“Sheep brought me to Taos,” says Minna White, owner of Lana Dura, a company that makes and sells handcrafted wool products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjPMZSkqli4 White grew up in New England and produced science documentaries for over twenty years. She worked for the NOVA science series, PBS, and IMAX feature films getting an M.B.A. along the way, and…
Month: April 2014
Kathleen Brennan —documenting life as it unfolds
New Jersey native Kathleen Brennan took her first pictures at age ten. “I am one of eight children, so it was fun to act out and capture them when off-guard,” she said. “I also liked photographing trees and different scenes in the neighborhood.” This interest in documenting the world has accompanied her all her life….
Homeopathic doctor offers natural treatments for body and mind
Debra Sherry made a mid-life career change when she was in her 40’s. It led her to her current position as a doctor of Medical Heilkunst and Homeopathy. “I was in international sales in the oil and shipping industry and it was a highly demanding career that didn’t resonate with me,” she said. “It was killing me…
A Kickstarter success story: fifty-five thousand dollars in thirty days
Abigail Samoun and Elizabeth Haidle carried out one of the most successful Kickstarter projects in Taos. Mind Afire: A Graphic Novel, the illustrated biography of Nicola Tesla, had an initial goal of $7,450. It ended up receiving $ 55,796 from 1,978 backers. “We both felt that there was an increasing interest in the details…
