In this episode of RISE, host Gary Lipovetsky delves into a fascinating conversation with Roman Sharf, a remarkable individual who has traversed a remarkable life journey. Roman's story begins with his family's escape from the Soviet Union, seeking a new life in the United States. This experience profoundly shaped his perspective on life and opportunity. Over the years, Roman has built a successful corporate career and is widely recognized for co-founding Luxury Bazar. In the episode, they discuss a wide array of topics, including the impact of technology on child development, the nuanced differences between Canada and the USA, and the unique identity challenges faced by some Ukrainians. Roman also shares his insights into how social media has revolutionized the luxury market, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the digital age. This episode offers a unique glimpse into Roman Sharf's incredible journey and the dynamic landscape of luxury and social media. Don't miss this engaging conversation that explores Roman's personal odyssey and the evolving dynamics of the luxury and social media industries. Gary and Roman provide valuable insights and perspectives that are sure to captivate the audience. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:04:40 - Guest background  00:11:20 - Fleeing the Soviet Union and coming to America 00:25:00 -The problem with technology and kids development 00:34:32 - The difference between Canada and USA 00:39:03 - The strange identity crisis of some Ukrainians  00:42:11 - Roman's corporate career  00:53:28 - How Luxury Bazar started and worked  01:17:00 - How social media change the game forever 01:24:00 - Collaboration is key in social media 01:28:00 - Watch the talk with Roman Sharf 01:34:33 - Final advice and Outro Gary Lipovestsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/ Roman Sharf: https://www.instagram.com/romansharf/