Who are your teachers? How do you connect with your self, your ephemeral self that is so much more than who you think you are and what is possible? Jasmine Nunns joined me from her apartment on Hong Kong Island to share why her guided nature experiences are so powerful. Through her company – Kembali – Jasmine offers restorative "forest bathing walks", rites-of-passage programs, bushcraft skills, nature-based coaching, mentoring, and re-wilding retreats. Learn more about Jasmine and Kembali at: h...
Oct 19, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Such a treat! Now counting all members from the quintet Fluffy Pagan Echoes, Justin McGrail joined me from Victoria for a catch-up that was decades overdue. Justin studied at McGill and Victoria universities and is a highly regarded Art History professor at Vancouver Island University. He's got more than twenty-five years of performance experience in Canada and the US, and has had several collaborations in dance, visual art, theatre, video, and music. He is currently actively performing and rele...
Oct 12, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Lady (Kitty) Chisholm is the COO at Boardwalk Leadership, author, keynote speaker on neuroscience, and diversity and inclusion champion based in the UK. She joined me to share her images and fascinating work in neuroscience and some of the incredible ways people can achieve and grow beyond what they thought possible. Tune in to find out more about your own superpower! Learn more about Lady Chisholm at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lady-kitty-chisholm-a44a3623/?originalSubdomain=uk Read her book, ...
Oct 05, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 31
I joined Martin at the Cornell Centre in Hong Kong, getting a deep dive into the artist and architect's studio and creative space. We've been friends for under a year, after I saw the work featured in the incredible series, Ghost in the Machine. With the dramatic and sweeping industrial landscape of Hong Kong Island's Chai Wan district below, we had a tête-à-tête on the themes of perception, the present and the past, how we all are part of some diaspora, and how to anchor our identities in a wor...
Sep 28, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Vince and I have been friends for decades – starting as collaborators in the spoken-word quintet, Fluffy Pagan Echoes. Vince has always had his camera, either to document, archive, capture, or just record and share what was around him throughout his life. Vince is one of my most respected and beloved creative friends, a person who has dedicated his life to understanding and exploring the creative act. We discussed the power that photography has to evoke the past but also define how one interpret...
Sep 21, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Sharon Kwok is in the house! Going back to 2009, Sharon and I have crossed paths mostly around marine and other conservation campaigns. Like two comets passing each other in the heavens, Sharon was kind enough to sit for a spell and share what it was like to grow up with one foot in Hong Kong, and another in the USA. From beauty pageants to schooling in the arts, running a studio and classes to acting in film and TV, Sharon's life has brought her far and wide – always with her heart in the right...
Sep 14, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 28
What is it to live alone, to have an empty nest, to be by yourself when you transition? How do you process and grieve the loss of the sense of smell? And how do you regain your people and a new tribe to create a new road ahead? Kerri and I =reconnected to explore the impact of anosmia and what it was like for Kerri to channel her energy and commitment to the Green Party of Canada. Get inspired by the energy, positivity, and experience that Kerri has developed as a leader, community health worker...
Sep 08, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Award-winning thinker, author, and Duke University's JA Jones Distinguished Professor Adrian Bejan and I met for a revealing conversation on so many important ideas. Listen in to our chat on Bejan's new book, "FREEDOM and EVOLUTION : Hierarchy in Nature, Society and Science" and the impact the Constructal law has had since Bejan first conceived of it. From the rivulets that eventually flow, branch, and join the Danube to the blood in our veins, the flow of sap in the trees to the big ideas that ...
Sep 02, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 ...
Aug 10, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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. Learn more abo...
Jul 26, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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! Visit Hashtag Impact here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/ Some of the books cited in the podcast: The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*UCK by Mark Manson: https://g.co/kgs/DNsD...
Jul 17, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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. Some of the books cited in this episode: Design in Nature: How the Constructal Law Governs Evolution in Biology,...
Jul 13, 2020•59 min
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 See ...
Jul 08, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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: https://www.saskiawolsak.com/post/kathleen-harrison-plant-teacher See more of ...
Jul 03, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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? - Learn more about and order Saleem'...
Jun 18, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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. - Learn more about her commitment as a 'Moma Bear' to fight for families like hers: - https://www.a-mama-bear.com/ - Learn more about reso...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Raphael or Ralph Chemtov is the man ultimately responsible for inspiring me to explore photography, riding motorcycles, and being entrepreneurial. Raphael is at heart a street photographer, loving the connection and immediacy of being in front of a living, breathing subject. - See more of his award-winning photos here: - https://gurushots.com/photoart.by.raphael/photos - See more from Shooting it RAW at: - https://www.shooting-it-raw.com/ OUTRO MUSIC CREDIT: “Magic” by Six Umbrellas - https://fi...
