Lionel Thomas Art Studio

Lionel Thomas
is establishing himself as one of France’s most vibrant artistic talents.

France-born and international artist Lionel Thomas brings a colorful perspective and injects new life into the art world with his myriad of vibrant works. A self-taught artist, Lionel finds inspiration in the dynamic energy of both his city of Lille and Yaounde (Cameroon) his Cameroonian and French roots and creates pieces that are rich in music culture. Lionel Thomas has also found inspiration in Jazz and Blues music.

Read more: www.liothomas.art

Painter

Kilifori

Kilifori is a Creative & Storytelling agency. We tell stories in the simplest way.

Designer

Toastmasters

We built the first Toastmasters Club in Lille France.
Awesome experience, 25 members so far ! The journey continues

Founder Member

planetpharma

Commercial Trade Internship:
-Deal with clients
-English translation
-Documents validation
-SAP

Stagiaire Commerce Internation

I am a painter who creates colorful and vibrant works that reflect my musical and cultural influences. With over six years of experience as a self-taught artist, I have established myself as one of France's most dynamic talents in the art world.

I currently work at Lionel Thomas Art Studio in New York, where I produce original pieces that are rich in jazz and blues culture. My mission is to make beautiful music for the eyes and to inspire people.

Lionel T.

All that Jazz I’ve painted 🎶

And I’m still mesmerized 🤯

So much to discover and learn, I’m a Jazz student. An art student and a life student.

What’s the Jazz artist or song that changed your life? 

Let me know in the comment section ⬇️

LinkedIn needs more #jazz

#music #paintingoftheday #inspiration

Lionel Thomas

Exclusive Art for CEOs & Collectors | 100+ High-Net-Worth Patrons | Legacy-Driven Storytelling in Visual Form

That voice: "You're a painter, not an animator." 

The video I storyboarded hit +400,000 views. 📈

Here's what happened when I said yes to something completely outside my expertise—and why I almost ruined it 🥴 

#Storyboarding #CreativeProcess #Animation

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I'm a painter. By definition: I'd never animated anything. By definition... But when one of my collectors, a musician, approached me, saying, "I need 

Open article: I'm a Painter. They Asked Me to Animate a Music Video... (Part I) by Lionel Thomas • 6 min read

I'm a Painter. They Asked Me to Animate a Music Video... (Part I)

My abstracts always take you on a journey 👨🏾‍🎨

Poetry in motion.

Stay inspired🪄

#artcollector #abstract #paintingoftheday

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In between strokes 👨🏾‍🎨

Moments happen in the art studio ⚡️

Those musical moments when you sit down and wonder where to go next. Anxious state. God is talking. 

Then you realize that this is real. This is natural and maybe… maybe there’s nothing more to say.

This is YOU. 

Embrace it. 

Let it go.

Stay inspired! 

#paintingoftheday #abstract #artstudio #artcollector

Artists. Remember. 📋

They love you dead. 💀 

Thanks Quikr, Basquiat’s friend, who I met during an art fair show in the North of France, and blessed my art. - ONLY three black artists there, including me… how many doors shut my way, in my country. Inspiring me to go to New York, which I did.

Racism is REAL in the art industry.

They surf the Basquiat wave now but when he was alive they were framing him with words such as: primitive, street, wild child, noble savage, etc.



#artindustry #art #artist #artcollector

WakaGrowth

WakaGrowth is a Social Media Marketing Agency for Visionary Leaders specializing in personal branding and LinkedIn. www.wakagrowth.com

Founder & CEO

WakaGoods

Coming soon: Empowering Fashion and Accessories inspired by my career as a fashion model.

WakaWorld

Coming soon: website under maintenance! Spreading love and wisdom

Sofia Wakabayashi Public Relations & Events

To book Sofia, email book.sofiawaka@gmail.com

• Winner of the Asia Model Star Award 2016 "Top Model in Hong Kong & Macau 2016" from the Korean Model Association. 
• Zalora Style Icon 2017.
• Finalist on Asia Next Top Model, Cycle 1 representing Japan. The show aired in 100+ countries and went on to become the #1 TV show in Asia at the time. 
• Ambassador for NGO Redress 
• Celebrity Trader for Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Day 

*Hong Kong - SunEsee Model Mgmt*
http://www.suneseemodel.com/celebrity/
Manager: Andrew
Head Booker: Ming

Ambassador, TV Personality/Host, Model, Public Speaker, Content Creator, Entrepreneur

WOMEN IN DIGITAL MARKETING & DESIGN NETWORK

I volunteer my time to mentor young women in digital marketing, design, and entrepreneurship.

Mentor

The Authentic Asian

At The Authentic Asian, we strive to help Asian American Female Leaders feel more connected and less alone through our Exclusive AAPI Female Leader community. We believe that by providing a supportive network, we can empower AAPI Female Leaders to achieve their goals and make a difference in their communities. Join us today to connect with like-minded individuals and take your business to the next level.

