• Give us a general background of your life. 

I have a pretty interesting life because I followed two completely different career paths concurrently and fully. I'm both a lead engineer at a fortune 20 company, and a world class performer.

• Tell us about your involvement in the arts and nightlife entertainment. 

I was always naturally drawn to places where lots of people came together. You can very much consider me a super extrovert. Pretty early in life I realized that I have a natural talent and also interest in dancing. Nevertheless I lived in a society where dancing was not really a thing. Still,, combined with my highly athletic lifestyle, I was able to create my own dance moves and it got a lot of attention. When I got older I got into event creation, ultimately becoming a part of throwing large music events. I slowly realized I could invest my time and resources into bringing dancing and circus into our events. This sent me on a journey of my own performance career where I almost exclusively focused on performing and less on event creation. However I am back in the even creation space now where I lead alongside my business partners in creating world class, multi dimensional, immersive events. I continue to perform on a high level with many companies and organizations around the world.

• Everyone experiences obstacles in life. Tell us about the roadblocks you’ve encountered along the way. 

Perhaps the original road block I experienced was spending my childhood in a part of the world where music and dancing are nearly prohibited. I still find it quite amazing that despite nearly no exposure to the world of dance, I was able to naturally imagine the movements that later became the foundation of my art and creations.

• What are some lessons you’ve learned on this path?

Perhaps the biggest lesson I have learned is that you need to bypass doubt whether internal or external. This path is a very open ended one and a lot of times, if you're innovating or working hard, you'll face skepticism. Also the scene is full of distractions, or frustrations because not everyone will share your work ethic or standards. You have to stay on task no matter what's happening.

• What role has therapy and/or self-care played in your life?

Studies show that the most successful athletes aren't the ones with the most physical dominance, but rather the ones with the better mental techniques. Arts and athletics are heavily tied to one's state of mind. I've seen myself be able to run a 100 miles obstacle race without feeling a doubt, and I have found myself questioning whether I can get up and do a single set. Therapy is something I use not to put out fires, but rather to maintain my mind. I review my thoughts and how I felt at different times, so I can better optimize myself.

It's really easy to misunderstand the excitement and happiness of making artistic accomplishments. After sometime you get used to feeling seen and you have to find new ways of motivating yourself or finding inspiration.

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