Member Highlight: Joseph Brown
It all begins with an idea.
Joseph Brown is a Creative + Honorary Founder & Commercial Real Estate Operations Supervisor. He is looking forward to facilitating the upcoming “Dad’s Meet-Up” in the fall. Joe is passionate about, traveling, connecting with like-minded individuals and is exploring new opportunities.
Read on to learn more about Joe!
Full Name:
Joseph Brown
Nickname:
Joe
What do you do professionally?
Commercial Property Operations Supervisor & Creative + Honorary Founder (Right Hand Man).
What do you want to do (professionally and/or personally)?
Professionally; I’m looking to work with companies that have a more altruistic vision than just making profits. Personally, I'm hoping to explore more of my creative interests: picking up photography again, writing more, and trying my hand at sculpting.
Do you have any passion projects or ideas you want to explore?
I have a sculpting idea that's been swirling around in my head that will blend different mediums representative of my life experiences.
Who inspires you? Why?
My wife and daughter with their ever expressive manners! I also find inspiration in the change of the seasons, movies, places traveled, and random people doing amazing things.
Hobbies / Interests / Things that bring you joy:
Photography for sure, watching movies absolutely, and travel. I also love games and puzzles. We recently started playing SORRY at home and it's been a huge flashback! I grew up playing it with my family. New experiences bring me great joy as well. I've always been an explorer at heart. I should also mention that I really like and admire smart fashion. I love finding a piece of clothing that makes me feel so good when I wear it, and I also enjoy seeing others dressed their best.
Future accomplishments:
Transitioning into a position where I'll have greater freedom to grow professionally & do the things I truly enjoy. I'll continue to work on becoming good to myself while feeding my soul with the things it needs.
What excites you about being a Creative + Member?
Meeting new members, of course, and seeing all the programming that becomes available. I’m looking forward to exploring on all things “dad-life.” For those who are new dads, been a dad for a while, or folks who are father figures. I'm excited for the chance to learn and laugh at everything it means to be a father. Fish stories, dad-jokes, and all the cliches. I of course have a personal interest in seeing Creative + grow and hope for all the best in its journey. I'm excited to see what the future brings for C+.
Best piece of advice you have ever been given:
My dad once gave me some advice that might sound somewhat limiting, and can certainly be taken in several ways. The advice he gave me was "Stick with what you know". The initial thought is that it could mean to stay where you are, and don't try to expand your knowledge or experience; stay sedentary. Well, what DO I know? I know that I have the tools and the knowledge to figure out what needs to be done. It reminds me that I know not to let situations grow to unconquerable sizes just because it may be unfamiliar or different. I know to ask for help if I need it, because someone will likely have the clues or the answers I need. I've been able to apply it in ways he may or may not have intended. It has really been helpful. So, thanks Dad!
Who is someone you want to collaborate with? Why?
After some thought, I think there may be a few people I would love to just be in the same room with to hear and learn from: Jack Lenor Larsen, with whom I only recently became aware of. His sense of design and the things he chose to surround himself with are so inspiring. Idris Elba, because I mean come on, who wouldn't want to be around someone that cool and talented? David Bowie for his incredible talent, eye for fashion, inspiring character, and well he's David Bowie, what more needs to be said? Andrew Carnegie; his incredible prowess with business was eclipsed by his philanthropic endeavors which are still yielding positive effects 100 years later.
Favorite quote:
"May you live all the days of your life." - Jonathan Swift
What does your best life look like?
THIS - but it keeps getting better.
Last words for the Creative + Community?
Live and love to your fullest. Life is more than your resume.
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