Unthinkable with Jay Acunzo

Content Creator Confessions [Intuition Series #2]

Feb 6, 2017
This podcast explores the struggles and lack of confidence in pursuing creative crafts. Angela Schneider shares her difficulty in finding confidence to pursue photography. They discuss the importance of internal desire, finding joy in the creative process, and the power of feedback. They also explore the significance of personal connection and meaning in creating content despite criticism.
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ANECDOTE

Angela's Photography Journey

  • Angela Schneider started photography in high school, taking pictures for her yearbook and learning at a conference.
  • She loved capturing moments in sports journalism, especially action shots like hockey puck logos in focus.
ANECDOTE

From Passion to Monotony

  • Angela found joy in sports photography but later found it monotonous covering staged, uninspired shots.
  • The routine of 'executions at dawn' and 'grip and grin' photos drained her passion for photography.
INSIGHT

Creativity Feels Like Exposure

  • Creators deeply connect to their work, making criticism feel like personal rejection.
  • Being creative means exposing sensitive emotions and inviting judgment, which is inherently scary.
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