Your Identity Is Your Advantage | You Don’t Need More Skill, You Need Identity | Kadir Gold

Everyone wants better opportunities but very few realise it comes down to your identity/brand.This episode explores what happens when you stop copying what works for everyone else and start trusting your own instinct as a creative.From shooting West Ham players with a bed sheet to being flown out by Soho House to shoot their LA launch event.This conversation breaks down the real side of building a creative career.We discuss:* Why identity matters more than talent* How alignment improves your creativity* Why trusting your instinct changes your work* The difference between work that looks good vs feels good* Why some creatives get chosen over others* The pressure behind high-level opportunities* Why speed is changing creative quality* The hidden cost of perfectionism* Why gear can hold creatives back* How asking better questions unlocks better conversations* Building a creative career that actually feels authenticThis isn’t just about photography or filmmaking. It’s about developing a creative identity so strong people remember your work before they remember your name.Connect with us:Subscribe → https://youtube.com/@TheCreatorsThreadInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorsthreadTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreatorsthreadLinkedIn → http://linkedin.com/company/the-creators-threadTwitter (X) → https://x.com/creatorsthreadFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/creatorsthreadSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2SchdDCDlsBTlfw34WqVcoConnect with Fiz:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fizvancassoTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@fizvancassoLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiz-vancassoConnect with Kadir:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kadir_goldLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadirgold/Website → https://www.kadirgold.com/New Episode Every Sunday 12PMListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — The Creators Thread