The Legacy Project Launch at Vanguard. Chris Goslow and Kevin Graft take a break after setting up the exhibit.
The Legacy Project Launch event officially began at 6pm but people began arriving at 5:30 and by 7pm it was jam packed! I still feel dazed by the amazing turnout and great commentary. It may take awhile for my head to stop spinning! I’ll have some great video too because my friend Randy Allen did one-on-one interviews with so many of the people who came out. I’ll be posting some of the interviews as soon as I have them in hand. The honorees who showed up were Gregory Kondos, Russ Solomon, Jeff Knorr, Larisa Bryski, Michael Morgan, Jason Kinney and Bob Simpson. Simpson is the owner of Vanguard who graciously offered me his swanky nightclub for the party and it was perfection. The place is gorgeous and so comfortable.
It was pretty darn lively and Kevin Graft was snapping away too so can’t wait to see the pictures! Randy Miramontez of celebrityexaminer.com came out and did a cool piece with some really nice pictures too. I’ve been on assignments with him and he’s so much fun! You can see it here. Another great local journalist Alex Cosper of sactv.com was there interviewing people, shooting video and there may even be event coverage to see on Monday. Actually he took me outside and interviewed me too, which was a real experience. I’m used to being behind the camera! The charming Shell of RealitycheckTV.com came out too and did the same thing. Wow, what a night! Will keep you posted on all the coverage– video, photos and links– as they become available.
Despite the few paragraphs I’ve managed to write here I’m feeling pretty dazed and speechless about it all and even a bit shy. So this is what I can muster up about how I really feel in the moment. I’m in awe. I began this project in April of this year and from the moment of conception I was on a passionate mission. My fervor for this project has not subsided. The event may have been the official public launch to show what I’m up to and to create awareness but for me it was also just the beginning of something that can and will grow in depth and richness. I had no idea how it would all turn out but it was fantastically attended, bigger and better than I hoped for and I am truly humbled by the outpouring of love and admiration I received. I was honored beyond words by all the remarkable honorees who showed up and shared this amazing night with us. I’m so grateful to my husband Chris Goslow and a team of friends on site– Kevin Graft, Susan Holtgrave, Randy and Eric Allen and Cory Norris (who made dozens of delicious chocolate chip cookies) who helped set it all up on location and kept me sane.
So now we begin again. The next honoree is… You must stay tuned and we have one in the works! And note we have a nomination form so please nominate someone you believe needs recognition. We will feature a new person each month beginning in October and will be posting more info on that as we go.
Limited Edition Book: The Inaugural 14 Honorees.
The first 50 guests received The Inaugural 14 Honorees book, signed, as a gift. I still have some books available for purchase. They are $10 each (plus $2.50 shipping). Just click the Buy Now button.
