Shooting it RAW with Ran Elfassy
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago -If life really is a gift, how do we make every second count? We start with a photo and see where we end up. Join me as I meet amazing people and discover whatever rabbit holes come up. Every conversation is surprising and inspiring. Join us!
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206 - Sam Spiro Brings Us from Bullsh*t to Bliss
June 10, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 49.7 MBGet ready to get turned inside out. Sam Spiro joined me after... A year? Or so. Finally, we spoke – and what a revelation! Joining me from Brisbane, the former Sai Kung resident and fully-present kind soul joined me to share the essence of her brilliant book, "A Transformative Guide To Self-Love, Abundance & In-Lightenment." After a pause of a month of recording, suddenly the universe put Sam and me together for a revealing and powerful conversation. Join us and learn. Join us and move from...
205 - Ann Aubitz on the Journey from Manuscript to Print
May 12, 2024 23:18 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MBFor the love of books and story, here's the delightful Ann Aubitz. Yet another kind soul coming in from Minnesota, Ann and I sat down to talk shop around cherishing the life of her strong and tenacious mother, what it's been like to raise a daughter with Down syndrome, running a publishing company and publishing a book on how to get published, and the incredible journey that is a life. We covered a lot of ground – and it was profound. Join us and be inspired... Maybe you too will take th...
204 - Cliff Beach Shows Us How to Hustle and Flow for Life
May 05, 2024 22:45 - 57 minutes - 50.7 MBWelcome to Shooting it RAW, Cliff Beach! What a powerhouse of talent, energy, drive, and commitment. Join us as Cliff described his adventures into the world of making music, travelling cruise ships, getting his MBA, studying music, putting out jazz CDs, interviewing the likes of Jean Baptiste, and so much more. Here is a guy who makes every second count, and his book, "Side Hustle & Flow" is here to help you, too. Huge respect and thanks to Cliff for everything he does! * To see the f...
203 - Steve Fredlund Takes Us on Safari and Life's Epic Adventure
April 28, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBBuckle up and get ready to join Steve Fredlund on safari! Not quite about heading across Africa, mind you, but to have the safari mindset. This is the inspiring story of a man who ticked all the boxes when it came to life, yet something wasn't quite hitting it. On panic attack and months of growth later, Steve discovered the power and rewards of his new mission: Inspiring others to live life like it's an adventure. The podcast is about inspiring you to make every second count. Steve's wor...
202 - Lance Robinson on Science Fiction, Land, Society and Possibility
April 21, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes - 51.2 MBLance Robinson is here and what an inspiring story to tell! Joining from Thunder Bay, Canada, he took us on a trip that covered the wide, inspiring, open spaces of the Prairies. He then spoke on how possibility and movement defined how he sees the world, which then included an incredible tribe of nomadic people in Kenya. Shifting gears, he shared how his work as a published author has evolved, and how he's now earning some much-appreciated recognition from leading Science Fiction associa...
201 - Angela van Breeman Gets RAW About Her Singing Conservation and Writing
April 14, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes - 52.4 MBWelcome to episode 201 Angela van Breeman – yes to connecting with great and inspiring fellow Canadians! Angela joined me from outside Toronto, and shared her love of music, singing, her new album coming out, how she helps protect monarch butterflies, how she helps rehabilitate wild animals, and that her first novel is out! Talk about a powerhouse. Each second was a treat, but then when she sang a few bars – that was pure magic. Join us! * To see the full YouTube episode and subscribe, v...
200 - Kendra Q Dodd Coaches Us for Growth Through Conflict
April 07, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWelcome to episode 200 – with Kendra Q Dodd! Dialling in from Minnesota, we had a bright, engaged and profound chat about how to push through tough times and tough relationships. Setting big goals for yourself, making sure part of your daily habits include physical effort, journalling, and more... Join us and be inspired by Kendra's energy and brightness! And check out her book, Perspectives – Building Meaningful Connections by Learning 4 Steps to Courageously Speak Up. * To see the full...
199 - Mark Morton on Adoption, Dogs and Relationships to the Land
March 31, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes - 48.4 MBMark Morton is now on Shooting it RAW! With the auspicious episode 199, Mark humbly met me for a call and... Blew my mind. Join us as he shared about the incredible generosity that he and his wife had to adopt two siblings... Twice! Weaving in the power of dogs for supporting people of call kinds, and also what it is to have a layered relationship to the world and the land you call home. Massive thanks to Mark for sharing a fascinating view of his world – including his novel! * To see th...
