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<article> <section class="section"> <div class="container-fullwidth"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="flexslider" data-flex-directions="hide" data-flex-controlsposition="inside" id="about-slider" data-flex-animation="fade" style="height:480px;" data-flex-speed="4000"> <ul class="slides"> <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story4.jpg"> </li> <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story1.jpg"> </li> <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story3.jpg"> </li> <!-- <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story7.jpg"> </li> --> <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story2.jpg"> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section"> <div class="divider-wrapper"> <div class="visible-xs element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-sm element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-md element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-lg element-height-60"></div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="col-text-1 element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInUp" data-os-animation-delay="0.1s"> <h1 class="super text-italic">Who the heck are you?</h1> </div> <div class="col-text-1 element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInUp" data-os-animation-delay="0.1s"> <p class="lead"> I’m a person. </p> </div> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s">I’m not brown, black or white. I’m not Indian, Middle-Eastern, British or American. I’m not Hindu, Muslim or Christian. I’m not Democrat or Republican. I’m not heterosexual or homosexual. I’m not man or woman. </p> <h2 class="element-bottom-30">I’m just a person that’s part of the human race who lives on a tiny planet called Earth.  </h2> <h3> <a href="#0" id="modal-trigger" data-type="tw-modal-trigger">Give me the snooty version</a></h3> <h1 class="super text-italic element-top-60">What's all the Ruckus about?</h1> <div class="col-text-1 element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInUp" data-os-animation-delay="0.1s"> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> Imprisonment. </p> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> We are <u>all</u> systematically indoctrinated from birth. By the time we develop critical thinking skills, it’s too darn late. We’re fully entrenched in our deep-seated values, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes and prejudices - endearingly referred to as wisdom, or our maker’s way. </p> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> We then spend the rest of our lives fervently pushing our ideology onto others, and ourselves! We consider it our duty to tell others how they should live their lives. And therein lies the secret to the root of mankind’s pain, suffering and unhappiness – “wisdom” that’s been accepted without question. </p> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> We conform to this wisdom because of our innate desire to be accepted and validated by society, even if it’s unjust or makes us unhappy. On the other hand, we want to explore our individuality; we wrestle with wanting to cut the strings from living the puppet life. </p> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> To break free, we must unlearn what we have learned. And have the audacity to <u>redefine</u> our social constructs. Then comes arguably the most painful part – act and live on our newly defined terms. That takes balls. Like really big, gargantuan balls. How big are yours? </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="divider-wrapper"> <div class="visible-xs element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-sm element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-md element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-lg element-height-60"></div> </div> </section> <div class="tw-modal" data-modal="modal-trigger"> <div class="tw-svg-bg" data-step1="M-59.9,540.5l-0.9-1.4c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3L864.8-41c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1l0.9,1.4c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3L-59.5,540.6 C-59.6,540.7-59.8,540.7-59.9,540.5z" data-step2="M33.8,690l-188.2-300.3c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3l925.4-579.8c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1L959.6,110c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3 L34.1,690.1C34,690.2,33.9,690.1,33.8,690z" data-step3="M-465.1,287.5l-0.9-1.4c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3L459.5-294c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1l0.9,1.4c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3 l-925.4,579.8C-464.9,287.7-465,287.7-465.1,287.5z" data-step4="M-329.3,504.3l-272.5-435c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3l925.4-579.8c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1l272.5,435c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3 l-925.4,579.8C-329,504.5-329.2,504.5-329.3,504.3z" data-step5="M341.1,797.5l-0.9-1.4c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3L1265.8,216c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1l0.9,1.4c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3L341.5,797.6 C341.4,797.7,341.2,797.7,341.1,797.5z" data-step6="M476.4,1013.4L205,580.3c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3L1130.5,0.2c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1l271.4,433.1c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3 l-925.4,579.8C476.6,1013.6,476.5,1013.5,476.4,1013.4z"> <svg height="100%" width="100%" preserveAspectRatio="none" viewBox="0 0 800 500"> <title>About Twizted Myrtle - Boring version</title> <path id="tw-changing-path-1" d="M-59.9,540.5l-0.9-1.4c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3L864.8-41c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1l0.9,1.4c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3L-59.5,540.6 C-59.6,540.7-59.8,540.7-59.9,540.5z" /> <path