04: Jeremy Cowart – How To Be Comfortable with Risk and Failure

Published: Jan. 24, 2014, 3:58 p.m.

"If the public sees me do something that doesn't work... I don't care." 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