We had the good fortune of connecting with Glenn Douglas Packard and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Glenn Douglas, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
Keep Marching Forward! I feel it’s the key to success. If I had listen to all the no’s and not learned from them I would never be where I am today. So moving forward and learning more towards where and how you want to live your life and eventually you will get there, if you keep marching forward.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I almost had my right leg amputated going into my 20’s and almost died during the recovery process by an infection that took over my body, that moment in time changed my life. Like it really literally did, to this day and till my last dying day I will look at each day as a extra day I had on this planet & I am going to live my life exactly how I want to, not how Cindy or Karl are, but how I want to. I learn the meaning of life laying there in that hospital bed all those months. I was able to turn tragedy into triumph, I was told I would not even be able to walk normal again, but I knew I was meant to be a dancer and there was a bigger picture for me, that didn’t involve milking cow and farming which I was doing at the time in a small town in Michigan. So not only did I learn to walk again but I danced, and I didn’t just dance but I lived an adventure…a Forrest Gump like life! Dacning for Kings of countries and a King of Pop. More tragedy came along the way but I was able to handle the things life thru my way because I was in a place spiritually that is hard to explain, I can only say that I have this feeling of bliss and happiness all the time because I am doing what I love in life, my passion, Search out your passions and life can be beautiful, you will find the beauty in the simplest of things. I am so lucky to be alive and see the next day, I wish I could wave a magic wand and everyone could experience this without the tragedy part!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
There is no doubt we are going to Old Town Lansing and do not let the name fool you! Just minutes from downtown this part of Lansing is almost a hidden gem to those coming to visit MSU campus or visit our State Capital, it has so many outstanding restaurants with the best food in Lansing & the shopping is so special and unique for all different types of people and cultures. Every month there is some type of festival happening that brings the main street Turner Road to life with music and the spirit of community and Michigan.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I am cheering on the misunderstoods. I was there once, still am sometimes and I get you and I see you. Don’t let that thing you feel deep inside that is so uniquely special hide, let it out! I am shoutout out to you, be you cuz everyone else is taken, once you start living unapologetic authentically you, everything else just falls into place perfectly.

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Image Credits
Brian Thomas

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