Month: February 2019

Odette Fernandez Lopez

 

I am Odette Fernandez Lopez. Me in a nutshell? I am a portrait photographer, translator, dreamer, doer. All those paths led me here.

I was born in Russia, from Cuban parents. I lived most of my life in Cuba and moved to the States after a too-brief, but too happy, stay in Canada. Never thought I would end up living here, but here I am.

My family and my friends are my biggest treasures. Today, I’m strong because my mom raised me. I’m resilient because my sister looks up to me, and I must deserve it. They are the family Life gave me, but we’re also best friends. That is such an incredible gift! And my friends make me be a better person.

My grampa used to say that knowledge takes no space, and that’s my mantra.

I believe in the power of self-education. I like to learn something new every single day and inspire people to be their best selves. That’s my biggest drive in life: to inspire and be inspired.

Oh, and I have a severe case of wanderlust!

I can unequivocally say that I am becoming the woman I have always wanted to be. All it takes is dedication, consistency, and long nights. After all, sleeping is overrated.

I am just kidding.

Not.

I just want to live passionately, focusing on what makes me sing inside. Photography and Utility Avenue are my passions. Photography feeds my artistic soul because I like documenting life as it unfolds, and UA has shaped me into a more committed, consistent, and disciplined person.

I genuinely believe Utility Avenue is the beginning of an era. It will change the lives of many, as it has changed mine.

I can’t wait to see where life takes me.

In the end, what matters is the lives we touch.

www.odettephotoart.com

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Ana Madalys Cedeño

Last week, we presented Armando Milanés, one of our co-founders. This week, it’s Ana Madalys Cedeño’s turn.

My name is Ana Madalys Cedeño Reyes.

I was born in Cuba.

Ana means “beneficent, compassionate, full of grace.” Kindness and sweetness always made me very popular. I can not complain because I made the best friends I could ever have.

My parents had me baptized at age 12 because they thought I would decide what to believe once I was ready. I come from a humble family where everyone has a passion for health and for healing the sick. I used to play doctor since I was a little girl. When I grew up, I decided to become a doctor and graduated as a Doctor of Medicine in 2006.

But it’s never too late to start again and reinvent yourself. Being an entrepreneur is not about age. In each stage of life, we can rediscover different opportunities to do new things to love. That’s when the idea of ​​being part of Utility Avenue came to my life. It is such an inspiring project, led by young people: full of values and willing to improve the lives of many.

Today’s Valentine’s Day and, do you know what is most important to me? LOVE! Without it, we are nobody. I love life, and above all, Family!

Thanks for allowing me to share a little bit about me with you.

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Utility Avenue’s team members are remarkable. We are lucky to have some of the most incredible minds. This week, we are presenting Armando Milanés.

These are his words.

 

My name is Armando Milanés, but everyone calls me Mandy.

I love natural spaces: coasts, mountains, and fields. I am also attracted to human kindness, friendship, affection, and respect for life.

The truth is, I have always been enthusiastic about learning. When I was 12 years old, I learned how to work hard and consistently to achieve a dream, although I didn’t learn my best life lessons until later.

Time passes by. However, for me, something failed in those early years.

That’s why, when I look at a child or a young person, I feel inclined to help. I don’t want them to go through these mistakes. Every day, adults neglect essential aspects of their learning. We are too busy or, perhaps, we have the perception that we are educating them well. Because of this, it might take them years to master lessons they could learn today. The reality is that few things are as important as our responsibility for the proper guidance of our children.

At Utility Avenue, one of the most important principles is that what is important always remains important. This principle aligns with the project’s vision of positively and significantly impacting others. At Utility Avenue, we want to foster better management of people’s time, as well as an increase in their quality of life.

I hope that thousands of people from all over the world will find in Utility Avenue a genuine opportunity for development.

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