“If the public sees me do something that doesn’t work… I don’t care.”

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Some things we learn in this podcast:

• Jeremy has worked with Kelly Clarkson, Sting, the Kardashians, Gwyneth Paltrow, Miley Cryus just to name a few…
• On the founding of Help Portrait, the 5 year anniversary and heart wrenching stories of how it’s helped
• On the balance between art and commerce
• On overcoming the self talk and taking risks
• Where the passion comes that fuels his drive
• Every once in a while, I put down the iPhone and look out the window and think… wow.
• The sacrifices Jeremy has made to pursue a creative lifestyle
• The fascinating, hectic way he got started as a professional photographer
• The mindset of believing in yourself
• Amazing stories of the power of courageous creativity
• How to shift from the ‘I suck’ mindset creatives suffer from
• The role of instinct and vision
• How to cultivate great relationships with those you work with
• On the Importance of Hustle
• How to lead a creative team

“Every once in a while, I put down the iPhone and look out the window and think… wow.”

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Check out Frank Ockenfels as a role model for vision
• Get to Work! Chuck Close
• Non-Profit: Help Portrait
• Connect with Jeremy | Website | Twitter | Pintrest | Facebook