We had the good fortune of connecting with Frances Sasport and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Frances, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
I think of risk as a necessary component for achieving growth or success. Taking risks and allowing yourself to be put into uncomfortable positions pushes you to think differently and consider other options or perspectives.

Upon being laid off from my full-time job at Warner Media in November of 2020, I was presented with a choice between working towards another full-time position, or taking one of the biggest risks in my life and start my own business.

At my previous employer, I gained incredible production experience working as a Broadcasting Engineer/Associate Producer for adultswim.com, and was inspired by my time there to create a small broadcasting studio in my boyfriend’s basement.

Combining live video streaming with a growing passion for visual art and live music, I started an independent creative studio called CURIOLAB that offers a variety of live art and entertainment on Twitch, featuring myself and a growing list of multi-disciplinary artists from Atlanta and beyond.

Having an opportunity to share art and create with friends, family and strangers through the initiatives at CURIOLAB has instilled new motivation in me to continue taking these type of risks, and learn how to tackle those thoughts of failure. Moving forward with CURIOLAB while also pursuing freelance opportunities has helped me redefine success and leaves me feeling hopeful for the future.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate this shout out to my best friend and biggest support, Justin Tolan. Without him, there would be no CURIOLAB. This man donates his basement, his time and incredible talent to help make our studio what it is and we are forever grateful for his existence.

Website: curiolab.tv

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiolab_/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXIwrXcGg3YCZGbayBySrQ

Other: https://www.patreon.com/curiolab

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