March 23, 2026

Life update:

I’m going to keep it real, life has been showing me in 2026 to take the risk. Nothing is promised, so take every opportunity, even the ones that scare you.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the creative opportunities I’ve had, both in front of and behind the scenes. They’ve pushed me to show up more authentically and just be me. For a long time, I made sure not to be seen as “the main person” because I didn’t want to offend anyone. But at 23, I’m growing into someone who’s ready to showcase all the creative, business, funny, and dope parts of myself that I usually keep tucked away. That’s what life is about.

This recent shoot pushed me out of my minimalist comfort zone, something I truly value. I’m not suddenly a maximalist, but it opened my eyes to dreaming bigger, thinking bigger, and being okay with being seen in that light.

To me, that shoot wasn’t just Coby Bennett, it was Codedgemini. A man of many talents with a lot to offer. Coby Bennett is the businessman. Codedgemini is the creative, the performer. Both are me.

I deserve it. And so does everyone else.

Long rant, but all to say: show up. Not just creatively, but in real life too.

Pardon my language, but we’ve got some big shit to get to.

—Coby Bennett