What a surprisingly, incredible day! Participating in the Extreme Entrepreneur Tour was exceedingly insightful and motivational. Not only did I receive valuable information regarding my business but both Mica and I returned home with a series of CD’s and books totaling well over $2,500 which we actually earned &/or won!! I am still giddy with shock :)
The most pivotal moment during the program held on the college campus in a field house packed with a few hundred people was when Mica volunteered to go on stage and answer some questions regarding his career aspirations. Though in college he is focusing on a degree in the computer field he is also an accomplished percussionist who enjoys the challenge of performing in two bands in addition to a fondness for jazz drumming. He, like Ashley, is also a talented vocalist; they both received classical training; Ashley for over five years and Mica two.
As music is his passion after stating that he would like to ultimately pursue a career as an international performer he was asked what he perceived to be the greatest obstacles at the moment, etc. Now I know what you may be thinking at this point, many people in their youth dream of becoming a proverbial rock star, haha. The difference is that Mica actually possesses both the instrumental and vocal talent and the drive to make a career in the performing arts come true! He is a guy who practices endless hours and hustles his buns out there trying to help promote his bands; in addition to working on he and Ashley’s combined effort for their group called ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (acoustic and vocals).
After answering the questions; which by the way he felt wife and children may be an obstacle (due to worry about the overall home life and environment this might pose and Mica longs to create a loving, thriving LDS home for his family) and finances (because one needs moola boola to launch a career in spite of the venues he currently plays) … people in the audience called out for him to sing! Oh my goodness what a hoot!
Standing in front of the masses with little more than a few seconds without any back up music, no time to warm up or to find his key (the pitch to begin his song on), and come up with a piece he could sing quickly a capella he literally brought the house down with a song from ‘Journey’. I was simply stunned! Although I have seen him perform numerous times never has this happened to him. Within an instant being put on the spot like that with all eyes and ears on him; many people would crumble under the pressure, however, he was beyond incredible, he obviously superseded the audiences expectations and literally blew everyone away, thereby, receiving riotous applause! It was simply a magical moment in time and he is such a genuine, gracious young man with a great degree of charisma which the audience sensed.
Afterward he received outstanding insight and advice to help further his career by the successful multi-million dollar earning entrepreneurs speaking at the event as well as from local people in the audience. And icing on the cake the company wants him to tour with them next year as they would like live talent for their energizing events. What an incredible opportunity for Mica!