198 - Betsy Gall on the Hard Reality of Physician Suicide
March 24, 2024 23:00 - 57 minutes - 48.8 MBSome conversations are hard, and Betsy Gall is here to courageously head right into the heart of one of the hardest conversations out there. Joining me from her home, Betsy shared her bright and even joyful soul, to reveal a small slice from her harrowing story. Trigger warning, we talk openly and plainly about death from suicide. Not an easy topic and not a typical podcast episode – but so important. Join us and be inspired by Betty, her energy, her book, and the need to have these tough...
197 - Tim Eggebraaten Helps Find the Beat in the Rhythm of Life
March 17, 2024 23:00 - 56 minutes - 50.3 MBWelcome to the podcast, Tim Eggebraaten! We got on a call and he joined from... You guessed it. Minnesota. What's up with that state and the amazing inspired folks from there? He shared why family was so important, what it was to serve for decades as a police officer and then Chief of Police, but then how that changed to inspiring others through his talks on leadership and more. Join us to learn more from this true Service-Network Leader, as I would put it. Or, as he would put it, to be g...
196 - Brent Olson on the Warrior Who Stands Between the Helpless and the Darkness
March 11, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 47.5 MBIt's all about making every second count – and Brent Olson sure knows what that means. What a great way to kickstart Season V of the podcast! As a child, he tried his hand at writing a novel and the sting of rejection set him back... So off he dove into farming. Those were his hands. Then, at the age of 40 and looking for change, he turned his hands to the keyboard, remaking himself as a journalist and columnist. Be sure to check out his books and writing, such as the editorial he mentions...
195 - Anna Carranza Shares Her World of Dogs and Magical Realism
February 25, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutes - 49.1 MBAnna Carranza – welcome to your first podcast episode! Joining me from Southern California, Anna chimed in while en route or just holding up in a hotel. In our hour's conversation, she brought me to meet Chico – that tiny but great teacher. Then Big Head, Sunny, and the renowned Colony Palms Hotel. We talked writing, be it poetry or magical realism, and decided that I must have fallen on my head when I said she gave off serial killer vibes. Not. At. All. Listen in. Laugh. Learn! * To se...
194 - Mathew Hampshire-Waugh Shows How to Cook a Climate Change Kitchen
February 18, 2024 23:00 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MBWelcome back Mathew Hampshire-Waugh! Last time, it was to promote his book on getting to a net-zero carbon life, and this time it was how to create your climate kitchen. We talked shop about where emissions come from, and how one of the biggest spots where we can all get involved is around what we buy – to eat. Fact is, the toll on our climate from agriculture, livestock and industrial fishing is significant. So what we put on our plates has a direct (even if individually small) impact. Th...
193 - Bashar Wali on the Practice of Hospitality to Create Belonging
February 11, 2024 23:00 - 56 minutes - 47 MBThere's this group of accomplished people who have a shared mindset – one that's like no other. Welcome, Bashar Wali. Based in the US, Bashar has dedicated himself to exploring and growing his deeply felt commitment to hospitality. Not as mere customer service, but as a way of life to bring people together. This is how he then delivers a unique experience that affirms people's sense of belonging. Want inspiration? Listen in on how he sees the world, how he understands community, and what...
192 - Dickie Suzuki Shares His Dystopian Hong Kong Photography
February 04, 2024 23:00 - 49 minutes - 42.6 MBDickie Suzuki is here! We spoke about his life in Hong Kong, what it's been like to explore and keep discovering, and how the city keeps revealing new sides that will make you look again. A huge fan of what goes on behind the incredible facade, Dickie shares the special moments revealed in the shadows. Dystopian? Sometimes. Surprising? Always. Be sure to catch his upcoming show, The Art of Celestials. Join us and be inspired. *To see the photos, the full YouTube episode, and to subscrib...
191 - Molly Hayden Takes Us to Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Beyond
January 28, 2024 23:09 - 44 minutes - 42.1 MBMake no mistake – the world is there to be discovered, and people like Molly Hayden are here to remind us to think BIG. Our connection was from my sister in Savannah, where she met Molly. Then Molly moved to Korea, and once I returned to Hong Kong Molly and I finally got on a call and I was able to take a look at her life in photos. A creative spirit who seeks amazing people (e.g. the Haenyeo divers in Korea), Molly has explored the world to keep expending her horizons. Sure, some peopl...
190 - Asaf Artel Shares the Trauma of October 7 and the Power of Community
January 15, 2024 04:02 - 57 minutes - 46.4 MBAsaf Artel was living in a communal village in Israel, on the edge close to the Gaza border. We first met in Savannah, in the USA, as he and two other survivors brought their harrowing experiences to people beyond Israel. What kind of person is Artel? The kind who volunteers to help others during disaster relief missions. What kind of person is he? The kind who has dedicated himself to life as a Community Organizer. What kind of person is Artel? He's the kind who knows from experience the im...
188 - Lance Aksamit on His Book and Living an Ethical Life
January 02, 2024 15:29 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBLance Aksamit is here! I am deeeeelighted that Lance is kicking off 2024 on the podcast. Connecting from California, Lance shared some of his life's chapters, taking us to Hawaii, California, Central America, Thailand, and his first book! What a powerhouse. More comfortable being an outsider than in, Lance shared what it was like growing up in an Evangelical Christian family, and how through critical, independent thinking and history he has found his own path. What is this like? Listen ...
189 - Lance Aksamit on His Book and Living an Ethical Life
January 02, 2024 15:29 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBLance Aksamit is here! I am deeeeelighted that Lance is kicking off 2024 on the podcast. Connecting from California, Lance shared some of his life's chapters, taking us to Hawaii, California, Central America, Thailand, and his first book! What a powerhouse. More comfortable being an outsider than in, Lance shared what it was like growing up in an Evangelical Christian family, and how through critical, independent thinking and history he has found his own path. What is this like? Listen ...
188 - Lance Aksamit on Living an Ethical Life
January 01, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBLance Aksamit is here! I am deeeeelighted that Lance is kicking off 2024 on the podcast. Connecting from California, Lance shared some of his life's chapters, taking us to Hawaii, California, Central America, Thailand, and his first book! What a powerhouse. More comfortable being an outsider than in, Lance shared what it was like growing up in an Evangelical Christian family, and how through critical, independent thinking and history he has found his own path. What is this like? Listen ...
188 - Bruce Tretter On Safe Streets for All and Making a Difference
December 25, 2023 12:56 - 56 minutes - 46.6 MBWelcome aboard, Bruce Tretter! We met years ago and finally reconnected to share his work. And what a powerhouse Bruce is! It's amazing to me how some people are just made to tinker, design, and try to make things happen. Like Bruce, who moved from making cycling apparel that tries to help cyclists be seen, to his launching Safe Streets for All as a business-supported initiative, to helping vets learn critical cooking skills. Bruce is powering through and you're invited to learn how he make...
187 - Myron Edwards on His Mistress of the Rock Trilogy
December 18, 2023 11:59 - 45 minutes - 41 MBMyron Edwards, thank you for joining me from Cyprus! Born in 1952 to Welsh parents, Myron spent much of his early life in Essex. He worked in the travel industry for thirty years, and in the 70s he freelanced for BBC TV and Radio, writing for The Two Ronnies, Week Endings, and The News Huddlines. He soon became a full-time copywriter at JWT. He created Tubewalking, a set of short walking maps to help commuters and tourists in London. Moving to Cyprus in 2005, he completed his first manu...
186 - Kim Lengling Talks About Hope and Pawprints on the Couch
December 11, 2023 03:27 - 58 minutes - 51.9 MBWelcome back to the podcast, Kim Lengling! The last time, she shared her nuggets of hope, and this time it's her new new book, 'Pawprints on the Couch'. Join us to learn more about Kim's commitment to spreading joy, hope, and a new way of seeing the world. This time, she shared more about her life with dogs and her anthology that connects us to all our pets. Thanks again for your energy and dedication! *For the full YouTube episode, visit: https://youtu.be/wYhxzGq9Ee0 **** More from Kim...
185 - Rory Mackay on Going Wild and Just Getting Out in the World
December 03, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutes - 47.3 MBOK. Life has to go on, and thankfully Rory Mackay is here to guide the way. I met Rory when he invited me to help him run tours for his company, Go Wild Hong Kong. From cycling with teens to taking couples and groups on hikes and kayaking tours across Hong Kong, Rory's tours are really impressive. But why does he do it? Well, listen in and find out! For starters, here's a guy who just has adventuring in his blood – like when he rode his bike from South Africa to... Cairo! That is incredibl...
184 - Sheila Priver on the Struggle to Not Harden the Heart
November 26, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAfter October 7 and what happened in Israel because of Hamas, I decided to open my podcast to anyone who wants to share their story. Introducing Sheila Priver. The reason is simple enough: To help people better understand. To better understand how to care. Thanks to some connected people, I crossed paths with Sheila, who used to live in Hong Kong more than two decades ago and who now lives outside Tel Aviv. From hustling to evade bombs overhead to supporting friends and mourning the dead,...
