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“I think of living as an exploration, driven by curiosity and passion rather than fear and risk aversion”. Entrepreneur Justin Follin about exploratory life.

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While exploring Austin I was fortunate to meet a very talented person and successful entrepreneur Justin Follin. Before starting his own business project he tried many different roles including being a philosopher, Zen Buddhism practitioner, writer, film maker, teacher, and musician. Seems totally random and disconnected at first sight but a deeper look reveals one very logical theme behind all he did. Read my conversation with Justin where we “connect the dots” in his life story and find out how to learn "a way of life that feels free, easy, happy and deep".

“Music is too important to not do it authentically and honestly”, – Silas Lowe, modern American roots musician.

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Did you know that Austin is a Live Music Capital of the World? This became an official slogan of the city since it had been found out that it had more live music venues per capita than in any other place in the world! Live music is everywhere – in every bar, restaurant, and even in the airport! It was one of those cosy events hosted at a backyard of a private house when I discovered an extraordinary band...

“I wanted to be in control of my destiny”. Meet Gigi Sztrányay, international model and successful entrepreneur.

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Gigi became an international model at the age of 16. She walked for such big brands as Chanel, Gucci, Leonard, Guy Laroche and worked alongside with top models like Naomi Campbell, Carmen Kass, or Heidi Klum. She wisely used her early success, recognition and money to explore life and build up a basis for constant self-improvement and professional development. Read our conversation about fashion, modeling, entrepreneurship and many other...

How to make your sweet dreams a reality -discussion with chocolatier and entrepreneur Nicole Patel.

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How many of us have thought about starting a business and how often did we give up on the idea finding plenty of reasons why it would not work?  Either we are not sure to have a stable demand, or to get funding, or we simply don’t know what to begin with and how to build …

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Storytelling – is it a professional tool, art, lifestyle or madness?

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Spontaneous invitation, heavy rain, and here I am in a Spider House bar all soaked and shivering from the freezing AC. I doubt I will ever get used to this drop of the temperature from 40°C outdoors to 19°C inside. Luckily my attention switched from the fans to the stage as something very unusual started happening there...

About people who shaped my life and about this blog

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The greatest thing about any journey is meeting people. This is what makes it truly memorable. Sometimes a short interaction may become a turnkey point in live. Conversation with a person sitting next to you in the plane, or a traveler in the bus, or a stranger sharing a table with you in the café …

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“Any business idea starts with passion”. Meet Harlan Beverly: a genius entrepreneur, inventor and an outstanding personality.

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The best way to discover new country is through the people. I was extremely lucky to meet Harlan Beverly and I would like to share with you our conversation about what makes a successful entrepreneur.