Lise' Ramos, Founder of NY Squadron Productions

It's 10 minutes before the hour. "Do or do not, there is no try." - Yoda, Jedi master from the "Star Wars" series

I recently met with an energetic and very successful business owner named Lise' Ramos. She has a passion for mixing her creative entrepreneurship with community projects focused on children related issues. Thank you Lise' for joining us in the studio today.

What is the name of your company and what products or services does it provide?
NY Squadron Productions, Inc. providing superior digital film and photography services for artists, families, corporate America - specializing in cultural and artistic events and music videos. For information Tel: 917-796-8499 Email: info@NYSquadronProductions.com

What role do you play in your organization?
Founder/Creative Director and writer - handling all facets of production with my team.

As a successful person, how did you get started?
An idea, a dream and just did it!

How did you learn what it takes to succeed?
Knowledge, confidence, being comfortable with everyone you meet in order to build a good business/personal relationship.

What personal/family activities do you enjoy?
Hiking, shopping, taking trips, sitting around talking and watching foreign films

What experiences in your life have helped you expand who you are as a person?
Education is important, but learning from others is more important.

What are your concerns about the world today?
Racial tension; war; the suffering of women, children and the elderly. Those very unfortunate are being left behind and being poor is not a crime.

If you had all the time and all the money you needed, what types of things would you do? Consider money as no object.
Solve all the above! Everyone should have a place to live, a job and self worth.

Are there any tips or advice you would like to offer people?
Always be yourself, leave your ego at the doorstep and accept others for who they are.

Are people more interesting than product stories?
People are infinitely more interesting. More bizarre too.

What are your goals and aspirations for the future?
To own a production company in every major city dedicated to making good family films.

What obstacles do you have to overcome to achieve your goals?
Limited funds and the inability to travel and tell the world about me. But I'm working on it.

Which people have been role models to you?
My mother, my professors and any person who has the courage to make a difference.

What are your favorite books, computer programs, or forms of entertainment?
Latina Power by Ana Nogales, Heroes, Lovers and Others, 100 Years of Latinos in Hollywood, and I love concerts and Broadway shows.

What is it that you are most passionate about or gives you the greatest enjoyment in life? Working with children and taking a concept or idea and translating that to a story on film.