Interview with Mark Prudowsky of Lightning Bug Electric
conducted by Safi Mahaba (Sharon Martin)
How long have you owned your own business? In one form or another since 1985
Why? After I graduated high school I became a welder, but in the recession of the 80’s it was hard to find work. I wanted to find something recession proof and was guided to become an electrician
I met Brittany Sisk several years ago when she was working in mental health. We had several conversations about where she wanted to go next with her career—go to law school? pursue her doctorate in Political Science and become a professor? Ultimately, she left the mental health field (which was always her plan) and went back to school, acquiring her Masters of Political Science. However, none of these avenues lead to her real passion—photography.
She had been encouraged by a sage friend to “do what you love and the money will follow,” and those close to her saw the potential in her photography. A couple of years ago, she took a significant risk on herself and started Inspired Life Photography. She hasn’t looked back since!
West End Bakery played a pivotal role in the economic and social renaissance of West Asheville, NC. Cathy Cleary, one of the co-owners of this local business sits down with Safi Mahaba and discusses the bakery’s evolution and plans for the future.
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