look with (your) heart.

~ Brook Shields remembering Michael Jackson

top 5 essentials

this summer i start a new chapter ... in fact, returning to finish one previously unfinished. 

inspired by Zulay Henao, KiD CuDi and The Martinez Brothers (as profiled in GIANT's May issue) these are my 5 essentials ... 

1. find yourself = find your sound

2. trust your instincts, your god within

3. stay focused

4. have patience, never give up

5. never stop being a student of your craft

what are yours?

i'm off! 

~umi

Zulay Henao

1. know you are one of a kind

2. trust your instincts

3. stay focused

4. have faith

5. set boundaries

KiD CuDi

1. find yourself

2. find your sound

3. write

4. believe in yourself

5. never give up

Melanie Fiona

1. create a trustworthy team

2. set boundaries

3. maintain your integrity at all times

4. consider the consequences before making decisions

5. never stop being a student of your craft

The Martinez Brothers

1. patience

2. do your homework

3. practice makes perfect

4. don't be afraid to reinvent yourself

5. stay humble