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Before focusing on global health and healing and establishing the KOTU Centre, I had a distinguished career in entertainment, marketing, and production. 

I specialized in designing and creating team-building and morale-boosting events for many Fortune 100 and 500 companies. As the former CEO of Barry Dean Productions, a distinguished event production and entertainment company, we orchestrated unparalleled team-building and inspirational events for global giants such as AT&T, Citibank, Disney, IBM, and General Foods. Our list of clients was extensive.

Before entering the corporate events business, I took over the lease of The Valley Stream Theatre in Valley Stream, Long Island, where I produced and promoted live concerts. One notable show featured Jerry Seinfeld opening for Jay Black and The Americans. Another successful event was The Soaps Alive show, headlined by John Stamos, who made his first live East Coast appearance on my stage. Additionally, we organized live shows at venues such as the Hofstra University Theatre and The Bushnell Memorial Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut.

Furthermore, I served as the CEO of Sunshine Talent Reps, a renowned management firm representing young talent in television, film, stage, and commercials. Among our notable achievements was nurturing Kevin Connolly during his youth, who later became known as Eric on HBO's Entourage. We also discovered talents like John Anthony, whose journey from flipping burgers at Burger King to starring in classics like The Wonder Years and one of the stars of the TV pilot of Turner and Hooch exemplifies our success. Our agency also provided talent for acclaimed shows such as The Cosby Show and hundreds of high-profile national commercials.

As if these endeavors weren't enough, I also undertook the challenge of launching QB Square, a revolutionary decorative stationery product featuring innovative paper cube designs adorned with original silkscreen artwork. Notable bestsellers included the Music Notes and Piano Notes cubes, both designed by me. QB Square achieved substantial success with consistent reorders and national distribution in major retail chains, including placement in over 500 Marshalls locations across the United States. It goes without saying, this was a thrilling chapter in my life.

My diverse experiences and successes span numerous industries and ventures, reflecting my dedication and expertise. If you have any inquiries or opportunities for collaboration, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am always eager to explore new possibilities and share my knowledge and skills.