Mark Ayen is an unstoppable force of nature and a true icon of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival. In this electrifying episode of The Blueprint Podcast, we dive deep into the mind of a visionary who has dedicated his life to the art and business of Carnival. From the tender age of two, when he first graced the Savannah stage, to becoming the youngest-ever President of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Bands Association, Mark’s journey is a masterclass in turning passion into an empire. We'll unpack the raw truths behind his audacious vision, including his pivotal decision to leave a corporate career and bet everything on culture. Mark shares his unique philosophy on how to honor tradition while fearlessly modernizing it for a new generation, a strategy he's applied to his own massive bands, Dirty Medics and Platinum Carnival. This isn’t just a conversation; it's a blueprint for building a legacy, a call to every creator, entrepreneur, and dreamer who believes that what they love can truly become what they do.