"I accidentally turned a COVID hobby into a bestseller" / How to tap into the “x factor” of every great creator / Taha Ebrahimi, Director of Tableau Public EP 124

Hey Listener, Today, I introduce you to Taha Ebrahimi, the author and illustrator of the book "Street Trees of Seattle, an Illustrated Walking Guide."

Taha's journey from Director at Tableau Public to an accidental author is filled with insights about curiosity, the power of storytelling, and the intersection of technology and nature.

Chapters

00:00 The Value of Curiosity and Exploration

01:12 Introducing Taha Ibrahimi

03:09 Taha's Eclectic Career Journey

04:36 The Birth of a Book During COVID

10:06 Challenges in Identifying Trees

12:51 Combining Data and Drawing

15:22 Validating Data with Field Work

26:08 The Role of AI in Video Editing

26:46 Empowerment Through Technology

29:23 Cultural Significance of Trees

30:50 The Unexpected Success of the Book

33:10 The Power of Storytelling

37:49 Curiosity and Data Visualization

45:10 Exploring Seattle's Diverse Tree Collection

46:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

47:56 Special Offer for Listeners

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