February 3: Mikey Moran
Serial entrepreneur! Owner & CEO of CurrySimple & various other businesses.
www.mikeymoran.com1. What is your passion?I have a passion for success! This is not just for business but all aspects of life. Although I do need to be somewhat successful in business as I told my mom I was going to buy her a Mercedes while driving by a dealership when I was six years old. She still holds me to it!
I am so fortunate for the opportunities that have been presented to me or that I have made with hard work. My vision for success is clear and I try to help others stay positive and reach their goals. As an entrepreneur I have had some of the best and surely the worst days in my life. My passion for success in health, friendships and relationships has helped me stay positive & cope with those bad days. You only live once. I would suggest you find your passion and don't let go!
2. What or who inspires you?My inspiration comes from within others. The feeling I get when I create something that excites someone revitalizes my passion. There are also a few friends and family members that have shown me overwhelming support. That is you Tommy, Thippy, Tony, Jimna, Kerri and of course my MOM! This inspires me to do the same for others when I can. It is rewarding to be contacted by people that seek my guidance in trying to launch a business. I will give all my time and knowledge necessary to help them out. Pay it forward!
3. What profession, other than your current one, would you attempt?I think I will always be a serial entrepreneur. When I think profession I think a job? I don't even remember how to get a job! If I see an opportunity to create something successful I will go for it. I try to bring my friends in with me to share the excitement of a new project. There really is not much that I would not try. Failing only yields knowledge. Most people never "go for it" and have a chance to fail. That is failing within itself.
4. Describe a turning point in your life (a crossroads that led you to follow your dream, for example)At 14 I was diagnosed with Melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Melanoma spreads quickly to other parts of the body and becomes very difficult to treat. I was fortunate it was found at an early stage where they could basically just dig a hole in my back. I would not be writing this today if my mom didn't make me go to the dermatologist that morning. So no matter what happens in my business and personal life, I am thankful every day for still being here with my family and friends. People complain about the smallest things and don't realize how bad it really could be. Understanding this has helped me in many aspects of my life. I am not afraid to go for my dreams!
5. What music do you listen to get motivated and passionate? Akon! He makes songs that touch different types of emotions and makes me positive. His songs remind me of certain wild nights out in places from Atlanta to Bangkok. Listening to Akon makes me feel like I can take over the world. I am actually listening to him while writing this. Watch out world I am coming for you!!!
6. What is your favorite vacation spot?Bangkok, Thailand. The city is amazing and the nightlife is out of control! The feeling of being on the other side of the world is life changing. The food, culture, and people are always an experience. I have made friends with managers, security and wait staff at some of the hottest nightclubs there. I try to stay away from most of the tourist spots and I am generally the only white american in the venues. I assure you a night out with me in Bangkok would be something to remember.
