Philo4Thought is pleased to present the September 2013 “Young Professional of the Month” Feature Article. Preliminary criteria for YPM candidates is that they are actively engaged in an entrepreneurial initiative or have made a successful career for themselves. Candidates are typically of Hellenic origin, based in New York, and part of a humanitarian or environmentally-conscious field. The goal of the monthly features is to inspire the next generation of young professionals by providing positive and successful role models who have achieved success in areas our readers ultimately hope to pursue. Essential qualifications? Spirit, perseverance, and – most importantly – a compassionate heart that enables them to share their knowledge and experience with others.

This month, I had the pleasure to meet with Artemis Diane Kohas, Founder of mastihashop NY, a treasure trove situated on Orchard Street in the heart of NYC’s Lower East Side….

ARTICLE LINK: Deep Roots: A Cultural and Personal Legacy

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Our sincere thanks to Artemis Diane Kohas for taking the time to share her story with us! We look forward to your next event — the 2013 Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk — in NYC on Sunday October 20, 2013!