Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself...

A piece of coal is rough, unshaped and lacks a certain shine to its exterior. When coal is subjected to various geological processes, its chemical composition undergoes a very intriguing change. High pressure deep inside the earth challenges the small prospect. If the piece of coal rises to the challenge, it transforms into a vibrant beautiful diamond.

Not everyone is lucky enough to start out as a diamond in the world. Maybe under the right pressure or situation, we can find a certain shine that lives in all of us. I grew up in the Bronx and honestly believe where a person comes from makes them appreciate where they are going.
People are always interested in what I do. My father was a very intelligent man who constantly had to learn and master new things. Whether it was music, art, or sport, he had to have a taste of everything. I am the same way... Ten years ago I got into the music business and worked with major record labels to promote artists. Music is in my blood so of course this was the path laid out before me. When I was a teenager, I remember watching Diddy on stage with Biggie and Mase. Puff and I always had similar qualities. Aside from being driven by success with a heaping side of flash and flare, we are hard workers who appreciate good business. He was always corporate even before starting Bad Boy Records. I enjoy the balance of the corporate world and the music world. I can be in the studio in front of a mixing board at 3 a.m. or in an office meeting wearing a tailored suit signing contracts with a diamond Montblanc. My music company is similar to a record label in where we promote new and existing artists as well as find and coach new talent. It could be an amazing life if you love what you do, trust me.  

Being in the entertainment industry allows me to branch off into other areas as well. I started a champagne distribution company three years ago offering bottles of my brand "Success" to clients. I have tried many different brands of champagne but by far this is my favorite! You may think that's a bias statement, I do however challenge you to prove me wrong. It is very important to me that when my name is put on something, it has to be the best! I do have a new website being designed by the Trump corporation as we speak, more information will be available, should you need to inquire.

As my father before me, I had to explore different fields of work as well. I went to school to get my bachelor's degree in education so I could teach during the day hours. I decided to get my master's degree in administration simply to have more options and to be able to explore different positions in the education field. I might want to add college professor to my extensive resume one day. I have also expanded my company in the area of real estate. I have great friends in the business and my customer relations department is nothing shy of impressive. The real estate consulting department of Carparelli Enterprises focuses on advising clients on investments and building opportunities in today's market. I had the pleasure of discussing luxury watches with Million Dollar Listing's star Josh Altman late Wednesday evening. His new book about real estate was just released and I highly recommend giving it a read.    

I take pride in what I do.
My father used to say that pride was a sin, then again he also named me Damian so...

"Really what do you see
when you looking at me?
See me come up from nothing,
to me living my dreams?
I done been to the bottom,
I done suffered a lot,
I deserve to be rich,
headed straight to the top!"

 -Maino