184 - Musing on Hamas and the 3-Cs of Service Network Leadership
November 20, 2023 09:15 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBFor many of us, there's the world from before 7 October 2023, and then the world after. From the vantage point of this podcast, which really is about inspiring people to make every second count, I have a tough task ahead of me. I'm a deeply feeling, empathic, sensitive person who can't help but face the ugly truth of life for many like me. And many who from the simple accident of their birth had their precious life cut short from those vile, horrendous awful scum that are Hamas kluntz. So...
183 - Raphael Chemtov on Being in Israel on October 7 2023
November 10, 2023 05:57 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBWhat can I say? I was born in Jerusalem. My identity, values, and cultural background are steeped in Israeli culture, history, philosophy, and so much more. I am very much an Israeli. For this reason, I reached out to Ralph to sit with me. This podcast's underlying value asks what if life really is a gift – how do we make every second count? Then, after October 7 happened, you can imagine how horrific those acts were. My training and who I am is about doing the decent thing. That's the sh*t...
182 - Yuriy Polyashko on Getting Out of Your Home and Getting Busy
November 05, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIn the world, there are two kinds of people and Yuriy Polyashko is definitely in the camp with all the entrepreneurs and people who want to create value in the world. Thanks again to Miss Liz for the introduction, I ended up speaking with Yuriy after he settled more in his new home, in the city of opportunity that is Miami, Florida, USA. Listen in and soak up Yuriy's amazing energy and can-do spirit, moving from his animation company to summiting Ukraine's tallest mountain, the view of bom...
181 - Danny Covey on Scar Tissue as Someone Else's Survival Guide
October 29, 2023 23:25 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBOh life! Danny Covey is here to help inspire us to face our fears and just live. Under the backdrop of what's been a very difficult month, Danny and I met up to review the incredible strength and hardships he's overcome – just to live a normal life. Think one open-heart surgery is huge? Imagine having several across your life! Danny is an amazing human. Just amazing. *For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/ZC5OHOR0RwQ **** Learn more about Danny Covey's work here: ...
180 - Kareem Ryce Inspires with Beats Rhymes and Life
October 02, 2023 08:20 - 47 minutes - 40.7 MBKareem Daniel Ryce is on the mic! Thanks to Miss Liz and her introduction, I lined up a call with Kareem, who's down in Trinidad and Tobago. With a simple question behind the podcast, isn't it great that I can cross paths with people like Kareem? Arguably living in different worlds, we met and he shared his experience coping with schizophrenia. Although thousands of kilometres and oceans apart, we could still meet halfway to discuss mental health and the stigma people face around these...
179 - Liz Gagnon Asks What's Your T E A
September 24, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutes - 48.3 MB*For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/qcQpngBrVo8 What's your T-E-A? Such a simple question that's at the heart of Liz Gagnon and her mission to bring people together. The fates wanted us to meet, and we quickly sat for a call. Speaking from her home in Canada, Liz quickly showed how her other-centeredness and generosity manifest. First, by her work as a Peace Ambassador. Next, through her regular conversations to share and even spill some T-E-A. What is it to shar...
178 - Alex Macro and His Love Letter to a Place he Doesn't Really Like
September 17, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes - 46.7 MB*For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/x5QIowVHYi4 Alex Macro. Truly so much of this radiant, generous soul lives and breathes photography. Starting with his name. We met on Peng Chau, one of Hong Kong's outlying islands, and we meandered to his home where we set up and sat for a heart-to-heart, or tête-a-tête. Here is a creative spirit who has dedicated years to the craft of photography. So hire him when you need it, but also enter his world to learn what it is to w...
177 - Aaron Landis on Settling by Sail into the Nomad Life
September 10, 2023 22:52 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB*For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/416I88aqBQU Aaron Landis. Paging Aaron Landis to the nomad's courtesy phone. Neshama. That's who and what Aaron is. We met at The Center, a tower in Hong Kong with a Subway restaurant inside. This was years ago. From the start, I knew he was a hell of an entrepreneurial spirit. Across Covid, I saw he was living the life with his, "another tough day at the office" photos. Shots of the blue sky and piercing Mediterranean. No idea...
