Today, we're excited to welcome Xtina Parks, the Founder of ROAM: A Xtina Parks Gallery and CEO of Xtina Studios. Xtina is a passionate African wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and conservationist expedition leader dedicated to preserving habitats and protecting wildlife across Africa. In this episode, we explore how Xtina blends her passions for art, conservation, and adventure into a unique business model, the importance of passion in one's work, and the challenges of transforming that passion into a viable business, especially when it involves multiple complex components. Balancing these diverse elements under one cohesive umbrella is no small feat, and we'll dive into how Xtina successfully navigates these challenges.
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