Fulfillament Stories

Fulfillment through work. Challenges to COME ALIVE.

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Gary Jonas, The Little Fleet

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garyGary Jonas and his wife Allison have been in the restaurant and bar business for over 10 years.  They opened our first restaurant called The Farm on Adderley in Brooklyn, NY in 2006, followed by a bar called Sycamore Bar and Flowershop in 2008, and The Little Fleet in 2013.   They live in Traverse City with our 2 daughters Madeleine and Viola.

I love creating environments that makes people want to enjoy life and celebrate.  Nothing gives me more joy than to see smiling faces and excitement for what we are doing.

Here is Gary’s story from the September 2016 event…

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Bill Pallidino, Taste The Local Difference

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BILL PALLADINO is the project director for Taste the Local Difference, creator of an upcoming independent bookstore “Leeward Books”, and a lover of local food and biking everywhere he can. He has sustained roles as Executive Director, Business Consultant, Executive Coach, Instructional Designer, CEO for Hire, Economic Development Director, and Keynote Speaker with over 25 years of management and business ownership experience. Bill left his corporate training and consulting practice in 2012 to join the Michigan Land Use Institute (MLUI) staff after spending several years on its board of directors. MLUI brought Bill into the organization specifically to help transform Taste the Local Difference (TLD) and to accelerate its growth potential to serve more communities.  Bill currently serves on the board of Michigan Good Food Charter steering committee, the Grand Traverse Foodshed Alliance (managers of the GT Food Innovation Hub), Blackbird Arts and is Chair of the Northwest Michigan Food and Farming Network. He is well known in Michigan for his work assisting small businesses, nonprofits, communities and economic development agencies.

“Service is not something you imagine doing at the end of your life hoping you’ve left enough time to make a difference. It’s a purposeful act done every day, as the center of your world, while letting the rest of your life fall into place around it.”

This story was from the September 2016 Fulfillament in Traverse City, MI.

 

 

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9-22-16 Fulfillament Grant Winner

lisa-hiking– NAME: Lisa Maxbauer Price, journalist and author of Squash Boom Beet (the local farm food book)
– THE BIG IDEA: I’d like to create an annual event called the “ReadLocal” Riot. I want to bring together the largest ever collection of local book authors to celebrate and showcase their work with their community. A “riot” can mean “an impressively large and varied display of something.” This would be an undeniably strong and visible showing of local writers in town, similar to the Downtown Art Walk. This public event would also be supported by the creation of an evolving, online database of local authors.
– HOW IS IT PERSONALLY FULFILLING? I’ve been a professional writer for 18 years. But writers can often feel like solitary “islands” while working alone in their home offices. It would be fulfilling to bring all these talented people together to share their insider wisdom with one another. It would also be special to publicly showcase writers in a way that is often reserved only for visual artists.
– HOW DOES IT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY?
Read Local Riot would be yet another example of how this community supports and welcomes creative folks. It would financially support local writers and the local shops that sell their books. Plus, it would give book lovers of all ages a chance to meet authors face-to-face and feel inspired.
– WHAT WILL BE “PHASE ONE” OR YOUR FIRST EVENT (AND DETAILS)
My fist step is to assemble a list of authors living and working in the area. I already know so many talented people here, but each writer I’ve met has introduced me to another one that wasn’t previously on my radar. So I know there are more our there.
– WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR “PHASE 2” AS YOU MOVE IT AHEAD? Phase 2 involves picking a date and securing downtown or community support for this type of event that’s part art exhibit, part cash mob.
– HOW WILL YOU USE THE $500? The money will be used for marketing/advertising and signage to get the word out to book lovers.
– WHEN DO YOU THINK THIS THING WILL LAUNCH? I’d love to see this event happen this spring.
– HOW CAN WE (THE AUDIENCE) GET INVOLVED OR SUPPORT? If you know local book authors, please have them get in touch with me. And if you have ideas for an indoor or outdoor venue, I’m all ears.  lisamaxbauer@yahoo.com

 

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Bryan Ulbrich, Left Foot Charley

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bryanBryan has been in the wine industry since 1993. The realization that a part-time cellar rat position could develop into a legitimate career path spurred him to pursue a winemaking apprenticeship rather than a Ph.D. in political science (real tough choice, eh?).  The apprenticeship transformed into a winemaking and general management position.  Without pause, 11 years passed.  He was fortunate to be part of the modern evolution of the Michigan Wine Industry and realized it was time to start the long process of building a wine company based on a new concept.  With the support of family, friends, farmers, and a few financiers LFC was born in 2004.  A path was chosen, the load was packed, and they all started hiking up the mountain…

“I love that my job is directed by the seasonal rhythm of life and as a result nothing (no wine) can ever be replicated exactly.”