id="tw-changing-path-2" d="M-465.1,287.5l-0.9-1.4c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3L459.5-294c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1l0.9,1.4c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3 l-925.4,579.8C-464.9,287.7-465,287.7-465.1,287.5z" /> <path id="tw-changing-path-3" d="M341.1,797.5l-0.9-1.4c-0.1-0.1,0-0.3,0.1-0.3L1265.8,216c0.1-0.1,0.3,0,0.3,0.1l0.9,1.4c0.1,0.1,0,0.3-0.1,0.3L341.5,797.6 C341.4,797.7,341.2,797.7,341.1,797.5z" /> </svg> </div> <div class="tw-modal-content"> <div class="row"> <h1 class="tilt green super element-bottom-30">Shit that others say about me </h1> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 element-top-30"> <p>Asha was born in India, raised in Oman, and lived in London before settling in the U.S. Her multi-continent, multi-cultural, global experience was a clear predecessor that fed her insatiable curiosity – and the inspiration for her defining Twizted voice.</p> <p> As a rare breed, she's truly mastered the art of metamorphosis in body, mind and soul. In her first adult incarnation she graduated <NAME> from ASU and pursued a vibrant career in the hospitality industry. Then, she grew new wings. Ever intrepid and intrigued by the unknown, she launched and helped grow a thriving e-Commerce technology company with her brother, proving herself as an entrepreneur and demonstrating both the skills and resolve required of a woman intent on succeeding in a male-dominated industry.</p> <p> In 2014, she boldly stepped into uncharted territories again, starting a new venture, Twizted Myrtle, in pursuit of her undeniable thirst to confront and create consequential social change. Few understood why she would leave behind a burgeoning e-Commerce business that served marquee clients like Samsonite, Viacom, Pokémon, <NAME>, Taylor Swift and other household names – all during the pinnacle of a successful career. </p> <p> The impetus for leaving the traditional business world for a less conventional path was intensely personal; a deafening voice and inimitable force inside her told Asha that she needed to contribute to the world in a very personal and life-changing way. Asha found herself in the throes of depression and new depths of loneliness. She was acutely aware her “success” was empty. Like many do, she had lost her soul in the daily grind of chasing unhappiness.</p> <p> Ironically, during this time, her depression revealed spiritual clarity; it connected her to the struggles of others who face the same suffocating walls of relenting darkness. Photography became a sacred respite that unleashed a strident voice; like a caged tiger set free, she could never again return to the confined existence dictated by society.</p> <p>Twizted Myrtle became the multi-pronged platform to confront social issues that we’ve been plagued with for centuries. To break free from these vicious circles, she challenges what we accept, without question, as “wisdom,” and our conventional way of thinking through artistic means – provocative writings, thought-jarring podcasts and captivating photography.</p> <p>Bringing a refreshing curiosity with the unique empathy of a true global citizen, she speaks with an open mind and unfiltered honesty on a host of issues where most would fear to tread. Her work compels us to see and think differently to help unlock our mindsets from self-imposed limitations. In doing so, she seeks to help people break free from the invisible chains that enslave us as oblivious prisoners. </p> </div> </div> </div> tw-modal-content<a href="#" class="modal-close">Close</a> </div> <div class="tw-cover-layer"></div> <section class="section tilt"> <div class="background-media" style="background-image: url('/img/twiztedmyrtle/twizted-pattern.png'); background-repeat:no-repeat; background-size:cover; background-attachment:fixed; background-position: 50% 0%;" data-start="background-position: 50% -31px" data-0-top-bottom="background-position: 50% 50px"></div> <div class="background-overlay" style="background-color: rgba(200,188,182,0.8);"></div> <div class="circle-container tilt-back"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h1 class="text-center element-top-120 element-bottom-60 text-light super">Story behind the name</h1> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1"> <p class="lead center element-bottom-40 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.2s"> Twisted Myrtle is a graceful and captivating tree. It’s simple and yet complicated, similar to life. It’s grounded, and yet, branches out in twists and turns as it experiences life and discovers itself. It’s aromatic when bruised which signifies how we can bloom, especially in the face of adversity. Twisted Myrtle has glossy, bright to dark green leaves with pointed tips; it’s cleverly reflective of both our good and dark sides, each having daggers of their own.</p> <p class="lead center element-bottom-70 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.2s"> I traded the s for z in Twisted because it’s symbolic of being non-conformist. And because each tree is unique, just as each of us are. Twisted Myrtle mirrors the odyssey of life perfectly. And its zen-like qualities that evoke sentiments of peace and freedom are ultimately the perfect name for this journey of awakening. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section"> <div class="container element-bottom-120"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <h1 class="text-center element-top-120">“He who asks a question is a fool for a minute; <br> he who does not remains a fool forever”</h1> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="panel-group element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInLeft" data-os-animation-delay="0s" id="accordion_653"> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q1">What’s stirring?