About

About Robert

Let me tell you a little about myself.

    “My name is Robert,” I am married for almost 20 years to an incredible woman who has blessed me with two amazing children. We, as a family, have celebrated, struggled, succeeded, and reinvented ourselves throughout this time together.  We love to travel, enjoy great dinners, appreciate art, and laugh with friends, “and it’s no accident!”.  You see, **OUR PAST MATTERS.  I was raised in America by two European immigrant parents, who were artistic, hardworking, great cooks, and hosted a multitude of friends constantly.

   My PERSONAL journey began as the youngest of five children.  My parents spoke little English, and wrote even less.  They worked and laughed, and we just followed.  Like ducks in a row, I just followed those in front of me, and took the paths that had already been paved by others.  And then suddenly something changed, I wanted to set off on my own path. **ANGST. The anxiety began to bubble up beneath an otherwise happy and normal life.

 

   I realized that I wasn't living my Authentic Self.  I hardly knew my strengths, and I avoided taking accountability for my limitations even less. I just managed to follow along. Some might say, “fake it until you make it,” but at some point, your inner voice may question you, and you want to be prepared. **Know Yourself. I was not!

 

   There were times that I was much better at faking it than I was at Facing it. I had realized that I hadn’t ever taken the wheel of “My Own Life."  This realization, for me, was invigorating and established a new relationship with life.  I taught myself to dig deep and explore the ‘why’ and ‘who’ that I was, and it revealed the ‘how’ that I was.

** Personal Growth. This moment of reflection and accountability changed my life forever.

 

I share this with you because it is relevant. We are all human, we are all vulnerable, we all face challenges, and we all have the strength **To Overcome. 

 

"When I look back on the things that I have done, There were moments of Fear, Doubt, and Vulnerability, but it is clear to me that my life’s journey brought me exactly where I enjoy being. helping myself and others to grow by communicating…. ‘Any means necessary’"

"This is who I am"......  Who are You?

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"Know Thyself Theory"

Create a personal timeline to better see yourself.

See Robert’s Timeline Below

15
Years Old
I knew I Loved the Arts

Fine art, poetry, and music.

"But didn't know how to pursue"

19
Years Old
I Studied Theatre in NYC

I loved acting, playwriting, and set design.

23
Years Old
I Enrolled in University

(BFA degree) conceptual and installation artist.

26
Years Old
Struggled with Life Changing Crossroads

(Major Angst, Existential Crisis, & Anxiety.)

27
Years Old
I Left Our Family Business

(Abandoning Security to explore potential "Leap of Faith".)

28
Years Old
I Decided to Fly to Portugal Alone

("Know Thyself"- "Nosce Te Ipsum".)

In solitude, we are left to reflect.

29
Years Old
I Exhibited My Artwork Throughout Italy

Rebuilding of Robert.

30
Years Old
I Attended Graduate School

(MFA degree) academic sculpture.

34
Years Old
I Married and Started a Family
36
Years Old
I Started My First Business

Artistic Design and Custom Works.

38
Years Old
I Reached a Professional Goal

Entered a new Construction Market.

40
Years Old
Professor at Berkely College

(Taught "the Art of Creativity" to Business Students.)

46
Years Old
I Craved a New Direction

Started moving towards helping others.

47
Years Old
I Enrolled in University

Graduate Student of Counseling w/ specialization in Art Therapy.