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AUGUST 2018
Volume 3 | Issue 7
The Artist:
Battling
Mental Monsters
and Finding Hope
on page 11
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EDUCATION, 25
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We had the opportunity to ask Deepak Chopra what he thought about Lake Nona
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pies are stopping the cells in their tracks. cer cells, an effort
that has earned
Med School The machines, called the CELLSEARCH
System, have been FDA-approved since her the nick-
name of “cancer
Can See, Count 2004 and remain the gold standard for
isolating and counting individual circu- assassin.”
lating tumor cells in blood. The College In 2012, she dis-
Cancer Cells in of Medicine is only the second research
entity in Florida with the machines. A gift
covered a pep-
tide called CT20
Blood Thanks from the Catherine McCaw-Engelman
and Family Cancer Research Collabora-
that kills meta-
static cancer
To Patient’s tive Fund made the purchase possible. The
other CELLSEARCH system is at the Mof-
cells. The peptide
disrupts chaper-
fitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
Family Dr. Annette Khaled, who leads the College
onin, a protein
that prompts the
of Medicine’s cancer research division, folding mecha-
recently began using the machines to test nism inside can-
BY DR. DEBORAH C. GERMAN, M.D. cer cells. If the
Ana Carr, Ph.D., a scientist in the College of Medicine’s Cancer Research Division, works
blood samples from 48 women with meta- with the college’s new CELLSEARCH equipment.
PHOTOS COURTESY UCF COLLEGE
static breast cancer who are being treated inner workings
OF MEDICINE
at Orlando Health’s UF Cancer Center. of the cell can’t
Engelman. “We now have the technology
The first stage of Dr. Khaled’s research is fold into 3D units, the cell dies.
to analyze cancer in that tube of blood.
to isolate and count the number of circu- Dr. Khaled’s previous studies have shown We couldn’t think of a better way to honor
lating tumor cells in the patient’s blood to that the higher a patient’s levels of chap- Beth and to give back.”
evaluate the progress the cancer is making. eronin, the sicker they are. One goal of the
The technology is so advanced it can de-
The next step will be to study the makeup new CELLSEARCH technology is to docu-
tect as few as two circulating tumor cells in
of the cells and how they respond to a new ment the levels of chaperonin in the cir-
one milliliter (1/5 of a teaspoon) of blood.
therapy Dr. Khaled has developed through culating cancer cells before and after the
Levels of five tumor cells in a sample are
funding from the Breast Cancer Research peptide treatment.
considered evidence of metastatic cancer.
Foundation.
Elizabeth (Beth) McCaw-McKinney’s fam- Detecting the number of circulating tumor
“There are thousands and thousands of ily said they were inspired to donate funds cells in the blood can warn doctors that a
cells in a drop of blood,” Dr. Khaled ex- for the machine after their sister died of patient’s cancer is spreading – before they
plained. “But before technology like the colon cancer in 2017. McCaw-McKinney have symptoms.
CELLSEARCH system, we couldn’t see was the family “rock,” the one who always
“What I want to do is get these guys,” Dr.
these circulating tumor cells on their jour- ate healthily and loved spin classes at the
Khaled said of the spreading cancer cells.
ney through the body. Now, we can isolate YMCA. She was the picture of health, they
“Thanks to this generous gift, we are one
individual circulating tumor cells and cap- said, but was terrified to get a colonoscopy.
step closer to stopping cancer.”
Dr. Deborah German ture them as they go from point a to point She finally scheduled one but canceled the
b. Once we isolate these cells, it opens the day before the procedure. When McCaw-
On a computer screen, the enemy is a mis- door to more study.” McKinney finally had a colonoscopy at age
shapen neon-colored blob – a metastatic 52, doctors found Stage 4 colon cancer.
cell that’s spreading cancer to the lungs, Physicians know that metastatic or spread- Deborah German, M.D. is the Vice
They gave her three months to live. Mc-
brain and liver. Thanks to a donation from ing cancer cells are what cause death in
Caw-McKinney lived three years. President for Medical Affairs and
a Winter Park cancer patient’s family, UCF most cancer patients because such cells Founding Dean of the UCF College of
College of Medicine researchers now have invade key organs like the brain and lungs. Throughout her cancer battle, McCaw- Medicine. To learn more,
machines that can isolate, photograph and They can appear even years after the origi- McKinney urged everyone she knew and visit med.ucf.edu.
