Conversations with Alexa Wiley
Navigating the Unseen: Chad Brown’s Journey of Faith and Advocacy (March 2026)
Last Fall I had the honor of talking with Chad Brown about what gets him out of bed in the morning. Chad wears multiple hats, he is a Portland based award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Navy veteran, conservationist, and social entrepreneur. We chatted about his unique willingness to stay in uncomfortable spaces and how he works to build resilience through faith and his practice of working through problems as they arise.
During tough times it can feel hard to “stay with the problem.” When I listen to Chad talk about his ideas and personal battles and strategies for “keeping moving,” it helps me to more fully embody the faith that we’re not alone, and that must have the courage to stay focused on the world we want to help build.
Learn more about Chad’s advocacy work at: loveisking.org and his multimedia art at chadocreative.com.
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