We've been receiving a lot of inquiries about why we've been quiet and what has happened to 12 Week U. Well we're here to let our listeners know just what we've been up to. A couple of weeks ago, Pye, along with clinical psychologist, Dr. Glen Hong, launched 12 Week Relationships, a podcast about creating better relationships in weeks, not years. But, not to worry, this doesn't mean 12 Week U is a thing of the past. In this episode, Pye and Dr. Hong give an update on the new podcast, what...

Cameron Chow is a news anchor turned law student turned high school English teacher. With his incredible ability to adapt and successfully change course, Cameron has navigated his way through his various careers until landing his current position as a teacher. His depth and empathy allows him to understand his students and how they learn and in this episode, we explore the power and importance of curiosity, ownership, and conflict. We dive deep into Cameron's experiences as a teacher and how...

Glen Hong is a Clinical Psychologist, Life Coach, and professor with over 20 years of experience and has focused on treating depression and anxiety, helping his clients overcome emotional traumas and difficult moments. Now, Glen is an author of his new book, Upside Down, which focuses on breaking free from habitual negative thinking to discover emotional freedom and subsequently, success and fulfillment in various aspects of life. You can find more information about Glen and his book here:...

Zach Sutton is a commercial and beauty photographer based out of Los Angeles. Zach developed his career on the road, beginning with a sudden move to New Mexico where he built his business photographing actor headshots, and later moved to LA where he currently bases his operations out of. Zach has gained considerable reputation as a beauty and portrait photographer as well as an educator, providing workshops, lectures, and seminars. You can find more information about Zach and his work here:...

Peter Glatz’s story is one to behold. At the age of 65, Peter has shattered norms and expectations by walking away from his dental practice of 40 years in pursuit of a new career as a chef. With his life-long passion of cooking, Peter traveled the country working as a line cook, some of which are high-profile restaurants by Michelin-starred chefs. Today, Peter has been featured on many online news outlets and has become an icon and a testament to the pursuit of happiness. As his journey calls...

Aundre Larrow is a Jamaican-born photographer based in Brooklyn. Focusing on exploring and understanding human experiences, Aundre has traveled across the country and photographed incredible moments as a part of The Last Expanse project, W. Kamau Bell’s United Shades, as well as Blocked From the Ballot. His unique perspective and storytelling on social issues has sparked recent projects such as Equity Through Editing and throughout his career, Aundre has grown to be an effective leader in the...

Riana Milne is a life and relationship coach who is also the best selling author of several books designed to help individuals overcome personal traumas and realize the life they desire. With an MA in Applied Clinical Psychology, Riana has a proven track record of changing many lives through her private practice and has become highly regarded in her industry as well as among businesswomen, being named one of the top 100 successful international women in business. Today, Riana continues to...

Marlies Hartmann is a wedding photographer who has been named one of the top 100 in the world. Having begun her journey in photography well into adulthood, Marlies has defied the norm and broken through to become one of the highest regarded in the industry. In addition to her incredible accomplishments, she has also participated in popular game shows such as The Price is Right and Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, being a prize-winning contestant in the former. Today, Marlies continues her...

Seth and Beth Kerechanin are a husband and wife photography and entrepreneur duo from Ohio. With highly educated backgrounds in chemistry and teaching respectively, Seth and Beth are the proud owners of a successful wedding photography business as well as other ventures including their own podcast and a 70 year old company they recently acquired. They are the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit as they are constantly on the lookout for the next opportunity to expand their horizon. You...

Chris Hemphill is a data scientist and VP of AI & Growth for SymphonyRM, a platform for provider and patient management in the healthcare industry. Chris’s understanding of the learning process as well as his technical aptitude has opened up a host of opportunities including long distance ultra-running as well as creative endeavors such as music and hosting his own performances on Twitch. Today, Chris seeks out the “why” of things as he explores the technical applications of data and AI...

Lauren Mullee is a family attorney and the founder of The Law Office of Lauren Mullee where she helps couples and families traverse some of the most difficult moments of their lives. With over a decade of experience handling divorces, Lauren seeks purpose in providing a positive perspective on an otherwise unfortunate situation and sets out to genuinely help her clients in ways other lawyers may not. Her profound empathy and interest in her clients has led her to be one of the most respected...

Dan Kitajima is the owner of Kitajima Insurance Agency that boasts over a million dollars in annual revenue. Having invested in digital and social media advertising as well as SEO and AdWords, Dan’s agency has become the top provider of Insurance for Hispanic Americans in California. Dan has been exploring new ways of creating content and how to connect with his target demographic as well as potential customers as he and his team continue their reputation of incredible service for their...