count these cancer cells from a single tube nal tumor has been removed through sur- everyone she met to get a colon cancer
of blood. With the technology, scientists gery or chemotherapy. Dr. Khaled’s spe- screening. “From the point she received
can see if the cancer cells are spreading cialty is breast cancer, and her goal is to her diagnosis, Beth was all about early de-
from the original tumor and if new thera- find ways to destroy metastatic breast can- tection,” said her sister, Catherine McCaw-
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• Club membership is a distinguished Paul Harris Fellow. The
Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowl-
Rotary Update: • Attendance
• Member of our Rotary club for at least
edges individuals who contribute, or who
have contributions made in their name, of
Jason Palinkas one full year
• Member in good standing
$1,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation
of Rotary International. He is an amazing
Named • Involvement with service projects
father, a loving husband, a brother, a Lake
Nona resident, an upstanding neighbor
Rotarian of the • Involvement with fundraising projects
• Additional club activities that help to
and the founder of JP Capital.
What is JP Capital?
Year 2017-2018 strengthen the camaraderie of the club
• Contribute to the day-to-day workings
Founded in 2013 by Jason Palinkas, JP
Capital Realty Inc. is Orlando’s boutique
of the club real estate brokerage specializing in pro-
BY GEM MICHEO, P R E S ID E N T, viding a unique, end-to-end buying or
• Leadership and recruitment
ROTA RY CLUB O F LAK E NONA selling experience. The magic behind the
LUNCH • Worked on a committee for the club JP Capital experience is Palinkas’ com-
• An active leadership role within mitment to matching his clients with the
the club house of their dreams and his philosophy
that good is not good enough. Your house
• Brings visitors and/or candidates for needs to be “just perfect.” JP Capital is not
membership to the club just a broker, but a partner who will be by
• An active participant in the club’s an- your side guiding you through the process
nual membership drive from initial consultation through post-
close and beyond.
• Participated in or helped to facilitate
a District or RI (Rotary International) Special Rotary Thanks to PBM
program Who is Jason Palinkas? Specialties and Nona Social
This annual award is designated for one Jason Palinkas is an outstanding club Thank you to all the amazing local compa-
Rotarian in our club who clearly stands member; he has made significant contri- nies that open their doors and volunteer
out by demonstrating "service above self" butions to the mission and operation of our services to our Rotary Club. I want to spe-
and has a principled commitment to the club. Palinkas exhibits “service above self” cifically thank PBM Specialties and Nona
four-way test. in his daily activities, promotes Rotary by Social for helping us host our first “Rotary
his actions as well as his involvements and Rocks Social.” PBM Specialties is a com-
mercial sign company that does extraordi-
nary signs and custom awards. Nona So-
cial is a local restaurant that has become
the preferred place to hang out while in
Lake Nona. Both have provided uncanny
support to our mission and for that Rotary
Gem Micheo, President, Rotary Club of Lake thanks you.
Nona Lunch
Being a member of a Rotary club does not For additional information on the Rotary
make someone a Rotarian, it only makes Club of Lake Nona Lunch, visit
them a member of a specific club. A Ro- www.lakenonarotary.org or call
tarian volunteers tirelessly to help the club (407) 720-0614. Meetings are held on the
achieve its goals, acts with high ethical second and fourth Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
standards and participates in the club’s at the Ronald McDonald House, 13551
community projects both locally and in- Nemours Pkwy., Orlando, FL, 32827.
ternationally.
The Rotary Club of Lake Nona Lunch is
proud to announce Jason Palinkas as the
Rotarian of the Year 2017-2018.
7) 962-6888.
What does it take to be nominated
for Rotarian of the Year?
Jason Palinkas, Rotarian of the Year 2017-2018
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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE
haircut, either,” says Sawyer. assist her team mem-
bers and seeing them
Business The Sport Clips signature service is an
MVP, and It includes a precision haircut,
develop as people. She
states, “I’ve also given
Spotlight: Sport the hot steamed towel wrap treatment, a
tea tree shampoo massage and a neck and
shoulder massage treatment, all four of
that financial opportu-
nity to my team mem-
Clips Coming which costs only $25 and takes just a lit-
tle under 30 minutes. Sport Clips even
bers, my employees.
I’ve had team mem-
Soon to Lake offers a bonus for all new clients. Anyone
who is walking in for the first time gets the
bers buy cars, buy
their own house, [and]
move out on their own.
