As part of our career development program, we met with Mike Malandra, owner of a martial arts studio and a professional photographer. Mike joined us as we first hiked in Harriman State Park and then went back to his martial arts center in Suffern, NY. There Mike gave us a lesson in self defense and avoiding confrontation. Following that, we had a long form discussion where he shared his background and how he has turned two of his passions in life into successful small businesses. Before we left, we toured his photo gallery to see some of the amazing landscape shots he has captured in his travels over the last 20 years. In our reports following the visit it was interesting to read the students thoughts about being an entrepreneur and potentially owning their own small business.