We had the good fortune of connecting with Ann Lykins and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ann, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
“At the end of the day, at the end of your life, it all comes down to Love.” Is the quote I have on the front of my business card. Although I daily fall short of fulfilling that to the degree I would like to, I’ve found sharing it with others is infectious!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Art has always been an interest, but one that I laid on a back burner when I dropped out of college to pursue a greater passion for overseas missions in 1971. Nearly 20 years later I found myself back in the US, a single mom. After a year of adapting back to life stateside & doing nonprofit work in California, we relocated to Colorado. With 7 kids (of12) left at home, I was scrambling on all fronts. I was homeschooling, taking college classes, keeping an open door for others returning from overseas, starting a nonprofit for Native Americans, & hanging on the cliff by prayer alone! A friend asked me to fill in a gig he’d double booked himself for—& I fell into a wonderful opportunity of a lifetime! It’s been a journey of perseverance & joy, love & friendships—& a continuation of a life of faith.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Oh, gosh I think pandemicly speaking I would visit the mountains, walk the streams, enjoy the wonderful craft beers on brewery patios & enjoy the variation of weather Colorado affords is!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
There are so very many good friends & family who have influenced my life over the decades, & I would be remiss to neglect expressing my gratitude to any one of them. If you know me, you have influenced me, and I thank you for it!

Website: Entertainment-etc.com
Other: Ann.ent.etc@gmail.com 303.668.1242

Image Credits
Twain (for the little girl with the mirror)

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