#kanaky style!

[mia-japanese-korean]

Portrait of Taiso Yoshitoshi, Kanaki Toshikage, June 1892, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Japanese and Korean Art

seated figure wearing a black robe with small white flowers on sleeves and chest area; cream-colored under robe and blue inner sleeves; skirted bottoms that are puce in color with thin black stripes; figure holds brush in PR hand; characters/ text in upper right edge and in ULQ, as well as in lower left edge; red stamps in lower left edge of sheet, lower right edge of sheet and in center left; pale green shading in lower left edge This portrait shows the artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) who lived during a time of drastic and disruptive social change in Japan and is considered the last major ukiyo-e artist. Born into a merchant family he initially designed beautiful women and actors in the Utagawa school style he was trained in but then shifted towards realism. In 1858, he became an independent artist and focused on historical subjects. He gained a reputation as a "war artist" through his depictions of violence. This memorial portrait of Yoshitoshi was created around the time of his death by Kanaki Toshikage, one of Yoshitoshi's first pupils. Next to the portrait is the death poem which was supposedly composed by Yoshitoshi himself: Holding the night at bay / having outshone all the rest / is the summer moon. Size: 14 5/8 × 9 13/16 in. (37.15 × 24.92 cm) (sheet, vertical ōban) Medium: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/131264/

[whatanime]

A Whisker Away (Movie)

I don’t really plan on doing many movie reviews but I was particularly interested in this one so I thought I’d put something up.

A Whisker Away | TV-PG | 2020 | Studio Colorido, Toho Animation, and Twin Engine; Directed by Junichi Sato | Runtime is 104 Minutes (1 Hour and 44 Minutes

Drama/ Romance

Can be watched in both English sub and English dub

This is a Netflix Original Film so it is only available on Netflix

A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to get her crush’s attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.

[Netflix]

(Honestly that description does not do the movie justice, it is so much more that)

Miyo “Muge” Sasaki:

Mirai Shida (Kazumi Kanda, The Queen’s Classroom; Natsu, A chef of Nobunaga)

Cherami Leigh (Patty Thompson, Soul Eater; Lucy Heartfilia, Fairytail)

Kento Hinode:

Natsuki Hanae (Kōsei Arima, Your Lie in April; Kanaki Ken, Tokyo Ghoul; Reita Toritsuka, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)

Johnny Yong Bosch (Ichigo, Bleach Franchise; Izaya Orihara, Durarara!! Series; Jonathan Joestar, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure)

I was honestly really impressed with this movie, it made me feel a lot of intense emotions in less than two hours. The animation is really good, which is good since Toho animation has been working since the mid 1930s, but is also impressive because while Studio Colorido has done some films between 2013 and 2020, I mainly knew them from the anime Mc Donald’s commercial from 2016. 

The Cinematography really expresses the mood of the scene, as well as the Ghibli-esque soundtrack. It’s great for a movie night, as there aren’t super scary elements and is really just a sweet ‘coming-of-age’ style story.

While I didn’t notice any serious triggers, I will give a forewarning that the movie deals with a lot of family arguments and I know some are sensitive towards those things. While it’s nothing terrible I thought I’d give the heads up. 

[anime-zing-blog]

Hey everyone

So I’m thinking of looking into the Tokyo ghoul manga.

I watched the anime and I wasn’t all that impressed. I really enjoyed the first episode because of how it dealt with Kanaki’s (I hope I spelt that right) mental breakdown.

I thought it was going to be like a Death Parade sort of thing. Annoyingly it turned into a political type drama, and I didn’t really care as much.

But I was looking at the art because I liked the style, and I thought the manga itself looked a lot more interesting.

But mangas expensive so, to all the Tokyo Ghoul Manga fans out there:

What do you think?

[cynthiadshaw]

What’s the Most Important Lesson You’ve Learned Along Your Journey?

Every twist in our story, challenge we face, and obstacle we overcome is an important part of our story.  These difficulties make us stronger and wiser and prepare us for what’s ahead.  As we grow and succeed we may imagine that soon the challenges will fade away, but in our conversations with business owners, artists, creatives, academics, and others we have learned that the most common experience is that challenges never go away – instead they get more complex as we grow and succeed.  Our ability to to thrive therefore depends heavily on our ability to learn from our experiences and so we are asking some of the city’s best and brightest: What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?

