Are you ready to dive into a world that transcends photography, storytelling, and mere creativity? Join Matthew Cicanese as he embarks on a transformative journey with his podcast. Discover what this means for the future of your favorite audio escapade and the enriching discussions planned ahead. 

Get ready to embrace a spectrum of life's angles with the empowering forces of technology, neurodiversity, and limitless curiosity. Matthew extends an invitation to experience this new chapter together, promoting a world where inclusivity and empathy are at the forefront.

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Show Notes: 

Hey everyone, I'm Matthew Cicanese and today marks a new chapter for this podcast.
I've decided to change the name!

We're going from "The Curious Lens Podcast with Matthew Cicanese", to simply "Matthew Cicanese Podcast". This change reflects our journey's natural evolution and I wanted to share why it's a step forward for all of us. My conversations in life have always been about experiencing the world through more than one lens, more than just photography and more than just storytelling and creativity. It's about exploring a diverse spectrum of life from all the different angles and intricacies of things like neurodiversity to the empowering forces of technology. It's time that our podcast name
reflects this breadth. 

I have friends and colleagues who I've interviewed in the past that I'd like to unearth and share in different ways. I want the deep dive discussions I have to make a direct
impact for you and this podcast is our shared platform for stories bigger than just myself. Simplicity is my biggest challenge and my favorite quote is if I had more time,
I would have written a shorter letter, a quote by William Blake. While this announcement isn't just a name change, it's a commitment to exploring the complex ideas in an accessible and inclusive way. It's about understanding and embracing beauty and all of our different minds. 

So, welcome to the Matthew Sykines podcast. Again, this isn't just a name change. It's an affirmation of my mission to explore, understand, and empower through empathy. 

Thank you so much for continuing to be a part of my journey and I look forward to what's next. If you know anybody who might be interested in this podcast, please consider sharing it with them, and as always on The Curious Lens... Until next time, stay curious.

In this episode, we delve into my experience with a science degree and how it affected my career path. Would I become enamored with research and leave the arts behind? Would creativity reign supreme? Or would something entirely unexpected happen? Find out here on The Curious Lens! 

In this episode, I recount a milestone moment that marked a turning point in my life. I was at a crossroads as I approached the end of high school, and I had to make a decision that would determine the course of my future. On the one hand, I was passionate about storytelling and considered pursuing a degree in that field. On the other hand, I was fascinated by science and all its possibilities and was contemplating whether to take that path instead. Will I pursue my passion for storytelling, or will I explore the options of science? Find out in this episode of The Curious Lens! 

In this episode, I discuss my inspirations for exploring science, storytelling, and the arts. As a child, I was fascinated by the natural world, and shows like "Bill Nye, the Science Guy" helped me understand it better. Fictional worlds like Dragon Ball Z sparked my love for sci-fi and the limitless possibilities of the imagination. Through these experiences, I came to appreciate how science, storytelling, and the arts are interconnected and contribute to our understanding of the world. I hope my journey inspires you to explore these fields and find beauty in the world around us. 

In this episode, I share my story of discovering photography as a child. Growing up with a hearing impairment and partial blindness, I had to find ways to channel my curiosity and explore the world around me. Through my work as a photographer, I have been able to connect with others and share my unique perspective on the world. I hope that by sharing my story, I can inspire others to pursue their passions and find their own creative outlets. 

In this special episode of The Curious Lens, my mom shares my personal story of surviving a deadly case of meningitis as a one-year-old baby, and how it resulted in my becoming DeafBlind. I will take you on a journey through my Hero's Journey, starting when I was only one year old and spent a month in the hospital, half of that time in the ICU. You will discover how my experience as a survivor led to a long road to recovery and rehabilitation, ultimately resulting in my discovery of photography. 

Welcome to The Curious Lens Podcast! My name is Matthew Cicanese (sik-uh-neece), and I'm excited to share my story with you here. As a DeafBlind survivor of meningitis, I discovered photography at a young age, fell into the world of science, and emerged as a storyteller who eventually earned a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. I'm an award-winning wildlife photographer, Canon Educator, and National Geographic Explorer, ready to share over a decade of adventures from around the world!

The Curious Lens takes you into the captivating world of creativity, where you'll join me on my global adventures and deep dive into the details. Through my lens, you'll experience the art of observation and gain a unique perspective on life. Join me on this journey, become a fellow rock/log flipper, and unearth your inner-explorer as I share my stories, secrets, successes, and messes!

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Let's go!