Keith Smith, writer and visual storyteller of Straight Up Living, shares how he turned his ability to speak “technician” into spreading positivity in the automotive industry through his short film “From Bay Floors to Backroads.” In this episode, Keith walks us through his career as a technician, how he dove into filmmaking, and why he felt compelled to create uplifting visual content in an industry often surrounded by negativity.
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- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.com
- Guest: Keith Smith, Straight Up Living, thekeithesmith@gmail.com
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