About Chase

Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, director, and social artist. He is widely recognized for re-imagining, examining, and redefining the intersection of art and popular culture through still and moving pictures. While commercial work for brands like Nike, Pepsi, Volvo, Reebok, Apple, and Red Bull have earned him recognition from the International Photography Awards, The Advertising Photographers of America, Prix de la Photographie Paris, and numerous other industry buzz centers, his recent push into personal work and fine art has rapidly gained the attention of curators and art critics, mainstream audiences, and celebrity circles worldwide. The online hub for Jarvis and his work is at http://www.chasejarvis.com. Follow him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/chasejarvis
Dec 31

What Actually Makes a Great Friend

Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it’s built around a question I think most of us care about more than we admit: what actually makes a great friend? Friendship is often treated as something casual. Easy. Automatic. But as life gets fuller — work, family, responsibility, distraction — the quality of our friendships can quietly slip into something surface-level. Not because we don’t care, but because we stop being... read more ›
Dec 24

The Most Important Creative Tools Are Free

Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it’s built around a simple idea I’ve come to believe deeply: the most important creative tools are free. Most creators assume they’re stuck because they don’t have the right gear, the right resources, or the right opportunity. But after decades of making work, interviewing hundreds of top creators, and studying the lives of artists across disciplines, I’ve noticed a different pattern. What actually... read more ›
Dec 17

Stop Shipping at 95%

Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct: most creators don’t struggle because they lack talent — they struggle because they quit at 95%. They get the work to “pretty good,” ship it, and move on. And for a lot of things in life, that’s fine. The 80–20 rule works. But when it comes to your core creative craft — the thing you want to be known for — good enough is the... read more ›
Dec 10

Love Your Work or Don’t Ship It

Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and honest: if you don’t love the work you’re making, don’t ship it — or better yet, figure out how to love the work before you ship it. I know that sounds blunt, but the market — and more importantly, your audience — can smell half-hearted work a mile away. You can’t fake the stuff that matters. Loving the work isn’t about perfection. It’s about clarity, curiosity,... read more ›
Dec 03

Don’t Rush the New Year: 7 Steps to Prepare Mindfully

Hey friends, Chase here This time of year, I get a lot of messages from folks ready for change — they’ve declared an intention, they want the next chapter, but something’s holding them back. Some have the ideas and energy but no system to ship. Others have the systems but aren’t listening to the quiet that tells them what to build next. Different gaps, same problem: without space to reflect and a mindful plan to... read more ›
Nov 26

Mindset. Skillset. And the Hard Stuff You’re Avoiding.

Hey friends, Chase here This week I had back-to-back coaching calls with two different clients. One had the skillset but not the mindset. The other had the mindset but not the skillset. Different people, same roadblock — they were both stuck at the edge of their next level because they were avoiding the hard stuff. Here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear: You don’t level up because you “get discovered.” You level up... read more ›
Nov 19

The Other 50% No One Told You About

Hey friends, Chase here You put the work in. You make something you’re proud of. You hit publish… and then? Crickets. Tumbleweeds. A handful of likes from your mom and your college roommate. If you’ve ever wondered why some creators seem to explode overnight while your (arguably better!) work struggles to get traction, today’s episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: Making great work is only 50% of the job. The other 50% —... read more ›
Nov 12

Charge More. You’re Worth It.

Hey friends, Chase here. If you’re a creator, here’s a hard truth: most of us don’t charge enough. We look around, see what others are doing, and call that “the going rate.” But that’s not how value works. There’s no upper limit on creativity — you can charge whatever someone is willing to pay. The key is learning to position yourself and negotiate with confidence. Your job isn’t to fit perfectly into “industry standards.” It’s... read more ›
Nov 05

Stop Planning. Start Doing.

Hey friends, Chase here. Here’s an important reminder:  you’ll never feel ready to start.  But you’ve got to do it anyway. And the operative word there is “do.” Just start. This episode is the kick in the ass you need.  Too often we get bogged down in the dreaming, the research, and the preparing - without the DOING.  Feel me on this?  It’s a common excuse that most of use…that we just need a little... read more ›
Oct 29

Brené Brown Revisited: The Courage to Belong in a Divided World

In this week’s episode, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation that originally aired back in 2017 — one that feels even more relevant today. Brené Brown joined me to talk about courage, connection, and what it really means to find true belonging in a divided world. Her insights on creativity, loneliness, and the power of standing alone have only become more urgent as we navigate today’s culture of comparison and noise. Since our original conversation, Brené... read more ›