Nona MVP upgrade service at no charge, a free
$5 value. That means all first-time clients
Just watching them
grow and mature and
receive the Sport Clips signature MVP ser-
having the ability to
vice for the price of a regular haircut ser-
ARTICLE BY BRITTANY BHULAI earn an income and
vice. Sport Clips also offers beard detailing
PHOTOS COURTESY OF support themselves
and a complimentary neck trim in between
SPORT CLIPS is rewarding.”
haircut visits.
The company owns
While Sport Clips features “guy-smart”
nearly 1,800 stores in
stylists, all clients are welcome. In fact,
the U.S. and Canada.
Sawyer herself is no stranger to being a cli-
Nine of Sawyer’s stores are located in Rich- To keep a tab on promotions or to
ent at her own stores. “My two daughters
get their hair cut there. I’ve gotten my hair
mond, Va., while 11 are located in Florida. find a store near you, visit sportclips.
Her current Florida store locations in- com. To get updates on the Lake Nona
cut there many times,” she says. It is also a
clude Waterford Lakes Town Center and location that is coming soon, visit
welcoming place for children and seniors.
one near University Boulevard. Sawyer SportClips.com/FL219 or follow the
The founder, Gordon Logan, opened is working on three more Florida stores Facebook page: Sport Clips Haircuts of
the franchise’s first store back in 1993 in as she continues to expand from Orlando Orlando - Lake Nona.
Austin, Texas. His mission, as stated on to Tampa.
sportclips.com, is to give clients a “cham-
pionship haircut experience in an exciting
sports-themed environment.”
Sawyer says Sport Clips invests a lot of
effort and dedication into their staff. She
mentions that when one comes out of
beauty school, there is not much training
done on the barbering side. Therefore, the
company spends a lot of time providing
additional classes for their team members.
Stylists’ skills are further sharpened in
men's hairstyling and trends. “That way,
they are better prepared to handle all male
clients that walk in the door,” Sawyer adds.
Debra Sawyer
Sawyer has been a Sport Clips franchise
owner for over 12 years now, and she does
not see herself going anywhere else any-
Sport Clips Haircuts franchise owner De- time soon. Being an absentee owner is not
bra Sawyer is opening up her 21st store her cup of tea. She visits all of her stores in
here in Lake Nona on August 7, 2018. The Virginia and Florida frequently. Soon, she
store will be located on Narcoossee Road will be moving to Florida from Virginia
in front of Wal-Mart and near Firehouse to guide the future stores and help them
Subs. Residents can expect a quality hair- grow. She says that her “word of the year”
cut experience at a reasonable price and for 2018 is “embrace.” She is embracing
can check in online to reduce any poten- her work, her two daughters, and all of the
tial wait time in the store. “Most men don’t opportunities that might come.
want to be in a salon for a whole hour or
longer, but they don’t want a five-minute In addition to satisfied customers, Sawyer
also finds a warm feeling in being able to
Nona Growth: Lagoon – and adjacent
to USTA National Cam-
Lake Nona Golf pus and KPMG, lot sizes
will range from 70 to 85
& Country Club feet wide.
In May, Tavistock Devel-
opment Company filed
BY SOPHIA ROGERS a Specific Parcel Master
Plan with the City of Or-
After more than 30 years of delivering
lando for this first phase of
high-quality living in Orlando, Lake Nona
development on 102 acres
Golf & Country Club plans to expand with
(Lot 2 within Parcel 10)
the addition of 54 estate home lots. Plans
for 54 estate homes. Tavis-
are to include exclusive access to the high-
tock also filed a Prelimi-
ly anticipated man-made lagoon.
nary Plat for two residen-
Situated along the southern side of Lake tial parcels and a future
Nona – between the planned 250-room development tract within
Lake Nona Resort and its 11-acre Crystal Lake Nona Parcel 10b.
