his C5 and C6 vertebrae and breaking his neck.

“I was completely submerged and unable to rise to the surface,” Purcell recalls. “Fortunately, my cousin Bernie saw what was happening and came to my rescue. He saved my life, but things would never be the same after that dive.”

Like thousands of others who are confronted with a spinal cord injury (SCI), Purcell plunged headlong into long months of hopelessness and despair. Eventually, however, he learned to turn personal tragedy into triumph as he reached out to fellow SCI victims by launching Walking With Anthony.

Living with SCI: the first dark days

Initial rehabilitation for those with SCIs takes an average of three to six months, during which time they must relearn hundreds of fundamental skills and adjust to what feels like an entirely new body. Unfortunately, after 21 days, Purcell’s insurance stopped paying for this essential treatment, even though he had made only minimal improvement in such a short time.

“Insurance companies cover rehab costs for people with back injuries, but not for people with spinal cord injuries,” explains Purcell. “We were practically thrown to the curb. At that time, I was so immobile that I couldn’t even raise my arms to feed myself.”

Instead of giving up, Purcell’s mother chose to battle his SCI with long-term rehab. She enrolled Purcell in Project Walk, a rehabilitation facility located in Carlsbad, California, but one that came with an annual cost of over $100,000.

“My parents paid for rehabilitation treatment for over three years,” says Purcell. “Throughout that time, they taught me the importance of patience, compassion, and unconditional love.”

Yet despite his family’s support, Purcell still struggled. “Those were dark days when I couldn’t bring myself to accept the bleak prognosis ahead of me,” he says. “I faced life in a wheelchair and the never-ending struggle for healthcare access, coverage, and advocacy. I hit my share of low points, and there were times when I seriously contemplated giving up on life altogether.”

Purcell finds a new purpose in helping others with SCIs

After long months of depression and self-doubt, Purcell’s mother determined it was time for her son to find purpose beyond rehabilitation.

“My mom suggested I start Walking With Anthony to show people with spinal cord injuries that they were not alone,” Purcell remarks. “When I began to focus on other people besides myself, I realized that people all around the world with spinal cord injuries were suffering because of restrictions on coverage and healthcare access. The question that plagued me most was, ‘What about the people with spinal cord injuries who cannot afford the cost of rehabilitation?’ I had no idea how they were managing.”

Purcell and his mother knew they wanted to make a difference for other people with SCIs, starting with the creation of grants to help cover essentials like assistive technology and emergency finances. To date, they have helped over 100 SCI patients get back on their feet after suffering a similar life-altering accident.

Purcell demonstrates the power and necessity of rehab for people with SCIs

After targeted rehab, Purcell’s physical and mental health improved drastically. Today, he is able to care for himself, drive his own car, and has even returned to work.

“Thanks to my family’s financial and emotional support, I am making amazing physical improvement,” Purcell comments. “I mustered the strength to rebuild my life and even found the nerve to message Karen, a high school classmate I’d always had a thing for. We reconnected, our friendship evolved into love, and we tied the knot in 2017.”

After all that, Purcell found the drive to push toward one further personal triumph. He married but did not believe a family was in his future. Regardless of his remarkable progress, physicians told him biological children were not an option.

Despite being paralyzed from the chest down, Purcell continued to look for hope. Finally, Dr. Jesse Mills of UCLA Health’s Male Reproductive Medicine department assured Purcell and his wife that the right medical care and in vitro fertilization could make their dream of becoming parents a reality.

“Payton joined our family in the spring of 2023,” Purcell reports. “For so long, I believed my spinal cord injury had taken everything I cared about, but now I am grateful every day. I work to help other people with spinal cord injuries find the same joy and hope. We provide them with access to specialists, funding to pay for innovative treatments, and the desire to move forward with a focus on the future.”