PERSONAL SPACE: Shawn Brown

Shawn Brown is surrounded by memorabilia in his lounge.
Shawn Brown is surrounded by memorabilia in his lounge.

Shawn Brown

Where I live: Yorkwood subdivision in Little Rock.

Occupation: administration for Verizon Arena

My favorite space is: my Jordan Lounge in my living room.

Why? It reminds me to always follow my dreams. Growing up, people told me if I wanted a career in entertainment I'd have to leave Arkansas. But staying in Arkansas provided one of the biggest opportunities of my life, working event management with the Michael Jordan brand.

The area is a creative-tranquility quarters where I write songs, movie ideas, arrange photos and archives for videos. It's a nice place to relax and reflect.

The lounge is decorated with photos from Arkansas Parks and Tourism, autographs from Run DMC/Jam Master Jay & Young MC, whom I opened up the show for during Riverfest in 2002. It also includes the original '80s Freshfest backstage pass from Barton Coliseum as well as autographs from all the artists on the bill! One of the things that makes the lounge my own personal tribute is my photo with "H," aka Howard White, who took MJ to Nike.

The space serves as a reminder to follow your dreams and appreciate the journey, all from Little Rock!

If I could make one change to improve this space, I would: add an autographed Michael Jordan basketball.

— Kelly Brant

If you have a favorite Personal Space, email Rachel O'Neal at

roneal@arkansasonline.com

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