Can you talk to us about your experience with business acquisitions?

Yes, I have. My wife and I recently invested in a bakery called “Lucy Pearl’s Sweets.” When I introduced the idea to my wife, she was surprised I even considered venturing into the food and hospitality industry. By most accounts, it was risky, and very few entrepreneurs made it past the first two to three years! But after hearing the very thorough, comprehensive, and promising pitch from the company’s founder, we both agreed this was well worth the deal. It did not hurt that the CEO and controlling owner was my former manager. I worked with her during my tenure as an Engineer for Union Pacific Railroad.

You have a lot of titles behind your name. Author, Executive Producer, on the Board of Directors, Husband. How do you find the time to give everything you’re passionate about the right amount of passion it deserves?

The short answer is I am a Union Organizer by trade. Most of my adult career has been dedicated to literally organizing the lives of people who count on me to work in their best interests and make sure they are afforded fair and equitable treatment as mandated by labor laws and informed by my best judgement. Whether professionally or personally, I apply the skills I’ve learned to help keep people’s lives (and yes that includes my own) in order. Honestly, I have been this way since I was a kid. Some people joke I am borderline OCD!

Hi Carlos, what role has risk played in your life or career?

Risk is a necessary component of success. There are very few aspects of life that do not involve some form or risk, especially since outcomes are never guaranteed. Things happen. And because I understand this, I factor risk into all my decisions. When you are prepared for the threats, challenges, obstacles, you become better equipped to handle the hurdles. You have to be realistic about the good and the bad in life or you will never be motivated to try new things, explore ideas and concepts. I am not afraid of the word “no”, and I am not intimidated by “gatekeepers.” That is very empowering attitude. It’s one I wish others would take more.

Dedicated to sparking change amongst youth across the nation, author, retired 5th generation railroad engineer and Navy Veteran, Carlos Wallace gives thanks to his military experience for the need to do so in an interview with Kin + Dignity. Wallace divides his time in between homes in Houston and New York. He is a proud father and husband to an award winning journalist, TV anchor and children’s book writer, Liz Faublas.

We’re pleased to present a candid Q&A with Carlos. Carlos Wallace is the writer as well as executive producer of “P.E.N.S. (Poetic Energy Needed In Society)”.The documentary unrolls the story of different poet’s lives. Well we always see how a poet narrates different life stories but this time we will look into their lives, their struggles and we surely gonna experience something fresh, and that's exactly why we're putting “P.E.N.S.” in a special place in the movie world. Here is our detailed conversation with the talented Carlos Wallace.

Some of the most memorable days of my life have been spent in Jacksonville, Texas.

"The initiative came to life thanks to the brilliant partnership of Dr. Brook Parker Bello and Chance Glasco, co-creator of "Call of Duty" video-game franchise and co-founder of Doghead Simulations, the technical and creative assistance from Full Sail University, and the marketing and consulting genius of author/actor/youth advocate and Google Next Gen colleague Carlos Wallace."

"Carlos Wallace of Jacksonville was honored Wednesday, September 12. Carlos Wallace was the 2018 Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Wall of Fame inductee. The ceremony took place at the Norman Activity Center, 526 E. Commerce in downtown Jacksonville."

"From Comedy Showcases to Poetry Events, A String of Sold-Out Shows and First Ever All Female Audience Has the City Wondering What Next?"

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"I hope all who read this book consider it a source of encouragement that goes beyond just learning how to 'deal' with life," Wallace said. "I want the book to become a resource you can turn to when you think your challenges only serve to hold you back."

"I fell in love with comedy years ago. It wasn't just a cursory fling. My relationship with this intriguing, creative, beautiful art is a commitment I expect to honor forever."

"Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlos Wallace."

"The people have changed but the principles are still there. I think we ignore that and we know what's right but it's not popular. So we have a tendency to want to do what's popular instead of what's right," Carlos explains.

"Carlos Wallace visited the campus recently to donate school supplies. He also took the time to encourage students to stay focused on doing well in school."

We caught up with Carlos in between conference calls and meetings ahead of his “Ladies In Attendance” comedy show. The event will unfold in front of an all-female audience at Houston Improv, a first of its kind in the comedy industry and a perfect introduction to our interview:

“Guaranteed best seller!” “Bona-fide blockbuster!” Critics across the country are raving about author Carlos Wallace’s Life Is Not Complicated, You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings, now available in hard cover, paperback and e-books. Thousands of readers already agree the book is a “must-read”!