.171 Brian Schumann

It’s been almost 4 years (!) since I was connected to Brian through a mutual friend here in NYC, and thank goodness for that. Brian never fails to uplift my spirit with his joyous personality and the positive energy that radiates from him, even through the phone. I’m incredibly grateful for the fact that he is consistently supportive and encouraging of me, my projects, and my ideas.

When we did meet almost 4 years ago, I was unemployed and in the midst of a search not only for a job, but also for friends and support in this wild city. Brian gave me that and so much more. When we first met for drinks, he listened intently, offered his empathetic thoughts, and shared valuable resources. His clear compassion and kindness shone through and I remember instantly thinking that I was lucky to be in the orbit of someone like him. That still rings true.

Brian, thank you for being genuinely good and for inspiring others to be the same. Thank you for your willingness to listen and to care. Thank you for bringing such a needed light into this world, especially now. Thank you for connecting me to other wonderful doers and thinkers. Thank you for your friendship and laughter. Thank you, Brian, for being you.

-BD