Sam Ortiz is a Brooklyn native who has been working as a professional photographer for nearly a decade with a strong focus on people and portraiture. Sam's path is a unique one - after 14 years building a career in IT, Sam started re-evaluating his life and how he wanted to live it.  On today's episode, Sam tells us about how pivoting to photography married his technology background with his love for the arts, his role in the budding New York coffee scene and how building relationships face-to-face led him to building the community he has today, and the importance of mindset in how you approach what life throws your way.   Speaking with Sam was truly inspirational. Enjoy the listen! MORE SAM: Portfolio: www.samortiz.com Instagram: instagram.com/samortizphotos/ MORE CREATIVE JUICY:  Michelle’s Instagram: instagram.com/mich_wainwright/  Visit CreativeJuicyPodcast.com for show notes, transcripts and more.  Say hello to Michelle: [email protected]