According to Lake Nona Resort is located along the shores of Lake Nona within the master-planned community’s growing Sports & Performance
Lake Nona Re- District, which is home to Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, and USTA (Credit: Tavistock Development Company).
alty marketing
materials, “Ex- clubhouse with an 18-room lodge, bath today has about 300 luxury homes.
pansion plans include the addi- and racquet club with all-inclusive fitness
tion of luxury condominiums, and tennis facilities, a resort-style, lake-
Sophia Rogers is a six-year Lake Nona
custom homes and a lake club side pool, and year-round children’s pro- area resident and Realtor/founder of
on the beaches of the crystal gramming.” NonaHomeGuide.com. A wife
lagoon. Members will enjoy and mom of four, family, relationships
Access to the private community will in-
and real estate are her passions. She can
not only these new amenities clude a gated entrance off Wellspring be reached at
but all the benefits club mem- Drive, providing access on the west, and sophia@nonahoodnews.com.
bers currently enjoy, including an extension of Cromwell Road will branch
a premier championship golf from the northeast corner into the existing
course, 40,000-square-foot Golf and Country Club community, which
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this day. At the halfway point, the climb- cated frequently and clearly to everyone municate the plan, see results from the
ing had already taken a huge toll on my about the process every step of the way. plan, and yet still go through tough times
Fitness and legs. I stopped for 10 minutes to rest at the When we were ready to share the results, while working the plan. Don’t get discour-
checkpoint, where I grabbed my special aged and remember part one of this series,
Organizational needs bag and quickly consumed a cold
Mountain Dew and king-sized Snickers
I met with each employee individually
along with their director. Everyone was re- “Keep Your Eye on the Goal,” and when
the going gets tough, just keep going. If
Culture, Part bar (don’t judge, it worked for me!) before
continuing on for the second 56 miles … of
ceptive and thankful for the work we did,
except for one person. That person sat in you do, you will be surprised at the sup-
port you will get coming from the people
my office and called me a liar and said I
Two: When long hills. was not being fair and was not following around you.
That second half was tough. At mile 100, through on what I told everyone we were Stay tuned next month for part three
The Going Gets with only 12 miles to go as I was check-
ing my time and current speed, which
going to do. Even though I knew what he
was saying was not true, it was still a tough
of this Fitness and Organizational
Culture series.
Tough, Keep was against the wind and slightly uphill,
it didn’t seem possible that I would make
one for me because I had been trying so
hard to build trust, which would provide
Going the cut-off time and I would likely be get-
ting pulled from the race. The going was
the foundation for improving the culture.
The going was tough at that moment, but
Travis is the founder and chief culture
consultant of Ultimate Synergy, a com-
I kept going. I had a great team, and we pany based in Lake Nona that consults
tough, very tough, and in that time I had
with organizations to help build and
BY TRAVIS JACOB to just keep telling myself to keep going all kept going. This individual tried to gain
maintain a foundation for a strong and
no matter what. I kept going, pedaling as support from his co-workers, but because winning culture by taking care of people
One of the best aspects of the Lake Nona hard as I could, checking my watch and the we stayed the course and kept going, no and focusing on team dynamics.
community is the design and focus on distance I had left. one would listen to him because they knew Email: travis@ultimatesynergy.net
personal health and fitness together with we were being fair to everyone. Website: www.ultimatesynergy.net
Then, at just the right time, a right turn
a strong and healthy business and medi-
took me downhill into town. I finished the There is not a step-by-step process to this
cal community. When it comes to perfor-
bike course with only 10 minutes to spare, one. No magic formulas. You can have
mance and success, these factors go hand
but I had finished, and now “only” had a a great plan that focuses on building a
in hand. Personal performance is not only
marathon to go. Yes, I finished the race! great culture for your organization, com-
beneficial to your personal health, but it is
beneficial to the health of your business Building and main-
or organization as well. This article is the taining a winning or-
second in a four-part series on just four ganizational culture
of the principles I have learned and teach can be very tough at
from iron distance racing related to build- times. Dealing with
ing and maintaining a winning culture in issues that come
organizations. along with the busi-
ness can be hard
Principle Number Two: When the enough, but add in
Going Gets Tough, Keep Going. the “people” factor
In 2010, I completed the Silverman iron and the road can get
distance triathlon in Henderson, Nev., just really tough.
outside of Las Vegas. What made this race I worked on a pro-
unique and also very difficult was the bike ject at a company
course. The 112-mile course was in the where I was put in
Mojave Desert, which has hills with long charge of building a
climbs. All total, there was 10,000 feet of winning culture. We
climbing. Very. Long. Climbing! I trained were trying to build
on hills, so I was ready, but I’m still not a trust in what was a
great climber. Consistent and steady, just very toxic environ-
not fast. ment. We were try-
With the amount of climbing, this was ing our best to make
the toughest bike course I had ever raced sure everyone was
on. Each stage of an iron distance triath- treated fairly relat-
lon has a time cut-off. If you don’t make ing to pay range for
it by the cut-off, you are pulled from the each position. A
race and your day is over. I had never had market study had
an issue finishing a bike course … until been completed, and
we had communi-
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Creator have other skills in addi-
tion to what you are an
expert in.