Sasha McClanahan | Owner of DEMI NATURALS

The biggest lesson that I’ve learned is to not compare my business with others. I focus on perfecting my own craft, goal setting, and improving my business everyday. As long as you are progressing, you are working towards meeting a goal.

deminaturals.com etsy.com/shop/deminaturals @deminaturals @deminaturals

Jasmine Anwer | Architecture & Commercial Photographer

Shot by Jasmine Anwer Styled by Lisa Kasberg

While it’s hard to point to one example that shows it, the most important lesson that I have learned along the way is to treat every job like it’s the most important. I spent my free time creating a portfolio and building my confidence in order to cater to my clients needs. However, by treating each job and each client like they were the most important gig I had worked on, I was able to build relationships and expand my portfolio. Because of that, some of those clients and photos became instrumental in shaping the future of my career.

jasmineanwerphotography.net @jasmineaphoto

Eric J | Singer | Songwriter | Musician, & Producer

The most important lesson that I have learned is that you have to know your own worth. We were made to be ourselves. No one else can show you how to make yourself happy. So go out & live. Surround yourself with people that challenge you & make life memorable. Dream big, Work harder!!!! That’s my slogan & I hope to continue making my dreams a reality all!!!

linktr.ee/ericjmusic

Leigh Breunig | Jewelry Designer

This journey has taught me infinitely more about who I am created to be. I am a dreamer, feeler, creator and having a forum to express myself has led to a brighter version of myself — one I have more confidence in, more understanding of, more grace for. I am thankful for the space to grow.

@leighbreunigdesigns

Nykol Harris | Actress | Model and Dancer

@zarah1110

The most important lesson I learned on my journey is to trust the process and be patient because as long as you believe in yourself and never give up the universe has no choice but to give what you have been putting out and working for.

@NykolHarris

Lindsay Burkhart | Social Content Creator

I have learned that staying patient is one of the keys to great success, and to always remember to be yourself because the payoff is always so much greater. In my position it can be difficult to stay in your lane and trust yourself with your ideas. Every time I do end up going with my plan of action it honestly has always either ended up with great results or I learned something from it and became better. I truly believe that life is all about improving yourself to become a better person, a harder worker, a better friend, etc. Identifying your goals and working hard to achieve them, but not losing yourself in the process is always a tough lesson to pass but it’s not impossible. I like to look back every so often at the work I have accomplished in my job or in my personal creatives and see the growth that has happened, the lessons I did learn from trying something new, but most importantly knowing that I never once changed myself in order to get there.

@lindsay.burkhart

Lacy Studdard | Salon Owner and Hairstylist

The most important lesson to learn for me being a stylist and salon owner is that you have to create boundaries. I’ve been doing this for almost 15 years, and being self employed, you have to hustle at first if you want to make it. Success can sometimes come at the expense of time with family and friends that you can’t get back. You’ve got to switch gears at some point. For me, that looks like working less late nights and weekends so I can spend time with my family. I still accommodate those clients I love and have built relationships, I love my job!

thebungalowsalon.com @lacystuddard_hair

SARAH BRIGGS | Entrepeneur | Jewelry Designer

I’ve learned countless lessons in my journey and one prevails no matter how much I pursue others. I had a mentor who passed away. I was talking to her in my mind one day, wondering what my next step in trying to scale should be. It was as if she spoke to me and her answer was clear as day, “it doesn’t matter darling, just enjoy your life”. Let go right now of what you think success is supposed to be. Decide for yourself and don’t forget to add in family, balance + giving to that equation.

@sarahbriggsjewelry  sarahbriggs.com

D.H. Jonathan | Author and Art Model

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to not just sit back and wait for something to happen. Take control of what you want. Go after the big job, write and publish that novel, take that trip you’ve always wanted to take.

dhjonathan.com

John Wannamaker | Co-Founder & Chef at WannaEat Seafood

We all eat in order to live and food is an universal connector of people. I’ve learned we must continually find a new way to reach the people we want to feed. Starting out, we made many mistakes and found every platform doesn’t need your money or attention. Good food and good service will make a way for you.

