Best Jesse Driftwood Podcasts (2024)

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11- Is Self Disappointment a Superpower or a Problem 1:01:46

1y ago1:01:46

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Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick. The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. L…

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10- Jesse's Process of Making Videos is a Joke 1:13:16

1y ago1:13:16

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In this episode, Jesse and Levi discuss the struggle to maintain creative momentum and the fear of losing interest in video making. They discuss the delicate balance between consuming and creating content, the importance of finding a staple activity to complement creative work, and the desire to avoid a creative rut. Throughout the episode, they ex…

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9- Why the Dream of a "Cabin in the Woods" is a Lie for ADHD'rs 49:05

1y ago49:05

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Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick. The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. L…

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8- How Small Things Make All the Difference for the ADHD Creator 53:47

1+ y ago53:47

53:47

Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick. The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. L…

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7- Why Pushing Too Hard, Slows You Down 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

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There are some incredible benefits of being a creator and putting things out into the world. There are also hidden challenges that often go by beneath the surface. Jesse and Levi unpack the struggles of facing those challenges head-on at the end of every year, and what it feels like to disappoint yourself over and over. They also explore the challe…

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6- Why Jesse Can't Find Any New Ideas 52:45

1+ y ago52:45

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By Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood

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5- The Numbing Problem of Always Search for the Next ADHD Life Hack 55:55

1+ y ago55:55

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Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick. The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. L…

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4- Jesse Officially Has ADHD 43:19

1+ y ago43:19

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--- This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video. http://left.ly/jessesvideocourse --- Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub 🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by …

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3- My Secret Tool Stopped Working 1:14:41

3y ago1:14:41

1:14:41

What happens when business as usual stops working? Jesse and Levi both made a massive switch the past 12 months to bring on hired help. In this episode they reflect on the challenges of last year and how they plan to move forward. --- This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video. h…

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2- Are We Slowly Killing Our Passion? 46:07

3+ y ago46:07

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How much energy do we waste on things that don't matter? If we try to turn our passion into a career does that all but guarantee that we will end up burning out and hating what we do? Those are the questions we explore in this weeks episode of the Make Stuff Club --- This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to ma…

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1- Are we Real Artists? 43:42

3+ y ago43:42

43:42

Let us know you thoughts on twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention You can reach us @JesseDriftwood and @theLeviAllen 🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm. 📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!By Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood

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The Creator Generation with Photographer/Filmmaker Jesse Driftwood 1:03:22

4y ago1:03:22

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with photographer and filmmaker Jesse Driftwood. Jesse began his career by filming weddings for a few friends. With such a low margin of error, wedding photography is the ultimate trial by fire for any creator and equipped Jesse with the skills to tell the stories that were unf…

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Active Learning with Creative Director Matthew Encina 57:00

4y ago57:00

57:00

This episode of The Darkroom Podcast was made possible by our new podcast partners, Epidemic Sound. The team at Epidemic is helping us bring on some of their amazing creators as guests for the show so this week we’re excited to kick it off with creative director and design educator, Matthew Encina. Matthew is the former creative director at Blind w…

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On the Road with Jack Harding 42:58

4y ago42:58

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with photographer Jack Harding. We dive into Jack’s story from picking up a camera just five years ago to where he is today. Back in 2016, Jack was working in a Swedish bank, spending his salary to travel to Norway on the weekends with fellow photographers. Since then, Jack has shot for some of the m…

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A Path To Solidarity with Photographer Steven Irby 34:55

4y ago34:55

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with photographer and Co-founder of Street Dreams Mag, Steven Irby. Steven has been documenting the BLM Protests in NYC, balancing his time both on the ground and in conversations with brands/communities on how to move forward from this moment. The last couple weeks have highlighted our unprecedented…

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Building Products for the New Normal with GNARBOX CEO Tim Feess 1:11:01

4y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with GNARBOX CEO, Tim Feess. GNARBOX builds rugged backup devices for professional photographers and filmmakers, creating the most reliable and secure process for backing up files. Creators ranging from professional photographers to production crews use the GNARBOX to streamline their file management…

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Going Viral with Jeremy Cohen 53:47

