Her Example and Dedication

Submitted by Britt Larsen

Britt and her mom

​"My mom has a talent for recognizing talent in others."

Growing up, I always knew my mom was different. When my older sister was young, my mom started an after school music program. For over 30 years she ran the Colorado Academy of the Arts, and over those years, she taught hundreds of children and adults to love and appreciate musical theater. Sometimes I got frustrated because my mom was busy, but as an adult, I realize that her example and dedication is one of the reasons I am successful in my own career now. 
 
My mom has a talent for recognizing talent in others, especially in people who don't think they are artistic. She is a master at casting people in roles that they may not have imagined for themselves. I will forever be thankful that she followed her passion and ignited that passion in every person she taught. 

Britt Larsen is an experienced communications professional who created the livlyhood web site, a community for women who work. She holds a BA degree in communications and broadcast journalism from Brigham Young University.

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