Up and Becoming Kurt Bingham
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In each episode, your host Kurt Bingham will interview a diverse group of creatives who open up about their origins, creative process and failures to share what they're learning on their Up & Becoming journey.
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How to Build a Sustainable Apparel Brand with The Common Good Company
Tessa & Ben decided to build a sustainable apparel brand because they wanted to change the way people produce and consume. Join me as we discover their advice, tips and Up & Becoming story in starting a brand that puts the benefit of others & the world first.
Resources & Links
Book: Start with Why
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
TCGC - Instagram
TCGC - Website
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How to honour your dreams and be content w/ filmmaker Stefan Hunt
"With your career or learning about your craft. Just give every single part a go, like don’t be attached to some idea you want to be because of the title. Put your hand in every pie and see what makes you feel alive."
My guest is Stefan Hunt. A filmmaker, director and illustrator known for his unique childlike perspective in the work he brings to the world from New York to Australia. In this episode, we dive into his story working as a filmmaker/creative, why he sees the world the way he does, his advice for those wanting to leave their mark on the world and how his work around the phrase, 'we are all going to die' radically changed his life.
You'll learn:
- Stefans Up & Becoming Story into art, creativity and filmmaking
- Why honouring your dreams is how you leave your mark on the world
- Why it’s so important to reflect & appreciate the little things in these times
- Stefans experience as a director & why you should try different roles
- How 'We are all going to die' changed his life.
- Why being childlike has defined & informed Stefans Creative Career
Projects & things mentioned
The Talking tree - Life’s purpose
We are all going to die - film & movement
They Saw the Sun First - Old people’s speech is not to be dishonoured - after all, they saw the sun first. (Bafta Award Winner)
His favourite film: The Boy
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Being a first time author and trusting the process with Amanda Jones
Today's guest is Amanda Jones. Amanda is a filmmaker, art director and recent author of Dairy of a freelancer: a book filled with wisdom for anyone who is pursuing their dreams in any way. I had the honour of sitting with Amanda over a coffee to chat about her newly released book from the journey, to the process and what she see's Diary of a Freelancer becoming. It was such a grounding, relaxed and insightful conversation that I believe will encourage you.
Quote from the book:
"Why do we rush to grow? Things that grow fast: weeds. Things that grow slow: trees."
Links & Resource
Check out the book/film on Instagram: Honest Jones
Say Hi to Amanda on Instagram: Diary of a freelancer
Buy the book: https://www.thehonestjones.com/store/diaryofafreelancer
Mentions
Austin Kleon
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Creating from who you are and throwing out routine with Lauryn Alvarez
I have a conversation with Lauryn Alvarez about throwing out the routine to listen to yourself and create from a space that goes beyond just putting art out for quick consumption. We take a dive into her upbringing, journey into creativity, her process and what a successful life being an artist mean to her.
Lauryn is an artist, photographer and multifaceted creative based in California I am constantly inspired by her and I know you will be too. Happy listening.
Quote
"Beleive in yourself %110."
See what I'm talking about
Lauryn's Instagram
https://www.laurynalvarez.com/
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How Wesley Verhoeve created his first photo book 'Notice' and staying curious
Wesley Verhoeve is a photographer and curator based in Amsterdam and NYC. In this episode, we talk about the exciting launch of his photo book Notice he created in the height of lockdown over the course of 123 daily photo walks in Vancouver. We also explore how he got into photography, his process, who inspires him and his advice for anyone wanting to work in the areas they are most passionate about.
Check out & be one of the first to get Notice here.
“If you do a small thing every day it really does add up.”
My favourite resources from Wesley you must check out!
How to photograph strangers with Willem Verbeek - this was how I found Wesley originally and I know you’ll learn a lot as I did; even if you’re not a photographer. The Observers where Wesley interviews visionaries from the world of photography about their favourite photo book.Wesley’s weekly newsletter about photography and finding your voice called Process.’Check out Projected exhibit which he founded and curated for the International Center of Photography, which has featured work by over 300 photographers from nearly 50 countries.Say Hello
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Dreaming big for 2021 (PT.2) with Kurt Bingham
Have you been honest with yourself lately? In this episode, I share some of my thoughts about losing my perspective and three ways that have helped me stay the course to keep dreaming BIG!
Articles
25-5 Goals
Daily Intentions
Fear Setting
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