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Once Upon a Life

mercedes calcano Soul Whisperer & Ambassador of Beauty

Mercedes is a passionate apprentice to the mysteries of existence and a believer in the transformative alchemy of art. She walks alongside visionaries, guiding them to bridge the gap between bold ambition and soulful leadership.

To her, beauty and depth are more than aesthetics; they are the seeds of a profound evolution. As a Soul Activist, she champions the idea that our challenges and achievements are best viewed through an artistic lens. By applying the discipline and mastery of the creative process to the self, she helps individuals forge a presence that resonates with the eternal and celebrates the full spectrum of the human experience.

Rooted in interdisciplinary research, her work transforms “potential” from a concept into a practice. She provides the tools for those ready to inhabit the roles of master, creator, and leader. If you seek to design your life with intention or lead your team with artistry, she welcomes the conversation

Vision

A world where we honor the continuous act of Becoming, and honor the Soul present in everyone and everything.

Mission

To illuminate the beauty inherent in the human experience and invite the art of soul-making into the core of how we live, lead, and create

What I do

Research the soul and its resonance in the ordinary. I have dedicated my life to the ongoing journey of “Becoming in wonder.”

Questions

What brings us together or tear us apart?  What does “Being human” entail? What role does the Soul play how we experience meaning?

Our Values

Harmony

Harmony

Creativity

Creativity

Strength

Strength

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Creative Creed

Creative Creed

I embrace the magic continuum we call existence, and its mysteries. I follow the twists and turns by which the invisible tells the story of being human.

I walk into the wilderness of the unknown guided by that inexhaustible force beyond comprehension that burns within me in the form of color, sound or metaphor.

I  co-create with the spark that lights our treasures and unfolds in freedom and appreciation of everything in this world and beyond.

I observe the world through the eyes of beauty and shall do my best to embody it. 

I am one to make my time on Earth, a courageous act of love and “Becoming,” shared along with many, and worthy to be remembered.

So shall be it

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“To see things in the seed, that is genius.”

– Lao Tzu