Imagine paying your way to NBA All Star Weekend, with no gigs locked in, just a camera, your best friend, and vibes!

Then, imagine leaving that weekend with over ten thousand more followers, hundreds of new connections, and experiences to last a lifetime.

That's what Sydne Griffith did when she took her talents to charlotte for NBA All Star Weekend in 2019, and now, almost five years later, that decision has turned out to be one that changed the course of her life forever.

We caught up with the Arizona based photographer, better known as "SydG" to discuss her journey into the space that catapulted after that 2019 weekend in Charlotte to discuss everything that went into the decision to take that trip, what life has been like as a result of that trip, and what advice she would offer to creators looking to secure a similar kind of "big break".

Sydne drops some gems on the importance of putting yourself out there, as well as how to deal with "no's" in an industry that makes it seem like "yes" is already a foregone conclusion!

We also touch on the legendary spades tournament hosted by DWade at All Star Weekend, some of Syd's favorite moments on the job, and of course we couldn't let the holiday season roll through without getting Syd's take on her favorite Christmas movies of all time!

This was a jammed packed episode, filled with amazing stories, great perspective, and some life changing advice, so make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don't miss more conversations just like this one!