Welcome to episode 9 of The Craft, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of storyteller, director, & creative photographer: Josiah Gordon.

Josiah creates visual masterpieces that transcend the ordinary. Get ready for a captivating episode filled with inspiration, challenges, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the world of photography. Josiah's artistic vision knows no bounds, and his journey is an inspiration for aspiring photographers and creatives alike. Josiah is one of the world's most leading examples of an artist who has truly mastered the realms of portrait, underwater, and landscape photography through his connection with nature and humanity.

In this episode, Josiah shares his story of breaking limits and pushing the boundaries of traditional photography. He continues to go outside of the box to capture breathtaking moments, whether it's beneath the surface of the water, amidst stunning landscapes, or in the intimate details of a portrait.

Growing up in Laos, Josiah faced unique challenges that shaped his perspective on life and art. Imagine a childhood without Wi-Fi, where biking half an hour to a local cafe was the only option for connectivity. Josiah reflects on the impact of such an environment on his creativity and how it fueled his passion for photography and nature.

Josiah also unpacks how social media has impacted artists worldwide for the better and the worse. Cons such as having to constantly feel like pertaining to and following the algorithmic trends is the only way for personal work to be recognized now a days. Josiah warns against this world of "trendy" behavior and explains why it is more important than ever now a days to go outside of the box, and what steps to take to do this.

Josiah shares valuable insights on what it truly means to become better at your craft, emphasizing the significance of continuous learning and exploration. His experiences and wisdom serve as a beacon for those seeking to elevate their own creative journeys.

Episode 8 with Chris Conroy and how he developed his love for acting. While never have gone to an acting school, Chris began his career over a decade ago, appearing in films and TV shows such as FBI, The Congressman, Almost Family, Mr.Robot, Professor Marston and The Wonder Woman, and more. If he didn’t go to an acting school, how did he do it?

This love for film began at an early age, attending film school and realizing the pressure was greater in front of the camera, Chris sought out to chase his dreams right here in New York City.

Although he realized once coming here, that this was going to be no easy walk in the park. Listen to how he beat the odds and landed some pretty remarkable roles. By pure grit and determination alone, one can get pretty far in developing their craft.

In this episode you’ll hear what it means to truly care deeply for your passion, figuring out how to go about that passion & specifically, how Chris has been able to navigate his acting career throughout the years- the ups, downs and pivots throughout the way. If you’re looking for acting advice and how to get started, this episode is for you!