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Wondering what's happened to last season's candidates? We caught up with some of them and here's what they had to say about their Apprentice experience.
KWAME JACKSON
How did appearing on The Apprentice change your life and/or career plans?
The Apprentice provided a wonderful platform and unparalleled exposure to launch a number of business ventures. I am focused on going from being an employee to an employer, and the show provided the "gut check" and "sounding board" I needed to make this move.
What were the best and worst things about the experience?
The best thing about the show was meeting great people like Troy and Katrina, and the wake up call that it provided for me. A realization that every career decision is not driven solely by the economic outcome, but rather by an innate desire to control one's own destiny.
The worst thing was the total lack of sleep. We were operating in constant fire drill mode with an extreme sense of urgency. No one's adrenaline can last that long.
Who, if anyone, from the show do you keep in contact with?
I will never lose contact with Troy, he was my best friend on the show and continues to be a solid individual and close personal friend thereafter. Much respect Mr. McClain. I also keep in touch with Katrina, Ereka, and Amy, I enjoyed everyone's company on the show.
In your opinion, what three words best describe Donald Trump?
Visionary, Confident, Decisive
What are you up to now?
I have started a holding company called Legacy Holdings LLC along with two partners. We are currently pursuing various entrepreneurial projects in the Real Estate Development, TV/Film Production, and Retail Apparel (Executive Menswear) arenas.
We named the company Legacy because our goal is to leave a lasting Legacy of African-American Entrepreneurialism, Capital Accumulation, and Economic development with a focus on ownership vs. consumerism or simple participation in everything we do.
We are strong believers in enacting what we call the "second generation of the civil rights movement", a fundamental belief in the ownership of economic enterprises as the way to impact the greatest social change. It is not simply enough to "ride the bus” when you can own it.
Feel free to check out www.kwamejackson.com to follow my adventures.
What advice can you offer to the new Apprentice candidates?
Always be yourself, be accountable, and conduct yourself with dignity and respect for others. In effect, it is truly not whether you win or lose the game, but how you play it that will matter in the end. You will be surprised at the lasting positive effects of taking the high road in business and beyond. Remember, the footage doesn't lie.
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