Arik is a New Mexico State University Alumnus with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and a Masters in Physical Therapy. He currently owns and operates Almas Kitchen, and frequently engages with the university to offer students the opportunity to gain experience by working at his restaurant. We talk about his struggles of managing a restaurant during a pandemic, his faith in God, and the importance of helping others who struggle with mental health.
**Warning: There is mention of loss, mental health, and suicide in the episode. Please listen with caution**

Hi, I'm Jesus Duran, and I'm an Absolute Imperfection. Phew, that felt great saying it. Look, life doesn't always go the way we plan it out. For so long I've asked myself, "What the hell am I doing?" "Where am I going in life?" and "How is there no manual?". From dropping out of college my first semester, doing telemarketing, studying architecture, to joining an electrical union, and now working at a furniture store, I decided it is time for me to roll up my sleeves and do some digging. Through this podcast, I am hoping to find my true life calling, and hopefully you do too! By interviewing experts within their fields, we will listen to their journey, learn about what they do and how they got to where they are. While also highlighting their Absolute Imperfections, of course.