Photographer, Director, National Geographic contributor, and now business entrepreneur, Andy Bardon joins the podcast to talk about how he went from a kid growing up in New Jersey with dreams of mountain adventures, to studying social sciences in college in Colorado, to finding himself in the midst of an expedition on Mount Everest and on the cover of National Geographic. Although Andy was exposed to photography early on in his life, it was mostly always about simple documentation of the adventures that him and his friends found themselves on. Whether rock climbing, snowboarding, or surfing, Andy was drawn to the life that the outdoors offered and knew that he wanted to spend his time there. As he focused more on photography, he began realize all of the visual story telling opportunities that were around him and started submitting ideas to publications and gear companies. Before long he would be given the opportunity to document some world renowned athletes and start to evolved into the creative powerhouse he is known as today. During our conversation we talk about his new Tequila and Spirits company as well as podcast called Wild Common, how he continues to evolve and reinvent himself as a creative, and the advice he gives to others chasing their passions in life.

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Episode #130: Andy Bardon / Photographer / Director / NatGeo Contributor