Your Fellow Human

Do you feel like art holds value in your life?

Today I want to introduce you to Lexi, Lexi is an artist, and as much as I often say that we are not merely defined by “what we do” there is something in the heart of an artist, something in the way they see the world, in the way they see humanity, and they way the allow their own emotions to take form in what they create. In so many ways being an artist is a term that actually defines and does not contain a person so fully all at once 

I had the pleasure of working alongside Lexi in Mexico on a recent project of hers, both shooting BTS and modeling for her, she is an incredibly encouraging person to work with and one that truly inspires and motivates you to do your best, while all along knowing she is going to encourage you and be her kind self no matter what

Lexi and I chat about what it is to pursue a passion project, why women in water has been her focus and what moments in her career have felt like the most success. 

She shares the fear she feels going into a big project knowing it needs to produce pieces she can use, that failure is both terrifying and beautiful all at once. Lexi uses the phrase “happy accidents” a lot, in a really sweet way, that the weather, the rain, the darkness, and the things we cannot control are all things that can lead to “happy accidents” in her art. I really love the way she views her work, the way she approaches those she works with when it comes to creating her work, and the way she feels pressure, but does not let it consume who she truly is.

Lexi is one that thinks so much of what she is does, on the impact she has on those and what is around her, she feels deeply, connects wholly, and is one that I believe lives with a sense of desire for her work, but not one that places that above the value of who stands in front of her.

So tune in today and meet Lexi, an artist, a determined soul, a heart full of beautiful things yet to be seen by the world. 

And to you Lexi thank you, thank you for letting me push you to have this conversation, for the honor of getting to work alongside you, model for you, and be encouraged by you as I pushed my own abilities as well. You are a truly lovely soul and I am grateful for the time with you. Looking forward to our next adventure together.

Welcome back for part 2 of Dear Humanity 

What is something you feel humanity should know?
If you were to share something with a large crowd, what would it be? Today's episode is a compilation of some of my guests over the years answering this question

So tune in today and find out what my friends around the world would give as their "ted talk"

What is something you feel humanity should know?
If you were to share something with a large crowd, what would it be? Today's episode is a compilation of some of my guests over the years answering this question

So tune in today and find out what my friends around the world would give as their "ted talk"

And what better way to start the year then to continue on hearing how humans all over the world feel about joy! Tune in today to hear part 2 of JOY AROUND THE WORLD!

Today's episode I wanted to focus on Joy, after all, this episode goes live on Christmas Day.

But I didn't want to share what I think of it, or even what one other person thinks about it, so I've compiled what joy feels like from some of my guests on the podcast over the past almost 4 years! 

So tune in today and find out, when the last time the world felt joy was

and, merry Christmas to those of you that celebrate it.

What makes someone worth listening to?

Today I want to introduce you to Olumide, and while I could say he’s worth listening to because he’s an olympian, because he’s experienced grief and learned how to grow through it, or because he comes from a culture that maybe you have never heard of or one that maybe your history connects to….

I could say those things make him worth listening to, but they aren’t…

Olumide is someone that isn’t chasing, not chasing the most popular person in the room, not chasing a title, but someone who is simply, human; and in our world today this is a quality that in my opinion is what makes him worth listening to

We chat about what it was like being the youngest sibling in a Nigerian family, the rich culture and the loss part of that family at a young age. We talk about what it’s like to grow up and realize it’s ok to not be ok, and that those that love us need us to be human not strong

He shares what realizing his dream as an Olympian felt like, where that dream started, and how the loss of his dad marked healing in what it means to not hide from what it is to feel

Olumide shares so much of what has made him who he is, he shares lessons his journey has taught him that I know will not only impact you as you hear them, but in so many ways allow you to be remained, or maybe even hear for the first time, that it’s ok to be you, to be proud of you, and to accept the greatness and the good that makes up who you are

So tune in today and meet Olumide, a human, and one that I am so excited to share with you

And to you Olumide thank you, thank you for being someone who can sit in a crowd and connect with a single individual, for sharing your journey, your culture, for the way you so genuinely value the person sitting in front of you, I’m so grateful to have met you and even more to have gained a friend

What if you met a human for the first time today? No past experience, fears, or expectations, just a blank slate on what this could be?

Today I want to introduce you to Malcom, I met Malcom on the train compliments of his suitcase rolling its way over to me as the train took off. There’s something about interactions like this one that I feel like we all need to be reminded to take note of…

Malcom is the kind of person that will smile back when you pass him no the street, the kind of person that will pause and let conversation with a stranger happen, and the kind that values connection and others enough to ask a question and make a friend 

I think the world would be a better place if we all took some advice from how Malcom views life. If we let ourselves see a passerby or stranger on the train as a chance to know someone…

We chat about what it means to be career driven with an overriding love for the unconditional love of family, why calling his favorite meal “the burger of France” is both accurate and a little insulting, and the sense of pride in what he does and how he gets to see it impact a student

He shares something a past employer told with him that changed how he sees and values not just his work but who he is, how the times in life that light a fire in us are exciting, filled with change, but still require action from us to bring them to fullness

We chat about how men are layered, how spending 3 min a day on something is an almost un attainable goal that he wishes we all hit more, and what he wishes people knew about the French

Malcom is one that doesn’t give advice lightly, one that has a sincere respect for what it means to be who we are, one that will put the work in to understand something and teach it with passion but never make someone feel less than as they learn, and one that I believe gives some of the best advice to be shared on this podcast

So tune in today and meet Malcom, a human that I believe reminds all of us to live in the reality of what our day to day interactions are, to base our judgment of self and others on what takes place in the real world, and to remember that online isn’t always the most accurate place to be 

And to you Malcom thank you, thank you for being someone open to connection with others, someone willing to share time, allow me to get to know you, for the gentle and joy filled way you approach life, and the reminder to value those in our lives that are nothing like us. Happy to call you a friend 

Have you ever felt experienced something that made you change your entire trajectory of how you live?