Mindset: It is simply not good
Wasted Talent enough to be a brilliant
surgeon anymore. Sure,
you might have some
BY N I R BAS HAN incredible expertise and
lengthy training and the
gift of precision, but if
you cannot appeal to a
patient on a human level
– or connect with them
in a way that allows them
to understand the proce-
dure or predicted out-
come – then your talent
is wasted.
Now, this might come as
a shock to some folks. We
are taught that the more
Nir Bashan we excel in one specific
path in life, the better.
We are taught this by
I have a friend who is a brilliant carpen- colleges and universities
ter. He truly has a gift. He does high-end across the country, yet it
wood finishing for private homes. His is all a lie.
work is incredible. We are talking some
In order to harness the your assumption of what makes someone
very intricate finishes that are amazing to
power of the Creator Mindset, we must re- “good” at their job.
see in person. His manipulation of wood Nir Bashan is an executive creative
alize that being an expert is important. But
is second to none. His use of stain makes Now, I wonder how many of us are like my
equally important is a whole host of other director/managing director with over
the woodwork come alive. Woodcraft has carpenter friend? I know that from time to
related skills in the journey along the way. 18 years of advertising, entertainment
always come easy to him, and he had gone time I am. And how many of us are really
to school for it, becoming an expert at My carpenter friend simply cannot main- good at that one thing and insist that the and business development experience.
fine woodworking. His website reads like tain work on a regular basis because he world accept it as it is, with no supporting He helps teach folks in non-creative
a best hits of some of the most advanced understands little about client service or skills around the expertise? Like the kid
the constraints of working on a schedule. who graduates from college and shows up fields how to think creatively to solve
woodworking you have ever seen.
While his work is great, he is often doing for an interview saying, “Hire me. I have a problems. He leads workshops and
Yet, there is a problem here. He is unem-
what he feels is best and not what the cli- degree, therefore, I am an expert.” lectures on topics relating to The Creator
ployed.
ent wants. He is rude to customers, talks
I think it’s a dangerous position to be in. Mindset. He is publishing a book on The
You see, in our race to get super special- over people, cannot tolerate mediocrity,
I think it’s a dangerous position for our
ized in one very specific thing, we have for- and has no patience for late deliveries or Creator Mindset, which will be released
country to be in. Specializing is important.
gotten that being an expert at something incorrect orders. His way is the only way. soon. Visit nirbashan.com for more
Being an expert is critical. But without ex-
is only the beginning. In this day and age, And his way is best. information.
perience and supporting skills – especially
it is no longer good enough to be an ex-
Yet he’s often baffled as to why he is not with an ability to connect with people –
pert at any one thing. What I mean here
working because he is so good at what he this talent is shamefully wasted.
is that, in order to earn success, you must
does. But I challenge you to re-evaluate
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My kids noticed the ordeal and joined my
quest to help the sparrow. They opened
Get In- the front double doors of the house to see
if that would attract the bird, but instead,
Powered!: From it flew 18 feet to the ceiling of the family
room where there were several recessed
Attraction and lights … hmmm, more shiny objects? The
bird went from light to light and then in-
Distractions to side the guest room.
We quickly went up the stairs to the room
and finally were able to catch it. We came
Freedom downstairs and out of the house. Almost
ceremoniously, the bird was released …
phewww!
BY EDWAR D A. RO DRIGU E Z
The little bird could not distinguish the
difference between shiny objects and the
What are you at- path to freedom. On a couple of occasions,
tracted to that is the opportunity to escape was just a few
distracting you feet away, but the lure of the shiny attrac-
from your best tion was so strong that, instead of pursu-
work, your better ing freedom, it got deeper and further
self, and even your away from it and, had it not been for an
freedom? outside influence, this sparrow would have
remained hostage of its own instincts.