176 - Roger Leslie on How to Let Your Life Become Phenomenal
September 03, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB*For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/iDCJU7sB6fI Roger Leslie. What an inspiring, thoughtful, generous and wise brother! We got on our call and within a few sentences it was clear that this was going to be an epic, far-reaching conversation. With cliffhangers waiting for you to discover, expect to learn about coming out at a time so different than now. And yet calling for a strength that clearly carries across decades. We talked about his books, about how you have...
175 - REISSUE - Report the Moment Don’t Flash it with Fabrice Gaëtan
August 21, 2023 02:04 - 41 minutes - 54.7 MB*For the full episode, click: https://youtu.be/VLvbHiJWB-I This episode was first released in March 2020 – episode 12 of the podcast! For this one, my friend and brother Fabrice Gaëtan joined me to discuss what it takes to make it as a photographer today, what it's like to go to extreme or great distances to tell a story, and how much things have evolved in the past 30 years. We first met while working at Astral Photo, a photo store in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal, Canada. Our...
174 - Freddy Cruz On Using His Gifts at Speke Podcasting and More
August 14, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 56.1 MBLadies and gentlemen, meet Freddy Effin Cruz! We set up the call and connected as he's based in Houston, Texas. What an amazing human. After years of dedication and years of running an award-winning radio show, Freddy took the entrepreneurial plunge into building Speke Podcasting, a network and platform that he's using to unite and inspire. On top of that, he's dedicated himself to helping make Houston a model city for animal welfare, starting with the city's issues dog strays and animal ...
173 - Savannah Russell On Her Great Art Now Homed On Lamma Island
August 07, 2023 00:05 - 59 minutes - 51 MB*For the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/mdCsyV0dpnw Savannah Russell is in the house! The house being on Lamma Island in Hong Kong. We connected and what a bundle of creative joy and expression. Is home in the Philippines? Hong Kong? Scotland? Join us to learn how Savannah turned the difficulties of her personal growth and coping with tough mental health challenges into a source of goodness and inspiration. What a bright spirit and amazing artist. Thank you for all you do, S...
172 - Reissue with Jenny Page On Worrying About Authenticity Vs Just Doing Something We Love
July 31, 2023 00:55 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB*For the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/Fz3OKeNxhOE For this week, I'll reissue the episode with Jenny Page. It's been exactly two years since I first published it and it's definitely a good one. Great to connect with a creative spirit who could add some musical depth to the podcast. Jenny remains the bee's knees. The cat's meow. The Penn's Teller. The fiddler's Stradivarius. We met on Lamma Island, managed to record an episode while military helicopters flew across and out. ...
171 - Rox Burkey and Charles Breakfield are Back to Launch their New Series
July 23, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes - 44.7 MB*For the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/_Ogko6ckFcs Back on the podcast are the fun and inspiring duo, Rox Burkey and Charles Breakfield! They again connected from Texas to bring us into their process and writing a new technology thriller series. Letting the characters lead the way, they launched a new cycle of their 21st-century techno-thriller stories. Learn more about how they evolved their latest tale and great work. Here's to another round from Breakfield & Burkey! ...
170 - Diane Bator Gets Cozy About Mystery Writing and Having Your Dessert First
July 16, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 47.5 MBAwarded Bestselling Author 2022 for her cozy mysteries, Diane Bator joined me to share a bit of her world and how she builds her stories. Did we talk about how much she loves hiking, her work as a Reiki Master or martial artist, and how she loves to cook? No. That's for another time. Instead, she shared how she finds inspiration to write, her love of books, and how sometimes in life you have to go straight for the ice cream. Massive thanks to Diane for her wisdom, lightheartedness, ope...
170 - Diane Bator Gets Cozy About Mystery Writing and Having Your Desert First
July 16, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 47.5 MBAwarded Bestselling Author 2022 for her cozy mysteries, Diane Bator joined me to share a bit of her world and how she builds her stories. Did we talk about how much she loves hiking, her work as a Reiki Master or martial artist, and how she loves to cook? No. That's in her bio and for another time. Instead, she shared how she finds inspiration to write, her love of books, and how sometimes in life you have to go straight for the ice cream. Massive thanks to Diane for her wisdom, lighth...
169 - Randi Lee Bowslaugh Comes Back to Shine on the Podcast
July 09, 2023 22:00 - 58 minutes - 50.6 MB*For the full episode and to subscribe, click here: https://youtu.be/-SBpM4uaFeU Welcome back, Randi-Lee! What a force of nature who is simultaneously cheerful and almost effervescently positive, yet who doesn't shy away from the most intense and almost grimy experience. For this second time on the podcast, Randi-Lee walked us through the power of vacations, togetherness, rescue dog training and companionship, and caring for a child with autism. Oh. And she just published her next book, ...