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q1"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Pot, of course. We’re here to shake and stir our long-established ways of thinking through artistic mediums – writings, podcasts and photography. We’re here to unearth and talk about everything under the sun. We challenge and dare to redefine concepts like marriage, whore, tradition, honor, failure, gentleman and more. There will be no sacred cows. </p> <p>You might get sad. You might get angry. Or you might be inspired. What you do with these emotions and new perspectives is up to you. You can use it to grow or get mad at me. But what good will that do?</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q2">3 things people say that piss me off</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse in" id="q2"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <ul> <li>You intimidate me. Ummm … And that’s my problem how?  </li> <li>You emasculate me. Would you like to borrow my balls?</li> <li>I live vicariously through you. Why? Are you dead? </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q3">5 things that piss me off even <strong>more</strong></a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q3"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <ul> <li>Self limiting beliefs</li> <li>Circular arguments. That's like watching NASCAR!</li> <li>Dishonesty. Including the Bill Clinton version of honesty</li> <li>Men’s sexual agenda is a biology thing</li> <li>Shriveled balls </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q5">Your potty mouth offends me</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q5"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>But it’s in my biology. I can’t help myself! <br>Try getting your knickers in a twist over things that really matter like rape, bullying, discrimination, animal cruelty, climate change and master manipulators that mindfuck you everyday without your knowledge or consent. Get offended about that, not the dreaded F word.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q13">I don’t agree with you on many things</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q13"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>That makes two of us. And that’s cool. We don’t have to agree. As long as we can talk openly and learn from each other, all is good. Why hate? </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q12">I consistently fail …</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q12"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>To understand why we can’t live and let live</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q6">I’m most grateful for …</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q6"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>My parents, education, divorce and depression - in that order. And if you want to know why, hang around.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q7">Holy thoughts</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q7"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Why do we keep fighting over religion? Why can’t we each believe in our own vision of invisible and call it a day? What does it matter if your religion is “right?” And if you’ve figured it out, then keep the secret to yourself silly. Do you really want to retire in an overcrowded sweaty ass heaven? For God’s sake!  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="panel-group element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInRight" data-os-animation-delay="0s" id="accordion_653"> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q8">What do you think of <NAME>?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q8"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Just one teeny-weeny French fry short of a happy meal. So close! </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q9">What do you think of marriage?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q9"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Who throws a big party before willingly committing to life in prison? Having said that, I am proud and supportive that gay marriage is finally legalized in the United States. I think every person has the equal right to be miserable. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q10">When I die …</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q10"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>That’s all folks!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q11">What do you fear most?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q11"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Fear. That sucker can paralyze the crap out of you! </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q14">Worst movie line ever?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q14"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>"You complete me." WTF!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q15">Most life-changing question you can ask</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q15"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Why?</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q16">Most life-changing thing you can do</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q16"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Shit or get off the pot </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q17">How do I get more of your risky business?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q17"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/twiztedmyrtle">Your face</a>. <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/twiztedmyrtle">Bird</a>. <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/twiztedmyrtle">Camera</a>. Pick your social poison</li> <li><a href="#subscribe">Smashup!</a> Delivered monthly. Reserved for brave souls only</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q18">Would you rather go to heaven or hell?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q18"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Hell. Every day of the week and twice on Sunday baby! </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q19">Who would you congregate with in hell?