WannaEat Seafood is a fusion of Caribbean and Southern cooking. We are catering leading up to the opening of our quick serve brick and mortar location.

wannaeatseafood.com

Jacilyn Tucker | Wedding Planner

The most important lesson I’ve learned so far as a wedding planner is that building and maintaining vendor relationships are key! They are a must! Of course it’s good to have your preferred vendor’s list together, but to know more than your “dream team” is crucial. I enjoy having a variety of vendors to priovide my clients with, depending on their budget and style preference. How I build these relationships are attending networking events, making a presence on social media marketing groups and coordinating styled shoots! When planning styled shoots, I often reach out to vendors that I look up to, that I’ve yet to work with, to jump start our relationship. From there I try to refer business to one another to maintain that rapport. In this industry, referrals really go a long way, and while I get some from friends, family and past clients – majority of them come from those friend-ors!

@NothingButLoveWeddingAndEvents @NothingButLoveWeddingsAndEvents

Zach Woodie | World Wanderer & Techie

@jamesdeangonzales

The most important lesson I have learned is to never stop exploring. There is always something new to see out there.

@zwoodie @zwoodie

Truitt Rogers | Photographer | Owner of Truitt Photographics

So much has changed in the field of photography since I started in 1976 (that’s really weird to realize because I don’t often think of how long I’ve been a photographer I just enjoy it so much) so much has changed. I’ve had to adapt to the new digital way of doing things. Most of which I’m really grateful for. I love not having to mess with chemicals in the darkroom, the better image quality and the total control I have over every detail of the my images. I’ve had to embrace the changes and adapt to a whole new way of creating and I’ve had new ways of creating images opened to me that I never dreamed of. So the lesson learned is embrace changes because they are going to come and seize the opportunities they offer.

truittphoto.com @truittphotographics

Conni Redding | Management consulting recruiter & soon to be full-time Minnesotan

Conni Redding

The most important lesson I’ve learned in my journey so far is to find your niche. I combined my love for food and hip hop / rap music (all of my captions come from music lyrics), and I turned it into an instagram that offers unique content.

@forkwithme_

Kacee Anderson | Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer

Photography has taught me how to read people quickly and win them over. Sometimes kids (or even adults) come into pictures tired, nervous, or stressed out. I’ve learned the art of diffusing those situations. I want families to walk away with photos that stay true to who they are while bringing out their absolute best.

Seniors and couples often come to me with little experience in front of the camera aside from a quick smile. I find these groups can be especially nervous. Putting people at ease is important so I can get them the fun, silly, romantic, or timeless photos they’re looking for. It starts with helping them select a location and style that will best represent them. But even if meet a dozen different clients at the same location, every single one of them will have a unique experience. My job is to learn who you are and capture that through lens.

KaceeAndersonPhotography.com @KaceeAndersonPhotography @KaceeAndersonPhotography

David Kozlowski | Freelance Photographer

The biggest lesson that I have learned, came early in my career. Shoot for myself and don’t base my photography on online comments about the images. I rarely shoot from a shot list and most of my sales come from requests for use of existing photos.

@texas.photographer

Tam Nguyen | President of Nfinitech Solutions Corp.

Endure and adapt to the changes in the industry in which you are associated with. CBD laws and regulations change and being able to adapt to keep up with the demand for our clients is what keeps us ahead of our competition and help the CBD industry thrive.

nfinitechsc.com

Nicholas Kanakis | ecologist and nature photographer

Wildlife photography is a challenging field. You can spend hours or even days searching for a specific species or particular behavior. When that animal appears, you have to be mentally and physically prepared to make the most of a fleeting moment and get the shot you had in mind. To do this I’ve learned you must take in as much as you can about species that interest you (something greatly assisted by my academic background in ecology and evolutionary biology), letting you envision shots that tell the story of a species’ biology and conservation. Free time needs to be split between pouring over scientific papers as well as experimenting with gear and lighting.

nickkanakis.com @nick_kanakis

Calles De Mexico Taco Shop | Authentic traditional Mexican Food, Tex or Mex

cdmextacoshop@gmail.com

Dedication, patience and never be afraid to new challenges, always trust in yourself.

