What a wonderful opportunity we had as a company to feature artwork form Grace Slick, a true Rock & Roll icon. Her unique understanding of the world, as she sees it, is truly fascinating. As much as anybody, singer-songwriter Grace Slick is a part of Rock & Roll history. As a member of the Rock and […]
“But even those of us lucky enough to live our dreams can find ways to turn them into nightmares if we’re not careful too. I know this first hand because I nearly threw all my blessings away.” – Smokey Robinson Part of the Historic Motown Story “The truth is that I’m probably one of the most blessed […]
The interview Kid Rock did for THE COMMON THREAD book was fascinating. Here I was talking with this loving, single father who gives free concerts for troops in combat zones and substantially supports military families. As I listened to him, it was almost impossible to believe that in his teens he sold drugs out of […]
Karrie Webb, an LPGA Legend (Ladies Professional Golf Association) and the first female golfer to earn more than 1 million dollars in a single season, could not been more charming as we spoke about what it takes not only to win, but to stay on top and compete with the best golfers in the world […]
“I needed prison to discover myself “ were the first words Jeff Henderson revealed to me when I interviewed him for The Common Thread of Overcoming Adversity and Living Your Dreams. Chef Jeff Henderson rose from humble beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to become the first African-American executive chef at the Bellagio Hotel. He […]
If you are looking for some sound advice, Jeff Idelson, President of the Baseball Hall of Fame, might be a great source. Jeff’s personal story, which he told me during an interview, recounts his successful climb up the corporate ladder with the Boston Red Sox. He eventually went on to become the sixth President of the […]
Famed for her mystical chanteuse image, singer / songwriter Stevie Nicks enjoyed phenomenal success not only as a solo artist – but also as a key member of Fleetwood Mac. Stephanie Lynn Nicks was born May 26, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. The granddaughter of a frustrated country singer, she began performing at the age of four, […]
Last weekend, the 2015 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremonies were held and as always, the speeches from the inductees were inspiring. The NFL has so many great stories of men who have defeated the odds, men who overcame hardship and adversity and men who use their success to help others. When you talk about […]
It is not always easy to believe in yourself, but when you do, great things can happen. Just ask late night TV talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. His ability to believe in himself has resulted in his show becoming the longest running late-night talk show in ABC’s history. Recent guests include Jennifer Lopez, Liam Neeson, […]
There are only a few more weeks left in the 2014-15 hockey season, and you can be sure legendary defenseman Ron Greschner has been enjoying watching his beloved NY Rangers this year who just became the first this season to clinch a playoff berth. What made Ron the legend he became? Going the extra mile. This […]