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q19"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p><NAME> (Duh), Yoda, Gandhi, Obama, <NAME>, <NAME>, Ironman, <NAME>, <NAME>, <NAME>, Loki and Thor. Promises to be an evening of ridiculous fun and mind-numbingly intellectually stimulating. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section"> <div class="background-overlay" style="background-color: rgba(200,188,182,1);"></div> <div class="container-fullwidth container-vertical-middle"> <div class="row vertical-middle"> <div class="col-md-5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"> <div class="text-center flexslider feature-slider" data-flex-animation="fade"  data-flex-controls="hide" data-flex-controls-position="outside" data-flex-controlsalign="center" data-flex-directions="hide" data-flex-slideshow="true" data-flex-speed="20000" data-os-animation="none" data-os-animation-delay="0s" id="flexslider-02"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <blockquote class="blockquote-simple"> <h1>Tw<NAME></h1> <img alt="Non-Conformist" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="250" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/testimonial-7.jpg" width="150"> <footer> <cite title="Non-Conformist">Non-Conformist</cite> </footer> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote class="blockquote-simple"> <h1><NAME></h1> <img alt="<NAME>" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="250" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/testimonial-6.jpg" width="150"> <footer> <cite title="<NAME>">Professional Animal and Nature Photographer  </cite> </footer> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote class="blockquote-simple"> <h1><NAME></h1> <img alt="<NAME>" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="250" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/testimonial-1.jpg" width="150"> <footer> <cite title="Partner at Defero">CEO, Helping Hands For Freedom</cite> </footer> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote class="blockquote-simple"> <h1><NAME></h1> <img alt="<NAME>" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="250" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/testimonial-5.jpg" width="150"> <footer> <cite title="Photographer">Owner, Star Worldwide Networks | Radio Hall of Fame   </cite> </footer> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote class="blockquote-simple"> <h1><NAME></h1> <img alt="<NAME>" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="250" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/testimonial-2.jpg" width="150"> <footer> <cite title="Photographer">Professional Photographer</cite> </footer> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote class="blockquote-simple"> <h1><NAME></h1> <img alt="<NAME>" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="250" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/testimonial-3.jpg" width="150"> <footer> <cite title="Photographer">Professional Photographer</cite> </footer> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote class="blockquote-simple"> <h1><NAME></h1> <img alt="<NAME>" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="250" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/testimonial-4.jpg" width="150"> <footer> <cite title="Photographer">Professional Tennis Player and Founder of International Premier Tennis League </cite> </footer> </blockquote> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> <div class="element-top-80 element-bottom-80 text-center text-light flexslider feature-slider" data-flex-animation="slide" data-flex-controls="hide" data-flex-controls-position="outside" data-flex-controlsalign="center" data-flex-directions="hide" data-flex-slideshow="true" data-flex-speed="20000" data-os-animation="none" data-os-animation-delay="0s" id="flexslider-39"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <blockquote> <p class="big">When was the last time you read a rotten testimonial? Take your time. I've got all day.</p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>I worked with Twizted side by side in Spitsbergen / Norway and saw her as a very dedicated and passioned photographer. She has a very artistic photographic eye and is able to pick out of a piece of art from a regular subject. Her way of communicating with people and her talent for photography makes her an extraordinary person to work with and to be around.</p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>Asha’s photography doesn’t confine itself to one genre. It can be both pleasing to the eye and soul while other times evoking a visceral reaction to the human condition. Be prepared to have either your imagination or intellect exposed to a unique perspective on life.</p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>I've been in the broadcast industry for over 35 years, and frankly, Asha is one of the bright and bold new voices in media. Always intriguing and at times uncomfortable, she genuinely wants to solve problems, change the world and make a difference in people's lives.</p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>As a professional photographer myself, one becomes jaded in the amount of forgettable or average imagery we are bombarded with everyday. Asha’s work never falls into that category. Many times both striking and rare and other times thought provoking to our social consciousness, words like “forgettable” and “average” never come to mind.</p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>Asha is a highly motivated, energetic artist that sees light very beautifully through her camera. She makes a concerted effort to make a difference in the world through the voice of her camera and the words she shares. </p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>Twizted has a keen eye. She has the ability to see the smallest of details and bring their story to the forefront. She connects with her subjects intimately and captures their essence perfectly. Her photography is compelling!