Welcome to Creatively Opposed, a podcast where we hear real life stories from first-generation creatives about their journeys.

I'm your host, Teneka King, and in this episode I am joined by Gladimir Gelin. He is a photographer, director and founder of New York Made, a production company based in New York City.

In this episode, Glad shares his creative journey, cultural influences, and the challenges of navigating the creative industry as a self-taught artist. We delve into topics like using social media as a tool, the impact of AI on creativity, and how cultural upbringing shapes one’s perspective on success and perfection and the importance of versatility in filmmaking. Glad also shares valuable insights on finding your "why" and the courage to take career leaps.

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