What makes a story powerful enough to connect people across borders?

In this episode of Connected Conversations, host Elena Petrova sits down with Lele Heredia, a seasoned filmmaker and visual storyteller who has spent nearly two decades capturing the world through his lens, from conflict zones to the heart of global sports events.

 In this episode, we explore:

• The emotional and cultural power of photography and journalism
• How storytelling builds empathy and collective memory
• Lele’s journey from camera assistant to global documentarian
• Why perseverance matters more than formal training
• The responsibility of representing truth through a lens

Lele’s stories remind us that every frame holds a truth—and every image has the potential to shift how we see the world.

🗣️ Who is Lele Heredia?

Leandro “Lele” Heredia is a filmmaker with over 18 years of experience who found in the camera a way to connect with people and the world. From his early days as a camera assistant to becoming a self-taught visual storyteller, he has traveled the globe capturing stories at the heart of history, from social conflicts in Gaza to the excitement of the World Cup in Qatar.

🎧 Tune in for a moving conversation about passion, purpose, and the stories that connect us all.