4y ago53:47

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with freelance photographer and creative Jeremy Cohen. You may know Jeremy from his viral TikTok series, Quarantine Cutie, where he tapes his phone number to a drone and flies it to a woman he saw dancing on her rooftop. After his dating TikTok series went viral, Jeremy found his work on the cover of…

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Creators in Isolation with Jessica Zollman, Dani DiPirro and Andrea Wise 58:41

4y ago58:41

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In the final episode of our Creators in Isolation series, we spoke with three of our favorite creators: photographer Jessica Zollman, designer and author Dani Dipirro and Co-founder of Diversify Photo Andrea Wise. Jessica talks through losing her full-time job and how her future plans of going back to freelancing and moving to Portland had become a…

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Creators in Isolation with Chris Burkard, Alex Strohl and Alen Palander 1:06:51

4y ago1:06:51

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to three of our favorite creators: Chris Burkard, Alex Strohl and Alen Palander to get their perspective on how artists can adapt to the current pandemic. Since COVID-19 has pushed us all into isolation, there has been an influx of news on how the creative community should deal with this pandemic. We…

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Creators in Isolation with Chris Poplawski, Jessica Kobeissi, and Garrett King 51:42

4y ago51:42

51:42

In the last month, the world and the global economy have been hit with the impacts of the Corona Virus. Driving small businesses to close, thousands of people to lose their jobs and left millions with uncertainty on how they are going to get through this crisis. We’ve seen creators and freelancers feeling these effects so deeply that we wanted to p…

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@SpencerBackman | The 1,200 Mile Walk 1:09:35

4+ y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with lifestyle and adventure photographer Spencer Backman about his recent 1200 mile walk down the California coastline. Spencer found himself in a similar situation as many of us do, working hard with a seemingly great life on paper but feeling empty at the same time. He had a great relationship and…

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@jessicakobeissi | Creating From Scratch with Jessica Kobeissi 1:10:58

4+ y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we got a chance to chat with YouTuber and photographer Jessica Kobeissi in the Epidemic Sound Studio. Even as a teenager, Jessica was building community and exploring her artistic talents through PaintShop Pro and Neopets. With a massive following on Neopets, Jessica was inspired to build her own website, tea…

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@the_life_of_aivax | Building a Family of Storytellers with Vanessa Rivera 41:17

4+ y ago41:17

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we got the chance to talk with storyteller and photographer Vanessa Rivera. Starting her creative career just two years ago, Vanessa has found an incredibly unique way to tell stories by creating surreal edits of herself, her husband Anthony and their 3 kids. As her career began taking off, we hear how Vaness…

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@BrandonWoelfel | Living Ultraviolet with Photographer Brandon Woelfel 49:05

4+ y ago49:05

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By Darkroom

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@andrewtkearns | Reset your Perspective with Photographer Andrew Kearns 58:08

4+ y ago58:08

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to travel and lifestyle photographer Andrew Kearns. Coming off two workshops with Moment and Alex Strohl, Andrew dives into what it was like to be in front of the camera. We get into Andrew's past before photography and how online poker funded his music aspirations. Just a few years back, Andrew went…

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The Life of a Creator in 2020 with Darkroom Co-founders Theo Chapman and Anders Bill 36:17

4+ y ago36:17

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we did a roundtable with Dane and the Darkroom founders Theo Chapman and Anders Bill. In a world where seeking attention is often pursued more than paying attention, we run through the risks that poses to the creative process and the trappings of that desire. We also dive into what we think the life of a crea…

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Stories from the Edges of Earth with Photojournalist Christopher Michel 45:27

5y ago45:27

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with legendary photojournalist and entrepreneur Christopher Michel. Chris has a knack for the extreme, traveling and documenting places like the North & South Poles, Everest, and even the edge of space. We get to the root of how Chris views motivation, pushing to motivate himself and others through p…

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@AtticusPoetry | Behind the Mask with Atticus 44:13

5y ago44:13

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with New York Times bestselling author and anonymous poet Atticus. Known for his short form poetry, Atticus has been writing under his pseudonym while capturing the hearts and minds of his over 1 million followers. His third book, The Truth About Magic, is set to release on September 10th and is the …

