Ep. 120: Kellen Mond - From NFL QB to Artist and Photographer

Send us Fan MailPassing The Torch is a leadership podcast from TORCH LEAP® featuring long-form conversations on leadership, identity, transition, resilience, and culture.-Kellen Mond shares his journey from surviving the chaotic world of professional football to finding peace and passion in photography and art. Hear about his upcoming debut show, the lessons learned from high-pressure NFL environments, and how his unique lens helps him capture the beauty in imperfection and chaos.-Quick Episode Summary:Kellen Mond discusses NFL challenges, art, photography, and embracing chaos.-SEO Description:Former NFL quarterback Kellen Mond shares his journey from pro sports to art, exploring growth, mental health, and finding beauty in chaos on Passing The Torch.-🌟 Torch Takeaways and Key highlights:How photography helped Kellen Mond rediscover himselfThe transition from NFL quarterback to artist and photographerThe impact of leadership and environment on personal growthHonest discussion about depression, expectations, and redefining successFun, behind-the-scenes anecdotes about NFL teammatesKellen’s dream photography projects and his philosophy on capturing history-Chapters:00:00 Journey to Mastering Photography06:07 Football Chaos vs. Photography Peace10:04 Finding Balance: Hustle and Gratitude12:40 Reflections on Missed Opportunities20:20 Flexible Quarterback Coaching Philosophy21:47 "The Insanity Behind Greatness"27:21 Football: Not As It Seems31:07 "Finding Beauty in Imperfection"33:00 "Passion, Photography, and Life's Paths"36:22 Snakes, Danger, and Urban Photography40:30 "Mastering Complexity: NFL vs. Photography"42:01 "Kirk Cousin's Unique Leadership Style"46:58 Southern Spain Architecture Tour Plans49:40 "Historic Moments to Photograph"54:34 "Never As Bad Or Good"56:04 "J Cole's Reverse Storytelling"59:54 "From NFL to Artistry"-Looking for someone to host your event, emcee, or conduct a live podcast, please email [email protected] Sponsor:Are you retiring or separating from the military soon? Looking for an alternative to Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI)? Reach out to Dan Guzman Life Solutions, Dan is a 27-year United States Air Force veteran and retired Command Chief. If you want coverage that makes sense, reach out today at danguzmanlifesolutions.com-TORCH LEAP® is a registered trademark of TORCH LEAP®, LLC.Support the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.