Partnering with Time: How an Army Veteran Became an Artist - Ronald Jackson

Have you ever considered a dramatic career change, a leap from a structured path into the wide-open world of creative expression? Our guest, Ronald Jackson, embodies this very journey. Growing up in the rural Arkansas Delta as the youngest of eleven children, Ronald's early life was steeped in a family legacy of challenging norms.  After a distinguished 21-year career in the U.S. Army, a profound "aha moment" set him on an entirely new course.  Join us for an intimate conversation with Ronald as we explore his incredible transition from military life to a celebrated self-taught artist. Discover the story behind the spiritual epiphany that reshaped his path as an artist, how he "partnered with time" to develop his craft without formal training, and the deeply personal inspiration behind his striking mask paintings. If you're looking for inspiration and action steps to redefine your life's purpose, this episode is for you.   Chapters   00:00 - Introduction to Ronald Jackson 03:15 - A Creative Childhood in the Rural South  05:00 - The Power of Play and Imagination  07:00 - An Unexpected Welcome to the Art World  10:30 - The Epiphany: A Spiritual Awakening  18:50 - The Decision to Partner with Time  24:40 - From Behind the Scenes to Best in Show  27:30 - The Story Behind the Masks  33:00 - Finding Your Artistic Voice Through Self-Discovery  36:15 - Redefining Success: From Being an Artist to Being Authentic  38:15 - Conclusion   Connect With Ronald:   Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronald_jackson_artworks Ronald's Website: https://www.ronaldjacksonartworks.com/   Support the Show Website: www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives