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“Be who you are, and be that well.”  I love this quote by St. Francis de Sales. The past few years have been quite the adventure in what I believe is me discovering the unique gifts I have to offer the world and “becoming who I really am”. In April of 2007, I had a life-transforming experience in which I came to experience the absolute wonder and joy of being alive, and the profound difference our lives can make when we stand inside our commitments and deepest desires, rather than our fears. This experience opened up a world of possibility for myself and my life that I previously could not have imagined. It also gave me the courage to leave a nearly 25-year career with Target Stores, and a job I loved in the advertising creative department, to pursue another calling...that of bringing my unique gifts, creativity and connections to contribute to the transformation of North Minneapolis. I moved to the Northside in the summer of 2003 with a desire to join others in making a positive difference in the community. Over these past years I’ve met a number of extraordinary people and some exciting initiatives have emerged. Click on the images below to learn about four such initiatives. If you have suggestions or would like to participate in any of these projects, please drop me a note. I’d love to hear from you. Peace!  Brian