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Bryan Eisenberg sits down with acclaimed photographer David Valdez, former presidential photographer for George H.W. Bush and founder of the Georgetown Photography Festival. David traces his remarkable career from learning photography in the military and documenting urban rebuilding for the federal government to leading photography at Walt Disney World, traveling to 75 countries with Vice President and President Bush, and building a lasting archive at the George Bush Presidential Library.
David shares the leadership lessons he witnessed firsthand in the Oval Office, including President Bush’s humility during the fall of the Berlin Wall, his commitment to gratitude, faith, and service. The conversation also explores David’s volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, the USO, ROCK Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and Crestview Baptist Church, plus the growth of the Texas Photography Festival with CEO Julie Copenhaver. Hear how the festival has grown to welcome more than 1,400 photographers, expanded through workshops and photo walks, and continues to create community across Central Texas and beyond.
Rock Solid is brought to you by host Bryan Eisenberg, a New York Times bestselling author, digital pioneer and co-owner of A Place At Home - North Austin, a Round Rock based home care agency.
Bill Combes, owner of a local Round Rock digital marketing agency, No Time for Social.
Brent Pierce, owner of Round Rock Studio, empowering local businesses to share their stories with his two podcast sets and state of the art photo studio.
