Leap of Faith, by Richard Avelon
I’m doin’ it. I’m takin’ the leap!
After more than four years with Rainforest Action Network, I’m bidding farewell to one of the raddest organizations in the world and devoting myself to nurturing my creative spirit.
…to acting, and voice over, and writing, and imagination.
It’s scary, and the future’s uncertain. But it’s exhilarating, and it’s the first time in my life that I’ve really, very deliberately chosen a path rather than haphazardly landing on it.
I’m grateful to friends and family who have encouraged me to trust my instinct. I’m grateful to my colleagues at RAN for their enthusiasm. And I’m grateful to my mentors at Voice One, Studio Magnetic, and Internet Voice Coach who have gifted me the skills and tools to enable this leap.
Let’s grow some wings on the way down, y’all!
I know that it is scary and exciting and scary but I am so proud of you and your decision. Please know that Bret and I are behind you 100% of the way!
Michelle! Thank you so much for your support–I have no doubt that you and Brett are big backers, and I really appreciate the positivity you massaged me with while you were here (and I rambled on incessantly about this!)
Congratulations! I am absolutely thrilled, and have nothing but the utmost faith in you. You can do it… in fact, you already have! Can’t wait to see what you do next, and know without a doubt it will be fantastic.
as i like to quote… “Change can create new possibilities you might never have imagined for yourself and can redefine who you are by exploring the potential that lies within.” – Dr. Fabrizio Mancini.
go do it:)
Thanks, Jamie! I hope you know how integral you are to this experience. I appreciate you as a colleague and friend–thanks for your encouragement.