I don't know when I figured it out, but mentoring is what I've been doing most of my life.

I've been the owner, creative director and head writer for three of my own companies, and people working at those companies left a lot smarter than when they came in. (Of course, one thing they may have learned is "I'll never work for that guy again!")

I've taught creative theory, writing, direction, sound design, industrial theater techniques, short and long form video editing, and much more.

My past employees have gone on to success-- some running their own creative companies of note and accomplishment.

I've helped clients improve their communications efforts, taught both the creative and technical at workshop and university levels, and started friends, relatives and customers on their way to achieving their dreams of being writers, producers, and entrepreneurs.

And this is what I want to do now that I've relocated to the New York / New Jersey metro area. Teach. Cajole. Foster learning by doing. Create a few success stories.

Mentoring is not a craft / apprentice exercise. It's more about the big picture-- knowing where the boundaries are; which boundaries are to be broken. How high you can fly.

You'll soon see more about this on my various websites-- brienlee.com, videostorysecrets.com, moderngeezer.com, and avsquad.com (I think that's all of 'em.)

I plan on offering a lot of quick-start knowledge for free. Some podcasts, some tutorials, reviews and recommendations, and some running off at the mouth. I'll be offering internships whenever we land productions, and I'm happy to work with in-house departments as well.

It's taken a while to settle down. Now it's time to saddle up!

Sincerely,

Brien Lee