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@ScottBelsky | Maximizing Your Creativity with Adobe CPO Scott Belsky 40:59

5y ago40:59

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On this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we chatted with entrepreneur, seed investor and CPO of Adobe, Scott Belsky. As the former founder and CEO of Behance, Belsky built one of the largest platforms for showcasing creative work and has spent most of his career building tools to empower content creators. Before being acquired by Adobe in 2012, we h…

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@RAWArtists | Showcasing the Creative Community with RAW Artists CEO Heidi Luerra 48:29

5y ago48:29

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to Heidi Luerra, CEO and Founder of RAW Artists, the largest indie arts organization in the world. For the last 10 years RAW has brought the creative community together by organizing showcases in 70+ cities, helping 200,000 artists in fashion, music, and the visual arts gain exposure. As an artist he…

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@Hipcamp | Getting People Outside with Hipcamp CEO Alyssa Ravasio 30:30

5y ago30:30

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to the CEO of Hipcamp Alyssa Ravasio. Having founded the company in 2013, Alyssa and her team set out to make camping easier and more accessible. With over 40 employees, Alyssa has grown Hipcamp to over 300,000 camping spots, vineyards, parks and more. We get to hear about Alyssa’s experience as a fe…

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@EpidemicSound | Soundtracking the World with Epidemic Sound CEO Oscar Höglund 52:45

5y ago52:45

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to the CEO and Co-founder of Epidemic Sound, Oscar Höglund. Over the last 10 years, Oscar and the team at Epidemic have set out to soundtrack the world, pioneering a new era of music licensing for all types of content creators, studios and storytellers. Epidemic tracks are now listened to over 250 mi…

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@ThisIsDavidGelb | In the Mix with the Creator of Chef's Table David Gelb 55:13

5y ago55:13

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to the creator and director of Chef’s Table, David Gelb, at his production studio Supper Club. We jump back into David’s early passions for theatre and acting in high school and how his father’s life in the classical music world became a steady inspiration for him. Having built a small team of friend…

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@SteveSweatpants | Searching for Moments with Street Dreams Magazine Co-founder Steven “Sweatpants” Irby 54:57

5y ago54:57

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to photographer, creative director and Co-founder of Street Dreams Magazine Steven “Sweatpants” Irby. We get into the early days of Steven’s life from picking up a camera in his 20’s to his first encounters with his Co-founders Eric Veloso and Michael Cobarrubia. These creators have turned their love…

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@Finn | Enjoy The Journey with Finn Beales 1:02:03

5y ago1:02:03

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we caught up with renowned travel and commercial photographer Finn Beales while he was back at home in Wales. Shooting for over 10 years, Finn shares his breadth of knowledge in the space and how he has developed an incredible body of work. We talk through building his “72hrs in…” series, highlighting the cul…

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@AlexStrohl | Building A Foundation with Alex Strohl 1:00:17

5y ago1:00:17

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with legendary French photographer Alex Strohl. We hear about the first time Alex picked up a camera to what it took to build a personal brand followed by millions. We talk through the story arc that Alex has crafted for himself, one built on patience for bigger things and a steady taste for travel. …

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@VSCO | Celebrating Creative Differences with CEO of VSCO Joel Flory 39:46

5y ago39:46

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking to Joel Flory, CEO & Co-founder of VSCO. We get a chance to hear Joel’s story from the beginning, growing up near Oakland and eventually becoming a wedding photographer with his wife for nearly a decade. After realizing that he wanted to start something new, Joel and his Co-fou…

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@everchanginghorizon | Finding a Home in Photography with Quin Schrock 1:13:51

5y ago1:13:51

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke with lifestyle and commercial photographer Quin Schrock. Quin’s life is far from the ordinary, after leaving life as an accountant, he set out to Peru not knowing what was in store for him. Without a camera in hand other than his phone, Quin traveled across the world when he eventually met a new frie…

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@yungbludlau | Falling Into Place with Bon Appétit Photographer Alex Lau 1:02:06

