Russian native Elena Grib joins us from oceanside Portugal. She shares her transition from a successful architecture job in Moscow, to a relaxing beach life making art and giving surf lessons. Her words of advice? Treat everything with passion, like you are making love.

Highlights from the Show

• Celebrating college graduation with a trip to Portugal, and the unexpected lure of a new country
• Russian family life and their reaction to Elena’s unexpected choice to move to Europe
• Societal expectations for young adults in Moscow
• Art full time and how to portray emotions in your work
• Brand collaborations on instagram; increasing your footprint on social media

Links / Resources

• Website: http://elenagrib.bigcartel.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh_ocean/