My music is a creative expression of my love for the Divine. I write passionately about the people, natural beauty, and experience of the Divine in my life.

A bit about me...I grew up in Minnesota, but moved away in 1981, to return with my wife and children fifteen years later. During that time I lived in 7 different states and four countries. Whether washing dishes in Sydney, working on Capitol Hill, packing frozen fish in Alaska, managing money on Wall Street, busing tables on Maui, washing dishes in New Zealand, social work in Africa, the journeys of past have led to the journey of present, and eventually onward to what is next.

I possess the gift of vision and the energy and passion of ideas, marketing, entrepreneurship, music, spirituality. My purpose in life is to help create positive change, as well as to help others achieve their life purpose.

Whether helping to start Provide International in Kenya (1 million people in Nairobi's slums have been served), or yourexpedition (which helped polar explorers Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen deliver a powerful message of inspiration to millions of girls and women around the world), working in the corporate world as a marketer of cakes and frostings for Pillsbury or for the Tater Tots brand at H.J. Heinz, I am fueled by igniting ideas and envisioning new ways to make things better. Also, I love leading teams of people, or helping others as they pursue their life journeys. I've been involved in starting new concepts and business that range from online grocers, to bike lights, laser tag facilities, frozen mashed potatoes, community development enterprises, and brands related to people (the Bancroft Arnesen Explore brand).

Most recently, I've become a Vision Coach for individuals and organizations seeking guidance developing, understanding or implementing their personal or organizational vision.

This music represents a new element of life. I had not written or sung a song in public until 2004. Now, I've released my second cd and my music is being played around the world.

Enjoy the four songs I've put online. Order one or both of the cd's. Write with questions. Provide critical or positive feedback. If my music touches something inside of you, it would be an honor to hear about it. You can e-mail me at charliehartwell@mac.com.