We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sandy Scheller. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sandy below.

Hi Sandy, thanks for joining us today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

My parents were in the Holocaust. Those are six words, not many people can say now. And I can go one step further. My mother survived three concentration camps including Auschwitz. I understand that is a mouthful but when you break it down it’s a mouth wide open. With all the freedoms that have been taken away from my parents, they gave their life to make sure that we, the children never suffered or were discriminated against. The price of freedom was expensive but very worth it.
My parents know they could not live our life, although they did have opinions that were respected. Any parent communication should. Here we are today, as I honor my parents in my community with Holocaust exhibits, hopig to make a difference in understanding, peace, humility, humanity and so much more.
Yeah, they did something right.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I have always been an artist. Now, the definition of an artist has many meanings but when it comes to putting everything I have into a project to create and display, I dive in with everything I have. There is something so sacred about being honest and developing techniques that allow creativity to flow.
I like working alone, uninterrupted. and taking one step at a time. So, in a nutshell, I have been a dancer in the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley, a sewing technician for Cirque Du Soleil, a professional mime in print on film, a professional flamenco dancer, and a creator of exhibits and displays in my community. I’ve authored a book, Try To Remember Never Forget, made a film, gave a Ted Talk, These are not to brag but to show outlets for creativity. I look at each thing that I have done as a child. Each element must be nurtured.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding is leaving a legacy, and if someone happens to discover what I have created and can learn from it, then I did something right. I won’t take it with me when I go; it is like footprints.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

There are times that I have to step back completely, allowing the universe to fill in the blanks. This has been said before but Rome was not built in a day. Art is the same way and you know your project is finished when you can step back and have great gratitude.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://rememberustheholocaust.org
• Linkedin: Sandra Scheller
• Twitter: iamneverforget