In The Deep End (with Terri Smith)

On this episode we are joined by the founder and creative director of TerriCreatives.com, Terri Smith.  We talk to her about her journey and how throwing herself into the deep end has given her new skills and has brought about some of the greatest opportunities in her career.  Terri also talks about her influences and what motivates her to continue learning and succeeding.    00:00:00 episode summary 00:00:51 introductions 00:02:02 jack of all trades 00:03:25 terri smith origins - starting as a make up artist 00:05:36 building connections through projects 00:06:40 “I wanna be behind the camera..”  00:07:39 an opportunity to be a TV and video presenter 00:12:04 “being gutsy, and saying, ‘fuck it i’m going to do it’  00:12:52 the origins of "Miss Tez" 00:15:42 Learning videography and photography 00:16:59 traveling international and becoming an international creative artist 00:18:51selling sentimental objects to fund trips 00:21:08 the approach to learning, the mindset of learning. 00:22:23 “being out of my comfort zone, helped me to thrive and get better..”  00:23:43 opportunity to work in China 00:26:00 saying yes to throwing yourself into the deep end 00:30:00 "if you’re scared, its a good thing…" 00:31:14 hardest thing to learn 00:32:16 Learning from YouTube 00:34:50 “I’ve seen many sunrises.." [from editing] 00:36:34 handling being the “perfectionist”  00:44:49 collaborating and managing conflicting visions for projects 00:46:05 contracting for companies vs doing it your way 00:48:27 7 years as a freelance artist 00:49:20 time managing as a solo mum  00:50:19 social media and Instagram stories @terrismith_1 @terricreatives 00:55:55 the power of social media 00:58:20 negative feedback from social media 00:59:10 dealing with negative comments 01:02:32 being ‘kind’ vs being ‘fair’  01:05:51 trials, tribulations and bullying on social media 01:12:28 who are your influences? 01:15:20 becoming indestructible  01:17:02 Terri’s advice 01:20:05 Law of attraction 01:25:20 The Cheatcoders Stash 01:31:40 Plugs and Socials    Follow The Cheatcoders: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecheatcodersFacebook: www.facebook.com/thecheatcodersYoutube: www.youtube.com/thecheatcoders Follow The Cheatcoders Stash:open.spotify.com/playlist/1QzF7Pj…tQTG-v7Q2QUZyVjw