About.
EMBRACING THE JOURNEY
Every aspect of life creates experiences and opportunities to learn and expand the soul. The more I live and experience, the more I realize all things are possible.
At this stage in life, I am equally at home surrounded by my military brothers, flying or jumping out of airplanes, sitting in meditation circles, or managing media. Having the disposition to work hard, embrace adventure, and simply saying yes, has created an ever-evolving life that I’ve come to love.
My adult life started by living the dream as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. After military service, I received a degree in Biology and worked several years as a microbiologist before transitioning into public relations. For the past 15 years, I’ve been managing media relations and marketing for a number of amazing brands in the outdoor industry. I must say that I have been blessed to be able to work with some brilliant minds and extraordinary teams throughout the years. My career wouldn’t be close to what it is now without the people I’ve been able to work with. My passion project has been building the foundation of Ascended Path, along with its mindful-based curriculum, and in-person experience with my wife of over 21 years Holly Semanoff.
Other life experiences include winning the 2005 Ironman Magazine’s fittest couple, which led to a couple of spreads in Ironman magazine, and even managed an appearance on the stage at Universal Studios. In 2007 I started working as a skydiving and paragliding tandem instructor, and have done skydiving demonstrations at Daytona & Texas Motor Speedways, BYU & Dodgers Stadiums, night jumps over Las Vegas & Los Angeles, and countless other events around the country.
Life.
SNAP SHOTS.
Professional Life.
NATURAL FLOW MATTERS.
There is a flow in life that will guide you through the twists and turns. This flow inspires my professional life by prompting the timing of a phone call, the details of an email, and visions of the next marketing campaign.
01. MEDIA RELATIONS.
Strong relationships within the industry go further than a simple business proposition. These relationships have developed into true friendships that are based on mutual respect for each other as individuals and as masters of their crafts.
02. PHOTOGRAPHY.
The image starts as a vision, which sets the creative process in motion, and finally into reality through the lens. A well-composed photograph or video always starts as a spark of inspiration in a planning session or organically in the field.
03. Business Development.
I have been collecting and connecting dots my entire life and there are few things I enjoy more, than connecting people and seeing what they can create together. Countless relationships have been connected and unlimited possibilities are still unfolding.
Interests.
RECHARGE THE SOUL.
I have implemented mandatory play time in my life because when I recharge my soul, everything else falls into place. Inspiration flows, work productivity goes up, and life becomes fulfilling once again.
TAP INTO THE UNLIMITED
Making time to do what is enjoyable, recharges and reconnects me to the infinite flow of peace and inspiration. This has become a foundation of a fulfilling personal and professional life that is sustainable indefinitely. Everything will flow from an unlimited source once we tap into it.
Books.
LASTING IMPACT.
There are a few books or experiences that have made a lasting impact on how I engage in the process of life. I don’t have room to share them all but the books below have stuck with me to this day.
Surrender Experiment
by: Michael Singer
This book is a perfect example of how surrendering to the flow can unfold the most unbelievable life. When I notice I’m forcing life I remember this book.
Good To Great
by: Jim Collins
This was part of a book club project that one of the leadership teams I’m part of, read as a group. This is a must-read for anyone running a business or is part of any leadership team. Several years after reading this I still find myself pulling valuable insights that I am able to implement.
Body Of Light
by: Holly Semanoff
This book is one of the best introductions to energetic anatomy around. Holly took 10 years of reading scientific literature, living the science of yoga, and her personal experiences and compiled everything in this easy-to-read book. If you have any interest in understanding the non-physical aspects of yourself then this book is for you.