A mentor once told me something that changed everything: “Don’t chase opportunities. Build something so good they chase you.” Back then, I was saying yes to everything. Shooting gigs that didn’t light me up. Working flat out, thinking that being busy meant I was on the right track. I wasn’t. That one line hit hard. I stopped chasing and started building.I focused on creating work that felt true. Telling stories through my lens that meant something. Crafting resources and experiences that draw pe