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The Creator's Mind
by Justin Ortiz
Welcome to The Creator's Mind, hosted by Justin Ortiz, A media series focused on telling stories of individuals passionate about their respected craft. To understand why they continue to pursue their passion, how they developed into who they are today, and know the elements that go into their daily lives. Everyone has a story, and hoping that listening to these talented individuals inspires you to chase your passion.
Episodes
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048 Andy Vu
Today I am excited to introduce Andy Vu. Andy is an ICU nurse and adventure photographer based out of Houston, Texas. In this interview, we dig into andy’s life and background, what got him into the nursing field, what it means to master a skillset, and how he cultivated his lifestyle to balance...
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047 Brian Saculles
Today I am excited to introduce Brian Saculles. Brian is a part-time radiologist and part-time photographer based out of LA. In this interview, we dive into his rollercoaster journey of life and photography, balancing passion and responsibilities, and lastly what it means to leave a legacy.…
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046 Dandrew Cruda
What’s up, everyone! Hope you are having an amazing day. Welcome back to The Creator’s Mind podcast sharing stories of creators inspiring you to chase your passion. I am your host Justin Ortiz. Today I am excited to introduce a good friend Dandrew Cruda. Dandrew is Business to Business marketer…
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045 Collin Blaney
Today I am excited to introduce Collin Blaney. Collin is a member of the bay shooters. He is a professional photographer based in Hawaii. I met Collin a long time ago back in 2018 at the Art of Visuals meet up in Mussel Rock Beach. Collin’s work continues to kill it and he still one of the most...
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Deep Mind Talk with Jakob Lilja-Ruiz
I am super excited to introduce this new segment called Deep Mind Talks. These are candid conversations surrounding a topic with creatives, marketers, teachers, entrepreneurs, anyone that can provide an impact on your day to day life. Today I am excited to introduce Jakob Lilja-Ruiz, freelance...
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044 James Piper
Today I am excited to introduce James Piper. James is a timelapse and long exposer photographer located in the bay area. I discovered James by a mutual friend and had the pleasure meeting him at the Bay Shooter’s February meet up at shark fin cove back in February before quarantine happened. In...
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043 Darryl Stingley
Hi Everyone, welcome back to The Creator’s Mind sharing stories of creators inspiring you to chase your creative passion I am your host Justin Ortiz. I took a little bit of a break but its good to be back. Before we get started I wanted to update you on a few things. First, update I am having...
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SadMinds 002
Hi everyone this is Justin the host of The Creators Mind Podcast, Welcome back to another segment of sadminds with Scott also known as sadsigns. Just 2 creatives talking about everything and nothing. Hope y’all enjoy it and if you like it hit that follow or subscribe button to stay up to date on...
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042 Melissa Miller
The Creator’s Mind excited to introduce Melissa Miller, Melissa is a travel blogger and traveling occupational therapist In this interview Melissa shares her experience packing up her car for a new adventure, how she meshing her profession with traveling, and the importance of solo traveling....
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041 Kitty Stolzenbach
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Kitty Stolzenbach, Kitty is a mobile photographer and is the founder of urbanromantix on instagram. Today Kitty shares her story to what led her to mobile photography, the changes of social media over the years, and how she overcame whatever life threw…
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005 Quarantine Session w/@goodthompson
Hi everyone welcome back to the creator’s mind podcast I am your host Justin Ortiz. Hope everyone is having another amazing day. Hope y’all are enjoying this new segment and If you gained any value from these interviews, hit that subscribe and if you already did share this interview with a…
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SadMind 001
Hi everyone this is Justin the host of The Creators Mind Podcast, I have paired up with Scott also known as sadsigns and excited to announce a new weekly segment called SadMinds. Just 2 creatives talking about everything and nothing. Hope y’all enjoy it and if you like it hit that follow or...
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004 Quarantine Session w/@Beholdcreators
Hi everyone welcome back to the creator’s mind podcast I am your host Justin Ortiz. Hope everyone is having another amazing day. Hope y’all are enjoying this new segment and If you gained any value from these interviews, hit that subscribe and if you already did share this interview with a…
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003 Quarantine Session w/@Milesofcolor
Hi everyone welcome back to the creator’s mind podcast I am your host Justin Ortiz. Hope everyone is having another amazing day. Hope y’all are enjoying this new segment and If you gained any value from these interviews, hit that subscribe and if you already did share this interview with a…
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040 Derek Liang
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Derek Liang, Derek is a LA based photographer and a member of LA Shooter. In This interview Derek talks about how photography helped him spend his time outside his 9 to 5 job, looking for new opportunities to give back to the creative community, and...
