Summary: Do you have a creative passion you never imagined could pay the bills? Host Maria Molfino introduces us to tech photographer Helena Price. Recently named Silicon Valley’s most wanted photographer, this heroine rekindled a lifelong passion and made it her career. Find out what it takes to make the leap into becoming a full-time creative, and learn some surprising ingredients that can help in the process.<br><br>Show Notes:<br>-Young Helena: Her background, being perceived as the “smart kid”, and dealing with feelings of isolation. [1:23]<br>-Helena talks about her first exposure to photography and what it was like growing up in a creatively-stifled hometown culture. [6:45]<br>-On college (and skipping class), falling in love with the tech scene, and touring with music bands. [10:57]<br>-Some of the challenges Helena faced and how she survived on her own. [15:58]<br>-What it took to be taken seriously and become a success early in her career. [21:49] <br>-How photography came back into the picture (to stay). [25:59]<br>-From getting her first job to drowning in work offers, plus Helena’s theory on how to make sure everything works out. [30:22]<br>-Grit. Can women learn to have more of it? [34:00]<br>-What she’s working on now: Her first, personal project that’s showing people a side of tech they haven’t seen before. [39:12]<br>-Helena’s amazing advice to women wanting more creative expression in their lives. [43:22]<br><br>References:<br>Techies by Helena Price: <a href="http://www.techiesproject.com" rel="noopener">www.techiesproject.com</a><br><br>Music:<br>Lucia Lilikoi: lucia.bandcamp.com<br><br>Find Heroine at:<br>Heroine.fm<br>Twitter.com/heroine.fm<br>Instagram.com/heroine.fm<br>Facebook.com/heroine.fm
