I’m just going to clarify on some questions I had about my previous blog. Leap of Life Apparel is most definitely starting as a retail business, however, the clothing part is not the focus. Our main focus is spreading consciousness on self-empowerment and that have the ability to do whatever it is we desire, all it takes is ACTION.
A percentage (not yet determined, since I’m still working on figuring out costs) will be donated to organizations that focus on the conservation of the West Coast. I grew up on the West Coast and I heart the West Coast very much, and I want to support environmental sustainability as best I can. On some of the garments I will share some of my photography that I have taken over that past few years and photos that mean a lot to me. I am only using responsible companies with great ethics as suppliers and artists who are just as passionate about creating positive change in our society and environment as I am.
One of these artists that I strongly support is local musician Dan Mangan. I went to an event of his called Smorgasbord last week in Vancouver and it was amazing to see the turnout. All of the proceeds went to three small Vancouver homeless initiatives. I have to say that Dan Mangan is proving to be quite a presence in our city. He’s such a talented musician and is using his great music as a channel to raise awareness of the homeless situation in Vancouver.
Our mayor Gregor Robertson was also there and presented the youth initiative awards and played the tuba alongside Mr. Mangan. I had no idea he was so charismatic; definitely opened my eyes to what an amazing person he is as well. Other artists also performed including The Crackling, Aiden Knight, Charlie Demers (comedian) and Mike McGee (spoken word). I had no idea I loved spoken word the way I do until I heard Mike McGee share his stories. I strongly suggest you check him out!
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