From Corporate Burnout to Creative Freedom Thato Dadson’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Thato Dadson is a business owner, award-winning videographer, and podcaster dedicated to telling powerful stories and helping creatives thrive. A graduate of Wilmington University with a degree in TV Studio Production and a minor in Multimedia and Design, Thato began his career in television as a camera operator, editor, and assistant for Positive Promotions in New Castle, Delaware, and later as a reporter and on-air talent for WHO?Mag TV. His portfolio includes filming major events such as the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Philadelphia Auto Show. In 2013, Thato transitioned from television to branding and marketing, and by 2017, he left his corporate role at Verizon to launch his own business. Today, as founder of 23 Journeys, LLC, he specializes in photography, videography, and creative storytelling, while hosting the podcast 23 Journeys: A Network for Creatives. Thato’s work has earned him multiple local awards in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, including the 2024 Bucks Happening Award for Top Local Wedding Videographer. Whether behind the camera or behind the mic, Thato’s passion is creating impactful visuals, building connections, and inspiring others to chase their creative goals. Key Moments 05:00 Father's Influence on Business Mindset 10:11 Valuing Personal vs. Corporate Work 12:05 Managing Photography's Financial Uncertainty 14:47 Recognize Strengths and Build Gradually Find Thato Online https://www.tdadsonimages.com/about-us https://www.23journeyscreative.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatod/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices