Alok Rakyan is a loyal friend whose unwavering support through my years in the TAC leadership will always be cherished. He runs a jewelry business, carrying on a 400-year family legacy in India. Alok came to Japan 30 years ago to work for his uncle who was entrusted by his grandfather to expand the diamond business out of India. Eight years of tutelage later Alok goes independent specializing in diamond and precious stones. His company has since remodeled to producing custom-designed jewelry and Alok’s brand is making its mark in the industry. He gave a special shout-out to my son Lewis - “Let your passion drive you!”