@callesdemexicotacoshop  @cdmextacoshop bit.ly/Callesdemexicotacoshop  (214) 494-2707

Leah Gilligan Littenberg | Home Buyer Specialist/Realtor with the Todd Tramonte Home Selling Team

I think the most important lesson that I’ve learned is to be true to yourself and always do right by your clients. Unfortunately I’ve seen some horror story sides of real estate and it truly breaks my heart.

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions people make- financially, emotionally, etc and I take my role very seriously. I’ve always been honest, open and genuinely care for my clients- something that’s just natural for me.

You can’t build a successful brand and business unless you’re honest and truly care for the people that you serve!

@fortworthhomehunter @leahlittenberg @leah.gilligan @FortWorthHomeHunter

Naveen Kongara | Happiness framer

Photography doesn’t limit to just capture some images, it involves capturing emotions, feelings, important, meaningful moments that become a big part of the person or a family. when people look back at the pictures they might not remember who took those, but they sure remember the aromas, sensations, and feelings. Photography is being a complete stranger invited to share some deep and special moments in someone’s life. It is knowing that you might never be remembered but that your work will take people back to those precious moments and be as joyful as they were that day.

Steven Hector Gonzalez | Multidisciplinary Artist

The most important lessons I’ve learned so far is to have trust and patience in ones self and in the process of making.

stevenhectorgonzalez.net @stevenhectorgonzalez

Mercy Ebuetse | Entrepreneur | Writer & Engineer

In my journey as an entrepreneur and writer, I have had the privilege of learning a few precious life lessons. The most important of which is, ‘you are not in competition with anyone but yourself. As such, strive to be a better version of yourself daily.’ With this in mind, my favorite quote by Thomas Edison, ‘if we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves’ reminds me daily that I am capable of so much more and each day I strive to push that limit. There is always room for everyone at the top and knowing this reminds me that I am not in competition with anyone but myself. I find it more fulfilling to be invested in being a better version of myself, rather than being in constant competition with others. This does not negate the importance of benchmarking. However, the intentions behind benchmarking as an entrepreneur shouldn’t be with the aim of competing but to discover the gaps and areas of improvement within one’s business. I strongly believe that in order to be a better version of one’s self, seeking collaboration and personal development over competing, is key.

briellemag.com info@briellemag.com @briellemagazine @mercyebuetse @briellemag

Corey Breedlove | Singer/Musician

To trust yourself, and visualize achieving your dreams daily.

coreybreedlove.com @coreybreedlove @coreybreedlove @coreybreedlove

Gina Roberts | Food Manufacturer and owner and founder of Miss Gina Cooks

I’m tempted to say it’s learning how much there is to learn! And…that mobile cc readers are incredibly convenient and incredibly frustrating.

@miss_gina_cooks

Magali Castañeda | Real Estate Agent | Artist

Andres Duran @dresduran

I’d say that the most important lesson is to understand that there is no final destination. We get so wrapped up in arriving and you forget that the fun part is happening right now. If you’re single, enjoy it. If you have kids, take in all the moments. If you’re married, keep falling in love. We get lost in the journey because we constantly want to arrive, and the lesson is… the destination is now.

@txrealestatesisters @magpiesdiy

Burette and Gabrielle Douglas of The Cush | musicians

John Erwin

Gabrielle: To have integrity with work and relationships because I feel it is important to know your intentions for doing things, and I want what I’m doing to come from an authentic place of caring about what I create. It’s important to show appreciation to everyone that contributes to getting a job done. We can’t do what we do as well without the musicians that choose to play music with us, the sound engineers running sound at the venue, all of the folks working in the venue you’re playing at, the tech getting a studio set up so we can go in and record, all of our families, friends and fans that help us to keep doing what we do. Extending kindness and compassion creates for longevity in relationships, and I want others to know how much I am grateful for them.

