City of Fort Worth Business Plan Competition

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    Fort Worth-Based Ten Four Films Gets a Boost

    “I have found my life’s work. I am so grateful,” said Higgins, 35, in a phone interview. “I wanted to live a life of purpose. It hasn’t been an easy path to find it, but it’s been worth it. Just because you might face obstacles or resistance, it doesn’t mean it’s not for you. You could be going in the right direction. I like going against the grain. That’s what I like to do. That’s when you can make the most impact.”

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    FTW Newest Small-Business Trailblazers

    For more than six weeks, 20 small businesses have been developing the tools, strategy and mindset to grow their business as part of the 2022 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition – and now, the Top 8 competitors will pitch to a panel of judges for a shot at a cash prize

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    Fort Worth Entrepreneurs Compete

    An independent marketing and SEO firm, a film production business and a tech startup aiming to deter bias in the hiring process won the City of Fort Worth’s Business Plan Competition on May 5.

Award Winning Short Me3

Poster for the film 'Me3' featuring three images of women, awards, and laurels at the top and bottom, with text indicating it is a Ten Four Films production and questioning the journey.
Poster for the short film 'Me3' featuring three women with blonde and brunette hair, surrounded by film festival laurels and awards, with the title 'me3' and the tagline 'ever question the journey you are on?'
Text on a black background discussing the short film 'Me3' and its achievements, including its screening at the Indie Chicks International Film Festival and upcoming competition against a Canadian film.
A promotional graphic for the film 'Me3' featured in Inside The IFp magazine. It includes images of three young women, a logo for IFP 16, and a yellow button labeled 'Read Inside the IFP.' The background is predominantly red with black and white text.
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Next Level Podcast

Press Play

Total Tutor with Neil Haley

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Neil had 20+ years for versatile experience in Business, Education & Training and Media Operations. He is a very popular celebrity host and also founder of – The Neil Haley Show which that airs 7 days-a-week in more than 180 countries and is syndicated on 150 plus stations and have an audience of five million people a week.​

Text on a black background introducing Amber Higgins and her film 'Me3', highlighting her roles, awards, and other film achievements.
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Vents Magazine

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Amber Higgins Interview at LAIFFA
in Los Angeles.

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Amber Higgins Interview at Ocean Side California Festival.