Empowering my generation through faith, purpose, and practical leadership. Recharging them one life at a time.

ABOUT CALIQUE

Calique Barnes is a youth advocate, preacher, author, and entrepreneur from Washington, D.C. He began preaching at six and was licensed & ordained under Bishop Timothy D. Proctor Sr. and Pastor Samantha Proctor at Prayer and Praise Ministries, where he continues to serve in leadership.

A proud alumnus of Thurgood Marshall Academy and a student at Morehouse College, Calique bridges faith, leadership, and civic engagement through ministry, education, public service, and youth empowerment.

He is the Founder of LeadDC Youth Empowerment, CEO of Barnes Digital Design & Media, host of Youth ReCharge Chronicles, and author of Leading While Bleeding: Youngin’s Path to Leadership. Through every platform, Calique is committed to recharging a generation one leader at a time.

WHAT IS THE CALL THAT KILLS??

The Call That Kills is about the real cost of being called to serve, lead, build, and pour into other people. Whether that call shows up through ministry, entrepreneurship, leadership, business, community work, or simply being the person everybody depends on, there is always something it will require from you. The “call” is the purpose, assignment, or responsibility placed on your life, and sometimes that call kills the version of you that cannot go where you are headed. It can kill your comfort, your ego, your need for approval, certain relationships, old habits, and sometimes even the life you thought you were going to have. But there are also things we have to kill: pride, fear, inconsistency, selfishness, distractions, and anything else that keeps us from fully becoming who the assignment requires us to be. This book is an open and honest conversation about the struggle behind serving others: the exhaustion, sacrifice, loneliness, pressure, disappointment, obedience, and the moments when you question whether what you are called to do is worth what it is costing you. The Call That Kills is about realizing that purpose is powerful, but purpose is not always painless, and sometimes answering the call means being willing to let something in you die so that something greater can live.

WHAT I DO

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YOUTH RECHARGE CHRONICLES

Real conversations. Real encouragement. Real change. This podcast speaks life into this generation. ReCharging them one life at a time.

ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP

Using my voice to chamion young people, strengthen communities, and create space for my generation to lead.

LEADING
WHILE BLEEDING

My debut book for young leaders who are leading while in pain to fulfill purpose. If you've ever felt the weight of leadership while leading at an early age, this is for you.

BRANDING. COMMUNICATIONS. DIGITAL IMPACT

Creative support built for visionaries

If you're an entrepreneur, nonprofit, public leader, or organization looking for clear branding, stronger communication, and an impactful digital presence, we have what you need. Barnes Digital Design & Media helps turn vision into visibility through strategy, design, and media that connect.

COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL PRESENCE

Strategic messaging, social media management, audience engagement, campaigns, and digital growth support are designed to help brands communicate clearly and connect with the right people.

BRANDING & CREATIVE DESIGN

From logos and brand identity to graphics, websites, and promotional materials, we create visuals that help your brand look professional, consistent, and recognizable.

MEDIA & CONTENT PRODUCTION

Visual storytelling through short-form video, promotional content, podcast production, and other digital media that helps your message reach and engage your audience.

MOMENTS

BOOK CALIQUE

If you are looking for a speaker, preacher, host, or youth leader for your next event – I'd love to partner with you! Reach out, today!

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  • Youth Events

  • Conferences

  • Church Services

  • Panels & Interviews

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