Hey there.

Welcome to readysetfreddy–an online resource for creators to find joy in creating again.

Happy young boy sitting on a wooden porch swing, smiling widely with his arms outstretched, wearing a colorful T-shirt and white sandals.

Nobody told this kid that one day…

All of the heart. All of the grit. And all of the talent…

Wouldn’t be enough.

But…let’s rewind a little bit.

I grew up with a natural wiring toward solving problems–which is probably why I picked up a wide range of hobbies and skills over the years (I loved a good challenge).

Young man playing electric guitar on stage with a microphone in front and drums to his left.
A person with a camera taking a photograph on a rocky mountain ledge, with another person sitting on the rocks behind him, overlooking a landscape of trees, water, and distant cityscape.
Two boys performing on a stage, one playing keyboard and the other playing electric guitar, with a chain-link fence and caution tape in the background.

Throughout college, I fell in love with film, photography, and music.

I spent a lot of my time writing my own music, leading worship, and learning the ins and outs of a camera.

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Young man with dark hair, glasses, and a light gray shirt with rolled-up sleeves, holding a camera, smiling outdoors during daytime. In the background, a group of people dressed formally, standing on a grassy field near trees and a small building.
A young man with glasses in a striped shirt sitting on a couch, looking down at his smartphone in a well-lit room.
Band performing on stage with multiple musicians, guitars, drums, and microphones, under stage lights with visible audience silhouette in front.
Person taking a selfie with a Canon camera in an indoor hallway, wearing a suit with blue shirt, holding the camera up to their face, with yellow doors and signs visible in the background.

All of this paved way for me to become a multidisciplinary creative professional.

I’ve spent the last decade serving in creative roles in various industries–from creative direction, live production, video/photo, music/audio, and design.

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A group of people working at computer stations in a dark room, with screens illuminated
Person sitting at a desk in a music studio, working on a computer with a digital audio workstation open, surrounded by studio equipment including speakers, a keyboard, and a microphone.
Man wearing a gray shirt and white hat working on a computer with video editing software, while a woman in gray shirt operates a camera behind him in a cozy room with a stone fireplace.
A man wearing glasses, a beige t-shirt, and dark pants is jumping in the air while holding a microphone, with a group of children nearby at an indoor event or performance.

I had all of the heart.

I had all of the grit.

I had all of the talent.

But it wasn’t enough.

Here’s what I mean.

I created work I was proud of, but I was still burned out.
I poured so much into my work, but I was still undervalued.
I could make beautiful things, but couldn’t get my finances in order.
I could sign on great clients, but couldn’t deliver on my promises.
I always felt tired and stuck.
I didn’t feel like I had a voice.
I wasn’t being a good husband, dad, and friend.
I had to make a change.

In 2024, I made changes.

Here’s what happened.

I took a leap of faith in March of 2024–leaving an agency and running my little side-hustle design business full-time.

Over time, I slowly got a handle on running a business (still learning). I was able to get back in touch with my first love–songwriting. I was able to create new rhythms for myself and recover/heal/repair from the burnout and hurt I was carrying. I was able to be more available for my family and friends.

I also realized there was a

gaping hole in the creative industry:

There was not enough care for creatives.

There was plenty of turnover, toxicity, burnout, and hurt.

Now, I’m on a mission to bring care to creatives

that are stuck, tired, and burned out. This is how:

Providing resources and connections to help them heal, recover, grow and move forward.

Join me on a journey of finding creative renewal.

A family of four enjoying a walk outdoors near a lake, with a large tree and cloudy sky in the background. The father and daughter are holding hands, while the mother holds her young son in her arms, and they are all smiling.

Today, my professional life is focused on:

  1. Miner Creative, my brand and design studio.

  2. Songwriting/Music, writing my own songs, leading worship, and the occasional corporate gig

  3. This!

On the personal side:

I enjoy my life in the North Atlanta suburbs with my lovely wife, Johna, our two kids and sweet cavapoo, Winnie. I love coffee, music, and serving others.

Ready. set. Connect.

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