Risk For Bliss - Name your Passion Entrepreneurship

                                                            929 E Murray Holladay Rd.                                                                 Salt Lake City, Utah Each time I have visited this store I am greeted by warm and friendly smiles.  The women who have come together to create this co-op don't need to work hard at making you feel welcome, you sense the moment you walk into the store. I wanted to take a moment to introduce a group of talented artists, artisans and collectors who have turned a small store front retail store in Holladay, Utah into a veritable feast of great finds . As you weave through the carefully planned u...

Alexey Lushnikov Artist Extraordinaire      I have the distinct pleasure and honor to introduce Alexey Lushnikov, French Russian Artist.        After a distinguished journalism career in St. Petersburg Russia, Alexey currently spends his time raising his daughter as a single father and developing his art portfolio.   Studied at the British Royal School of Fine Arts Studied at Leningrad University Russian-French Artist Alexey’s love of art started at a young age long before his distinguished TV Journalism career began. He has an appreciation for all great people.   In particular his greatest muse is found in the works of Leonardo Da Vinci. His  inquisitive nature and intellect delves into the state of nature and civilization with impeccable insight.  Rendering depictions in its raw, untapped state, without pretense or planning. Finding Meaning      After spending some time i...

Many months ago while reading the book, "A Field Guide for the Hero's Journey, I embarked on a project that would put my abilities and self assurance to their limits.  Life presented and opportunity and I boldly went forward with much tenacity.  All to come to a crescendo where I loudly declared with all my heart, I want to, need to find a way to give back to others, but how do I do that. I did it by first asking questions and not being afraid to ask for what I wanted.  Second I did not limit myself.  I refused to let anything including language get in the way of making a difference.  I crossed the boundaries of language through google translator, learned on the fly how with word press how to develop a website, found resources and learning in places I didn't think possible. It doesn't matter how we make connections, only that they happen.  What motivates you to live, breath and get up in the morning with a smile on your fa...

On every journey there is a cross road that we come to.  A moment to pause and take stock of life and what direction we ought to take.  While standing at the sign posts of life, I have come to think if this was my last lecture on earth, what would I say. Unlike Dr Randy Pausch, some topics aren't off the table or not meaningful at this juncture. If this moment was indicative of my last final breathe or end of a journey where we would part ways, I would want to share some invaluable wisdom and insights gained on this journey in hopes that it will light your path as you travel, leaving a legacy that encourages, no shouts for you to live life for your dreams, make your wishes and find opportunities as Dr Pausch did to live out your dreams. From the moment I wrote my blog about wishing upon a star, it was self evident the basis of our drive comes from dreams and hopes. The fuel we need is that found in dreams.  Dreaming is the force behind success and sticking to the goal...

On the journey of life, we experience many things often not having the right tools at our disposal. Finding the right tools can be cumbersome but also crucial to any success we have professionally and personally.  It is reminiscent of a great visualization in the following idiom, "You can't serve soup with a fork." One such tool is in the actual power of the word Knowledge.  Knowledge is the basis of continuous learning.  Certainly, this creates hiccups and setbacks that solidify the need for continuous learning and personal growth.  We have heard many times from our progenitors the necessity of reading and finding answers in the valuable pages of books.  Books are fast being replaced by google and other such search engines.  However, the written word is still valuable and edifying because someone took the time to write down what we were most curious about. There will always be questions that need answers. In keeping with the framework of knowledg...

Have you ever found yourself in a precarious position betwixt the devil and the deep blue sea.  Often it is when our values and what we want are crossroads.  The key is how to do battle with the angel and demons in our lives. Sticks and Stone may break your bones but the giant of despair cannot hurt you.  I adapted this childhood rhyme to introduce and aspect that can break the best of us.  Second to that is the pebble in our show, the annoyance that won’t go away. The reason for these two notable topics is because they resonate two distinctive challenges I have been facing while developing business ideas this last semester.  I believe that knowing and understanding these two key challenges it will help me to find meaningful ways to embrace and over come them. I found solace in a great, simple to the point read.  It is my sword and buckler in those moments, not just as an entrepreneur but as a human I face difficulties.  May I resoundingly rec...

Despite our diversity and nationalities we are never immune to tragedy. This life is full of tragedy and frankly it can at times make you disillusioned to if there is any humanity left in the world.  Due to the connections with Facebook and Instagram, half way around the world I find myself crying for the tragedy of those families in Kemerovo a Siberian City in Russia.  On Sunday a fire broke out in a mall, where based on initial reports, the fire alarms were turned off and exits were blocked.  Over 64 people to date have reportedly been lost in the fire or are missing.  The majority of them school age children taking the equivalent of much like our children Spring Break.  This is a senseless loss that the parents will spend years trying to make deal with . Lets gather our collective humanity together and bare this burden for others further afield than we are in this moment. We owe it to them to share this grief for are we not all humans that feel. Plea...