The Young Lions Initiative
More than ever our world is in need to harvest and support the exceptional young talents we have in our tumultuous society, These exceptional young peple are developing all around us. We have created The Young Lions Initiative to provide management and representation of select luminaries to third-party advertisers, producers and manufacturers in search of their offerings. Our first additions are below as we look forward to adding many Young Lions to our client list!
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Zari Veres Royal: model, marketing visionary,fashion curator, theatrical director
Meet Zari Veres Royal, the electrifying 18-year-old who's moving into the spotlight and rewriting the rules of fashion influence. Coming from a family of bold innovators, Zari is blending her runway-ready poise with a boundary-pushing business venture: Zari's List.
This isn't just a brand, it's a revolution in Model-Driven Affiliate Ad Production, a business model where Zari produces and stars in high-gloss, single-product apparel commercials, contracts directly with ad platforms like Google Ads and TikTok Ads to run them as standalone inventory, and funnels traffic to her curated "Zari's List" landing page—an affiliate hub driving commissions while cementing her as the Gen Z fashion curator.
Zari's journey began at the prestigious Alvin Ailey School, where she honed her craft as a dancer for six years, mastering movement with a grace that translates seamlessly to the runway. In September 2025, she made her debut at New York Fashion Week, walking for top emerging designers. Accepted to NYU for the 2025-26 academic year, Zari boldly deferred enrollment to launch Zari's List and to begin her modeling career, prioritizing her entrepreneurial vision over the traditional path—a move that echoes her family's trailblazing spirit.
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Zari has acted in in multiple productions, including on Off-Broadway. She has also been a student director and assistant director on productions. She will continue to nuture her love of theatre by revising and revamping BeBebop's musical God Doesn't Mean You Get to Live Forever.
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Zari invites everyone to visit zariveresroyal.com
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Marist Veres Royal, 16 year-old inventor, youngest player in NCAA history
At just 16 years old, Marist Veres Royal is rewriting NCAA football history. Born June 14, 2009, the 6’3”, 275-pound Tight End and Fullback for Buffalo State University has become the youngest player ever to take the field in NCAA football competition, edging out former Louisville and NFL Defensive Tackle Amobi Okoye’s 2002 record by four days (June 10, 1987).
Perhaps even more remarkable is his invention, The "Halo", a protective helmet mask, borne out of playing in the trenches at Buffalo State's fall training camp -- which prevents direct frontal head impacts. This invention is poised to potentially transform the football helmet as we know it, greatly reducing concussions in the sport. Read here
​Marist’s journey has indeed been remarkable as at age 15, after being accepted at The University at Buffalo and posting jaw-dropping athletic metrics: a 320-pound bench press, eighteen 225 bench reps, a 1.58-second 10-yard split, a 7.1-second 3-cone drill, a 4.4-second shuttle, 33-inch arms, and 10-inch hands, UB would not allow him to walk-on or tryouy for the team at fall camp prompting his transfer to Buffalo State.
This was particularly heartbreaking for him because Marist was a vocal objector in the landmark NCAA v. House settlement (USDC N.D. Cal. Case No. 4:20-cv-03919-CW Document 628-5 at page 573 and Document 814 of 04/18/25), helping persuade Judge Claudia Wilken to adopt Designated Student Athlete (DSA) grandfathering protections for current D1 athletes and incoming 2025 freshmen.
But out of disappointment came opportunity! A True Young Lion!
Follow him on X @MaristVRoyal or on his page.