Meet Carmen Sclafani

We were lucky to catch up with Carmen Sclafani recently and have shared our conversation below.

Carmen, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I always had a real artistic ability as a child and could illustrate very well. I always approached the things that I did as if they were art, no matter what it was. I could have been mowing the grass or making a pizza, but I always saw the art and lines in things, and I think that I knew that the arts were going to be my path somehow. Music became another extension of that, and I’ve really explored and nurtured that.

I think that most people grow and mature over time, and that circumstances can also change our purpose. I don’t have a family or children and have never really gone after that sort of thing. My music and art have always been my purpose and creating as much as I can while I’m here. Time is precious.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I’ve been performing and writing songs and making records as Wiser Time since 2001, and I’ve seen and written about quite a bit over the years. The music scene was very different when I started Wiser Time in 2001, It started more as a rock n roll project, but has developed into more of a Kerouac, “On The Road” story about my life and the times. There’s a real depth to it all if you dig into it. I’ll be releasing the “All Fired Up” EP in November and looking forward to some select shows

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
I think that you have to have a good attitude towards others and always be open to learning new things. There’s always something to learn and ways to nurture our craft. But above all, love what you do. There will be difficult times or moments when you get frustrated or disappointed, but if you truly love what you do, then that will help carry you through

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?
I love to read and I’m obviously a big fan of the Beat Generation writers and poets, but if I had to choose one book, I think I would pick Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. The father of Stoic philosophy and one of the most important pieces of literature ever written in my opinion. The biggest theme is in teaching us to put nonsense aside and to focus on defining our individual purpose and Logos. It’s not a coincidence that advertising talks about a brand logo or identity.

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Andrew Orth Joseph Graziano Ed Pampani Joseph Volgey Tom Camuso Scott Lukacs

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