Sasha Leahovcenco is a commercial photographer who, in recent years, shifted his focus toward humanitarian projects in underdeveloped countries. Since moving to the US from his home country of Moldova where his family still resides, Sasha has worked tirelessly and built up a reputation as a photographer until he found an opportunity to photograph and tell the stories of residents in places such as Russia and Mongolia. Since then, Sasha has mobilized crowd and self funded projects to document...

Kenna Klosterman is a travel photographer who also serves as the host of CreativeLive TV, We Are Photographers Podcast, as well as her own travel tours and retreats to various countries around the world. After receiving her MBA from Wharton, Kenna moved onto serve on the marketing team of Fortune 500 companies until she decided to hit the road and travel around the world, an experience that would change her perspective as well as her career trajectory as she became a leader in the photography...

George Varanakis is an event organizer with a history of success working with Creative Live, WPPI, and now, the Portrait Masters. During his eight years with WPPI, George Varanakis grew the show by an incredible 400% and has grown the Photo Channel at CreativeLive into a multi-million dollar business. His incredible connection with his audience and educators as well as his aptitude for adapting and constantly evolving proved beneficial in 2020 when he successfully overhauled the traditional...

Michelle Ford is a project manager at a software development company as well as a photographer. Her youth in the highly conservative Philippines has sparked a unique life trajectory as she navigated the cultural differences since moving to the States and through her experience with religion, relationships, and family, developed a strong mindset and became a leader in the tech world, as well as a happy mother of two. You can find more information about Michelle and her photography here: ➜...

Mike Kelley is a renowned architectural photographer who is highly regarded as being one of the top in the industry. Mike’s work has attracted top-tier clientele and his work can be recognized worldwide. Aside from architectural photography, Mike has found immense success with his own personal creative endeavors including his famous “Airportraits,” which has in turn, led to a whole new type of clientele with aviation giants such as Emirates and FedEx. Mike is also one of the top educators in...

Alison Conklin is a Pennsylvania based wedding photographer whose deep connection with photographs and memories help capture incredible moments of her client’s lives. Having grown up with parents who were also avid photographers, her early exposure to photography helped her cope with the loss of her mother, and with a shoebox full of her family’s most precious moments, Alison began her journey in providing her clients with the deep connections and memories that a photograph can give. You can...

Jerry Ghionis is a Las Vegas based photographer and educator whose work spans multiple genres including wedding, portraits, fashion, and commercial. Having begun his career in Australia, Jerry quickly rose to prominence with his own highly successful photography studio before moving his life to America where he continued his legacy servicing top tier international clients and creating an expansive library of educational content. To date, he has garnered numerous prestigious accolades...

Andrew Funderburg is a photographer turned entrepreneur. Andrew’s deep passion for creating memories and client experiences as a photographer paved the way for Fundy Software and Fundy Design Suite, which he founded in 2008, and focuses on design and sales solutions for professional photographers. His services have profoundly impacted the photography industry and since the massive success of Fundy Software, Andrew has expanded into the podcast arena himself with Old Crazy Runners, a podcast...

Jason Vinson is an award winning wedding photographer based in Arkansas. Learning to draw inspiration by being in the moment, Jason captures stunning images that portray the most authentic and spontaneous moments. Jason's images are distinct with style and has recently expanded to Family Documentaries where he spends a day with families to capture the everyday moments that often go un-captured. You can find more information about GUEST here: ➜ https://vinsonimages.com/ ➜...

Having attended college at Parsons in New York City, Sara Strid's extensive background in photography takes her through the heart of the editorial photography scene as well as a short gig working with the legendary Magnum Photos. Since moving back to her hometown of Stockholm, she continued her photography career away from the camera as the marketer for Kodak and eventually found her way to Profoto and continues taking photographs personally of her family. Check out Sara's recent personal...

Tasha Cochran is the founder of One Big Happy Life, an online platform designed to assist people with financial planning and management. Starting out as a single mother in the Marine Corps, Tasha quickly learned how to manage her personal finances and went from making $14000 at age 19 to a six-figure career with a law degree. One Big Happy Life began as a side-hustle creating educational Youtube videos and is now her primary focus as she and her husband continue to help others achieve...

John David Pittman is an Arkansas based commercial and editorial portrait photographer. Since beginning his career in photography, John David has garnered a list of clientele including some of the largest brands such as Nike, Ford, AT&T, Lululemon, and much more. His talent for capturing stunning portraits has earned him the trust of many clients as well as the title of “Legend of Light” by Profoto. You can find more information about John David and his work here: ➜...