</p> </blockquote> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section"> <div class="background-overlay grid-overlay-0" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,1);"></div> <div class="container-fullwidth"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h1 class="text-center element-top-70 element-bottom-30 os-animation super animated fadeIn" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0s" style="animation-delay: 0s;">Validation by Society</h1> </div> </div> <div class="row element-bottom-70"> <div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <figure> <img alt="Modern Luxury Scottsdale" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/client-1.jpg" style="opacity: .3"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <figure> <img alt="Arizona Foothills Magazine" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/client-2.jpg" style="opacity: .5"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <figure> <img alt="SanTan Sun News" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/client-7.jpg" style="opacity: .5"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <figure> <img alt="Uptown Magazine" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/client-3.jpg"> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <figure> <img alt="Phoenix Business Journal" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/client-5.jpg" style="opacity: .4"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <figure> <img alt="She Knows Magazine" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/client-4.jpg" style="opacity: .8" draggable="false"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <figure> <img alt="Univision" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/client-8.jpg" style="opacity: .7"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <figure> <img alt="Heaven Art Gallery" src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/client-6.jpg" style="opacity: .5"> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section_</article><commit_msg>Update from Forestry.io - about.md<commit_after>+++
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<article> <section class="section"> <div class="container-fullwidth"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="flexslider" data-flex-directions="hide" data-flex-controlsposition="inside" id="about-slider" data-flex-animation="fade" style="height:480px;" data-flex-speed="4000"> <ul class="slides"> <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story4.jpg"> </li> <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story1.jpg"> </li> <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story3.jpg"> </li> <!-- <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story7.jpg"> </li> --> <li data-slotamount="3" data-saveperformance="on" data-title="Intro Slide"> <img src="/img/twiztedmyrtle/about/story2.jpg"> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section"> <div class="divider-wrapper"> <div class="visible-xs element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-sm element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-md element-height-60"></div> <div class="visible-lg element-height-60"></div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="col-text-1 element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInUp" data-os-animation-delay="0.1s"> <h1 class="super text-italic">Who the heck are you?</h1> </div> <div class="col-text-1 element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInUp" data-os-animation-delay="0.1s"> <p class="lead"> I’m a person. </p> </div> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s">I’m not brown, black or white. I’m not Indian, Middle-Eastern, British or American. I’m not Hindu, Muslim or Christian. I’m not Democrat or Republican. I’m not heterosexual or homosexual. I’m not man or woman. </p> <h2 class="element-bottom-30">I’m just a person that’s part of the human race who lives on a tiny planet called Earth.  </h2> <h3> <a href="#0" id="modal-trigger" data-type="tw-modal-trigger">Give me the snooty version</a></h3> <h1 class="super text-italic element-top-60">What's all the Ruckus about?</h1> <div class="col-text-1 element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInUp" data-os-animation-delay="0.1s"> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> Imprisonment. </p> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> We are <u>all</u> systematically indoctrinated from birth. By the time we develop critical thinking skills, it’s too darn late. We’re fully entrenched in our deep-seated values, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes and prejudices - endearingly referred to as wisdom, or our maker’s way. </p> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> We then spend the rest of our lives fervently pushing our ideology onto others, and ourselves! We consider it our duty to tell others how they should live their lives. And therein lies the secret to the root of mankind’s pain, suffering and unhappiness – “wisdom” that’s been accepted without question. </p> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> We conform to this wisdom because of our innate desire to be accepted and validated by society, even if it’s unjust or makes us unhappy. On the other hand, we want to explore our individuality; we wrestle with wanting to cut the strings from living the puppet life. </p> <p class="lead os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.3s"> To break free, we must unlearn what we have learned. And have the audacity to <u>redefine</u> our social constructs. Then comes arguably the most painful part – act and live on our newly defined terms. That takes balls. Like really big, gargantuan balls. 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In her first adult incarnation she graduated <NAME> from ASU and pursued a vibrant career in the hospitality industry. Then, she grew new wings. Ever intrepid and intrigued by the unknown, she launched and helped grow a thriving e-Commerce technology company with her brother, proving herself as an entrepreneur and demonstrating both the skills and resolve required of a woman intent on succeeding in a male-dominated industry.