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153. Partnering with Time: How an Army Veteran Became an Artist - Ronald Jackson Have you ever considered a dramatic career change, a leap from a structured path into the wide-open world of creative expression? Our guest, Ronald Jackson, embodies this very journey. Growing up in the rural Arkansas Delta as the youngest of eleven chi
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Have you ever considered a dramatic career change, a leap from a structured path into the wide-open world of creative expression? Our guest, Ronald Jackson, embodies this very journey. Growing up in the rural Arkansas Delta as the youngest of eleven children, Ronald's early life was steeped in a family legacy of challenging norms. After a distinguished 21-year career in the U.S. Army, a profound "aha moment" set him on an entirely new course.
Join us for an intimate conversation with Ronald as we explore his incredible transition from military life to a celebrated self-taught artist. Discover the story behind the spiritual epiphany that reshaped his path as an artist, how he "partnered with time" to develop his craft without formal training, and the deeply personal inspiration behind his striking mask paintings. If you’re looking for inspiration and action steps to redefine your life's purpose, this episode is for you.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Ronald Jackson
03:15 - A Creative Childhood in the Rural South
05:00 - The Power of Play and Imagination
07:00 - An Unexpected Welcome to the Art World
10:30 - The Epiphany: A Spiritual Awakening
18:50 - The Decision to Partner with Time
24:40 - From Behind the Scenes to Best in Show
27:30 - The Story Behind the Masks
33:00 - Finding Your Artistic Voice Through Self-Discovery
36:15 - Redefining Success: From Being an Artist to Being Authentic
38:15 - Conclusion
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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.
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Erscheinungsdatum: 8.7.2025, 22:00:00
