What's good, party people?

Raza Ry here, and today I'm taking you on a journey.

Not just any journey, but my journey. The journey of a creative entrepreneur who's worn many hats, faced many challenges, and has finally found his true north.

I started my journey with a clothing line. I was young, ambitious, and ready to make my mark on the world. I poured my heart and soul into creating unique designs that I hoped would resonate with people. But as I was 17 at the time, my partner and I had no money to pay anyone else and did everything ourselves. This necessity led me to explore photography and found a passion and natural skill.

As a photographer, I was able to capture moments and tell stories through my lens. I loved the thrill of capturing the perfect shot, the joy of seeing people's reactions to my work. But again, I felt a pull towards something more. I felt I was going through the motions of my photoshoots and was losing the passion. I felt I needed to tell bigger stories on bigger sets. This led me to video shooting and directing.

Directing allowed me to weave narratives and create impactful visual experiences. I loved every aspect of it - from conceptualizing ideas to executing them on screen. But as I worked with different brands, I realized that I had a knack for understanding their vision and translating it into compelling visuals. This realization led me to brand design and management.

As a brand manager, I was able to combine all my previous experiences and skills to help brands tell their stories effectively. I loved the strategic aspect of it, the challenge of aligning a brand's vision with its visual representation. But as I worked with more and more brands, I realized that I wanted to create something of my own. Something that would allow me to use all my skills and experiences to help other creative entrepreneurs like me. This led me to my current roles - the owner of a software company, TapSVN, and a Creative Agency.

Through all these roles, I've learned that it's okay to take time to figure out what is the right thing for you. I've tried many things, and each one has taught me something valuable.

Each one has brought me closer to understanding what truly resonates with me. I've learned that it's okay to taste different lifestyles, to explore different paths. It's okay to take your time to find your true north.

And now, I'm here. I'm still young, but I have a clear vision of what success looks like to me and how I plan to get there. I'm excited about the future and the opportunities it holds. But more than anything, I'm excited to share my journey with you.

Over the next six weeks, I'll be diving deep into my career journey, sharing the insights I've learned along the way. I invite you to tap in with me, ask questions, share your stories. I believe that we can learn so much from each other's experiences. And who knows, maybe my journey will inspire you to embark on your own.

In the spirit of sharing, I'm also excited to announce that I'm in pre-production on a podcast series where I'll be interviewing various kinds of content creators. I can't wait to hear their stories and learn from their experiences.

So, here's to the journey, party people. Here's to the challenges, the victories, the lessons learned. Here's to finding our true north.