Inspire, Thrive, Survive
A creative journal by Mark Mandelbaum: stories of resilience, creativity, interviews, and moments that shaped the journey.
Origin Story
Born as my motto during cancer, #InspireThriveSurvive honors my late grandmother, a teacher who inspired everyone around her.
Those words gave me strength, and today this blog is where I share reflections, interviews, and poetry.
Dedicated to my late grandmother, who inspired #InspireThriveSurvive.
Featured Posts
Inspire, Thrive, Skydive! - A reflection on facing fear and finding freedom through skydiving. A story of resilience, perspective, and living fully after cancer.
The Window (2014) - A personal essay on survivorship, grief, and gratitude. This piece continues to inspire families and survivors with its honest perspective.
Kosha Dillz Interview - Hip hop artist Kosha Dillz shares his story of hustle, creativity, and community. A candid look at passion, persistence, and life in music.
Personal Reflections
Slaying the Beast: A Lesson in Resilience
Inspire, Thrive, Skydive! - A reflection on facing fear and finding freedom through skydiving. A story of resilience, perspective, and living fully after cancer.
The Window (2014) - A personal essay on survivorship, grief, and gratitude. This piece continues to inspire families and survivors with its honest perspective.
Interviews
Kosha Dillz Interview - Hip hop artist Kosha Dillz shares his story of hustle, creativity, and community. A candid look at passion, persistence, and life in music.
A 20 Questions interview with Raychelle from King of the Nerds Season 3. Behind-the-scenes stories, personality, and fan insights.
A 20 Questions interview with Thomas from King of the Nerds Season 3. Thoughts on the show, life experiences, and more.
Poetry
A poem reflecting on friendship, celebration, and gratitude during a birthday spent with the people that matter most.
A poem honoring my milestone 40th birthday, filled with gratitude, family memories, and reflections on life's journey.
A poem capturing my trip to West Virginia, rafting, nature, and the awe of adventure in the mountains.