For me the biggest key to success is being able to master your mind.\nToday I\u2019m bringing you the first episode of NION Radio, formerly ShopTalk Radio. With the help of my girlfriend Stacy London, we\u2019re turning the tables as she interviews me about how I got to where I am in my creative career, why I\u2019m starting my own brand, and what NION is all about.\n\nStarting from my childhood outside of Seattle, we are talking about all of the gritty details: my design career, when I first picked up a camera, how traveling has opened my eyes, the highs and lows of my career, how I found my own identity despite the confines of my environment, and how learning about emotional intelligence has helped me along the way.\n\nListen in to learn where the name of my brand NION came from, why I\u2019m passionate bout living a vibrant life with your eyes open, and why I want to continue interviewing fascinating people that are creating great art and leading highly productive, rich, and fulfilling lives.\n\nThank you for your support of this podcast over the years. I\u2019m excited to be continuing to push it to be helpful and inspiring for all types of creatives, entrepreneurs, and artists.\nI definitely had to motivate myself to discover a bigger world.\n\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\n\n \tWhat is the essence of this podcast [4:20]\n \tCommon themes amongst creatives [6:25]\n \tThe importance of giving back [8:00]\n \tThe difference between success and fulfillment [9:40]\n \tWhat drives my curiosity [14:10]\n \tHow I started questioning my religious upbringing [18:30]\n \tWhat opened my eyes to travel [22:40]\n \tWhen I first picked up a digital camera [28:05]\n \tThe importance of practice [37:00]\n \tWhat influenced my hunger for experience [48:40]\n \tWhy it\u2019s important to build your career as a photographer in a big city [49:50]\n \tHow I created an awesome network [59:20]\n \tWhy you have to have a vision for where you want to be [1:01:50]\n \tHow to find representation [1:04:25]\n \tWhy I moved to New York [1:10:10]\n \tWhere Nion came from [1:13:20]\n \tWhat happened when media shifted in 2011 [1:15:05]\n \tWhy you have to separate yourself from your work [1:20:10]\n \tHow NION came about [1:24:20]\n \tThe role collaboration will play in NION [1:30:30]\n \tHow to not be cynical about the world [1:38:10]\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n \tCheck out Freedom Podcasting\n \tRead The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi\n \tCheck out Lewis Howes\u2019 interview with Tony Robbins\n \tListen to the podcast episodes mentioned today: Stacy London & Emily Fletcher\n \tCheck out photographer\xa0Jim Garner\n \tLearn more about Pencils of Promise\n \tGet a copy of my book Photo Trekking\n \tMusic Credit: Yeah by Itro