28 min

The Art of Storytelling and Consistency with Josh Diaz | Modern Day Unicorns Modern Day Unicorns

    • Self-Improvement

This episode of Modern Day Unicorns features a conversation with content creator Josh Diaz, known for his humorous and relatable storytelling through microfilms. 

Josh, based in Austin, Texas, shares his journey from a camera operator at a news station to finding his passion in filmmaking and content creation, despite also working a full-time recruiting job. He stresses the importance of staying consistent, being confident, and remaining authentic in one's creative endeavors. Josh also discusses his process for creating content, from ideation to execution, emphasizing the role of voiceovers, visuals, and music in storytelling. 

The discussion also touches on how to transition popularity into income, the challenges of balancing multiple jobs, and the importance of creating content true to oneself to avoid getting trapped in unenjoyable viral trends.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Unlocking Self-Discovery Through Consistency
00:29 Welcome to Modern Day Unicorns
00:46 Meet Josh: A Content Creator's Journey
02:05 Balancing Creativity and a Full-Time Job
04:33 The Art of Monetizing Content Creatively
07:35 From Camera Operator to Content Creator
13:19 Crafting Relatable Stories Through Film
19:39 Embracing Individuality in Content Creation
22:07 Navigating Virality and Authentic Growth
23:45 Looking Ahead: Dreams and Aspirations
26:57 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Josh

This episode of Modern Day Unicorns features a conversation with content creator Josh Diaz, known for his humorous and relatable storytelling through microfilms. 

Josh, based in Austin, Texas, shares his journey from a camera operator at a news station to finding his passion in filmmaking and content creation, despite also working a full-time recruiting job. He stresses the importance of staying consistent, being confident, and remaining authentic in one's creative endeavors. Josh also discusses his process for creating content, from ideation to execution, emphasizing the role of voiceovers, visuals, and music in storytelling. 

The discussion also touches on how to transition popularity into income, the challenges of balancing multiple jobs, and the importance of creating content true to oneself to avoid getting trapped in unenjoyable viral trends.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Unlocking Self-Discovery Through Consistency
00:29 Welcome to Modern Day Unicorns
00:46 Meet Josh: A Content Creator's Journey
02:05 Balancing Creativity and a Full-Time Job
04:33 The Art of Monetizing Content Creatively
07:35 From Camera Operator to Content Creator
13:19 Crafting Relatable Stories Through Film
19:39 Embracing Individuality in Content Creation
22:07 Navigating Virality and Authentic Growth
23:45 Looking Ahead: Dreams and Aspirations
26:57 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Josh

28 min