Burette: If you follow your artistic vision and stick with it through the ups and downs, there’s no telling where it will take you. I have had the opportunity to share stages with some of my musical heroes and visit countries that I never imagined I’d get to visit, and it was music that opened those doors. You have to do your own thing and keep doing it.

thecush.com @thecushband @thecushmusic

Abby Butts | Law Student | Owner, & Baker

Though I recently started this venture, I have already learned so much! For years I dreamed of owning a bakery, though ultimately decided to go to law school. I realized that this did not have to be the end of my dream, and as a student, I can earn money from my love of baking! The biggest lesson I have had to learn so far is to hope for the best, but plan for the worst! Sometimes with baking, especially macarons, little problems, even with the weather, can ruin a whole batch. It is so important to honor commitments though, and I have found myself having to bake well into the hours of the night perfecting batches of macarons!

@bloomsmacarons bloomsmacarons.com bloomsmacaronsdfw@gmail.com

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[clemienne]

Au milieu de toute cette agitation de la ville, il existe des petits lieux plutôt sympathiques et un des avantages de cette île c'est sa taille, très petite, ce qui permet un accès rapide à ces endroits magnifiques. A commencer par le Ouen Toro: à deux pas de nos lieux de travail, ce parc provincial créé en 1989, couvre 50 hectares. Le sommet de ce coin de nature en pleine ville s'élève à 128 mètres. De là, on embrasse un panorama exceptionnel sur Nouméa, la baie de l'Anse Vata ainsi que la montagne avoisinante: le Mont Dore. C'est surtout un paradis pour aller se reposer sur l'herbe au calme lors de nos pauses.

Si 20 min de bus de ville ne vous font pas peur, il est alors possible d'aller se prélasser dans un autre joyau naturel: le Kuendu Beach (ou la plage du Kuendu, en français dans le texte) encadrée par 2 avancées montagneuses créant une baie paisible d'un bleu transparent, cette immense plage de sable fin sait être attractif pour des weekends de farniente.. et même en semaine ceci dit, car nous y sommes allés un mardi et ça n'a pas empêché un groupe de copains de faire la fête autour d'un bon gros barbecue des familles avec la sono qui va bien!

[cynthiadshaw]

What’s the Most Important Lesson You’ve Learned Along Your Journey?

Every twist in our story, challenge we face, and obstacle we overcome is an important part of our story.  These difficulties make us stronger and wiser and prepare us for what’s ahead.  As we grow and succeed we may imagine that soon the challenges will fade away, but in our conversations with business owners, artists, creatives, academics, and others we have learned that the most common experience is that challenges never go away – instead they get more complex as we grow and succeed.  Our ability to to thrive therefore depends heavily on our ability to learn from our experiences and so we are asking some of the city’s best and brightest: What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?

Lacy Studdard | Salon Owner and Hairstylist

The most important lesson to learn for me being a stylist and salon owner is that you have to create boundaries. I’ve been doing this for almost 15 years, and being self employed, you have to hustle at first if you want to make it. Success can sometimes come at the expense of time with family and friends that you can’t get back. You’ve got to switch gears at some point. For me, that looks like working less late nights and weekends so I can spend time with my family. I still accommodate those clients I love and have built relationships, I love my job!

thebungalowsalon.com @lacystuddard_hair

SARAH BRIGGS | Entrepeneur | Jewelry Designer

I’ve learned countless lessons in my journey and one prevails no matter how much I pursue others. I had a mentor who passed away. I was talking to her in my mind one day, wondering what my next step in trying to scale should be. It was as if she spoke to me and her answer was clear as day, “it doesn’t matter darling, just enjoy your life”. Let go right now of what you think success is supposed to be. Decide for yourself and don’t forget to add in family, balance + giving to that equation.

@sarahbriggsjewelry  sarahbriggs.com

D.H. Jonathan | Author and Art Model

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to not just sit back and wait for something to happen. Take control of what you want. Go after the big job, write and publish that novel, take that trip you’ve always wanted to take.

dhjonathan.com

John Wannamaker | Co-Founder & Chef at WannaEat Seafood

We all eat in order to live and food is an universal connector of people. I’ve learned we must continually find a new way to reach the people we want to feed. Starting out, we made many mistakes and found every platform doesn’t need your money or attention. Good food and good service will make a way for you.

