Time travel is real. We began our annual “Reflection Q&A Interview Series” six years ago; in each one the participant recounts their likes and growth from the previous year while also sharing what to expect from them in the year to come.
THISENT.com did not exist when the pioneering “15 to 16 Q&A” debuted with another publication in 2016. The beauty of it all is that time has allowed our team to carry the series with us here today.
With that in mind we decided to share the interview with master photographer, designer, film maker, and publisher Doug Sims from six years ago!
Following this trip through time, we’ll share what Doug is up to six years later. THIS is for YOU!
What was your favorite song last year?
“679” by Fetty Wap.
What was your favorite movie?
Straight Outta Compton!
What’s the television show you couldn’t stop watching?
Shark Tank.
What album did you play the most?
J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive.
What did you Goggle the most?
Entertainment news.
What’s the most shocking news you heard all year?
The Sandra Bland traffic stop killing; the killing of blacks as a whole. Eric Gardner and so many others.
Tell how you evolved over the last 12 months.
By building better relationships and stronger work ethics. Showing more compassion for people and giving more of myself.
What was your biggest blessing?
Being able to better take care of my son.
What can your fans and critics expect from you in 2016?
Better knowledge of the magazine industry, building a stronger client base and being more creative with articles, photography, and design; increase revenue, and to have a much better web presence.
And forget what People Magazine says! Who was the sexiest person of the year?
Serena Williams! | THIS is for YOU!
[By Mr. Joe Walker]
NOW: Doug Sims’ photography remains amongst the best in the country. His now iconic shots of Rakim, Boney James, Method Man, Trey Songz, and others have become sought-after pieces of wall art. Off camera Doug successfully launched his Grander Media which includes Liquid Lounge Radio, New Jazz City, Grander Radio, Grander Podcast, and Grander Magazine. He’s also a producer of the film LEO and director of in-development reality series This Crazy Thing Called Us.
