53. How to Be True to Yourself in Changing Careers | John Mollura

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John Mollura is a full-time photographer specializing in empowering, creative portraits. John turned his lifelong hobby of photography into a full-time career after 15 years as a test engineer for NASA and military projects.His work has appeared in many places, from National Geographic to Country Music Television. John believes in giving back and has led, and founded, many photo-centric community events and groups. His most recent project is the RE>Figured Project with the mission to turn scars, wounds, and hurts into celebrations of survival through storytelling and creative portraits. John initially only photographed landscapes. He became known for images shown from unusual and captivating points of view. He lives in Delaware with his wife and three children. Visit his webpage: molluraphoto.com/portraits

John and I talk about his journey in discovering his identity through dealing with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and rising up in his field as a test engineer with NASA and other military projects. 

Questions have the power to create momentum and change in the hearts and minds of people, no matter where you are in life. 

1. When in my life have I discredited an opportunity that led to a positive outcome?
2. What personality trait have I used to hurt others yet could use to help and encourage instead?
3. What advice would I give my 20 year old self? 
4. How has my view of faith changed in the last 10 years?
5. What painful events change my life for the good?
6. What new thing am I wanting to try yet too afraid to fail at it?

2:50 - Dad being the most noble person he ever met
5:30 - Going to college at Penn State
9:35 - Missing out out on his dream job with Disney 
13:05 - Becoming a field engineer for NASA with his mentor, Skip
19:30 - Realizing in his 20s having imposter syndrome
24:10 - Redeeming and reusing his humor for good not destruction or hide his insecurity 
25:30 - Positively impacting people through his photography business
28:55 - Advice for his 20 year old self
31:20 - 2 events that led to the biggest turning point in his life
33:50 - View of Christianity and religion for most of his life
37:15 - Becoming a Christian beyond Sundays
40:23 - Message for New Fathers
47:30 - Wife being the catalyst to his career change
50:05 - Love of photography started
51:20 - Being willing to try something new
55:00 - Failing in a creative space is freeing and inspiring others
56:30 - Reminder to his 20-year old self
60:30 - Refigured Project

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