Unabridged You

In this episode we hear from Mark Samson, graphic designer, photographer, videographer, multisport and conservation enthusiast, traveler and ultrarunner.  

In Mark, the convergence of trail running, photography, conservation, and travel creates a narrative of adventure, discovery and a deep connection with the great outdoors.  Join us as we delve into this unabridged world and hear about Mark’s latest adventure from September 2023 where he was set to participate in the For Rangers Untramarathon, A 230km, 5 day ultramarathon in Kenya.  

Links to Mark's world are here:
YouTube: @MarkSamson-NZ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mark.samson.nz
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/780338986598794

You can follow along with the Unabridged You on
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unabridged_you
The podcast webpage is currently https://unabridgedyou.buzzsprout.com/ 
If you have a story to share you can contact us directly at [email protected]

This episode begins by sharing  the motivation and inspiration for beginning the podcast then we hear from our first guest Ronni Gurwicz.

Ronni is a published narrative coach and ecosystem analyst.  He is also in the process of drinking 1000 cups of coffee with a thousand strangers. Specific to Episode 1, Ronni is Co-author of a book called ‘The World is Storytelling’ which helped me find meaning with my podcast idea.  

With this episode I hope to leave the listener left with a little better understanding of how storytelling can help with personal growth and social impact.

In sum, storytelling can aid and these ideas in three ways, by figuring out:

• who I am 
• who you are 
• and who we are together

By I am I mean the storyteller getting their own story in order as they realize what they have to say. By who you are I mean the listener hearing the story and learning about the storyteller. Finally, who we are together, this is where the social impact part of storytelling can be really effective.

As I said in the beginning we don't necessarily have to agree but being open to hearing another’s story is a fantastic place to start. 

The link to Ronni's world where you will find more information on him, the link to his co-authored book The World is Storytelling and a way to become part of his 1000 coffees with 1000 strangers is: https://linktr.ee/ronnigurwicz

You can follow along with the Unabridged You on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unabridged_you
The podcast webpage is currently https://unabridgedyou.buzzsprout.com/ 
If you have a story to share you can contact us directly at [email protected]
 

**Episodes 1 and 2 are coming on November 27 2023. After that, you can expect a new episode every Tuesday**

Greetings and welcome to Unabridged You, the podcast dedicated to celebrating the entirety of who you are. 

We’re not focused on societal roles or job titles; instead, we explore your unique stories, experiences, life lessons, and passions that contribute to the unabridged version of you. 

Each week, we have the pleasure of sitting with remarkable individuals from diverse backgrounds. These guests include storytellers, artists, adventurers, environmental activists, and community builders - individuals who have carved their own paths in life. 

Prepare for candid conversations that will leave you feeling inspired. 

In a world where we often feel compelled to prioritise certain aspects of ourselves over others, this podcast was created to honour your genuine self and acknowledge your many dimensions.