Swan Dive
Now in its 5th year, with over 100 episodes, Swan Dive features inspiring people who had the clarity and courage to pivot in life and chase their dreams. Hosts and life-long friends, Ron Rothberg and Stu Sheldon, both made massive swan dives from successful careers in media and finance to the unknowns of content creation and fine art. Through failures and successes, both eventually found the soul satisfaction of becoming "who they wanted to be when they grew up." Their joyful wisdom graces each conversation with guests that include: legendary musical artists, National Geographic photographers, social justice warriors, clergy, journalists ... even Africa's first black, female brain surgeon. Each guest opens up about their unique emotional journey, their fear of the unknown, the grind of starting a new path and, hopefully, the world's embrace on the road to their most authentic selves. Vulnerability, laughter and inspiration abound. Hopefully, you'll find comfort and kinship in your own big pivot, whether you've made it yet or not. Share your Swan Dive story with us and we may feature you. Find us @stuart_sheldon and ronrothberg@comcast.net.
Swan Dive
Rob Smith - The Phluid Project - Retail Veteran Leads the Gender Expansive Movement
Rob Smith is the CEO and Founder of The Phluid Project, a leader in the gender expansive movement. The Phluid brand celebrates freedom, authenticity and self-expression and is dedicated to the values and priorities of Gen Z. This global platform emerged from the intersection of Rob’s vast retail executive experience, including Macys, Victoria’s Secret, Levi’s & Nike, and his passion for social justice, specializing in LGBTQIA+ underrepresented youth. Rob’s mission is driven by a fearlessness to challenge the status quo. He is a former Board Chair for The Hetrick-Martin Institute, empowering, educating and advocating on behalf of LGBTQ youth around the world. Rob lives in NY with his husband, Rod Grozier, and their dog, Jackson.
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We are always looking for Swan Dive Stories to share so hit us up, send an e mail to Ron: Ron@artbikesjax.com or Stu: Stuart@stuartsheldon.com