Filmmaker and photographer Jakob Wandel joins The Truth Is to talk about what happens when we outgrow the work that once defined us — and what it takes to begin again. From his early years in the Navy to touring with musicians, Jakob has lived many lives, each one shaping the creative he’s becoming. His latest project, Craft, explores the hands, stories, and philosophies behind the things we make — and what the process of making reveals about who we are. This is a conversation about courage, creative evolution, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from making something slowly and with care.
Jakob Wandel is a filmmaker and photographer whose path has carried him from the Navy to years on tour with musicians — and now into a new chapter of storytelling through his documentary series, Craft.
In this episode, we talk about how his journey has been one long act of starting again: leaving behind identities that no longer fit, saying no to what’s safe, and following the pull to create something of his own. Jakob shares how witnessing other makers has reconnected him to patience, process, and presence, and what he’s learning about embracing failure as part of the creative path.
It’s a reminder that the process itself is the point — and that meaning often lives in the making.
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Instagram → @jakobwandel
Visit his website → www.jakobwandel.com
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