On this episode we are joined by the founder and creative director of TerriCreatives.com, Terri Smith. 

We talk to her about her journey and how throwing herself into the deep end has given her new skills and has brought about some of the greatest opportunities in her career. 

Terri also talks about her influences and what motivates her to continue learning and succeeding. 

 

00:00:00 episode summary

00:00:51 introductions

00:02:02 jack of all trades

00:03:25 terri smith origins - starting as a make up artist

00:05:36 building connections through projects

00:06:40 “I wanna be behind the camera..” 

00:07:39 an opportunity to be a TV and video presenter

00:12:04 “being gutsy, and saying, ‘fuck it i’m going to do it’ 

00:12:52 the origins of "Miss Tez"

00:15:42 Learning videography and photography

00:16:59 traveling international and becoming an international creative artist

00:18:51selling sentimental objects to fund trips

00:21:08 the approach to learning, the mindset of learning.

00:22:23 “being out of my comfort zone, helped me to thrive and get better..” 

00:23:43 opportunity to work in China

00:26:00 saying yes to throwing yourself into the deep end

00:30:00 "if you’re scared, its a good thing…"

00:31:14 hardest thing to learn

00:32:16 Learning from YouTube

00:34:50 “I’ve seen many sunrises.." [from editing]

00:36:34 handling being the “perfectionist” 

00:44:49 collaborating and managing conflicting visions for projects

00:46:05 contracting for companies vs doing it your way

00:48:27 7 years as a freelance artist

00:49:20 time managing as a solo mum 

00:50:19 social media and Instagram stories @terrismith_1

@terricreatives

00:55:55 the power of social media

00:58:20 negative feedback from social media

00:59:10 dealing with negative comments

01:02:32 being ‘kind’ vs being ‘fair’ 

01:05:51 trials, tribulations and bullying on social media

01:12:28 who are your influences?

01:15:20 becoming indestructible 

01:17:02 Terri’s advice

01:20:05 Law of attraction

01:25:20 The Cheatcoders Stash

01:31:40 Plugs and Socials

  

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