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002 Quarantine Session w/@Meshna
Hi everyone welcome back to the creator’s mind podcast I am your host Justin Ortiz. Hope everyone is having another amazing day. Hope y’all are enjoying this new segment and If you gained any value from these interviews. Today I am excited to introduce Kyle Meshna, also known as @meshna on...
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001 Quarantine Session w/@sadsigns
Hope everyone is doing well in this quarantine. I wanted to start and share this new segment I've been working on called “Quarantine Session”. I wanted to reach out to some former guests and catch up with them to see how they are doing during the quarantine period. These Quarantine Sessions are...
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039 Will Davis
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Will Davis, Will is a creative based out of Los Angeles, California. In this interview Will breaks down his journey to the NFL, how creating opened up more opportunities, and throughout his journey how Will stays true to myself and his values. Creator’s...
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038 Sakie Bustos
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Sakie Bustos, Sakie is a San Francisco based photographer. In this interview Sakie shares his point of view as a SF native seeing San Francisco change over the years, what he thinks about while shooting, and the importance of valuing you time. Creator’s...
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037 Rob Rast
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Rob Rast, Rob is one the founders for Miles board and FLX Bike an electric skateboard and bike company based out of San Diego, CA. In this interview we dig into Rob’s experience leaving college to live in china, how life lessons reinforced practical…
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036 Jasmin Viducic
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Jasmin Viducic, Jasmin is a Bay Area painter and photographer. In this interview she shares her story of how painting help express her feelings and emotions that couldn't be put into words, opening up about her story of self image, and her thoughts about...
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035 Chrystal Irene Nguyen
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Chrystal Irene Nguyen, an Oakland based wedding photographer. Chrystal shares her story of using photography as an escape as a kid, the feeling she had walking away from college, and maintaining her balance between the her career as a photographer and…
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034 Raul Patino
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Raul Patino, Raul is a Sacramento based photographer. Raul works his 9-5 job and uses photography to heighten his life. He uses his passion to discover new places, create new friendships, and getting lost in the moment. Photography is more the pictures…
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033 Priscilla Anna Rodriguez
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Priscilla Rodriguez, Priscilla is a concert and music festival photographer while balancing her day job as a product photographer. In this interview Priscilla shares her story from being an insurance agent out of college then dropping everything to…
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032 Paul Clark
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Paul Clark, I’m excited to share this interview, I interviewed Paul back in summer 2018 but life happens and the interviewed got lost in my archives but before 2019 came to an end. I was able to sit down with paul and recap the year, We discussed the...
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031 Paul Wozniak
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Paul Wozniak, Paul is a freelance photography and Today he shares his experiences moving to - London and then the U.S. How he snapped out of the social media craze to refocus on his love of creating, and The moment walked away from his tech life.…
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030 Miles McCormack
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Miles McCormack also known as Milesofcolor, today miles shares his growth as a freelance creative, how he maintains his creative passion while figuring out other ways to monetize, and the importance of keeping a balanced mindset. Creator’s Info: IG:...
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029 Nathaniel Gerdes
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Nathaniel Gerdes a creative and entrepreneur based out of Northern California. In this interview Nathaniel shares his journey on success and wealth creation and Balancing business and photography. Creator’s Info: IG:...
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028 Kyle Vandever
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Kyle Vandever, a videographer based out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. In this interview Kyle shares his drive for travel and adventure, how its okay not having life figured out, and the jump to a full time creative. Creator’s Info: IG:...
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027 David Alcaraz
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce David Alcaraz, David is a Bay Area creative. In this interview we talk about his transition from Mexico to California, how giving up was never an option, and finding peace with adventuring. Creator’s Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/davvealcaraz/…
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026 Kyle Meshna
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Kyle Meshna, Kyle is a San Francisco based photographer. If he isn’t working Kyle is probably on his one wheeling exploring SF for some epic compositions. In today’s interview Kyle shares his moment on what it meant to take a great photograph, the…
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024 Jenny Lam
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Jenny Lam, Jenny is a general surgery resident and on her free time is an amazing photographer. Jenny shares how see prioritize time to balance medicine and photography, the importance on developing a skill, and finding communities to fuel your passions....
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023 Matthew Evearitt
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Matthew Evearitt, Matthew is a photographer and videographer currently residing in the Bay Area . In this interview we touch base about Matthew’s cultural identity, his discovery on hustle while at the same time staying in the moment, and how community...
