Laurie Skantzos, Ontario, CANADA (Copy)

I began working with Tom several years ago after hearing him interviewed on a podcast, and I chose him to be my mentor over a two year period. Although we worked together virtually (I live in Canada and he lives in LA) I feel that nothing was lost in his ability to discern subtleties, connect both intellectually and emotionally, and to suggest insightful (and often surprising) ways forward. Under Tom's guidance, I was able to take my work to an entirely new level, and one that I would never have arrived at on my own. Even after we stopped working together, I would often hear his voice in my mind....am I discovering anything?...am I dialling it in?....and above all - art is sacred. I recently began working with Tom again, knowing that he would provide just the right amount of frank critique, tempered with compassion. This is just the beginning of our new journey, and I'm required to enter unknown, sometimes turbulent waters - but I trust that whatever emerges will be deeply rewarding. Will there be resistance? Of course. Will it all be worthwhile? Absolutely! Tom is like a midwife to one's creativity and I highly recommend working with him.