Ep 72 - Secret Sauce: I Never Went To Film School

What if your greatest education never happened in a classroom? In this episode, I share why I'm actually grateful I never went to film school.

As a music major in college, I found myself producing two full-scale musicals—experiences that unexpectedly became my bridge into television production. From there, every assignment, every edit session, every production meeting, and every conversation with talented professionals became another lesson.

The editors I worked alongside became my professors. The producers I worked with became my mentors. The projects themselves became my classroom. Looking back over more than four decades in television and media, I've realized that curiosity has always been one of the most valuable skills I've ever developed.

Instead of pretending to know everything, I kept asking questions, watching how experienced people solved problems, and learning something new on every project. If you're waiting until you feel "qualified" before pursuing your next creative opportunity, this episode is for you.

In this episode you'll discover: Why curiosity can be more valuable than credentials. How real-world experience accelerates creative growth. Why asking questions is a strength, not a weakness. The importance of learning from everyone around you. And how every project can become another step in your creative education.

Whether you're just getting started or you've been creating for years, your next lesson may be waiting on your very next assignment.

You don't have to attend film school to become a better storyteller. Stay curious. Keep asking questions. Keep learning. Because your greatest education may happen while you're doing the work. And that's where your secret sauce begins.

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