WannaEat Seafood is a fusion of Caribbean and Southern cooking. We are catering leading up to the opening of our quick serve brick and mortar location.

wannaeatseafood.com

Jacilyn Tucker | Wedding Planner

The most important lesson I’ve learned so far as a wedding planner is that building and maintaining vendor relationships are key! They are a must! Of course it’s good to have your preferred vendor’s list together, but to know more than your “dream team” is crucial. I enjoy having a variety of vendors to priovide my clients with, depending on their budget and style preference. How I build these relationships are attending networking events, making a presence on social media marketing groups and coordinating styled shoots! When planning styled shoots, I often reach out to vendors that I look up to, that I’ve yet to work with, to jump start our relationship. From there I try to refer business to one another to maintain that rapport. In this industry, referrals really go a long way, and while I get some from friends, family and past clients – majority of them come from those friend-ors!

@NothingButLoveWeddingAndEvents @NothingButLoveWeddingsAndEvents

Zach Woodie | World Wanderer & Techie

@jamesdeangonzales

The most important lesson I have learned is to never stop exploring. There is always something new to see out there.

@zwoodie @zwoodie

Truitt Rogers | Photographer | Owner of Truitt Photographics

So much has changed in the field of photography since I started in 1976 (that’s really weird to realize because I don’t often think of how long I’ve been a photographer I just enjoy it so much) so much has changed. I’ve had to adapt to the new digital way of doing things. Most of which I’m really grateful for. I love not having to mess with chemicals in the darkroom, the better image quality and the total control I have over every detail of the my images. I’ve had to embrace the changes and adapt to a whole new way of creating and I’ve had new ways of creating images opened to me that I never dreamed of. So the lesson learned is embrace changes because they are going to come and seize the opportunities they offer.

truittphoto.com @truittphotographics

Conni Redding | Management consulting recruiter & soon to be full-time Minnesotan

Conni Redding

The most important lesson I’ve learned in my journey so far is to find your niche. I combined my love for food and hip hop / rap music (all of my captions come from music lyrics), and I turned it into an instagram that offers unique content.

@forkwithme_

Kacee Anderson | Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer

Photography has taught me how to read people quickly and win them over. Sometimes kids (or even adults) come into pictures tired, nervous, or stressed out. I’ve learned the art of diffusing those situations. I want families to walk away with photos that stay true to who they are while bringing out their absolute best.

Seniors and couples often come to me with little experience in front of the camera aside from a quick smile. I find these groups can be especially nervous. Putting people at ease is important so I can get them the fun, silly, romantic, or timeless photos they’re looking for. It starts with helping them select a location and style that will best represent them. But even if meet a dozen different clients at the same location, every single one of them will have a unique experience. My job is to learn who you are and capture that through lens.

KaceeAndersonPhotography.com @KaceeAndersonPhotography @KaceeAndersonPhotography

David Kozlowski | Freelance Photographer

The biggest lesson that I have learned, came early in my career. Shoot for myself and don’t base my photography on online comments about the images. I rarely shoot from a shot list and most of my sales come from requests for use of existing photos.

@texas.photographer

Tam Nguyen | President of Nfinitech Solutions Corp.

Endure and adapt to the changes in the industry in which you are associated with. CBD laws and regulations change and being able to adapt to keep up with the demand for our clients is what keeps us ahead of our competition and help the CBD industry thrive.

nfinitechsc.com

Nicholas Kanakis | ecologist and nature photographer

Wildlife photography is a challenging field. You can spend hours or even days searching for a specific species or particular behavior. When that animal appears, you have to be mentally and physically prepared to make the most of a fleeting moment and get the shot you had in mind. To do this I’ve learned you must take in as much as you can about species that interest you (something greatly assisted by my academic background in ecology and evolutionary biology), letting you envision shots that tell the story of a species’ biology and conservation. Free time needs to be split between pouring over scientific papers as well as experimenting with gear and lighting.

nickkanakis.com @nick_kanakis

Calles De Mexico Taco Shop | Authentic traditional Mexican Food, Tex or Mex

cdmextacoshop@gmail.com

Dedication, patience and never be afraid to new challenges, always trust in yourself.

