On this episode we are joined by the founder and creative director of TerriCreatives.com, Terri Smith.
We talk to her about her journey and how throwing herself into the deep end has given her new skills and has brought about some of the greatest opportunities in her career.
Terri also talks about her influences and what motivates her to continue learning and succeeding.
00:00:00 episode summary
00:00:51 introductions
00:02:02 jack of all trades
00:03:25 terri smith origins - starting as a make up artist
00:05:36 building connections through projects
00:06:40 “I wanna be behind the camera..”
00:07:39 an opportunity to be a TV and video presenter
00:12:04 “being gutsy, and saying, ‘fuck it i’m going to do it’
00:12:52 the origins of "Miss Tez"
00:15:42 Learning videography and photography
00:16:59 traveling international and becoming an international creative artist
00:18:51selling sentimental objects to fund trips
00:21:08 the approach to learning, the mindset of learning.
00:22:23 “being out of my comfort zone, helped me to thrive and get better..”
00:23:43 opportunity to work in China
00:26:00 saying yes to throwing yourself into the deep end
00:30:00 "if you’re scared, its a good thing…"
00:31:14 hardest thing to learn
00:32:16 Learning from YouTube
00:34:50 “I’ve seen many sunrises.." [from editing]
00:36:34 handling being the “perfectionist”
00:44:49 collaborating and managing conflicting visions for projects
00:46:05 contracting for companies vs doing it your way
00:48:27 7 years as a freelance artist
00:49:20 time managing as a solo mum
00:50:19 social media and Instagram stories @terrismith_1
@terricreatives
00:55:55 the power of social media
00:58:20 negative feedback from social media
00:59:10 dealing with negative comments
01:02:32 being ‘kind’ vs being ‘fair’
01:05:51 trials, tribulations and bullying on social media
01:12:28 who are your influences?
01:15:20 becoming indestructible
01:17:02 Terri’s advice
01:20:05 Law of attraction
01:25:20 The Cheatcoders Stash
01:31:40 Plugs and Socials
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