</p> <p> In 2014, she boldly stepped into uncharted territories again, starting a new venture, Twizted Myrtle, in pursuit of her undeniable thirst to confront and create consequential social change. Few understood why she would leave behind a burgeoning e-Commerce business that served marquee clients like Samsonite, Viacom, Pokémon, Red Bull, Taylor Swift and other household names – all during the pinnacle of a successful career. </p> <p> The impetus for leaving the traditional business world for a less conventional path was intensely personal; a deafening voice and inimitable force inside her told Asha that she needed to contribute to the world in a very personal and life-changing way. Asha found herself in the throes of depression and new depths of loneliness. She was acutely aware her “success” was empty. Like many do, she had lost her soul in the daily grind of chasing unhappiness.</p> <p> Ironically, during this time, her depression revealed spiritual clarity; it connected her to the struggles of others who face the same suffocating walls of relenting darkness. Photography became a sacred respite that unleashed a strident voice; like a caged tiger set free, she could never again return to the confined existence dictated by society.</p> <p>Twizted Myrtle became the multi-pronged platform to confront social issues that we’ve been plagued with for centuries. To break free from these vicious circles, she challenges what we accept, without question, as “wisdom,” and our conventional way of thinking through artistic means – provocative writings, thought-jarring podcasts and captivating photography.</p> <p>Bringing a refreshing curiosity with the unique empathy of a true global citizen, she speaks with an open mind and unfiltered honesty on a host of issues where most would fear to tread. Her work compels us to see and think differently to help unlock our mindsets from self-imposed limitations. In doing so, she seeks to help people break free from the invisible chains that enslave us as oblivious prisoners. </p> </div> </div> </div> tw-modal-content<a href="#" class="modal-close">Close</a> </div> <div class="tw-cover-layer"></div> <section class="section tilt"> <div class="background-media" style="background-image: url('/img/twiztedmyrtle/twizted-pattern.png'); background-repeat:no-repeat; background-size:cover; background-attachment:fixed; background-position: 50% 0%;" data-start="background-position: 50% -31px" data-0-top-bottom="background-position: 50% 50px"></div> <div class="background-overlay" style="background-color: rgba(200,188,182,0.8);"></div> <div class="circle-container tilt-back"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h1 class="text-center element-top-120 element-bottom-60 text-light super">Story behind the name</h1> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1"> <p class="lead center element-bottom-40 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.2s"> Twisted Myrtle is a graceful and captivating tree. It’s simple and yet complicated, similar to life. It’s grounded, and yet, branches out in twists and turns as it experiences life and discovers itself. It’s aromatic when bruised which signifies how we can bloom in the face of adversity. Twisted Myrtle has glossy, bright to dark green leaves with pointed tips; it’s cleverly reflective of both our good and dark sides, each having daggers of their own.</p> <p class="lead center element-bottom-70 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeIn" data-os-animation-delay="0.2s"> I traded the s for z in Twisted because it’s symbolic of being non-conformist. And because each tree is unique, just as each of us are. Twisted Myrtle mirrors the odyssey of life perfectly. And its zen-like qualities that evoke sentiments of peace and freedom are ultimately the perfect name for this journey of awakening. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section"> <div class="container element-bottom-120"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <h1 class="text-center element-top-120">“He who asks a question is a fool for a minute; <br> he who does not remains a fool forever”</h1> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="panel-group element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInLeft" data-os-animation-delay="0s" id="accordion_653"> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q1">What’s stirring?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q1"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Pot, of course. We’re here to shake and stir our long-established ways of thinking through artistic mediums – writings, podcasts and photography. We’re here to unearth and talk about everything under the sun. We challenge and dare to redefine concepts like marriage, whore, tradition, honor, failure, gentleman and more. There will be no sacred cows. </p> <p>You might get sad. You might get angry. Or you might be inspired. What you do with these emotions and new perspectives is up to you. You can use it to grow or get mad at me. But what good will that do?</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q2">3 things people say that piss me off</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse in" id="q2"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <ul> <li>You intimidate me. Ummm … And that’s my problem how?  </li> <li>You emasculate me. Would you like to borrow my balls?</li> <li>I live vicariously through you. Why? Are you dead? </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q3">5 things that piss me off even <strong>more</strong></a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q3"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <ul> <li>Self limiting beliefs</li> <li>Circular arguments. That's like watching NASCAR!