Founding Member

Criteria Corp

Managed a portfolio of 250+ clients and over $1,000,000 in revenue daily. Implemented & executed recruitment and talent assessment programs to drive ROI by identifying Top Talent and high-performers using psychometric tests.
• 1st ever SDR promoted to CSM team, and 1st at the company to onboard and train fully remote during pandemic.
• #1 at company in Empathic selling and listening at 74% - 20% higher than entire company including all Leadership having never gone through Empathic training. 
• Via client referral for my work to PE investors the company expanded my client to a strategic Sale from $7k to $55k.
• Initiated changes with leadership for company-wide onboarding + training remotely moving forward
• Inspired Volunteer Corps initiative during COVID-19 by self-initiating virtual volunteering to call at-risk seniors in my free time.

Customer Success Manager

• #1 SDR in SALs and Qualifications from my first full month, every month, until promotion 
• #1 SDR in SAL and Qualification conversion rate per day.
• Increased VC/PE sales leads by 100% as chosen SDR for special Private Equity project to prospect and foster new high growth strategic partnerships.
• Initiated additional extensive notes for cross-communication to Sales Executive team for SAL hand-offs - highly praised by Sales Executive team for this.

Sr. Sales Development Representative

sneakpeeq.com

Spearheaded key partnerships across food, fashion, and lifestyle verticals while leading sales and marketing initiatives from early-stage startup to round C funding.
• #1 Sales Rep - exceeded sales goals by 400-800% consistently, generated the most sales as the youngest employee at the time.
• Initiated and executed long-term strategic partnerships with major publications including HEARST Magazines: Cosmopolitan, Elle, Glamour, Seventeen to name a few. 
• Successfully launched a viral marketing campaign by sourcing and maintaining partnerships with 500+ bloggers in the U.S. increasing customer traffic 800%.
• Oversaw creation and implementation of the company’s internal Salesforce CRM to better track business processes and maximize sales revenues, including cross-collaboration of all teams and training.

Manager, Business Development

Firetide, Inc. - A Division of UNICOM Global

Recruited and developed the WLAN Business Development team from the ground up, leading the company’s launch into a new marketspace: the education sector.
• Launched a new WLAN product line in NAM and APAC. Created and executed launch plans with six major distribution partners and achieved over $100,000 ordered in inventory within the first three months. 
• Generated $240,000 in WLAN revenue for H1, recruited 5 new channel partners, and produced over 500 leads in 2 months. 
• Managed all global activities for WLAN launch including inside and outside sales, marketing, events and tradeshows, press releases, social media, partner and end-user training, channel partnerships, and new business deals. 
• Aided in corporate re-branding including creative agency recruitment, new social media management, design media for brochures, and website re-design.

Manager, WLAN Business Development

Confidential

Attempted a tech startup - pitched to VCs etc.

Co-Founder, Sales & Marketing Lead

I turn dreams into reality by helping people & companies unlock their Quantum potential ✨ | Founder/CEO @WakaGrowth @WakaGoods | Join our growing 100k+ community!

It's never easy to write an about me but here we go:

From crafting my first fashion image at 18 to sealing seven-figure deals fresh out of college, my journey has been anything but ordinary. My story kicked off in the world of high fashion to fund my education, where I had the chance to work with some of the industry’s top brands and designers. The lessons I learned on global runways were invaluable—not just in understanding style, but in mastering the art of personal branding and influence.

Transitioning from the catwalk to the Silicon Valley, I dove into the tech industry, where I spearheaded business development efforts, driving 7-9 figure deals and influencer campaigns that reshaped brands. 

As the digital age dawned, Asia's Next Top Model called. So at 24, I quit my job and and lept with faith at this opportunity during the rise of Instagram. I became part of a movement that would forever change the face of fashion and influence. This was when I truly understood the game-changing power of social media in crafting compelling personal brands.

Serious health crises (like arthritis) hit pause on my modeling career, but it led to a spiritual awakening. I turned to ancient alchemical knowledge and, to my surprise, found near instant healing. This unexpected journey thrust me into the realms of energy, consciousness technology, quantum physics, and ancient wisdom.

These realizations led me to where I am today—with 18 yrs of experience— founding a conscious social media marketing agency dedicated to helping visionary leaders amplify their influence and unlock their soul power.

The collection of wisdom from my adventures in fashion, tech, health, and business is a treasure trove I never saw coming.

But let’s be real—this journey wasn’t all runway lights and boardroom successes. Like anyone chasing dreams, I’ve had my share of doubts and detours. Yet, through it all, I've held tight to a belief that echoes from my favorite book, The Alchemist "if you follow your heart, then you will never suffer." Today, I'm not just obsessed with helping others live their dream lives—I’m also passionate about living mine to the fullest, every single day. 

Interests: self-mastery, the cosmos, humanity, freedom, justice, animals, nature, travel, tennis, golf and so much more! 

 ✌️💜

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