While living in New
York, right before In the same way, we as humans are at-
sunset, I was arriving tracted to shiny objects that distract us
home, opened the ga- from becoming our best and from freeing
Edward A. Rodriguez rage, parked the car ourselves from those things that hold us • What is this attraction/distraction cost- Edward A. Rodriguez is a coach, co-
and before closing it, I back. Contrary to the bird, however, we of- ing you? author and transformational trainer. He
heard something. I stayed quiet and heard ten DO see the door to freedom. We know • What don't you have in your life right is founder and CEO of Better Graphics
it again. All of a sudden, there it was. A what we should be doing and we are aware now that you would have otherwise? (a promotional products company) and
bird. A house sparrow that somehow made of what we should not be doing, but we al- In-Powerment! Center (an international
its way into the garage. low the bright light of the instant gratifica- • How do you feel about it? training company for productivity and
tion to blind us and to keep our true poten- • What can you do about it? personal development). He is an NLP,
I started walking toward it in such a way
tial hostage. HNLP, and neuro-strategy certified
that, if trying to escape, it would go toward • What will you start doing about it now?
the big, open garage door … but it did not. Passing the doors of freedom requires per- trainer. He has many certifications as a
Instead, it flew toward a closed window on sonal responsibility. It requires that you To an extent, the bird did not have a choice life and executive coach, serving clients
the side of the garage that faces the street allow yourself to be comfortable being un- … it was following its own instincts. The in different countries. Edward has de-
through which you could still see a glimpse comfortable while you pursue the bigger bird could not observe or critique its own veloped internationally known transfor-
of what was left of the daylight. The bird light of a brighter future. behavior, but we are not little birds. We mational programs and has co-authored
kept trying to fly through the glass not re- are the thinker behind our thoughts and
books like “La Biblia de la Motivación”
alizing that, just a few feet away, there was What shiny objects are you attracted the doer behind our actions.
(“The Bible About Motivation”) and
the path to freedom. to which distract you from becoming We don't have to wait for an external force “Empowered,” which was co-written
your best self? to motivate us. We don't have to wait for
Quietly, I walked toward the window to with other authors such as Wayne W.
help direct the distressed sparrow to the When I ask this question in my seminars, illness to kick in. We don't have to wait for Dyer, John Assaraf (from the movie The
garage door again. This time, it noticed I receive responses such as social media, financial difficulties. We don't have to wait Secret), Brian Tracy, etc. For more infor-
something else that was shining … a light sleeping late, watching TV, constant phone for our important relationships to be bro- mation, call 1-888-2-IN-POWER or write
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side. It flew toward it, circled it a couple gadget that just came out, playing Candy and embrace freedom.
of times and then flew to another shiny Crush, etc. Your distractions may or may How far will you allow your wings to take you?
object, the chandelier in the dining room not be similar, but either way, consider the
past the kitchen. following:
Get Traction:
136 Issues
BY CH RIS W HITE, CERT IFIE D E O S
I MPL E MENTER , TRAC T ION IN
F LORI DA
In business, we’re con-
stantly bombarded
with issues: company
issues, department
issues, and people is-
sues. When you think
about it, on average,
we’re probably dealing
with 136 issues every
single day. In order to
handle them quickly,
most leaders and man-
Chris White agers pick the easiest
ones to do first, while
ignoring the more complex or tougher
ones.
These leaders end up spending twice the
amount of time on what they thought were
going to be easy and fast issues, while
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lem is, the important issues could actually
sink your company if avoided for too long.
If this sounds familiar, don’t despair, I
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It’s called compartmentalization, and you
can sort and prioritize your issues into four that have to be resolved this quarter. In
buckets: the seven-day bucket, place the issues that
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as mental disorders. NHN: Which
of your art-
The Artist: NHN: What inspired you to cre-
ate the Mental Disorder Monsters
work/sculp-
tures would
Battling Mental sculpture line?
NC: I was inspired to create my monsters
you consider
to be your fa-
vorites? (Pick
Monsters and due to my interest of the human mind and
how it works, as well as the fact that I have a top three.)
