Ted Kim is a staple in Billings’ creative community. He's a Columbia film grad, spent his early career producing for networks in L.A. and international news in New York, and is the creator of Billings Open Studio (BOS), a creative hub for photographers and filmmakers. If you’ve been around the art scene in Billings, Montana, you know Ted for his generosity, craft, and the way he’s helped build real community.

In this episode, Ted talks about the long game: the “patterns” that compound over time, practical rules for decision-making, and to never say no to your Director on set. We dig into how fostering relationships make the work better, how to align ambition with constraints, and naming what’s most valuable in life: friends, family, and the time it takes to become the person you want to be.