Advice To My Younger Self

In this heartfelt follow-up to Episode 1, Colin and Stephen Bradley reflect on the lessons learned from a lifetime in art and self-employment.

Stephen asks Colin what advice he’d give to his younger self — sparking an honest, down-to-earth conversation about confidence, family, and seizing opportunities when they appear.

Colin shares how “just giving it a go” led to pet portraits, teaching, and eventually a lifelong career, and why having a family gave him the motivation to make it all work.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Career Choices

02:56 Confidence and Pursuing Opportunities

06:13 The Importance of Teaching and Sharing Knowledge

09:02 Balancing Family Life and Self-Employment

11:57 The Role of Family as Motivation

15:10 Conclusion and Future Discussions

It’s a thoughtful, inspiring listen, reminding us that confidence builds with every step, and that sometimes, the right path begins with simply saying yes.

🎙️ New episodes every week for this limited 4-part series.