Advice To My Younger Self

In this heartfelt follow-up to Episode 1, Colin and Stephen Bradley reflect on the lessons learned from a lifetime in art and self-employment. Stephen asks Colin what advice he’d give to his younger self — sparking an honest, down-to-earth conversation about confidence, family, and seizing opportunities when they appear. Colin shares how “just giving it a go” led to pet portraits, teaching, and eventually a lifelong career, and why having a family gave him the motivation to make it all work. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Career Choices 02:56 Confidence and Pursuing Opportunities 06:13 The Importance of Teaching and Sharing Knowledge 09:02 Balancing Family Life and Self-Employment 11:57 The Role of Family as Motivation 15:10 Conclusion and Future Discussions It’s a thoughtful, inspiring listen, reminding us that confidence builds with every step, and that sometimes, the right path begins with simply saying yes . 🎙️ New episodes every week for this limited 4-part series.

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Advice To My Younger Self is an episode from Colin Bradley Art Cast by Colin & Steve Bradley.

This episode is 00:17:09 long.

This episode was published on Nov 2, 2025.

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