</li> <li>Dishonesty. Including the Bill Clinton version of honesty</li> <li>Men’s sexual agenda is a biology thing</li> <li>Shriveled balls </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q5">Your potty mouth offends me</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q5"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>But it’s in my biology. I can’t help myself! <br>Try getting your knickers in a twist over things that really matter like rape, bullying, discrimination, animal cruelty, climate change and master manipulators that mindfuck you everyday without your knowledge or consent. Get offended about that, not the dreaded F word.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q13">I don’t agree with you on many things</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q13"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>That makes two of us. And that’s cool. We don’t have to agree. As long as we can talk openly and learn from each other, all is good. Why hate? </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q12">I consistently fail …</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q12"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>To understand why we can’t live and let live</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q6">I’m most grateful for …</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q6"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>My parents, education, divorce and depression - in that order. And if you want to know why, hang around.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q7">Holy thoughts</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q7"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Why do we keep fighting over religion? Why can’t we each believe in our own vision of invisible and call it a day? What does it matter if your religion is “right?” And if you’ve figured it out, then keep the secret to yourself silly. Do you really want to retire in an overcrowded sweaty ass heaven? For God’s sake!  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="panel-group element-top-20 element-bottom-20 os-animation" data-os-animation="fadeInRight" data-os-animation-delay="0s" id="accordion_653"> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q8">What do you think of <NAME>?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q8"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Just one teeny-weeny French fry short of a happy meal. So close! </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q9">What do you think of marriage?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q9"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Who throws a big party before willingly committing to life in prison? Having said that, I am proud and supportive that gay marriage is finally legalized in the United States. I think every person has the equal right to be miserable. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q10">When I die …</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q10"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>That’s all folks!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q11">What do you fear most?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q11"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Fear. That sucker can paralyze the crap out of you! </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q14">Worst movie line ever?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q14"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>"You complete me." WTF!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q15">Most life-changing question you can ask</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q15"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Why?</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q16">Most life-changing thing you can do</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q16"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Shit or get off the pot </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q17">How do I get more of your risky business?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q17"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/twiztedmyrtle">Your face</a>. <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/twiztedmyrtle">Bird</a>. <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/twiztedmyrtle">Camera</a>. Pick your social poison</li> <li><a href="#subscribe">Smashup!</a> Delivered monthly. Reserved for brave souls only</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q18">Would you rather go to heaven or hell?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q18"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p>Hell. Every day of the week and twice on Sunday baby! </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="panel-heading"> <a class="accordion-toggle accordion-heading collapsed" data-parent="#accordion_653" data-toggle="collapse" href="#q19">Who would you congregate with in hell?</a> </div> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="q19"> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="col-text-1"> <p><NAME> (Duh), Yoda, Gandhi, Obama, <NAME>, <NAME>, Ironman, <NAME>, <NAME>, <NAME>, Loki and Thor. 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Always intriguing and at times uncomfortable, she genuinely wants to solve problems, change the world and make a difference in people's lives.</p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>As a professional photographer myself, one becomes jaded in the amount of forgettable or average imagery we are bombarded with everyday. Asha’s work never falls into that category. Many times both striking and rare and other times thought provoking to our social consciousness, words like “forgettable” and “average” never come to mind.</p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>Asha is a highly motivated, energetic artist that sees light very beautifully through her camera. She makes a concerted effort to make a difference in the world through the voice of her camera and the words she shares. </p> </blockquote> </li> <li> <blockquote> <p>Twizted has a keen eye. She has the ability to see the smallest of details and bring their story to the forefront. 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