5y ago1:02:06

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure to speak with the Staff Photographer for Bon Appétit Magazine Alex Lau. Having traveled the world for his shoots, Alex’s work has been featured on the cover and in the pages of Bon Appétit’s most impressive editions showcasing some of the most sought after cuisines. We get to hear about ho…

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@drcuerda @anniset | Pushing the Bounds of Imagination with Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís 34:57

5y ago34:57

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking to the incredibly talented duo Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís. The two met and studied architecture together at Polytechnic University of Valencia and are now full-time freelancing photographers. As a team, they have found an incredibly unique style that blurs the worlds of archit…

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@SamoRomeo | Off the Field with Detroit Lions Defensive End Romeo Okwara 34:25

5y ago34:25

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Romeo Okwara, a Leica photographer and the starting Defensive End for the Detroit Lions. Growing up in North Carolina and with family in Nigeria, Romeo’s love for travel developed at a young age. His interests in the creative space started with a passion for architecture …

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@AdamSenatori | The Art of Flight with Adam Senatori 46:15

5y ago46:15

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Senatori, a commercial photographer, videographer and pilot. Growing up in a creative home, Adam had an early passion for the art of flight and began traveling the world as a pilot. With years of flying under his belt, Adam went full time as a content creator, hitting…

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@Andy | Scaling Your Education with Unfold Co-founder Andy McCune 24:30

5y ago24:30

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with New York based entrepreneur and creative Andy McCune. You may know Andy as the Co-founder of Unfold, one of the hottest growing design and storytelling apps, or as the founder of Earth, a millennial-focused travel media company. Andy’s work and passions have landed him and…

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@ShaazJung | The Birth of Environmental Surrealism with Shaaz Jung 58:23

5y ago58:23

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking to Shaaz Jung, a naturalist, big cat tracker, wildlife photographer, and National Geographic cinematographer. For the last decade, Shaaz has built and managed multiple wildlife conservation and ecotourism camps in South India and East Africa, leveraging his art to preserve the …

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@Bijan | Making it Happen with Spark Capital Founder Bijan Sabet 51:50

5y ago51:50

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to photographer and venture capitalist Bijan Sabet. Bijan is Co-founder and General Partner at Spark Capital where he has become an early stage investor in some of the most impactful technology companies including Tumblr, Oculus, and Twitter. As a film photographer, Bijan’s street and landscape work …

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@PositivelyPresent | Being Mindful with the Founder of Positively Present Dani DiPirro 41:59

5+ y ago41:59

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with the founder and sole designer of the brand Positively Present amassing an avid following of over 350,000 people. Dani walks us through how she took her negative disposition and turned her pursuit of positivity into an impactful brand. Building Positively Present over the l…

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@Darkroom | Collective Growth with Darkroom Co-founders Theo Chapman and Anders Bill 1:16:56

5+ y ago1:16:56

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we tell the founding story behind Darkroom and how it came to be the platform it is today. We get into our first days of building the product and the surprising parallels that exist between founding a company and being a full-time artist. We talk about the creative industry at large: its pitfalls, low-hanging…

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@ioegreer | Get Out of Your Lane with Joe Greer 1:03:32

5+ y ago1:03:32

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with legendary freelance photographer Joe Greer. Residing in New York, we caught Joe right as he was coming off his first music tour with the iconic Soul and R&B artist Leon Bridges. We jump into how Joe has created a moving body of work that reflects his growth as an artist an…

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@ZakaryWalters | Climbing Steep Learning Curves with Ed Sheeran’s Photographer Zakary Walters 37:44

5+ y ago37:44

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On this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Zakary Walters, Ed Sheeran’s full-time photographer. As a trained graphic designer, Zakary spent over 3.5 years in the field in both London and New York before picking up a camera for his friend Ed. Zakary talks through how his photography is not so different from his othe…

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@CharlySavely | Hitting the Road to Find Home with Charlotte Savely 50:31

5+ y ago50:31

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In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we had the pleasure to speak with Charlotte Savely also known as Charlotte Little Wolf. Born in England and traveling around the world as a child, Charlotte fell in love with the outdoors and became accustomed to an ever-changing scenery. Charlotte is now signed with Sony and has worked for some of the most r…

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