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
Dennis Scholl - Philanthropic Flow - Documentary Filmmaker & Miami Arts Leader
Miami entrepreneur, art collector and philanthropist, Dennis Scholl, made his first documentary film at age 50. Fifteen years and thirty films later, this former attorney and CPA now has thirteen regional Emmys to show for his humble excellence as an artist. Films celebrating creative titans Tracy Emin, Theaster Gates, Wynton Marsalis and Frank Gehry have been featured at festivals worldwide, including SXSW and Sundance. His current films include “The Last Resort,” now on Netflix, “Singular” about 3x Grammy winning jazz vocalist, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, and “Lifeline”, about 50’s Abstract Expressionist painter, Clyfford Still. As a former VP of the Knight Foundation, Scholl oversaw a national arts program with cultural grants totaling close to $200 million. As the current CEO of Miami Arts organization, Oolite Arts, Scholl's leadership skill for finding and funding art projects has never been hotter. As the recipient of an Oolite Ellie Award, Swan Dive co-host, Stuart Sheldon, can attest to the profound value Scholl brings to Miami's vibrant art community and beyond. This dynamic gentleman's multiple swan dives provide a road map for each of us to put in the work require to follow our passions.
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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