Interview with Brett Kaufman

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston interviews the one and only Brett Kaufman. Brett is the Founder and CEO of Kaufman Development, the founder of Gravity, and the host and creator of the Gravity podcast. He is also an investor, mentor, public speaker, creator and works to help people to heal themselves, so they can focus on the projects that matter most in their lives, work and creative pursuits. Brett has earned the prestigious titles of Developer and Entrepreneur of the Year from both the Building Industry Association and Ernst & Young. Kaufman Development has been responsible for over 10,000 homes as well as various commercial projects - all designed with intention to positively impact the world we share, one community at a time. Brett sits down with Preston to talk about creating "conscious communities", overcoming childhood trauma, creating Gravity and what it means to him, Kaufman Development and the Gravity Project, working with artist on his Gravity Mural Festival and Artist Residency project, hosting the Gravity podcast and its mission, daily routines and mindfulness, embracing what is, and so much more. Enjoy this wide-ranging and inspirational conversation with Brett Kaufman! If you would like to read more about Brett, you can visit: https://brett-kaufman.com. Learn more about the Gravity Project: https://gravityproject.com You can also check out his work and projects on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettkaufman For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit https://www.pmsartwork.com, or follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pmsartwork (social media everywhere @pmsartwork). You can also now subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/pmsartwork. The Living Artist makes the top of the Audible Blog's List of the Best Art Podcasts to listen to For Artists! Check it! Thrilled to announce that Artwork Archive just included The Living Artist on their list of the The Best Art Podcasts of 2021! Check it out. Excited that Agora Group International Fine Art included The Living Artist on its list of The Best Art Podcasts To Listen To (coming in at #5). Huge thank you to Feedspot for choosing The Living Artist for their list of the Top 70 Art Podcasts You Must Follow in 2023. It is a huge honor to have made this amazing list (coming in at #8) with so many other wonderful podcasts. Big thank you to Feedspot! You can check out this list and more of Feedspot at https://blog.feedspot.com/art_podcasts. Podcast theme music: "Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com"