Ep. 176. In this episode of Perspective with Viv, I sit down with Vanessa the Vivacious, a multifaceted artist and documentarian. We explore her philosophy of being vivacious, the inspiration behind her new project Humanity 2.0, and the insights she’s gained from thousands of interviews about happiness and humanity. We dive into making documentaries, discuss my favourite documentaries, and reflect on the power of visual storytelling and human connection.

Vanessa shares her experiences in visual journalism, the importance of silence in storytelling, and her hopes for a kinder, more connected world. Our conversation highlights the impact of independent films and the beauty of human connection.

Bio

Vanessa The Vivacious is a podcaster, filmmaker, musician, and documentarian who has spent the last four years traveling across America interviewing thousands of people about happiness, humanity, and everything in between. As the former Managing Director and contributing video journalist for Are You Happy, she worked with over 3,000 creatives worldwide. She’s now launching Humanity 2.0 — a video series and podcast exploring how we reconnect as humans. Her life philosophy? “Be Vivacious.”

Listeners can follow Vanessa’s work, projects, social links, and freelance services at her website.