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I launched Scotch Parlor as a media project in 2018, with the idea to interview and profile the journeys of inspiring people throughout the Bay Area. It was built as a media platform where I produced a podcast, took cool photos, and created short documentaries about the people and brands I interviewed. Scotch Parlor, today, continues to build upon my original media platform idea but has now expand
06/02/2021
“You have to get through ‘the suck’ [challenging times]..and you need to love ‘the suck’ because I know on the other side of ‘the suck’, you will be better.”
Get to know the Illustrator and Founder behind Kings Wild Project on Scotch Parlor Podcast #31 🎧
DID YOU KNOW???
Cards Symbolize The Calendar 🤔
An interesting theory on why there are 52 cards in a deck is that the number of cards corresponds to the number of weeks within a year.
Some say that the two colors — red and black — reflect day and night, and that the four suits represent the four seasons.
It gets even freakier when you notice that there are 13 cards in a suit to match the number of lunar cycles, and 12 court cards that represent the 12 months of the year.
And, if you add up all the symbols in a deck of cards, there are 365…
Fascinating. (Casino.org)
Cheers & Go Create.
If you ask any car enthusiast you know what their dream job would be, it would probably be to design and create the most luxurious and classic cars out there. For Sean Smith (), he gets to live this dream job every day. Sean specializes in the bespoke automotive industry and founded Sean Smith Designs. He has designed the most spectacular cars for celebrities like Kevin Hart and Robert Downey Jr. and works with brands like Saleen Automotive, Ringbrothers, and Speedkore.
In this episode, we talk about Sean's design journey from being a student in high school to working at Honda to establishing Sean Smith Designs, his automotive design process, where he gets his inspiration from, tips, and advice for future designers and we even talked about Chili; plus a whole lot more.
Enjoy getting to know Sean Smith of Sean Smith Designs and his journey as a creator.
🎙Scotch Parlor #33 Available Now for your listening ears.
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05/25/2021
📚Scotch Parlor Bookshelf
This book is one of my favorites about photography. It’s written almost like poetry while it teaches you to be a better photographer.
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
“Chris Orwig's insights - to reduce and simplify, participate rather than critique, and capture a story - have made him an immensely popular workshop speaker and faculty member at the prestigious Brooks Institute. His engaging stories presented in this accessible and beautifully illustrated four-color guide you will help readers *Use less to say more with your subject matter *Learn to see light, color, shape, and expression *Understand what gear is essential *Create compelling portraits *Make lasting memories of your family and kids *Capture the outdoors and adventure *Begin the transition from amateur to professional.”
05/11/2021
📚From The Wingback Library
Creativity comes in many forms. It's not just about drawing or producing a beautiful photo. Creativity can come from looking at ways to create better solutions. It's about being a creative explorer and having the confidence to do so.
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO, the Stanford d.school, and with many of the world's top companies, David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives, and in our personal lives, and allow us to innovate in terms of how we approach and solve problems. It is a book that will help each of us be more productive and successful in our lives and in our careers.
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