Ep 59 w/ Abdi: Learning Photography, The Impact of Nip and Kobe, & Focusing On Purpose

Mek sits down with Abdi, an ambitious artist whose main objective is to use his art to leave a legacy that inspires the world. In 90 minutes, they discuss:

- Abdi’s beginnings as a photographer and how his creative art is different from the rest

- being a novice and humbly taking advice on the job

- how getting a Fox Five D.C. shout out helped his page gain traction

- dealing with critics and receiving positive and negative feedback

- starting to sell his work art and partnering up with brands

- how coding has helped him develop his artistry

- why he looked up to Muhammad Ali and other Muslim role models when he was young

- lessons he learned from the Islamic faith (like how every life has a purpose)

- the late Kobe Bryant’s grind, a TMZ debate, and diving into emotional intelligence

- how there’s power in time and the stoic philosophy in maintaining composure

- realizing the issue and taking ownership on yourself and learning and growing from pain

- how Abdi really relates to Squidward because of his lack of drama

- his message to the masses and more.

Bio

Since the age of 19, Abdi has used multiple mediums of expression to create art. Once he considered a career in medicine but his life led him to coding where he currently works for the USDA. He has cultivated an awe-inspiring craft that has garnered attention from media outlets such as the Washington Post. Find him Twitter and Instagram, or go to his website:

https://www.heisabdi.com.

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