FTGU Empire Tee
Build. Create. Elevate. Black tee with gold crown crest.
$35.00
21+ Audience
From the Ground Up
FTGU Empire — Build. Create. Elevate.
Houston-built. Six divisions. One place to get your shot.
What FTGU Means
From the Ground Up Empire
FTGU is not just a name — it is a mindset. We are a Houston-born media empire built for creators who are tired of waiting to be chosen. Here, you build your own platform, create your own content, and elevate with a team that moves like family.
Whether you are an artist, actor, model, musician, author, entrepreneur or just someone with something to say — FTGU is the door you have been knocking on.
From the Ground Up
We started with a vision, not a handout. FTGU means building your own throne from the bottom.
Media & Entertainment
A network, record label, casting calls and original content — all under one crown.
For the Culture
Created by Houston, for the world. Artists, creators, entrepreneurs and believers all welcome.
Six Ways In
Streaming, recruiting, studio, management, custom bling and publishing — pick your lane.
Luxury Energy
Gold standards, crimson passion, black excellence. We move like royalty because we built it ourselves.
Stories Matter
Every voice has a platform here. Your story is the product. We just give it a stage.
Red Carpet Casting Call Party
FTGU Network & Queen of Luv
Saturday, Sept 5, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
NXT Door Bar & Lounge — 4711 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX
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The Judge Panel
Judge One
Head Judge — To Be Announced
Jared
Celebrity Judge
Judge Three
Industry Judge — To Be Announced
Judge Four
Guest Judge — To Be Announced
21+ event. Valid ID required.
Six Divisions
What We Actually Do
Six sides of FTGU — pick the one you came for.
From The Ground Up Network
Watch our shows, interviews and originals. Free episodes plus Premium for the full catalog.
Start watching →From The Ground Up Production
The crew behind the shows. Queen of Luv Season 2 is in production right now.
See Season 2 →
Spiritual Power Recruiting & Staffing
Houston jobs board and staffing. Upload your resume and apply, or tell us the crew you need hired.
See open jobs →MEP Record Label
Our artists, plus studio time you can book — recording, mixing, mastering and music videos.
Book studio time →
GoldenDollars Management
Management for artists, athletes and founders. Fill out the evaluation and we'll map your next move.
Get evaluated →
Bling 4 QUEENZ & KINGZ
Custom hand-set bling on whatever you bring us — cups, cases, kicks, wrists, whips. Free quote.
Get a quote →Stories of the Soft-Spoken
Our publishing side. Send us your manuscript and get help with editing, covers and distribution.
Submit your book →
Leadership & Vision
Meet Golden
CEO & FOUNDER OF THE FTGU EMPIRE
Golden is the visionary leader, creator, and CEO behind From The Ground Up Network (FTGU). Driven by love, loyalty, respect, and reality, she built FTGU to give emerging creators, entrepreneurs, and artists a real platform to turn vision into opportunity. From producing original reality TV and docuseries to spearheading music management, custom luxury designs, and talent recruitment, Golden leads with purpose, passion, and an unyielding commitment to legacy.
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Official Merch
Wear The Crown
Empire-grade apparel built for those rising from the ground up.
FTGU Empire Hoodie
Heavyweight black hoodie with embroidered FTGU crest.
$65.00
FTGU Crown Cap
Gold-embroidered crown snapback.
$28.00
FTGU Premium
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