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022 Teejay Delacruz
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Teejay Delacruz, Teejay is a photographer and videographer based in the Bay Area. In This Interview Teejay shares how photography started from documenting his life in Iraq into a form of self expression when he came home, what the process means to him…
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021 Brianna Camacho
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Brianna Camacho, Brianna is an adventurer taking beautiful pictures along the way. She is a Bay Area naive and in this interview — We talk about her transition from college to that post grad life, how she figures out how to balance passion and work, and...
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020 Jakob Lilja-Ruiz
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Jakob Lilja-Ruiz, Jakob is a San Francisco based creative. Today we chop it up about the feelings he gets with a camera in his hands versus a regular 9-5 job, why he pursues happiness over paycheck, and the importance to invest in yourself. Creator’s…
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019 Kane Andrade
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Kane Andrade, Kane is a Bay Area based creative. In this interview we break down Kane's transition from military to civilian life, why photography is more than taking pictures, and why traveling is important. Creator’s Info: IG:...
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018 Fernando Miron
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Fernando Miron a Bay Area landscape photographer capturing beautiful gems in the bay. Fernando started with the arts at a young age drawing and painting but his life changed when he picked up a camera. An amazing individual coming from humble beginnings…
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017 Felipe Silva
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Felipe Silva, Felipe is a 4th grade teacher and a freelance creative based out of Sacramento, California. In this interview we talk about what feeds Felipe's soul, his love for California, and being a mentor for the youth. Creator’s Info: IG:...
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016 Scott Wertheimer
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Scott Wertheirmer AKA @sadsigns. Scott is a Bay Area based photographer finishing up his master's program in marriage and family therapy, while taking some moody bangers in his free time. In the interview we talk about how Scott found the light during…
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015 Natalie Bula
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Natalie Bula she is a content creator based out of Sacramento, CA. She spends her time balancing school, work, and creating. Natalie shares what it means that the process has no timeline and how she tries to spread positive vibes in her day to day. Music...
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014 Max Loewenstein
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Max Loewenstein a New York City bases creative with Bay Area roots. Max is a full time photographer, going all in on his passion. We chop it up on his adjustment to NYC, why he is open to shoot any genre of photography, and what fuels his passion for...
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013 Nicole Zelkowitz
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Nicole Zelkowitz she is a New Yorker and is now based in the Bay Area. Nicole loves to travel and explore to new destinations, she uses her photography to inspire others to get out of the house and travel a little bit more. In this episode we talk about...
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012 Kesl Aleksander
The Creator’s Mind would like to introduce Kesl Aleksandr aka @siberianvolk. Kesl is an iPhone only photographer and uses his knowledge of photography to create some epic bangers. In this interview we talk Kesl’s up and down’s of his journey, social media, and why he chases those “splint second”...
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011 John Thatcher
John Thatcher is a Bay Area photographer and loves shooting with 35mm film. In this interview he shares his experiences of how who he got started into photography and shares what it meant to shoot for himself and no one else. John Thatcher Links Instagram:...
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010 Jared Lamont
Jared Lamont is a videographer and photographer, he is traveling around the world and creating a documentary "One Way Tickets". In this Interview Jared shares his experiences traveling and volunteering around the world, and how he is pursuing his dream.
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009 Mike Sevilla
Mike Sevilla is a Bay Area based photographer. During our interview we talk about what it means to be a jack of all trades and a master of none, how his environment pushed him to become better, and explored what it means to communicate with others today. Instagram:...
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008 Alexa Hope
Alex Hope is a Santa Barbara based photographer, she is a landscape photographer with a passion to travel and loves to catch an amazing sunrise.
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007 Chase Bews
Chase Bews is a Sacramento and San Francisco based model and actor. He shares his story about how he got into modeling and acting, and how he turned his passion into a lifestyle.
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006 Jon Cruz
Jon Cruz is a full time graphic designer living in the bay area and during his free time is a phenomenal portrait photographer. 3 years ago, looking for a change in his life took up photography that lead him to a life changing experience. Meeting some amazing people and opening doors along the way.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Creator's Mind, hosted by Justin Ortiz, A media series focused on telling stories of individuals passionate about their respected craft. To understand why they continue to pursue their passion, how they developed into who they are today, and know the elements that go into their daily lives. Everyone has a story, and hoping that listening to these talented individuals inspires you to chase your passion.
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Justin Ortiz
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