Storytelling for change, documentary filmmaking, and purpose-driven creativity are at the heart of this episode of the ZuLoo Poodcast. Director Ben Roberts joins the show to discuss the Become More project and how powerful narratives can inspire reflection, personal growth, and global connection.
Through film and storytelling, Ben explores how individuals can rethink their purpose, relationships, and impact in the world. This conversation highlights how documentary storytelling can spark meaningful conversations, motivate action, and connect people across cultures.
What You Will Learn
✅ How storytelling influences personal and social change
✅ Why documentary filmmaking can inspire reflection and growth
✅ The mission behind the Become More storytelling project
✅ How creative storytelling connects people across cultures
✅ Why purpose-driven storytelling matters in today’s world
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Timestamps
00:00 Purpose Through Storytelling: Director Ben Roberts on Film, Impact, and the Become More Movement
2:43 Poop News: Whale “Defense Defecation” Explained
9:13 Interview Begins: Ben Roberts & Become More Charity
10:31 Holistic Model: Healthcare, Education & Economic Development
13:04 Paying Kids in Rice to Go to School
16:06 Cambodia Story: Landmines, Poverty & Why It Matters
18:47 Solving Landmine Deaths: Incentive-Based Breakthrough
23:57 Fat Cow Program: Turning Poverty Into Profit
28:00 Karma Calf Model: Self-Sustaining Communities
34:04 Sanitation Reality: Open Defecation & Behavior Change
38:05 Real Story: Helping a Child Walk Again
40:36 How to Support: Donations, Travel & Getting Involved
41:24 Final Thoughts: Collaboration & Global Impact
Key Takeaways
🔹 Storytelling has the power to inspire reflection and change
🔹 Films create meaningful conversations across cultures
🔹 Purpose-driven storytelling connects people and ideas
🔹 Creative narratives motivate people to live with intention
Guest Bio
Ben Roberts is a documentary filmmaker and storyteller dedicated to using film as a tool for reflection, connection, and social impact. As the director behind the Become More project, Ben focuses on purpose-driven storytelling that encourages individuals to explore meaning, personal growth, and the role they play in the wider world. Through documentary filmmaking and narrative storytelling, his work highlights real human experiences that inspire audiences to think deeper about relationships, values, and how small actions can create meaningful change across cultures.
https://becomemorecharity.org/
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