Growing older is hard, but looking back can be even harder. If you could go back to tell yourself something what would it be? Would it be that failing sometimes is ok, that you might change your degree a few times, and/or drop out of school to find other passions? In this episode we talk about what we would tell our past selves!

Pet Peeves... something everyone has and no one likes. Can you relate to our pet peeves?

Everyone experiences self doubt at times. How do you handle it? What is your gut reaction? As a creative, self doubt is a regular feeling. There's something about putting your heart into the work you are creating that makes you feel attached. Like the piece has a part of you or even is a part of you. But where should our identity be found?

This week we are talking about fears! It's funny how we can be afraid of such crazy things in this world. We can't be the only ones with fears out here! Where do these fears even come from?

In this episode we are talking about gear! There's a lot of hype about different cameras and equipment, and it can be difficult when you first start as a creative when you see people using expensive gear. We go through our gear journey and give some helpful tips when considering new gear!

Everyone deserves their day and this was Jake's. p.s. it's not his birthday just a day celebrating...Jake!

We seriously love creating. If you love The Oak Desk on Instagram, in all of it's 1 minute glory, then you will love this show! There will be a theme to each episode of The Oak Desk Speaks, and we guarantee you will feel like you are sitting at The Oak Desk with us every episode. James and Pat are joined by Jake and Ali as they discuss their origins, yogurt, verb language, and more!