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

Hi Mike, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My thought process wasn’t hard at all. I’ve had an entrepreneurial spirit since I was a child. I knew that obtaining my own business would be the only way That I can achieve my goals in life

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My art is very prolific. I utilize Gods gift that he has provided to me to uplift the individuals that view it. I love to create art that makes people smile, and inspires them mentally. It definitely wasn’t easy at all. I get discouraged all the time, but since I know that “this” is my purpose in life, it motivates me to keep going. I want the world to know that I’m an artist that has created something form nothing, and while utilizing God’s gift you can do it to

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I had someone come out here for a week I would take them to Leimert park and the Watts towers in order to get a bit of culture. I also would take them to Roscoe’s to eat. For shopping I would take them to the Fox Hills mall, Rodeo drive, and the Slauson swap meet. These three places are very different but describes LA in its entirety. We would hang out at Venice beach, Melrose and Hollywood Blvd, I also would take them to Disney Land because that’s one of my favorite places to go. And for entertainment, I would take them to a concert or game at the Sofi stadium

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to shout out my wife and the BROWS organization

Website: https://Mikenorice.com

Instagram: @mikenorice

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