Dyshann P. Anderson_

Founder and CEO of Oneself Magazine, Anderson's vision is to provide a positive perceptive to educate and uplift readers while preserve the essence and evolution of the Hip-Hop culture. Oneself provides a platform for those who are blessed by Hip-Hop to be heard, and planting seeds for positive change for all in the struggle.  A gifted graphic design artist, publisher, promoter, and entrepreneur, Anderson is putting Connecticut and unsigned artist throughout the tri-state area on the universal hip-hop map.  While at the same time utilizing the power of Hip-Hop to transfer information, resources and power into the minds of the people.

Early years of Oneself Magazine
A native of the Hart Beat (Hartford, Connecticut) Dyshann P. Anderson always was driven to shine a light on the cities many "jewels" who resided in and around the urban hip-hop driven communities.  Always the recipient of art awards throughout grade school, Dyshann Anderson recognized the beauty and talent in those who had been written off by society and whose artistry in hip-hop was considered artistically meager .  Thus while in his senior year at New Britain High School the thought of Oneself was born.  Soon after, Dyshann Anderson enrolled Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT to develop his inspirational hip-hop magazine. 

Lead by a promising future in football Dyshann Anderson had tentatively focused on his athletic and collegic career at Southern.  Perhaps fate, some say, had to step in again when Anderson was the victim of a hit and run that resulted in his transferred to Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), in Savannah, GA. It was here that Dyshann Anderson gained a reputation as a freelancer in fine arts, event planning, market strategy and promotions.  He has since had the opportunity to share his skills and talents for such prestigious organizations such as ESPN and Aquastone Graphix while developing a street buzz for independent rap artists and producers, a setting the foundation for Oneself Magazine in 2000.

Establishing Oneself Magazine
Released in 2004, the first issue of Oneself hit the streets with none other than the infamous DJ Craig G who keeps hip-hop live in streets and at the clubs. Oneself's immediate success throughout CT was a welcome surprise as artist and business representatives lined up in support.  Artists such as Lloyd Banks, Nik Pace, Miguel Perdomo, Pharaoh Monch and Cheri Dennis have since graced the cover and pages of Oneself Magazine. With a current circulation of over 100,000, Dyshann Anderson continues to promote and sponsor shows with artist Lloyd Banks of G Unit and many others to get the word out that Oneself is here for the people who make "things" happen.  In addition, Dyshann Anderson also cross promotes with regional nightclubs and event planners, helping to bring people from throughout the tri-state area together on a universal hip-hop connection.

Oneself Magazine has since earned the sponsorship of Joseph Merritt Graphics, P. Diddy's Ciroc Vodka, and dozen of affiliates with national companies such

Champs Sports,
MTV Networks
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.,
True Jeans,
James Allen,
Fye.com,
Griffin Technology, Inc.,
Hanes.com,
SkyMall, Inc.,
MusicSpace.com,
Abacus24-7 Printer Ink, Cables, Batteries & Memory,
Puritan's Pride,
ShopNBC,
Store.HBO.com,
SmartBargains.com,
Match.com,
Zales,
Toshiba - Toshibadirect.com,
Flower.com Flowers,
Fashion Bug,
Lane Bryant,
Alloy.com,
Netflix, Inc.,
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc,
Stacyadams.com (Weyco Group, Inc.),
Eastbay.com,
TimeLife.com,
FlowerStore.com,
Macys.com,
Championcatalog.com (Hanesbrands Inc.),
Madisonavemall.com, Inc.,
Buckle.com,
Overstock.com, Inc.,
David's Cookies (Fairfield Gourmet Foods Corporation),
Wirefly,
Mikasa,
Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC,
Things Remembered,
Forzieri.com / Firenze Seta srl,
Luggage OnLine,
Mrs. Fields Gifts, Inc,
Medifocus.com,Inc.,
Tactics.com,
Cambridge SoundWorks,
Playboy,
DisneyShopping,
FragranceNet.com
 
Reinvention
Oneself is now 4-years-old, and like children, it has learned new lessons and skills to live by.  As such, Oneself is currently being redesigned and strategically repositioned to compete with the regional and national market while establishing a strong home bases online at Oneselfmag.com
 
Bring this platform to a higher level is always a work-in-progress and, like many of us, in transition for a better change.  The magazine has been described as fresh and uplifting for all walks of life and hones in on hip-hop at its core.  Devoted to self-empowerment, a quality of life for all and the preservation of hip-hop, Oneself has to maintain and improve on its level of providing a voice for hip-hop and it's people, YOU!  Oneself is life style, self-help, magazine that delivers its message through the artist and people who make hip-hop happen.  It is what we not only listen to, but how we live.  Hip-hop has always been our voice.  It's time that we're heard!

Personal life
Dyshann P. Anderson a father of three resides in Hartford, CT with his wife. Anderson continues to be the voice of the streets and hip-hop while serving such worthy causes as the Doc Hurly Foundation, Youth Foundation, and the Greater Hartford Male Youth Leadership Program.  Dyshann Anderson also serves the community as a motivational speaker for youth programs as the University of Hartford's I.T. Community Support Project, IDA program and the Boys & Girls Club of New Britain.

For more info contact: Dyshann Anderson

Aaron Czarnecki_

Distinguished college grad from the metro-Hartford area who indulges in things creative. Aaron enjoys his job as a Technology & Engineering Education k - 12 teacher, Graphic designer, Mac specialist, animator and web-master.  His career gives him the opportunity to meet new people and do interesting things like work on films, music videos, upstart companies and new magazines, like Oneself.  Aaron also teaches technology education to youngsters during the day and does freelance work in the evening.  Most recently he completed a special-effects project with directors Vince Marcello (Zombie Prom) and Wes Craven (Red-Eye, A Nightmare on Elm Street) and just finished working on VH1’s Celebrity Paranormal Project airing this fall on TV.  For yahoos he even tried out for “The Apprentice” and says it was a fun experience.  For exercise he hits the gym regularly or you might find him on the slopes cutting turns on his snowboard.

For more info contact: Aaron Czarneck

Jason Gibson_

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelor's in Social work

20 years  of experience as a Youth Development Professional

15 years of experience as  a community liason/Human Relations Personnel

For more info contact: Jason Gibson