Russian Dolls: Passionista Cancelista

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about Renata Krumer's Passionista Movement.  Apparently it was something new she started that she was hoping would take off.  A lot of "reality stars" try to make the most of their 15 minutes of fame by branching out into other businesses, like Michael and Marina's laughable cookbook idea and ridiculous talk show aspirations.  Renata's idea, helping people to achieve their full potential, seemed to be more in line with the kind of person she is, compassionate, considerate of other's feelings, helpful.  She started this Passionista Movement with the best of intentions and I'm sure to make money down the road if it was successful. I woke up this morning wondering what happened at the first meeting, scheduled for October 9th, 2011.  Imagine my disappointment to read what she had posted the night before at 11:20 PM?  

Hello! Due to unexpected travel plans, tomorrows

meeting will be canceled! Sorry for the 

inconvenience.

Posted October 8 at 11:20 PM

Now can someone please tell me who gets unexpected travel arrangement at 11:20 at night?  Something that is so important it cannot wait until after the 3PM meeting that 5 people had planned to attend...or did they?  These 5 people were members as soon as the site was up and signed up to attend immediately.  It made me suspicious then and it makes me suspicious now.  Unless they were friends of Renata's and wanted to make it seem like people were interested.  It seems to me that even "reality" isn't real these days.  Maybe the "passionista" has become a "cancelista?"  

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Picture credit: Renata Krumer's Passionista Movement

Russian Dolls: Renata's Passionista Movement

There is something very likable about Renata Krumer!  Maybe it's her friendly, gentle personality, maybe it's her ability to talk to people and relax them, maybe it's her style and class and the professional way she carries herself?  Maybe all of the above.  In any case, I wish the show Russian Dolls would have put the spotlight on her more and much less on Marina, who has none of these traits.  But I digress.  I see that Renata is having a "Passionista Movement" meeting on Sunday, October 9th at The New Cats Cafe located at 2027 Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 PM. 

The purpose of the group, according to Renata is "I believe in passion, I believe in love, I believe that all people are outstanding! Our Passionista Movement will be a force, that will help people to achieve and share their achievments with the world. Open up about your passion. The world needs to know!"

In this meeting, Renata says, "I would love to hear and to talk about your passions, about your concerns related to your passions, about steps that you have to take to succeed with your passion! Start believing in yourself, the world will follow!"

If you are interested in attending or knowing more, here is the link to the website where you can contact Renata and be on your way to following your dreams: http://www.meetup.com/PassionistaMovement/