Today I want to introduce you to Matt, or Crispy as he is affectionately known, Crispy is one that I believe is rich beyond what many of us will ever know. He is one that lives life fully as who he is, takes care of who that person is meant to be, finds joy in absolutely everting, and treats others with kindness and care in a way that allows them to be their best selves around him 

I had the pleasure of meeting Crispy during my time in Australia as he came on as our skipper, a skipper for anyone who doesn’t know is the one who not only sails and mans the ship, but also the one who holds responsibility for all on board. This is no small task  and one that he carries out with a smile and holds your trust with integrity 

We chat about what it’s like being an adventurer, sailing the seas, free diving, FPV flying, and what it is to be a free spirit to him. He shares the fear of being stuck physically and not being able to live or experience life as fully.

He shares what it’s like working in “natures TV,” how he near had a panic attack his first time flying FPV, and how he’s toying between sugar daddy and broke sailor pirate.

He is one that values friendship, connection, and sharing experiences that cause us to see ourselves and others in a joyous light. Crispy has worked with those that have spent their last few dollars backpacking around the world and those that call super yachts their pastime, but in something that speaks so genuinely to who he is, as he shared story after story with us, the reality that how he treats each one of those people remains the same. 

Crispy is one that sees someone for what they need, what they will appreciate, and in a way reads others so genuine, I believe it is a talent of sincerity that allows someone to know how much of oneself others deserve to know while still holding them in a place of care; Crispy does this so well, and it was an honor to get to know who he truly is

So tune in today and meet Crispy, a self proclaimed Australian pirate, a man full of joy and wisdom, and someone who’s stories I hope make others smile and appreciate who he is as much as they have for me.

And to you Crispy thank you, thank you for joining our crew last minute, for being the life of the party and valuing life so deeply, thank you for the honor of letting us all see the best of you, and the beaming ray of light that you are. Chicken and Squid are lucky to have you, and we are all so lucky to have shared time with you. See you soon friend.

Do you feel safe within yourself?

Today I want to introduce you to Liv, Liv is someone who shows up in a settled way is the best I can think to describe her, she isn’t the first one to speak up if there’s a silence, but she trusts her own voice to be heard, she isn’t afraid to learn or not know something in front of others, and as a result I watched her gain new skills as a result, she is one with a big heart, and one I’m excited to share with you today 

We chat about what it means to be seen and how that can be terrifying, what it means to sit in fear and not run from it, and how life, when we let it, is the best teacher we can be around

She shares how an illness without answers led her to trust in the power we each have within us, how it in so many ways, not by choice, it reset her life, but that taking ownership over her health led her to healing 

We chat about what it’s like feeling like an outsider until you find your people, and how trusting ourselves to be who we are is worth the journey. We chat about family struggles, something she wishes men would hear, and the importance of being a good egg in the world

Liv is someone that I grew quickly fond of, someone who embraces the silly side of life, who has grown wise as she has allowed life to be her teacher, and one who is truly showing up as a good egg in the world

So tune in today and meet Liv, someone I know will help you see just how simply beautiful it is to be you

And to you Liv thank you, thank you for being the perfect addition to our crew, for showing up with a heart for others, hands ready to help, and a willingness to share light at joy. You are a sweetheart truly and I can’t wait to see what you do with this magical life ahead of you.  

What is your reason for living?

Today I want to introduce you to Michi, Michi is the kind of person that will speak to you as if who you are and what matters to you is what he desires to know most, as if there really is joy in the unplanned moments of sitting with another.

There’s a sophistication to the way Michi approaches a conversation, something that came so gently and humbly across, but something so intentional that says, “I now enough to value you and learn from you” 

We chat about the importance of rooting your value in something that cannot change or will always be there, about how deeply the birds and the sunset impact how we see life, and a what a well placed ice cream shop has to do with peace

He shares the reality of how big changes all at once came into his life have proven to him that our ability often outweighs our fear, how time alone actually allows us to show up in a more impactful way as someone who deeply values time and connection with others, and why knowing those that are different from us is something we all need to have in our lives

He shares why offering to lead, to give the speech, or sing in a talent show is some of the best advice he can give, (and I have to agree.)

There’s a lot about Michi that I truly admire, a lot about how he is able to articulate his view on life, humanity, and his role as a part of it all. But I think what stood out to me most is the simple reality that he chooses to ask “what matters to who you are” in a way that comes from a place of intention; to ask a question that allows another to share a bit of their heart.

So tune in today and meet Michi, someone who is making an impact on the world by simply seeing whomever is in front of him, and someone who I know will change for the better the way you view how you answer the question, “what is your reason for living?”

And to you Michi thank you, thank you for the chance to learn more of who you are, for your trust in allowing me to share the light in you with others, for the way you have shown me care and value in our conversation, and the way you are impacting the world one person at a time. You are a truly lovely human and it is an honor to know you