168 - Kim Lengling Gifts Us With Nuggets of Hope
June 29, 2023 05:55 - 57 minutes - 50.6 MB*For the full episode and to subscribe, click here: https://youtu.be/GyyXHHVujQo Want to be inspired on how to make every second count? Enter Kim Lengling's world to learn about the joys of animal rescue, giving to causes that are bigger than yourself, and how to fill the world with nuggets of hope. Oh. And be ready to LAUGH. Kim has really lived, survived, and is strong as ever. Better still, she brings this joy and kindness to everyday people she probably doesn't even know. She's just ...
167 - Bettye Kearse Says I AM to Show a Strongth and Free Spirit
June 16, 2023 12:56 - 50 minutes - 44.5 MBHow do you place yourself in time? From speaking with Bettye Kearse, I got to thinking about the accident of our lives. She – as me and as you – in our timelines. Here we are, after the generations before us, probably to have other generations to follow after us. A tough question. Bettye is one of many daughters, shaped by her inherited past. A free great grand-daughter, she pursued helping kids in their own survival. Then, eventually taking on the task of sharing her family's important st...
166 - Kay Ross Teaches Us About the Improvisation of Life
June 07, 2023 22:48 - 52 minutes - 46.3 MBYes, and then I spoke with Kay Ross and she told me all about her life with improvisation. Yes, and she also talked about her Playground of Possibilities. Kay and I have known each other for a small age, and we caught up to discuss how improv theatre – an improvisational mindset – can unlock new ways of thinking and living. For laughs, absolutely, but also at work and everywhere else in our lives. Join us and enter the playground of possibilities! Thanks, Kay! *For the full episode, cl...
165 - REISSUE - Anna Blocki on Tissue Engineering
June 01, 2023 13:15 - 54 minutes - 46.1 MBJust going to reissue this great episode from December 2021 with Anna Blocki. Join us and be inspired. Because SCIENCE! Anna is amazing. WHAT A CRAZY YEAR! Covid-19 has definitely made 2021 one of the most difficult and complex years in my life. Essentially launched at the start of the pandemic, the podcast's been growing extremely well. So I'm delighted to have the last episode of 2021 be with Anna. Working out of the Chinese University, Anna is a great example of the kind of person...
164 – Tanja Wessels Takes Us to School on Sustainable Living
May 24, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutes - 47.5 MBConservationist, content creator, sustainability advocate, speaker and all-around champion, Tanja Wessels joined me for a fantastic conversation. Is she German or Portuguese? South African, Hongkonger, Malaysian, or just an inspired global citizen? Well, whoever she is, she's just the bomb. It's funny how two people with such divergent lives can meet to record a podcast episode, just have a great conversation, and then discover all these overlapping points of interest. We talked beach c...
163 - Roman Olinchuk on Using Photography to Feel the Light Around Us
May 17, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 44.1 MBRepresenting Ukraine, Roman Olinchuk and I spoke on the deeper pools where we find photographic expression. Separated by a long commute, we decided to get on a call. Roman found refuge and creative inspiration within the cozy community of Lamma Island, where I did as well, many years ago. We had a great chat on what it is to make photos... Especially with the mission of getting the work noticed. How does posterity ever move its gaze upon us? Roman shared his thoughts on the self-portrait,...
162 – Andrea Richey and HKSF and the PetsforSharks 2023 Fundraiser
May 03, 2023 22:14 - 16 minutes - 14 MBAnd here we go! A quick one on why we launched our #petsforsharks fundraiser and why we're sharing the spotlight with Hong Kong Shark Foundation. Andrea Richey, who heads HKSF, joined me and we talked a bit of shop when it comes to marine conservation and how May is our Fundraising drive. Listen in, upload your pet photos with the hashtag #petsforsharks, and please donate to help us do our work! Visit our SimplyGiving page: https://www.simplygiving.com/appeal/pets-for-sharks Watch the...
161 – Glenda Benevides on Living the Good Life with Courage
April 26, 2023 22:28 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThe good life! That's what it's all about and what Glenda Benevides brought to our conversation. Join us and be waaaaaaay inspired. Ever since she was young, she had music in her blood and bones. Performing from an early age, she built a legacy of music and creative expression. Then, appreciating the power of sharing this with the people around her, Glenda decided to give to the people she knew and also might never meet. She's an award-winning, Recording Academy voting member, GRAMMY® co...