Meet Derek “Lonzo Starr” Allen

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Derek “Lonzo Starr” Allen. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Derek “Lonzo Starr”, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?
Well for me its always been about legacy. I want to lay down a foundation so set in stone that it truly stands the test of times. Passing on from generation to generation. Besides that my resilience comes from my mother and father. Watching my mother battle Lupus my entire life has left a huge mark on me.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
My name is Derek Allen, I am the Founder and CEO of 5X Award Winning Publishing Company, Konkret Comics. Konkret was launched in 2019 and has been making waves in media spaces across the United States and around the world.

Ever since I was a child I always had a passion for creative writing. Growing up in the early 90’s, “The Uncanny X-men” had a huge influence on me. I was intrigued by the various superheroes and villains who all had different powers and abilities. These inspirations along with my love for astronomy, caused my imagination to run wild. Fueling me to create my own Earth-based cosmic hero named Akolyte

Konkret Comics is a 5x Award Winning Publishing Company launched in 2019 by creator and writer Derek ‘Lonzo Starr’ Allen. Konkret Comics is a collective of artists, creators, and writers with a passion to create stories through a diverse lens that appeals to all audiences of all ages. There is a lack of diversity in the comic book industry and Konkret Comics plans to fill that void. We strive to break boundaries and stereotypes, giving a voice to creators from diverse backgrounds and telling our own stories

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back on the beginning of my career as a comic book creator and writer, three qualities that were the most impactful for me was… My discipline for sure. Secondly my eagerness to learn and ask questions. Lastly, my ability to unlearn old habits and rebuild.

The advice I would give to those who are fresh on their journey is to study other peoples failures and success. You can learn alot from your peers. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
The most impactful thing my parents did was believe in me. They allowed me to choose my own path and gave me the resources I needed to become whatever I wanted to be. My mom and dad are movie heads and being a movie head myself has been a major influence on me. I have been watching action, sci-fi and horror films since I can remember.

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