We had the good fortune of connecting with Cindy Maram and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cindy, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
I believe taking risks and risk taking is an integral part of and key to living a full and successful life, as well as a necessary aspect to business and making strides in ones professional life experience. If we do not take that leap and try a new path, which may lead to a better opportunity, then it could leave us stuck in the same place and unable to move forward. As a result, we may lose the chance to forge ahead into new and greater territory–leaving our business stagnant and left behind while our competitors rise ahead in the industry we were once relevant in.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What I’ve learned most from living a professional creative life in various forms and working in the creative and artistic industry is to embrace change, be willing to take risks, try new things, take every opportunity to learn new skills and ideas, as well as varying perspectives and ways of doing things. If you ever feel stuck, the best way to get unstuck and get things flowing again is to do something differently, move in a different direction and not be afraid to try something new. It’s okay to break away from old ways of thinking and ways of doing things. Some people may think that there is only one correct way to do something, however, if it is an outdated way of thinking or not bringing enough “fruit” and success in various forms, or if it’s hurting those in your team, then it isn’t working and you may want to rethink your strategy and start thinking outside the box to come up with some new ideas to improve. I learned that with change often comes fear. As humans we commonly fear change. Therefore, it’s important to possess a support system as we make changes, take new risks and move forward. Surrounding yourself with a team of peers and other professionals in your industry that have similar values and goals, who are all focused on striving toward success in life is important to stay grounded professionally and will help you feel more solid as you move forward in your career and toward your business goals.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, as well as Orange County and have also lived in the San Francisco Bay Area. I really enjoy the beaches and the California coast, as well as the mountains. So, if a friend came to visit I would definitely take them on a scenic drive down PCH and Highway 1. San Diego and Santa Barbara are both beautiful. And I would also take them hiking in mountains or if it’s winter, snowboarding in Lake Tahoe or Mammoth.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?

I want to dedicate my shoutout to the entire creative community and the talents who make up this group, professional sports organizations and those that organize, run and market all of these enormous and spectacular events that myself as a constantly evolving creative and innovative individual myself, along with my brands have been involved with and have collaborated with over the years.
Some of these events I am referring to are film festivals like the Sundance Film Festival, Mill Valley Film Festival, SFFilm, Tribeca Film Festival, and internationally, the Cannes Film Festival and Venice Film Festival, as well as the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, and the entire Hollywood film community, Art Basel Miami Beach, and professional sports organizations like the NFL and WTA, who have all supported and embraced my work as a professional journalist, editor, photographer, videographer, celebrity interviewer and host, filmmaker and artist.
I am grateful for my many various friendships in Hollywood and with my former professional athlete friends that I’ve kept in touch with since high school and college, who have proven to be helpful as we often work together with similar people as we share many of the same industry connections and a shared industry as a whole.

Website: http://www.cindymaram.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cindymaram , http://www.instagram.com/diginmag , http://www.instagram.com/incloseent

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cindymaram & http://www.twitter.com/diginmag

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/diginmag

Other: Entertainment, Fashion & Arts Mag Website: http://www.diginmag.com Creative social, PR & Production Agency Website: http://www.incloseentertainment.com

Image Credits
1. Photos by Nicole Funes – Main photo (horizontal) and photo in front of window with drapes and photo with black leather jacket and record player. Sundance Film Festival in Black Leather Jacket – by Cindy MARAM Cindy Maram holding Dig IN microphone at Mill Valley Film Festival – photo by Cindy Maram Quebec backdrop photo With Cindy in black dress – Photo by Michael Tullberg Floral dress sitting down – photo by Marc Kay Orange formal dress and heals – Photo by Tri Nguyen Photography

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