{"id":2986,"date":"2018-03-07T16:37:26","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T00:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/?p=2986"},"modified":"2020-11-02T13:03:21","modified_gmt":"2020-11-02T21:03:21","slug":"dylan-nunn-and-his-company-metta-creative-have-sparked-an-industry-movement-for-environmental-preservation-by-partying-with-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/dylan-nunn-and-his-company-metta-creative-have-sparked-an-industry-movement-for-environmental-preservation-by-partying-with-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Dylan Nunn And His Company Metta Creative Have Sparked An Industry Movement for Environmental Preservation By Partying With Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dylan Nunn is a purpose-driven millennial with a love for hospitality and a passion for environmental preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is the founder of Mett\u0101 Creative, a community and events hub.<\/p>\n

Mett\u0101 Creative’s mission is to inspire purpose-driven millennials to act and live more sustainably through social-impact nightlife and #PartyWithPurpose.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0 Dylan has the unique skillset and network roladex to curate<\/p>\n

Both of Dylan\u2019s parents are well traveled Cultural Anthropologists, that have helped him develop a keen sense for social facilitation, most likely influenced by his eclectic childhood.<\/span><\/p>\n

His experience in the events industry comes from working as a banquet server and bartender for notable events like Presidential Inaugurations, international summits, and exclusive private dinners.<\/span><\/p>\n

Partying just like any other college student, he felt generally powerless and socially unfulfilled after leaving college.<\/span><\/p>\n

After recognizing how empty the typical nightlife is around most campuses, he understood the need to create a social change among the largest generation in America: millennials.<\/span><\/p>\n

I had the pleasure of spending time with Dylan for his Future Sharks interview because he is leaving normal behind<\/a>, becoming the best version of himself, and creating things that matter.<\/p>\n

Here we go …<\/h3>\n

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Where are you from?<\/b><\/h3>\n

I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya until the age of six when my family and I moved to the\u00a0<\/span>Washington D.C., area where I currently reside at the <\/span>Fern Place<\/b>, a social-incubator, Mett\u0101 Hub and AirBnB verified <\/span>\u201cSuper Host\u201d<\/b> location also know as…my house.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are some of your hobbies?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Staying active, present and appreciating the opportunities I have.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"In particular, swimming and running are some of my favorite hobbies – they really help me clear my mind and help me feel free and limitless to movement and capability. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other hobbies of mine include cooking, live music, and just getting connected with the community as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

My hobbies often relate to outdoor activities because we spend time and energy educating our market on how important nature is that it only amplifies our appreciation of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your favorite quote?<\/b><\/h3>\n

I\u2019m not sure who I heard this from but something I’ve always re-visited being involved in the service industry: \u201cYou never know who\u2019s going to walk through the door.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Especially in the events industry – if you\u2019re in the right place at the right time you can frequently find an\u00a0<\/span>opportunity to improve your current situation by creating authentic connections with the people you encounter.<\/span><\/p>\n

And the way best way to increase your chances is seeking out more opportunities and gatherings, so that sooner or later you will meet someone who may very well change your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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(2016 Georgetown Law Reunion)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And all you have to do is just show up!<\/span><\/p>\n

To give you some context: I\u2019ve been lucky enough to have met among others: George Clooney,\u00a0<\/span>Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and President Obama and his family.<\/span><\/p>\n

I received all of this opportunities through networking and bartending.<\/p>\n

These experiences profoundly influenced my way of thinking about community gatherings, in which we have the opportunity to support the development of all our own personal journeys, and those of others.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are you working on?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Society is changing rapidly<\/b> and our technology is advancing exponentially.<\/span><\/p>\n

We can connect with friends internationally, eat the planets most exotic foods domestically for the first time ever, and perform hand-held research on virtually any topic within seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet in the midst of our advancements<\/b>, Earth is under great stress from humans everyday habits of high-consumption AND low-awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Giving back is not easily accessible to all young people, and may seem like a waste of time because they think it\u2019s too late or their voice does not matter.<\/span><\/p>\n

So what I’m focused on now is facilitating connections between existing community groups and\u00a0<\/span>forward-thinking organizations, by curating experiences that benefit the human condition, the\u00a0<\/span>environment, and the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

I do this through Metta Creative:<\/span><\/p>\n

Metta Creative<\/b><\/a> (<\/b>www.mettacreative.world<\/b><\/a>) \u00a0<\/b>is a benefit organization that brings together a network of purpose-driven Millennial’s\u00a0<\/span>and forward thinking companies working together through nightlife events to inspire other Millennial’s (and anyone!) to act and live more sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n

We encourage party-goers to #PartyWithPurpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

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(Artist At Metta Club Event)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anyone can throw a party for the environment, so that\u2019s not really the point.<\/span><\/p>\n

The carefully curated experiences we create are the comfortable and artistic meeting grounds for forward thinking folks to come together, have a good time, and get connected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Metta Creative is becoming the glue, the collective, the creative network, that will connect individuals and organizations that share our core values of balance, creativity and environmental preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How did you come up with this idea?<\/b><\/h3>\n

After college a group of us felt very unfulfilled with the typical nightlife scene; after a night of drinking and partying we would wake up the next morning feeling socially\/globally unfulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n

So we asked ourselves – <\/span>why<\/b>?<\/span><\/p>\n

When we started dissecting the reasons people go out, we discovered the key missing element.<\/span><\/p>\n

That element was a greater purpose – specifically it was bringing more attention to the \u201c<\/span>blue-light pandemic<\/b>\u201d that\u2019s affecting the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The blue-colored screens of social media TOOLS that have led us, knowingly or not, into further separation from our friends and family, allowing all of us, really, to potentially get trapped inside of our own heads, in our own rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

We become transfixed to our screens that we lose touch with each other.<\/p>\n

We become… disconnected.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re finding that many Millennials – especially in this tense political climate – are having difficulty trusting in traditional nonprofits and social organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve found that many who give money to these humanitarian causes are questioning the legitimacy of where the money goes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Millennial’s need more transparent mediums to prove that their time, money, and attention are contributing to a larger collective benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is your company different? <\/b><\/h3>\n

Unlike many other nightlife-activities popular out in the market, Mett\u0101 Creative experiences enrich the minds of those who attend, leaving them feeling fulfilled, connected and part of something more important.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mett\u0101 Creative fosters the <\/span>connection<\/b>, and facilitates the <\/span>support<\/b> of a purpose-driven, environmentally-conscious community by curating artistic, fulfilling, and interactive events open to the public, that encourage freedom of expression and the promotion of personal ventures and projects that align with our shared mission and core-values. <\/span><\/p>\n

Mett\u0101 Creative works to solve the social issue of fading human interaction while sparking an interest in environmental preservation in a fun and interactive way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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(Artist at Metta Club Event)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During each event experience, we make a conscious efforts to create awareness of our <\/span>footprint<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, we partner with companies like <\/span>Naeco<\/span><\/a> to serve our attendees with plant-based, disposable cups and plates.<\/span><\/p>\n

My work in the service industry has introduced me to the fact that so many people are not even aware that these ecologically sound products exist.<\/span><\/p>\n

This past year we threw events benefiting environmentally-focused organizations in Washington DC, New York City, Boston, and internationally in Melbourne Australia and San Pedro, Belize.<\/span><\/p>\n

And we\u2019re looking for more connections with anyone who understands this mission and is willing to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your dream with your company?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Success looks like an inter-global, self-sustaining network\/platform for collaboration, acceleration, creation, and entertainment based on our core values of balance, creativity and environmental responsibility. <\/span><\/p>\n

We want to see the same kind of joy expressed by party-goers in the days after an experience, being shared daily on a global scale – to create the largest social-impact possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

By connecting individuals and organizations that are already thinking about sustainable solutions to our world\u2019s problems, everyone begins to feel more empowered and connected in their own communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Through <\/span>social-impact nightlife<\/b>, we aim to inspire and cultivate the next generation of Nikola Teslas, Elon Musks, and the Satoshi Nakamotos, from the largest generation on Earth: Millennials<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eventually we would love to work with governments and cities to improve the lives of their residents, their relationships with their communities and the local tourism economy.<\/p>\n

We see our contribution to the area building a stronger community towards more sustainable thinking, which is a major topic of discussion between young adults these days.<\/span><\/p>\n

If we can bring in a diversity of opinions towards a common purpose of acting and living more sustainably we can work together with more creative individuals to develop actionable initiatives through events and gatherings of conscious intention. <\/span><\/p>\n

What makes you special?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>core innovation<\/b> and <\/span>value proposition<\/b> that sets our venture apart is the platform\/network of purpose-driven Millennial’s that Mett\u0101 fosters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coupled with our consistently unique, fulfilling nightlife experiences that connect attendees with environmentally-conscious organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are value-driven and cost-driven: we source sustainably and still add immense value to the customer\u2019s experience with repurposed art materials for each event for attendees to collaborate with.<\/p>\n

This costs very little, but is significant because of it\u2019s intentional purpose.<\/p>\n

Mett\u0101 Creative is a medium through which creative, conscious impact flows. In order to keep taking steps in the right direction, we have to be able to continue to educate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rediscovering the knowledge of a powerful…holistic life…allows us to discover a more conscious way of living that will enrich our bodies and minds, all the while sustaining the natural world around us.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you creatively advertise?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Our energy is contagious!<\/span><\/p>\n

When we get excited about something it catches on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once people come to an event, they always come back to the next event.<\/span><\/p>\n

And they bring their friends!<\/span><\/p>\n

And that is the most important, best form of advertising we do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from people looking forward to go to the next Mett\u0101 Event, we have the ability to effectively influence our peers to start moving in a more mindful directions using all the social media platforms.<\/p>\n

Apart from word-of-mouth and social media approaches, we spend a lot of time directly contacting organizations, clubs and communities, because those leaders have the ability to influence their hubs of intellectuals, movers and shakers, thinkers, etc.. that, once they are on board, we have successfully connected another \u2018node\u2019 in the Mett\u0101 Creative web, and we intentionally track those relationships with software that allows us to facilitate these connections with care.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s one thing our readers can do today to get more involved with the sustainability trend?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Start asking more questions that produce thought provoking answers<\/span><\/p>\n