Here is Bryan’s story from the May 2016 event…

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Cari Simon, Women’s Rights Lawyer

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cari2Cari Simon has dedicated her life to fighting for women’s rights, and lives that out as a lawyer. Cari’s nationwide law practice focuses on the civil representation of victims of school related sexual violence and other misconduct. She is a leader in the national movement to address campus sexual assault, serving on the Board of Know Your IX and the Advisory Council of the National Crime Victims Law Institute, and working closely with the National Women’s Law Center, Public Justice, and the United Stated Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women among others.

“I love the opportunity to empower and seek justice for someone who has been disempowered. To help that person rise back up and to take justice on their behalf”

Here is Cari’s story from the May 2016 event…

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Mike Moran, Singer/Songwriter/Podcaster

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mikemoranbwMike is a performing singer songwriter who writes songs from his experiences in relationships and working a variety of different jobs in and out of the music industry. He is also the Sales and Marketing Manager for MI Local Hops in Acme, and founded Quarter After Productions, a podcast production business in the fall of 2013.
He consistently performs music throughout Northern Michigan weekly, and publishes up to twenty podcasts a week for Short’s Brewing Company, New Holland Brewing Company, Drink My Brewcast, Prout Financial, Yen Yoga, Here:Say Storytelling, and many more. He is active in the music industry through talent buying and performing for TEDX, The City Opera House, and more.

“Making a living in music and recording can be attained through a number of different angles. To me, creating those angles is just as rewarding as writing music”.

This talk was from the May 2016  Fulfillament. in Traverse City, MI. Here is Mike’s story…..

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Fulfillament #5, May 4th, 2016

May 4th, 7pm
InsideOut Gallery, Traverse City, MI

Fulfillament is a storytelling event where five local community leaders and entrepreneurs will take the stage to tell their journey of how they found fulfillment through vocation- the inside story. Each storyteller will issue a challenge for the audience to do something to find fulfillment in their own lives. A $500 grant is awarded to an audience member with a good idea that needs some help to get it started. 

TICKETS: $9 online or $10 at the door
Doors at 6:30, 7PM event starts

Fulfillament is created and hosted by Chelsea Bay Dennis of The Conscious Entrepreneur and Shea Petaja.

STORYTELLERS
Bryan Ulbrich, Left Foot Charley
Cari Simon, School Violence Law
Kathi Mulder, Dance of Life Midwifery
Mike Moran, Musician and Quarter After Productions
Linda Franklin, Health Educator & Healer

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kathiKATHI MULDER, Midwife

Kathi has been a practicing midwife since 1992 and a Certified Professional Midwife since 1997. She is the founder of Dance of Life Midwifery and has served on the board of the Michigan Midwives Association for many years (six years as president) and is a member of the international organization Midwives Alliance. Kathi has 3 grown daughters all of whom were born into the hands of midwives.

Kathi’s philosophy: Bringing forth new life is an empowering, sacred event in a woman’s life.  She needs to be nurtured, loved, and treated with respect.  A woman must feel comfortable and safe to birth as nature intended in her own time.  Her body holds the wisdom to conceive as well as the wisdom to birth.  The birth of a child is also the birth of a family.  I see the midwifes’ role as one of guardian over this process.

“Being part of many people’s lives during such an important time, and guiding women from maiden to motherhood is such an empowering experience. It fulfills me to get to do this over and over again”

bryanBRYAN ULBRICH, Wine Creator

Bryan has been in the wine industry since 1993. The realization that a part-time cellar rat position could develop into a legitimate career path spurred him to pursue a winemaking apprenticeship rather than a Ph.D. in political science (real tough choice, eh?).  The apprenticeship transformed into a winemaking and general management position.  Without pause, 11 years passed.  He was fortunate to be part of the modern evolution of the Michigan Wine Industry and realized it was time to start the long process of building a wine company based on a new concept.  With the support of family, friends, farmers, and a few financiers LFC was born in 2004.  A path was chosen, the load was packed, and they all started hiking up the mountain…

cari2CARI SIMON, Women’s Rights Lawyer

Cari’s nationwide law practice focuses on the civil representation of victims of school related sexual violence and other misconduct. She is a leader in the national movement to address campus sexual assault, serving on the Board of Know Your IX and the Advisory Council of the National Crime Victims Law Institute, and working closely with the National Women’s Law Center, Public Justice, and the United Stated Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women among others.

“I love the opportunity to empower and seek justice for someone who has been disempowered. To help that person rise back up and to take justice on their behalf”

mikemoranbwMIKE MORAN, Songwriter and Podcast Creator

Mike is a performing singer songwriter who writes songs from his experiences in relationships and working a variety of different jobs in and out of the music industry. He is also the Sales and Marketing Manager for MI Local Hops in Acme, and founded Quarter After Productions, a podcast production business in the fall of 2013.
He consistently performs music throughout Northern Michigan weekly, and publishes up to twenty podcasts a week for Short’s Brewing Company, New Holland Brewing Company, Drink My Brewcast, Prout Financial, Yen Yoga, Here:Say Storytelling, and many more. He is active in the music industry through talent buying and performing for TEDX, The City Opera House, and more.

