Up & Becoming Issue 01 - My Promise to you.
When we are our true selves there is a sense of ease in all that we do.
Hey Hey friends,
Welcome to the first issue of the Up & Becoming Newsletter.
I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to dive into 2021 and bring you value so you have a leg up in your pursuit of becoming the best version of yourself.
I thought it fitting to release the podcast with Up & Becoming conversations but also send out each week what’s been inspiring me in my on-going becoming.
I started the Up & Becoming podcast at the height of the 2020 COVID lockdown because I wanted to share the stories of the people that inspire me with the world and explore who they are becoming.
My promise is to fill this newsletter with inspirational bite-size pieces to encourage you in your Becoming.
To start you off I’m going to give you a little more than usual to chew on…
What I’m listening to
“These podcasts are currently hitting home hard as I try new things & put myself out there.”
Brene Brown Unlocking us - FFT’s episode because starting things is f’ing hard.
On Being with Krista Tippet - a hug for the soul
The Kodakery - listening to the process of some of my favourite filmmakers
What I’m reading
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey - he truly is a master storyteller
Phosphorescence: On Awe, Wonder and Things that Sustain You when the World Goes Dark by Julia Bird (this book helped me smile during the height of covid)
Show your work by Austin Kleon (a book I turn to almost daily to inspire my creativity)
What I’m reflecting on
“2020 was hard but I can’t believe I actually started a podcast.”
My all-time favourite conversations on my podcast, Up & Becoming
Oli Sansom-finding your voice & standing out
Benni Hinman - Quitting the 9-5 to chase his dreams
Cam Greenwood - Overcoming fear & a mindset of possibility
Photo of the week - ‘Pool Etiquette’ from my Salt by the Sea collection
All my 35mm film fine art prints are available for purchase here.
The question to ask yourself this week
Who am I becoming?
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Until next time…
Keep on becoming the best version of You.
Big love, Kurt
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