Episode 1: Reintroducing Myself

10 things you didn’t know about me — or forgot.

I’ve worn many hats — donut maker, performer, small business owner, storyteller.But these days, I’m leaning into something deeper: creative sustainability, beauty from scraps, and embracing the chaos of reinvention with grace.

In this "first" episode of Madame After Midnight, after a two-year hiatus, I’m reintroducing myself through 10 things you may not know about me.Some are funny. Some are vulnerable. All of them are real.Because before we go deeper, I want you to know where I stand — and how I got here.

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My guest tonight is a problem solver. And he uses an artistic mindset to do so through his sculptures, jujitsu and fighting crime.

It may seem like Jacob Bonnell started some of his endeavors at a fairly later age than typical, to become a master in his chosen crafts -- whether it be his art, sports, or joining the Police Force. He is a successful Sculptor, a Blackbelt & Jujitsu Instructor, and now a Police Officer.

But before you start counting those kind of numbers, maybe all you need to know is when to jump off that ledge to start anything at any age.

Solve the problem of ensuring proper landing first, of course. 😉

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Jake Bonnell

I couldn't come up with a great title except that I think the gist of this episode is how important family is to contentment and sustainable happiness.   

Nylos is the only "Chef's Tasting Menu Only" restaurant on Maui.  Spell it backwards and it's their family last name.  

And yes, it is a family affair for the Solyns.  Jeremy runs the back of the house and Paulina manages the front as well as raising their children and cats and dogs.   I know first hand how difficult it is to run a business with your significant other, and the Solyns are no stranger to that.  Yet, somehow they seem to have managed  to figure it out, though at times rocky.  It's a continuing process of learning and relearning how to balance it all -- the drive to succeed and keep your loved ones close to you.   

I am so grateful to hear their story and our conversation was real, fun, passionate and poignant in many ways.  
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Jeremy and Paulina Solyn