The contrast between creating an office-sharing concept campus in downtown Prescott and establishing a micro-farm in Chino Valley may seem dramatic to the casual observer, but for Melanie Banayat and Greg Fine, the common thread is community. “Greg and I believe that community is incredibly valuable and important in the whole scheme of life, and especially during tense times like these, community is a lifesaver,” Banayat said. “Since the two of us are capable individuals who both love growing … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Creating Wing Space for New Endeavor
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Going It Alone Together
Artist and entrepreneur Melanie Banayat has emerged victorious time and again as unforeseen challenges disrupted her world and forced new beginnings on the canvas of her life. Loss of family, scuttled dreams, depression and debilitating physical pain have left their mark, but her buoyancy has encouraged others fighting fear, isolation, loss, loneliness and pain. Banayat’s award-winning book, Stretch Your Brave, Hack Your Story, Break Through Chronic Disease with Storytelling, documents her … [Read more...] about Going It Alone Together