Finding Hope many people close to me that suffer from
these monsters you see. After knowing
NC: It is always
difficult to pick
people so long and seeing how the mind which of my
affects them, I knew something had to sculptures is
A RTI CLE BY NICO LE LA B O S CO
be done to get these creatures more well considered my
PH OTO S CO URTE SY O F N ICOL E T
known. People always skip to the excuse of favorite, though
CA RSON
telling victims of mental disorders I feel as though
that it’s “all in their head” without I can pick a top
seeming to realize that being “all three somewhat
in their head” is the issue. With the easier than one
mind being the most complex or- Nicolet working on the Anorexia sculpture about a year and a half ago.
single piece. I
gan in the human body, it isn't as believe that my
simple as putting a Band-Aid over top three sculp- NC: My goals are simply to help others
it and calling it a day. It is some- tures would be that of PTSD, a bull-like and leave an impact on those who knew
thing that must be worked with, beast with a lion’s mane and four pure me. I wish to bring forth conversations
and people need to learn this and white eyes, Selective Mutism, a small that people are too worried to touch upon
understand it. mouse creature with bare skin and fused in a healthy and intriguing way so peo-
lips, and last but not least, Schizophrenia. ple do not need to feel like topics such as
NHN: How long have you I would discuss him further, but he is cur- mental health need to stay silent. Those
been sculpting and creating rently being worked on, and I intend on who suffer from the monsters in their own
art? keeping this creature’s design a bit of a mind need to know that it is perfectly fine
NC: I have been sculpting since mystery until the sculpture’s release.
the age of 14, but I had made mi- (Carson doesn’t have an expected release
Bipolar Disorder: A chameleon-themed reptile with multiple colors nor clay projects since I was five. date for Schizophrenia as of yet, but she is
on his skin. It had only become serious once I about halfway done with the sculpture at
had started high school. the time of this interview.)
“My hope lies in the thought that by look- NHN: How often do you find your- NHN: Which of your projects were
ing at these creatures, those who struggle self creating art? the most time-consuming/challeng-
ing and why?
to feel safe or at home in their own minds NC: I do not sculpt all that often, but I do
can realize this: You are not a victim draw, paint and sketch at least once a day. NC: My most time-consuming of my pro-
of a mental disorder. You are a per- I also create jewelry pieces in some of my jects would have to be Paranoia. Paranoia
son with a story, a life, and battle scars free time. is a cat-like creature whose body has been
who just so happens to have a monster on reduced to that of a spring. His body de-
their mind.” NHN: Is art something you plan on fies gravity as it stays in this curled shape
Meet Nicolet Carson, an intuitive and driv- studying in further education or is and has been broken multiple times in the
en young lady who, currently just 19 years it just a hobby for you? What do you process of making him. Luckily, he has
old, had her Mental Disorder Monsters been modified to be a bit sturdier than
sculpture line featured by the Men- he was in the past, and we have learned
tal Health Association at its Legacy of how to transport him properly without
Champions Luncheon, held right here in the possibility of his back shattering.
Lake Nona. Carson was born and raised
NHN: What are some of your
in Oviedo and is wise beyond her years.
dream projects?
She spent days researching specific dis-
orders and was able to pick apart each NC: I dream of continuing my line of OCD: A dark brown creature with bark going down his
mental disorder monsters, as well as spine and marionette handles hanging from his hands.
individual disorder and shape it into the
monsters in the Mental Disorder Mon- branching out to more
sters line. lessons I hope to teach
others. I have plenty
“By creating these pieces, I do not intend
of ideas and designs
to just show healthy-minded people
that I plan on bringing
what it is like to live with a disorder but
PTSD: A bull-like creature with a lion's mane. to the light once the
also to help those who do fight to keep a
time is right.
steady mind. These physical representa-
tions of mental disorders are meant to help NHN: What serves as
those who are ailed,” stated Carson. “By your inspiration on a
seeing a physical representation, I hope day-to-day basis?
to help them come to terms with knowing
what it is they are facing while also show- NC: My inspiration
ing that it can be defeated. That no matter comes from those who
how tough or scary it may seem, that there surround us on a day-
is always hope.” Carson continued, “Hope to-day basis. People are
is a common theme in this line of my inspiration, not just
pieces. With a white space on each piece, the ones we see on TV or
I am able to show you where it is that hope hear on the radio, but the
lies in each of these monsters.” ones we pass as we walk
down the street, the ones Misophonia: A dragon-like creature with scratched-out eyes.
