12. Paolo Verzani | NYC Artist & Photographer | Life Changing Friendships & The Path to a Career as an Artist

Today’s episode is an interview with Paolo Verzani. Paolo is an artist and photographer living in NYC. His commercial photography scope falls primarily within the hospitality industry, and his personal photo works, as he describes it, explores “the beauty found within the tension and harmony of metaphors and symbolism across the urban landscape.” Paolo generously shared his story of growing up as a deeply sensitive and creative kid, studying nutrition as a student athlete at NYU, a major transition of faith and belief, and incubating his photography skills in an unexpected way. There are several key friendships that have drastically impacted each step of Paolo’s life trajectory. Reflecting from his late twenties, this interview is full of helpful perspective and honesty. Follow Paolo Verzani on Instagram Paolo’s Website Created by Julia Light Follow the Tears & Joy in Your Twenties Podcast on Instagram Follow Julia Light on Instagram Cover Photo by Sarah Burgess Music by Andrew Ward Recorded at Hephzibah House NYC