In this episode, Derek Kusmus shares how his passion for music, photography, event management, and sports has transformed into a successful sports media business. Discover how his diverse interests have come together to create a purposeful and impactful career.

Welcome to SunSide Kingdom!
The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean Role Models making impact in the world!

You can find Derek Kusmus on:
Website: https://www.wodphotography.com
FB: hhttps://www.facebook.com/thewodphotography/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wodphotography/

You can find John Sandiford also on:
Website: https://www.jamsandiford.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jamsandiford
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamsandiford

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro / Teaser
02:19 - Introduction Derek Kusmus
07:15 - Growing up in Sint Nicolas, Aruba
11:07 - Musical History: Dancehall
15:35 - Getting paid by "free" food
19:00 - Going to Jamaica
22:45 - Meeting my idols: Elephant Man, Mavado & Bounty Killer
30:00 - Meeting David Rodigan
32:00 - Going back to school!
39:30 - Starting as a Network Administrator
44:30 - Sneakerhead, snap snap!
47:40 - Whooo... that camera taking those pictures?!
50:00 - 1st Crossfit training, i fainted!
52:52 - Jemery & Powerhouse needed pictures
55:45 - Touring Crossfit boxes taking free pictures
58:15 - Transition to freelance Crossfit Photographer?
1:03:42 - I made a deal
1:17:00 - Contracted licensed Photographer for Crossfit HQ
1:20:50 - Advice to 18 year old you?
1:27:53 - Future of the business! 
1:30:30 - Thanks (Outro)