What If Conf

Without risk, our lives simply stay the same. Not all risks...

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:40:23 -0800

Without risk, our lives simply stay the same. Not all risks work, but *almost* all risk is worth taking. How can you know what could be if you never try?

Truth.

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:56:18 -0800

Truth.

INNOVATOR: Jennifer Bebb

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:05:06 -0800

INNOVATOR: Jennifer Bebb:

the blog of Jen Bebb - writer, photographer, CREATIVE.

These are her musings, uncensored and unfiltered.

What are you waiting for?

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:15:06 -0800

What are you waiting for?

shannonsewell: life’s how to.

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:41:39 -0800

shannonsewell:

life’s how to.

Via Smilebooth

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:30:18 -0800

Via Smilebooth

One in a series of graphics by INNOVATOR Whitney Chamberlain.

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:29:34 -0800

One in a series of graphics by INNOVATOR Whitney Chamberlain.

Why Not?

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:48:32 -0800

Y’all know I hate self-promotion and all that, so this is from the heart. I believe wholeheartedly in the concept of WHAT IF. It’s how I live my life, it’s how I run my business, it’s how I feed the creative within.

Without a risk, a dream, or even the possibility of more, creatives will simply not survive. We thrive on pushing ourselves and our experiences - it’s how and why we create.

Now imagine this - a three day workshop taught, in tandem, by 7 amazing creatives/businesses/speakers. Each Innovator’s talk will build on the last, creating a cohesive series of topics and a whole experience. Add to that the community we are building and the location it’s all set in, you simply can’t go wrong by being here.

Remember, fellow artist-preneurs, it’s not about the gear, it’s not about the products you offer, it’s not about learning how to shoot like someone else…it’s about feeding your own creative soul and using that soul to build a creative business. It’s about discovering YOUR voice (not emulating someone elses) and it’s about trusting that you are the one thing that both stands in your way and determines long term success.

It’s time for a change. Make it with us.

smilebooth: The What If Conference is taking place in Cabo!...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:30:18 -0800

smilebooth:

The What If Conference is taking place in Cabo! Will you join us in January?

LOVE what the SMILE BOOTH did with this LOGO. SO much fun.

Do you give yourself permission to dream, to create from a place...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:52:00 -0800

Do you give yourself permission to dream, to create from a place of genuine intent, to do more than simply what is in front of you?

When you close your eyes and breathe deep breaths, what do you see? Is it work? Is it client demands? Is it scary to go to that place?

As creatives, artist-preneurs, if you will, sometimes all we have it the space in between - the place where our creativity bleeds through and gets us past the rough times, the deadlines, and demands of clients. It is the space in between that takes us to a moment of greatness in our creativity, propels us to new heights and opportunities.

If you are too busy, to over worked, too distracted, you are no longer an artist-preneur, but merely another worker bee.

Be More.

Breathe Deeply and with Intent.

Relax into the place where your mind soars freely and you create in that moment.

There is nothing more vital to an artist-preneur than the freedom to dream. Reclaim that and maintain it in your life everyday.

THE OPEN: $50,000 SEARCH FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:06:33 -0700

THE OPEN: $50,000 SEARCH FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS:

theopen:

THE OPEN is a worldwide search for the greatest photographers of our generation. It features both online and live events and delivers one of the largest prize purses ever offered in the photo industry: $50,000US. THE OPEN is an exposure powerhouse that connects photographers with a global…

LOVE this!! 365q: day twenty-two

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:53:28 -0700

LOVE this!!

365q:

day twenty-two

There it is, the secret to a happy life. :) It might just be...

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:22:00 -0700

There it is, the secret to a happy life. :) It might just be this simple, the complicated part is making it a reality. Join us and learn to take your life back.

Unique

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:46:48 -0700

It’s become so overused in the creative community that the word “unique” seems much less meaningful. In a world so full of people, how can one person even be unique? There are just too many of us.

And while too many creatives struggle to be truly unique, there are always voices that sing louder or more beautifully than the rest; there are always artists whose vision is so clear they stand out; there are always musicians, writers, designers whose work is always one, two, or more steps beyond the rest.

Are you one of those few who stand out? Or do you blend in, lost in the shuffle of mediocrity and sameness that threatens to swallow the creative world whole? Do you know where you are, how you measure up? Do you care?

You voice, literal or metaphorical, is the one unique thing you have. Everyone has a voice, but not everyone knows how to use it, how to harness its strength and originality, how to trust it. It is what makes you who you are, but you don’t understand its power and you keep it locked away.

Sing out loud. Create with intention. Trust that your voice is the right voice for you.

And then get out there and do something with it. Feed your heart, your soul, your family, your life.

The WHAT IF Conference is a conference for creatives, by creatives. You’ll learn to trust your voice, and to make a living with it.

Join us. All artist-preneurs + creatives are welcome.

Talk about grabbing YOUR life by the teeth and shaking it like a...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:56:29 -0700

Talk about grabbing YOUR life by the teeth and shaking it like a dog shakes a toy. Most people let life happen to them, not make life happen for them.

But WHAT IF you tried the impossible?

WHAT IF the impossible was soon made possible?

Imagine that - living life on your terms and doing what you love. Not impossible as long as you just do it.

jstorg: <3 ‘Nuff said. the What If Conference Jan 23...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:05 -0700

jstorg:

<3

‘Nuff said. the What If Conference Jan 23 - 26, 2012. Los Cabos, Mexico. Stop waiting, start succeeding.

mikxierants: Always try…and try again.

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:10:05 -0700

mikxierants:

Always try…and try again.

Mistakes are part of the process, rather than dwelling on what...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:15:56 -0700

Mistakes are part of the process, rather than dwelling on what we did wrong, we should focus on what we did right, build on that, and create something uniquely our own. Our Innovators did just that. Join us at WHAT IF.

"If an artist tries consciously to do something to others, it is to stretch their eyes, their..."

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:00:05 -0700

“If an artist tries consciously to do something to others, it is to stretch their eyes, their thoughts, and to do something they would not see or feel if the artist had not done it. To achieve this, he has to stretch his own horizons first.”

- Henry Moore (via 667sanjuan)

"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or..."

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:06:06 -0700

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”

- Bob Moawad (via joshsolar)