Nissa Cornish and I discussed what it's like to be a parent in these challenging times – conservation, climate change, recycling, the protests in Hong Kong, the politics, and how textile waste is a leading source that's filling up our landfills. 

Nissa got deep into what it's like to have a haven she can retreat to for herself and her family, and how to maintain perspective, energy, and focus when you've committed yourself to make the world better for one and all. 

This is a fantastic episode for anyone who wants to learn more about the fashion industry's impact on the environment, and how to get involved and cause local solutions. Nissa truly is a conservation champion who inspires.

To learn more about Nissa's work and Redress, click here: https://www.redress.com.hk/

Andrew Jeffreys joined me in Hong Kong to discuss some of the amazing ways Andrew has stepped up to show leadership, deep care for the community, and what it means to live with guts and intention. 

Learn how Andrew continues to share some of the sights and sounds of the famed Chungking Mansions, a bit of the untold stories of refugees in Hong Kong's difficult civil society, and what it was like to run for public office in Hong Kong. 

Want to be inspired? Andrew will do it in spades.

In this episode, Regina joined me to share her experience and stories from her own podcasting journey.  

Having run Hashtag-Impact for years now, Regina has created and attracted a community of change-makers and other passionate people. 

The aim: help people make a difference and inspire progress. A truly inspiring conversation!

Some of the books cited in the podcast:

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In this episode, Adina joined me to talk about life in this digital era, what it means to own what you say, the power language has to shape people's sense of belonging, and what it's like to raise a child in these incredible times. 

Oh, and what it's like to have a neigbour steal your plants, what it's like to be a manager in a progressive media company, and other heartwarming goodies.      

How many Mongolians do YOU know? In my case, I had never met anyone from Mongolia until I met Khaliun at The Hive in Sai  Kung, Hong Kong. 

We met in Wanchai to discuss what it was like to grow up in Mongolia, what Khaliun's attachment is to the land, the unexpected beauty of the Mongolian language, how identity is shaped by your own self and how people see you, that Shooting it RAW has nothing to do with porn, and other goodness.   

See more from Khaliun here: https://www.instagram.com/khalivnt

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OUTRO MUSIC CREDIT: “Magic” by Six Umbrellas -  https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.freemusicarchive.org%2Fst&redir_token=q7y4G_1B06QkXu6_MQrd1BBkmKd8MTU5MzgzNjg1N0AxNTkzNzUwNDU3&v=xFnw1ssgjfg&event=video_description   

Saskia Wolsak is a trainer, facilitator, therapist, PhD candidate, artist and so much more, and she joined me to review what life's been like these past few years. 

From Canada to Bermuda, the USA and now Costa Rica, join us to learn why plants are so incredible and what it's like to have a toucan hold on to your breast and scream for dear life.

Learn more about Saskia and the poweful essay from Kathleen Harrison here:

Check out the work Saskia did on the UBC campus here:  

OUTRO MUSIC CREDIT: “Magic” by Six Umbrellas - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.freemusicarchive.org%2Fst&redir_token=q7y4G_1B06QkXu6_MQrd1BBkmKd8MTU5MzgzNjg1N0AxNTkzNzUwNDU3&v=xFnw1ssgjfg&event=video_description

With the Black Lives Matter debates and turmoil as the backdrop, we met up in Sai Kung for an open discussion of what it's been like for Saleem to just be... 

From being raised in the Caribbean to 'Growing Up Green' in the  Army, to living in Germany to eventually travel the world. Here's an unvarnished view into the life of a man who is always challenging himself to grow – and can't we all learn a thing or two from this kind,  uplifting and entrepreneurial man?    

Audrey joined me to dive deep into what it's like to raise a child with autism, what it's been like to dedicate her days to raising awareness of autism, and giving a voice to those who can't fight for themselves. 

We also dove into what running marathons have meant for her, even during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing as she was about to cross the finish line.  

Raphael or Ralph Chemtov is the man ultimately responsible for inspiring me to explore photography, riding motorcycles, and being entrepreneurial.   

Victoria Stanton joined me to shoot it RAW over art, life, and everything else. 

We old friends and former performance members are more like siblings catching up.

Victoria's the BOMB and we had a great call, starting with Buddhas, Kahlo as Shiva, and so much more!

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