177. The Power of Community in a Creative Career - Nolis Anderson

07/10/2025 41 min Temporada 5 Episodio 177
177. The Power of Community in a Creative Career - Nolis Anderson

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Have you ever felt the pull to leave a secure, conventional career for a more exciting path of as an artist?  In this encore episode, I'm revisiting my conversation with photographer Nolis Anderson, whose journey is a powerful lesson in following your creative intuition.  Nolis shares the incredible story of how he pivoted from pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree to building a full-time photography career, not with a grand plan, but through organic growth and the power of community.  This conversation is a must-listen for anyone wondering if their 'hobby' could be something more. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Nolis Anderson 01:06 - From Kenwood Academy to a Creative Path 02:40 - The Surprising Leap: From Pharmacy to Photography 06:30 - Finding a Voice: From Parties to Portraits 11:50 - The Art of Capturing Ephemeral Moments 14:10 - The "Clean" Aesthetic: Editing and Process 17:15 - The Power of Mentorship and Community 19:20 - Navigating the Business of Creativity 25:50 - Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead   Connect with Nolis:   Follow Nolis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolis Nolis's Website: https://www.nolisanderson.com/   Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.comFollow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives  

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