How to find meaning in grief, strength in vulnerability, and use your love to drive incredible action | Nikki and Doug Mark
In this episode of The Practice of You™, Jeff Sklar sits down for a very personal conversation with Doug Mark, Founder of Mark Music & Media Law, P.C., and his wife Nikki Mark, who is the author of the new book, Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss and the Goal of a Lifetime. They discuss the tragic loss of their 12-year-old son Tommy in 2018 and their successful mission to honor his legacy with “Tommy’s Field.” They discuss… 1) Transforming grief into a legacy. 2) How to use love to drive incredible action. 3) Accessing the energy of your community. Doug Mark is the Founder of Mark Music & Media Law, P.C. He is a music attorney and has represented all possible entities in the music and film industries, including independent record companies, major record companies, independent and major music publishers, superstar recording artists, new recording artists, record producers, film composers, executives, technology companies, etc. Learn more about Doug’s firm at: https://www.markmml.com Nikki Mark had a 22-year career in operations for hospitality and sports team start-ups. She is the founder and now Chief Executive Officer of the TM23 Foundation, which opened the first Tommy’s Field in 2021 and the second one in 2023—with several other fields in the planning stages. She is the author of the new book, Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss and the Goal of a Lifetime. Learn more about Nikki’s journey at: www.nikkimark.com Follow Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-mark-809508135 Connect with Nikki on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikkiMarkAuthor Follow Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithnikki See other videos featuring Nikki on YouTube: Nikki Mark - YouTube Learn more about the TM23 Foundation: https://tm23foundation.org Information about the TM23 Community Cup soccer tournament on May 12, 2024: https://tm23foundation.org/tm23-community-cup To order a copy of Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss and the Goal of a Lifetime: https://www.amazon.com/Tommys-Field-Love-Loss-Lifetime/dp/1454951044 ***** Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. * Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014 * Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com * And our podcast page: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast