Hello all, this is the first installment of CUE at UMD. 

I hope y'all enjoy this first episode and are able to gain an understanding of what Cultural Entrepreneurship is from the perspective of UMD student, Asha Bezanson. I wanted to conduct this interview to better understand Asha's experience in the Cultural Entrepreneurship program here at UMD while informing everyone out there who may have questions and/or interest in this degree and field of work. 

We also chat about her own venture, the Lotus Painting Company which she began in late 2019. Already discovering quick success in her hometown of Morris Minnesota, Asha is looking to expand to more cities and hopefully attract a large portion of the greater Midwest market. 

Below is her website if you would like to connect with her and check out her amazing work! 

>>>  https://lotuspaintingcompany.com  <<<

I appreciate everyone tuning in to listen to our conversations. You mean a lot to me and the CUE program at UMD. 

Thank You 🙏 

Eli Esch