The Extraordinary Journeys of 10 Unique Individuals. Real stories about real people to entertain, inspire, and challenge you.
Get inspired to step out of your box and embrace your potential. From the corporate world, to the arts, to working with the disenfranchised, the message is clear: there is no such thing as a normal way to live your life and no one right solution to any problem. Selected from over a hundred interviews, the stories shared here open a window on the journeys of seven women and three men who have charted their own paths, including Ruthie Davis—top US luxury shoe designer and the winner of the 2014 AAFA Footwear Designer of the Year Award; and Geir Ness whose perfume is a staple in Nordstrom, Disney World, and on Disney Cruise Lines. Enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes into the unique ways these individuals have chosen to deal with life's challenges and how they define success in their careers.
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Excerpt from Chapter Three - Geir Ness
"...A few acting jobs began to roll in. One movie role he particularly enjoyed was playing the part of a vampire. 'I love parts that are so far away from who I am.' He had to reach deep inside to create the character. The scene played out on the Santa Monica Beach at night. First, the vampire danced with the actress. Then he bit her on the neck causing blood to flow. The intensity he brought to the performance ended up frightening the actress as well as the crew. They thought he would actually do it.
With his mum Laila! There are other pics, but I love the fact this
is out in nature which was the inspiration for his scents.
Roles were few and far between, so—as with most actors—money was tight. Side jobs as a seat filler for television shows helped bring in some extra cash. A modelling agency also signed the handsome Norwegian to work as an underwear model. Bits of money came in here and there, but the budding actor was always on the lookout for more work.
When a friend could not make his gig as a department store fragrance model, Ness was happy to step in, but the job only lasted five minutes! It is his nature to always give 110 percent and he followed his friend’s instructions to the letter. “My friend said you just spray everyone that comes in and I thought he meant EXACTLY that. So when the door opened, I just ran up and sprayed and sprayed and sprayed.” It wasn't long before the manager noticed the chaos. He quickly came over and fired the over-zealous employee.
Destiny's Daughter by Frances Altman highlights events in the life of Mary Edwards Walker, maverick suffragist, Civil War doctor and only woman Medal of Honor recipient.
Jack Kelly was a child performer, son of New York model, Nan Kelly, brother of actress, Nancy Kelly, brother-in-law of actor Edmond O'Brien and cinematographer Fred Jackman, Jr. On TV, from 1957 until 1962, he was James Garner's brother on the show,
