Notes From The City: An Abundant Life

A few weeks ago I attended an Art Event at Contra Galleries in Manhattan. I have attended events there before and I always enjoy discovering what this group of Entrepreneurs is up to, but though I was prepared for a very fun evening of Art and conversation, I was pleasantly surprised that it was even more than I expected. With the gorgeous work of the amazing Artists Alex Smetsky who is known by his signature last name Smetsky and Josh Leidolf AKA TRAN$PARENT, beats and ambiance from the marvelous DJ Tekila NYC, a performance with dance and music by the phenomenally talented Nik Hartfield and delicious beverages from her company Nik Rosé and Blanc Productions, the friendly and joyous presence of her Manager Stuart "Mookie" Sanders the CEO and Partner of MookaMilli Entertainment & The White Guys Music, LLC, and sweet and savory hors d'oeuvres created by Aleks Veyg, Founder of The Boulder Beverage Company who is also a Chef with a degree in culinary arts and a resume from some of the finest corporate and fine dining destination kitchens, there was a feast for the senses. The evening was produced by The Boulder Beverage Company under the banner of its subsidiary BolderArts, and in addition to putting together fabulous art events I discovered that there is a whole lifestyle brand that falls under the name of The Boulder Beverage Company that includes nutritional snacks and beverages, art events, and all of the accoutrements of a high end and very high quality lifestyle.

After the event I had the opportunity to meet with the Founder of The Boulder Beverage Company, Aleks Veyg, and took a lovely summer day trip out to Brighton Beach for a walk and conversation that spanned the length of the boardwalk down to Coney Island and back again and covered all kinds of important topics. We spoke about his passion for creating a brand and putting together events that are memorable, and we also spoke about hard work, integrity, community and sustainability. As he described more about his vision with The Boulder Beverage Company, I found I had a kindred spirit because Aleks is working to create products that are not only appealing to a market looking for nutritious alternatives, but he has done and continues to do the research needed create products that truly are healthy and delicious, and that make the highest nutritional impact possible by making the nutritional value of the beverages and foods more easily accessible to the body by using research based nutritional science. The Boulder Beverage Company line of products was originally created for children, and has since branched out to include adults. There are products that exist and that are in development for individuals from all walks of life and from every health and wellness standpoint.

At the end of our afternoon together I felt invigorated, as much for our walk on the beach as for the experience of discussing the vision and passion of an Entrepreneur who not only wants to create lasting and innovative brands and help promote excellence and collaborate with others, but also someone who in his own way wants to change the world for the better. The mission behind The Boulder Beverage Company is to make products that in their words are "safe and respectful to all ages, and preferences, and markets." There's a saying we used to use at one of the organizations where I taught community nutrition and health workshops, "Each One Teach One," and the saying went hand in hand with something known as The Starfish Story. In short, the story is about a man who sees someone walking along the beach doing something he can't quite figure out until he gets closer, and when he finally sees what the other person is doing, he is astonished because the person is walking along and throwing starfish that have washed up at low tide back into the water. The man stops and asks why the other person is doing that, and the reply is simply because otherwise they will die. The first man says that there are miles of beach and so many starfish and there is no way to save every one and that there is no way to make a difference. And the other person calmly continues throwing starfish into the water and says, "It made a difference for that one." As we walked along the beach, I was rejuvenated by our conversation as much as having my feet in the surf and sand. It made a difference for this starfish, and I can only imagine what this wonderful Entrepreneur will do for others.

BolderArts

At Contra Galleries
An Evening Of Art, Entertainment, And Lifestyle
Produced By The Boulder Beverage Company
https://boulderbeverage.com/