How do I become a Nat Geo photographer? If that’s your question, you’re probably off the wrong start. Jody MacDonald is an award-winning photographer who has never been one to shy away from adversity; in reality, befriending adversity has become her way of life. We got a chance to speak about her story, the lessons travelling has imparted with her, and why falling in love with the process should be your roadmap to accomplishing your dreams.

What does it take to break a Guinness world record? For Helmy Elsaeed it’s a mix of perseverance, curiousity, and a constant desire for self-betterment. Born in Egypt, Helmy studied at Concordia where his fascination for winter sports led him to train in cross-country skiing, in hopes of becoming one of Egypt's few Winter Olympic athletes. Helmy's need to push boundaries left him with a desire to beat world records. This culminated in him and his team breaking the world record for the fastest time biking across Europe, one of the few records Helmy is looking to beat. Now Helmy is back home in Egypt aways on the lookout for his next big project.