Recently, I closed a significant chapter of my life and stepped away from my position with the Kansas City Chiefs. Over the past few years, I’ve dedicated myself to telling the story of the Chiefs during one of the most historic runs the NFL has ever seen. Along the way, I’ve experienced the pinnacle of what the NFL has to offer in the production space, and I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the most hardworking, passionate, and skilled individuals I’ve ever met. Everyone on the 65TPT team is a remarkable testament to what a group of creatives can achieve when they move with a shared purpose.
When I first joined the Chiefs, I came from the one-man-band freelance world, craving professional connection, mentorship, and the kind of discipline required to do something truly great. The Chiefs organization gave me all of that and so much more. It allowed me to experience things I never could have imagined.
The word that rises to the surface now is gratitude. Three years ago, I had no idea I was about to embark on one of the most challenging and exciting journeys of my life. Now that this chapter has concluded, I’m incredibly thankful for all the people, both personally and professionally, who have stood in my corner and provided a consistent guiding beacon for me, even in very difficult times.
In the weeks since stepping away, I’ve taken time to reflect on what a wild journey it's been so far. Looking ahead, I feel energized to begin a new chapter and ready to keep growing both creatively and as a human.
I had the pleasure of reuniting with another Smith-Cotton High School alum on the field of our first preseason game! Blake Grupe nailed the final field goal that won the game for the Saints. Can’t even be upset, though, this dude deserves everything he’s got coming to him.
This is just a constant reminder to all you kids in Sedalia that it doesn’t matter where you come from, you can achieve whatever you set your eyes on. For me, it’s pointing a camera at the Chiefs, and for Blake, it’s bombing footballs down field. Appreciate you meeting me on the field, brother!!
Thanks to @chiefsphotog for connecting me and Blake and snapping this photo!
I do not post to socials that much, but those that know me know that I am absolutely pro-choice, and am horrified by the current status of our country.
I am simply overwhelmed by the current state of affairs and I am trying to help in the best ways I can by donating, listening, and voting when the time comes. I am your ally. I am your friend, and I will give support in anyway I can. I never want to overextend with my voice and make things about myself, so I am here in simple solidarity with all of those who have had their basic human rights stripped away in an instant. I stand with you, always.
Caleb Stillians on the cusp of spotting a black bear over a mile away in the Alaska wilderness. what would follow would be a mad dash through the brush down the mountain to reach it, only to have to turn back when he realized that the brush was just too thick for the group to navigate back to camp after dark.
my eyes were opened to an entirely new world in my adventures in Alaska with Caleb and the hunters who joined us. hard work, but as honest of work as it comes. the world needs hunters, conservation needs hunters, and yes, the animals need the hunters. it’s a beautiful symbiotic relationship, one that I feel honored to have such a part in documenting
to view the result of this hunt, check out the new episode on Rise Up with Caleb Stillians, just search it on YouTube, I’m pretty proud of this episode. more is on the way. peace and love
