From Lost to Creative - How I Found My Thing

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Ever wondered how to find your passion or what your purpose might be?
In this video, I share the unexpected path that led me to photography, a journey I never planned, but couldn’t ignore.

If you're feeling stuck, creatively curious, or standing at a crossroads in your career or life, this episode is for you.

Part personal story, part photography-for-beginners, and part life design — you’ll walk away with a few simple, actionable steps to help you discover your thing (even if you’re not sure what that is yet).

🔑 Whether you’re chasing clarity, creativity, or calling, you’re in the right place.

0:00 Intro & Hook
0:38 Who I Am
1:00 Why Photography Wasn’t the Plan
2:37 How a Trip to Africa Sparked My Curiosity
3:44 Turning a Hobby Into a Habit
4:43 A Year to Explore
5:44 Signs I Missed
6:30 Side Hustling to Business
7:30 First Shoot & Aha Moment
8:59 Looking Back & Understading
9:49 Simple Steps to Find Your Thing
10:36 CTA & What’s Next