To the core of your very being, who are you? This is the question I want on our minds as we speak with today’s guest Josh Wiseman. Josh is an author, photographer, and videographer who is a master in the art of visual storytelling. He is the founder and owner of https://www.jtwiseguycreations.com/ (JTWiseguy Creations) and author of the book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GYLBRYH (Thinker: Diaries of an Emotional Man), a book we truly need in this day and age.  I want us to get right into this episode and learn from Josh how we can make the shift to being 100%, unapologetically ourselves. Don’t be afraid to get emotional. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 – 03:20] Opening Segment I welcome and introduce my guest, Josh Wiseman, to the show  Josh gives a bit of background Photographer & Videographer  World traveler  Moved to Nashville from Austin Texas  [03:21 – 12:46] Making the Shift to Fulltime Photography Shifting to full-time photography  Josh’s relationship with his mother  Growing from $500 to $20,000 jobs How Josh got into shooting  Shooting live music performances Began taking pictures of families Shooting his own fitness transforming Josh talks about figuring out how to brand From banding on his own to helping other’s with branding  Josh: “I’m thankful and grateful for this life” [12:47 – 16:58] The Camera Was Always There Josh talks about how he adopted the entrepreneurial side of himself Started in professional basketball then fell out with an injury  Desire to change the quality of living  Josh story about his time in music with the camera always being by [16:59 – 27:43] Express Yourself Unapologetically Josh talks about his book  Being ok with your emotions Unapologetic  Links below Josh’s experience in dating  Women want someone who isn’t afraid to be themselves  Society has repressed this in men Adding to my partner’s vision The Questions Game  The ability to communicate  Sometimes it led to tears Shift away from fear  Josh’s story about his friend’s death  Never go a day without telling people what they mean to you [27:44 – 36:29] Know Who You Are Overly emotional vs. vulnerable and transparent Taking a look inside yourself  Josh’s advice for relationships When someone good comes along it can be unfamiliar  Understand that it’s ok to let your guard down a little bit  You can let yourself need someone  Pushing people away will leave you sad and alone Josh talks about self-reflection If you don’t know yourself, you don’t stand up for anything  Start a relationship with emotional integrity  Know who you are coming in  Two damaged people can’t come together and fix each other Josh shares a bit of his experience  [36:30 – 46:45] The Power of Self-Reflection Josh’s tips on self-reflection  Going off-grid and letting yourself feel the emotions Understanding what your needs are in every facet of your life Know what you’re working towards Know your Love Language  Communicate it before it’s too late  Staying out of toxic relationships  Understand and express your needs Be intentional with your actions and words  If you don’t know what you want then reflect on it  Journaling - get it out of your head  Combatting the fear of commitment  Get out of the ‘what if’ be present for ‘what is’  [46:46 – 55:04] Closing Segment If you are put on a world stage and have 5 minutes to talk to people to remember you by what would you say?  Life is met better with love than it is with resentment and hate  Kindness goes a long way If you could ask anyone in the world something, who and what? Steve Jobs - what made you who you are without Apple  What’s the Josh Wiseman secret to pushing through? Making my mom proud Inspiring people to chase their dreams