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Dominique Pruitt is a singer, songwriter, and performer- Which she can't even fathom consider calling a day job! "It’s cliché, but so true what they say- when you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life" says Dominique. Her day to day routine is constantly changing, which she loves because she gets sick of monotony. Some days she writes music with her dad, who’s also a musician and usual songwriting partner. Some days it's rehearse with the band. Some days, she gets all dolled up and does promo shoots or interviews. Some days consist of scouring flea markets or vintage stores for new outfits to wear for shows. Some days result in an escape to Palm Springs for a bit to kick my inspiration into high gear. And on her favorite days, she gets dolled up (again) and hits the stage for a show!  

Mark McWilliams, owner of Arista Winery in Healdsburg, California, challenges his friends, family and customers to, “Dare to be great.” And when you find yourself in the presence of Mark, who espouses the Live Riveted lifestyle by unconditionally following his passions, it’s impossible not to feel inspired. It’s impossible not to want to be great.

On the eve of his 44^th birthday, as his son fell asleep on the top bunk, Todd Lieman contemplated his day on the lower bed. He’d be the first to admit that he was feeling sorry for himself. The hopes and dreams he had for himself seemed forever out of reach. The thought of 44 candles only made it worse.

After 19 years as a professional beer maker, brewmaster Teri Fahrendorf “followed the clouds of wort steam across the country” and towed her 15-foot trailer more than 13,000 miles to brew and bottle with fellow beer lovers throughout the United States.

In the spring of 2008, Alison Turner exchanged her demanding six-figure desk job for a new way of life. For eight months she wandered the country in a tiny trailer with her canine companion, then traded “Trailie” for a tinier tent. She spent the next two years car camping, each day letting a roadmap and impulse determine her way.

Wally Byam encouraged us to “strive endlessly to stir the venturesome spirit” and “open a whole world of new experiences.” It seems as if he posed that challenge directly to Kyle Bolstad.