The Great Recession that many of us are still slogging through has taught me something that is critical for all parents: you can’t rely on one career or college degree to live.

In my  20-year career I feel truly blessed that I have been able to study and work hard to become an accomplished businessman, media company executive, journalist, public relations professional and professional photographer.   Having multiple skill sets has helped me stay employed in past weak economic times and it has also served me greatly today to build successful businesses in the midst of a difficult economic climate. (more…)