In this podcast episode, Chris Cappy shares his unique journey from being an infantryman in the National Guard to pursuing a career in media and film. Chris reflects on the challenges he faced transitioning back to civilian life and education at NYU after deployment, the importance of storytelling, and the value of education in shaping his career. Chris takes shares his journey from film school to becoming a production assistant at The Daily Show, his evolution into a content creator, the importance of resilience in the face of criticism, and his experiences as a war correspondent in Ukraine.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction to Chris Cappy
01:04 Chris's Early Life and Military Journey
06:03 The Decision to Enlist in the Military
11:06 Deployment Experience in Iraq
18:02 Transitioning Back to Civilian Life and Education
23:31 Navigating NYU and Veteran Identity
27:09 The Journey from Film School to The Daily Show
30:37 Transitioning from Comedy to Corporate America
31:55 The Path to Content Creation
36:55 Embracing Feedback and Building Resilience
44:45 Becoming a War Correspondent in Ukraine
50:16 Advice for Aspiring Creators
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