@callesdemexicotacoshop  @cdmextacoshop bit.ly/Callesdemexicotacoshop  (214) 494-2707

Leah Gilligan Littenberg | Home Buyer Specialist/Realtor with the Todd Tramonte Home Selling Team

I think the most important lesson that I’ve learned is to be true to yourself and always do right by your clients. Unfortunately I’ve seen some horror story sides of real estate and it truly breaks my heart.

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions people make- financially, emotionally, etc and I take my role very seriously. I’ve always been honest, open and genuinely care for my clients- something that’s just natural for me.

You can’t build a successful brand and business unless you’re honest and truly care for the people that you serve!

@fortworthhomehunter @leahlittenberg @leah.gilligan @FortWorthHomeHunter

Naveen Kongara | Happiness framer

Photography doesn’t limit to just capture some images, it involves capturing emotions, feelings, important, meaningful moments that become a big part of the person or a family. when people look back at the pictures they might not remember who took those, but they sure remember the aromas, sensations, and feelings. Photography is being a complete stranger invited to share some deep and special moments in someone’s life. It is knowing that you might never be remembered but that your work will take people back to those precious moments and be as joyful as they were that day.

Steven Hector Gonzalez | Multidisciplinary Artist

The most important lessons I’ve learned so far is to have trust and patience in ones self and in the process of making.

stevenhectorgonzalez.net @stevenhectorgonzalez

Mercy Ebuetse | Entrepreneur | Writer & Engineer

In my journey as an entrepreneur and writer, I have had the privilege of learning a few precious life lessons. The most important of which is, ‘you are not in competition with anyone but yourself. As such, strive to be a better version of yourself daily.’ With this in mind, my favorite quote by Thomas Edison, ‘if we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves’ reminds me daily that I am capable of so much more and each day I strive to push that limit. There is always room for everyone at the top and knowing this reminds me that I am not in competition with anyone but myself. I find it more fulfilling to be invested in being a better version of myself, rather than being in constant competition with others. This does not negate the importance of benchmarking. However, the intentions behind benchmarking as an entrepreneur shouldn’t be with the aim of competing but to discover the gaps and areas of improvement within one’s business. I strongly believe that in order to be a better version of one’s self, seeking collaboration and personal development over competing, is key.

briellemag.com info@briellemag.com @briellemagazine @mercyebuetse @briellemag

Corey Breedlove | Singer/Musician

To trust yourself, and visualize achieving your dreams daily.

coreybreedlove.com @coreybreedlove @coreybreedlove @coreybreedlove

Gina Roberts | Food Manufacturer and owner and founder of Miss Gina Cooks

I’m tempted to say it’s learning how much there is to learn! And…that mobile cc readers are incredibly convenient and incredibly frustrating.

@miss_gina_cooks

Magali Castañeda | Real Estate Agent | Artist

Andres Duran @dresduran

I’d say that the most important lesson is to understand that there is no final destination. We get so wrapped up in arriving and you forget that the fun part is happening right now. If you’re single, enjoy it. If you have kids, take in all the moments. If you’re married, keep falling in love. We get lost in the journey because we constantly want to arrive, and the lesson is… the destination is now.

@txrealestatesisters @magpiesdiy

Burette and Gabrielle Douglas of The Cush | musicians

John Erwin

Gabrielle: To have integrity with work and relationships because I feel it is important to know your intentions for doing things, and I want what I’m doing to come from an authentic place of caring about what I create. It’s important to show appreciation to everyone that contributes to getting a job done. We can’t do what we do as well without the musicians that choose to play music with us, the sound engineers running sound at the venue, all of the folks working in the venue you’re playing at, the tech getting a studio set up so we can go in and record, all of our families, friends and fans that help us to keep doing what we do. Extending kindness and compassion creates for longevity in relationships, and I want others to know how much I am grateful for them.

Burette: If you follow your artistic vision and stick with it through the ups and downs, there’s no telling where it will take you. I have had the opportunity to share stages with some of my musical heroes and visit countries that I never imagined I’d get to visit, and it was music that opened those doors. You have to do your own thing and keep doing it.

thecush.com @thecushband @thecushmusic

Abby Butts | Law Student | Owner, & Baker

Though I recently started this venture, I have already learned so much! For years I dreamed of owning a bakery, though ultimately decided to go to law school. I realized that this did not have to be the end of my dream, and as a student, I can earn money from my love of baking! The biggest lesson I have had to learn so far is to hope for the best, but plan for the worst! Sometimes with baking, especially macarons, little problems, even with the weather, can ruin a whole batch. It is so important to honor commitments though, and I have found myself having to bake well into the hours of the night perfecting batches of macarons!

@bloomsmacarons bloomsmacarons.com bloomsmacaronsdfw@gmail.com

Alex Gongora | Photographer

The most important lesson I’ve learned along my journey is you cannot let fear hold you back from anything. Instead I’ve learned to use that nervous feeling to push myself out of my comfort zone and take on some big opportunities that I never dreamed I would be apart of.

@visualmemoriesstudio

Gerardo Davila | Actor

Here’s a brief summary of my acting journey. I started acting as an adult at the age of 29. Before that as a teenager i was in the Garland High School Mighty Owl marching band and part of a rap duo called Latin Royalty. Having experienced this early on in my life was vital for my creativity and a strong work ethic. When i signed with my first agent, he told me to do 3 things to be successful in this business. 1. Always Be Training 2. Always attend every audition possible and 3. Always update your headshots every 2 years. So i immediately joined an acting class where i’ve been training every week for the last 15 years. This year i was accepted to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London where i enrolled and trained in the Fall. I plan to return to London in March and August of 2020. My acting instructor also said if i wanted to be one of the greats it would take 10-15 years of hard work aka paying dues. I believe there is no such thing as an overnight success. There’s a saying that goes “the more you learn the more you earn”. I will say that i have been rewarded for my hard work. I think i became an actor by accident or maybe it was my destiny, but i also believe that if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life. So the most important lesson I’ve learned in my journey so far is that patience is necessary, persistence is crucial and belief in myself is key in order to survive and achieve success in the entertainment business.

gerardodavila.net @gerardodavila.actor @gerardodavilaactor @gerardotheactor Snapchat: gerardotheactor LinkedIn: gerardodavila Reel: vimeo.com/373048772

Britta Ward | Luxury Travel Advisor

Networking truly makes the difference between you and someone else, but what truly makes you shine is going the extra mile for people. Giving people that WOW factor weather it is getting someone a bottle of champagne when they check into their hotel that you booked or inviting someone to your family thanksgiving because they can’t get home for the holidays. I live by making people feel included and special to the best of my abilities.

strongtravel.com @whereisbrittanow @WhereisBrittaNow

Jerikah Scurlark | Mua & Aspiring Model

The most important lesson I’ve learned so far on my journey is to be yourself. Follow your heart and work hard for your respect and perfecting your craft. A good thing comes to those who wait, but a greater thing comes to those who go after it.

@woo.onthebeat_ youtube.com/channel/UCBxlQr6OMSOXIZffSjLjavg

Irene Kun | Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger

The most important lesson I’ve learned in my journey so far is that it takes a lot of courage to take the first step towards your goals but every step after gets easier. Stay true to yourself and never be afraid to march to the beat of your own drum.

IreneLately.com @Irenelately

Michael Austin | Spiritual advisor and Life coach

The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in all of my years is that if you want to succeed you need to really put your time in something and have patience with it. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a relationship, a job, or building a house!! Do something right the first time and then you don’t have to do it again!

mapsychic.com

Connie Chantilis | Two Sisters Catering President and Founder and Connie Chantilis Design Organic Sculpture and Art

Self care is part of my work. Resting and recharging used to seem lazy to me. With two jobs and many obligations, I’ve realized it’s important and essential.

conniechantilsdesign.com @conniechantilis twosisterscatering.com @cateringtwosisters

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