Nonahood News set out to discover more we see as we shop in the
about Carson and her Mental Disorder mall, those who have a
Monsters. voice but aren't always heard. to find help. It is not a sign of weakness
but that of strength for being able to go to
NHN: What drove you to become an NHN: Which artists would you say someone and help yourself and others.
artist? When did you realize creat- you share a vision with?
ing art and sculptures were your Those interested can connect with Carson
passions? NC: I did not go into this field trying to on Instagram @names_shouldnt_matter.
share a vision with other artists, but there
NC: Ever since I was just a little kid, I have are many artists who create art to show
“You are more than your disorder and with
been creating art. Of course, the pieces I time and hard work, one day you can
Selective Mutism: A mouse-like creature with their views and to bring light to the top- make your mental disorder a victim
made as a kid were nothing extraordinary, ics that they find important. It is the great-
glowing eyes and ears. of you. Stay strong and believe in your-
but they were the start to something far est power that artists hold; once you are
more important in the long run. It wasn't self, do not be afraid of asking for help.
known or have a following of sorts, you These creatures are scary to fight, but you
until I was in high school that I realized have the chance to make a difference for
want to do as a career? are never alone.”
I can do more than doodle in my sketch- the best. Not everyone takes this chance,
books and actually make a difference. Af- NC: I am planning on taking my art fur- but I intend on doing so.
ter taking an art class that specializes in ther. I hope to one day get into the field
of art therapy so I can show others the NOMINATE AN ARTIST
three-dimensional art, I had started to fall NHN: What style/form of art is your
in love with the medium of clay and papier- healing properties of art and get them to favorite to create? We are looking for interesting artists
mâché. After three years of the class, I was open up while creating something beauti- who live in the Nonahood to be featured.
able to move up to an Advanced Placement ful and meaningful. If I am unable to reach NC: Although I am not the best at this yet,
I am a fan of creating sculptures and piec- If you or someone you know should be
[program] level. It was in this AP class that this goal, I still plan to stay with art. With
es with the intent of looking both realistic nominated to be a Nonahood News Fea-
I had created the Mental Disorder Mon- sculptures and paintings being a large part
of my life, I intend to move higher up in yet grotesque. It is fun to create something tured Artist, send your nomination to
sters, and I continue to design them to this
day, creating more sculptures that I will this field and sell my art while continuing that looks as if it can fit within this world nonahood.to/artist.
bring to the light soon. I have plenty more to spread the messages I find important while also bending the norms of reality.
monsters in store, and I hope to continue for others to know, such as the impor-
bringing attention to the monsters known tance of mental health and getting help. NHN: Future goals/plans?
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Donates
$100,000 to
The National
Fisher House
Foundation
A RTI C L E AND P HO TO S BY
BRI TTANY BHULAI
A local family donated $100,000 to the
National Fisher House Foundation on July
2. The check was presented at the Orlando
Fisher House, where the donor (who pre-
ferred to remain unnamed) spoke of her
son who, in 2007, was a patient at Brooke
Medical Army Center located in San Anto-
nio, Tex. Her husband also was a veteran.
When her son was receiving medical care,
she was a guest at the Fisher House in San
Antonio for about five months. She was
impressed by how caring and accommo-
dating the staff was. They truly went out of cake that was brought by the Fisher House
their way to meet the needs of every guest. Foundation in honor of her contribution.
“I saw young women with babies with hus- Others in attendance included members
bands that have been wounded, and they from the board of directors of Friends of
were there for long periods, and I can’t im- Fisher House Orlando. She also carried
agine what they would have done if they with her a framed photo of her husband,
didn't have Fisher House available. So, it who had passed away.
made me realize Fisher House serves a Orlando Fisher House Manager Terri
very, very important function,” stated the Turner expressed that she is very grateful
donor. for the donation and that it means a lot to
She went on to say that it would have been her. Since the donation was placed toward
a massive financial burden if she had to the national foundation, it will go toward
stay in a hotel room. Additionally, stay- construction costs of Fisher Houses that
ing elsewhere would have taken away the are still being built in the United States.
convenience of her being right next to the Currently, there are 38 houses under con-
hospital that her son was in. Being walking struction across the nation. Since the do-
distance from the medical center was one nor lives in Port Orange and her son lives
less thing to worry about. Having a place in Oviedo, Orlando Fisher House was the
that felt “home-like” to come back to after closest location for the family to present
spending hours in the hospital was more their donation.
than she could ask for. Her experience There is also a plaque that is placed in each
placed the Fisher House Foundation num- Fisher House that gives credit to the do-
ber one on her donor list. nors and their donations toward the Fish-
After the presentation of the check, the er House Foundation. “It makes me feel
donor went into the kitchen area of the great … knowing the community support
Fisher House to make the first cut to a is there,” Turner said.
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