“Making a living in music and recording can be attained through a number of different angles. To me, creating those angles is just as rewarding as writing music”.

lindaLINDA FRANKLIN, Health Educator

Linda is an accomplished health educator who practices foot zone therapy, esoteric healing, craniosacral therapy and healthful cooking. She gently encourages her clients to find their own balance, harmony, and joy through healthful nutrition, energy balancing, and personal intuition. Linda says “Back to Basics” and “Simplicity” are the keys to maintaining and enjoying a healthy lifestyle.

“It fills me to assist people to find their own truth.”

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Chelsea and Shea are the co-creators of Fulfillament, a live storytelling event featuring local community leaders who share their journey towards fulfillment through vocation that will challenge you to come alive.

Full_usCHELSEA BAY DENNIS, Co-creator & Co-host

“My mission in life is to use what I’m good at and passionate about for good, and to inspire others to do what makes them come alive and make a difference in the world.”  Chelsea is a graphic designer, creative consultant, life coach, speaker and conscious entrepreneur. Through her company C.Bay Design she offers branding, design, creative consulting and coaching specifically for environmentally and socially responsible companies and organizations. She has designed for iconic TC brands such as The Workshop, Yen Yoga, The Redheads, Left Foot Charley, Esch Road Foods, Just Good Chocolate and countless others. Through her newest venture,The Conscious Entrepreneur, she is a life coach and consultant for individuals looking to create or find meaningful work that is aligned with their values, strengths, and what makes them come alive – from the inside out. Her coaching empowers others to make ideas happen, be successful and make a difference. Having lived and traveled around the world, Chelsea is a native of Traverse City.

Full_us2SHEA PETAJA, Co-creator & Co-host

Shea, as a creative and a life coach, she is a self-proclaimed relational strategist who connects with people for a purpose.  Shea is endlessly curious about people and has dedicated her life’s work to preserving the art of conversation and engagement, which is the foundation of her one-on-one coaching work. A recovering evangelical, she brings spiritual undertones to her writing, thinking and humor.  As a writer, she has contributed to Kinfolk, The Life Artist, Culture Keeper and her own blog.  By day she is an intraprenuer as Director of Marketing & Business Development for a financial firm where she also produces and co-hosts a weekly radio show.  You will find her most alive when she is conversing with YOU! Quote to live by: “Be curious, not judgmental.” -Walt Whitman

CURRENT SPONSORS:  MacUpdate, Daily Blend, Yen Yoga & Fitness, Prout Financial Design, Oryana Food Co-op, Allen/Kent Photography, Dentolutions

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May 2016 GRANT WINNERS: Carol Greilick, Shen Chefalo, Cathy Anthofer-Fialon, Jennifer Hutchinson

5-4-16 GRANT WINNERS: Carol Greilick, Shen Chefalo, Cathy Anthofer-Fialon, Jennifer Hutchinson

resillianceTHE BIG IDEA: We are in the process of building a coalition around building resilience in those affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).  There are many agencies in the community doing the important work of addressing the needs of individuals.  However, we have not engaged in conversation together about the associated ACE research, nor have we talked about building resilience to overcome the impact.  We want to build a structure and system that facilitates the work and collaboration.

HOW IS IT PERSONALLY FULFILLING? Each of us has experience in human services, including education, justice system, elder care, and community organization.  We are committed to using what we have learned in our nearly 200 years of combined life to build a more compassionate community that supports the growth and healing of all of its citizens.  As a community, we all succeed or fail together.  It is powerful to see individuals overcome adversity!

HOW DOES IT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY? By building a resilient community, we allow our fellow citizens to fulfill their potential as human beings and to contribute positively to the community.  Another benefit is that fewer recources are used on health care, juvenile and adult justice, and so on.  We can direct those resources to more positive actions.

WHAT WILL BE “PHASE ONE” OF YOUR BUSINESS PLAN, GETTING IT OFF THE GROUND? Our team has applied for a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grand for emerging leaders in healthcare.  We meet and study systemic change regularly.  Our next steps include:

  • Articulating a vision and plan to engage stakeholder groups with intention
  • Providing educational resources for interested community members

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR “PHASE 2” AS YOU MOVE IT AHEAD? Phase two would include:

  • Implementation of an outreach strategy to engage stakeholders
  • Identify strategic steps with the stakeholder/coalition members

HOW WILL YOU USE THE $500? We will use the $500 to begin to build a website that will, in the first phase:

  • Clearly identify the vision and purpose of the coalition
  • Provide educational resources and links
  • Provide links to community resources for those in need

WHEN DO YOU THINK THIS THING WILL LAUNCH? We plan to launch the website by September 1, 2016

HOW CAN WE (THE AUDIENCE) GET INVOLVED OR SUPPORT? The most important thing the audience, or community, can do is become education regarding ACEs, use common language, and engage in the conversation as we build the coalition.  We want to emphasize that we are not doing new work, but are providing common language and structure to support collaboration among those already doing important work.
– Current facebook page
– A short and clear video that explains ACEs and their impact