May 30, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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. Today, Victoria is an interdisciplinary performance artist and educator who has performed in innumerable festivals and events, participated in several residencies, as well as exhibited around the world. Victoria's the BOMB and we had a great call, starting with Buddhas, Kahlo as Shiva, and so much more! - Learn more about Victoria's wor...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Adad is a working visual artist based in Vancouver, Canada. He was born in New York in 1971, spent his childhood in Israel and England, and moved to Vancouver in the early 1980’s. In this episode, Adad describes how he started his Social Distancing Video Portraits and what it's like to be a practicing artist in these crazy COVID-19 times. Oh, and he also introduces me to the Mexican GREETO! - Learn more about Adad's work and view all the video portraits in his series here: https://adadhannah.com...
May 21, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Andy Cornish is the conservation Leader at WWF. He is the WWF network’s representative among the core partners of the Global Sharks and Rays Initiative, and co-author of Global Priorities for Conserving Sharks and Rays: A 2015-2025 Strategy. We sat for an update on shark and marine conservation. Our friendship and commitment to marine conservation go back more than a decade, and Andy gives a great overview of the current state of shark conservation around the world. - Learn more about Andy's wor...
May 16, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Raugi and Ran reconnectde to share thoughts on acting, the difference between stage and screen, and what it is to create images in these incredible times. - See more photos and learn more about Raugi at: - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1059765/ - https://www.facebook.com/raugi.yu - https://www.instagram.com/raugi - See more from Shooting it RAW at: - https://www.shooting-it-raw.com/ OUTRO MUSIC CREDIT: “Magic” by Six Umbrellas - https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/music...
May 10, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Fabrice and I discussed what it takes to make it as a photographer, what it's like to go to extreme or great distances to tell a story, and how much things have evolved in the past 30 years. - See more photos and learn more about Fabrice at: - https://www.facebook.com/fabrice.gaetan - https://www.instagram.com/fabricegaetan/ - See more from Shooting it RAW at: https://www.shooting-it-raw.com/ * OUTRO MUSIC CREDIT: “Magic” by Six Umbrellas https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchi...
May 03, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, talented wildlife photographers Karolina and Artur Tomaszek and I met for a walk and talk. Join us for an exciting and revealing night hike in Hong Kong’s stunning Sai Kung Country Park. From the incredible Poltys idea spider to barking deer, from a tiny blind snake to a stunning spotted cat snake. This one walk in the jungle reveals some great fauna and a couple who go out night after night to make incredible photos of snakes and so much more. - See more photos and learn more a...
Apr 24, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It's not only about what you choose to eat, put on your plate, wear as clothes or read on the weekend. In this episode, Sonalie shares how she came to launch, run and grow Ekowarehouse and then Green Queen into such leading resources. From the mau po tofu she shares in her photograph to the promotion and celebration of the Food 2.0 revolution, listen and learn from the Green Queen herself. - Learn more about Green Queen at: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/ - Explore the B2B Ekowarehouse sourcing p...
Apr 21, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Based in Victoria, BC, Hali Faqs joins us to share her snapshots of experience as she works to coordinate patients and medical staff in Victoria during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discussed what it means to live in these challenging times when the best thing to do might just be to just hunker down, pour another glass of wine, laugh or cry when you can, and keep your head on straight. The storm is coming. For sure it's coming and there's not much we can do about it. Maybe the best thing to do at ti...
Apr 16, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this week's episode, listen in to Danny Chemtov as we talk shop about photography, travel, and what it's been like to work as a nurse in a hospital's Emergency Room! World traveler, talented musician, fantastic photographer, and an ER nurse, Danny shares more about his adventures across Asia, North and South America, and beyond. He also offers a sobering account of what it's been like to work in a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shit is B-A-N-A-N-A-S. - See more of Danny's work at:...
Apr 09, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this week's episode, join the conversation between me and Mac Ling! Mac's story spans the globe with highlights in entrepreneurship and teaching. He has a global, high-profile perspective that lets him deconstruct and understand how systems work, an approach he shares through his dedication as a professional coach. Be sure to catch our episode with a man who lives, breathes, and dreams the world of coaching and helping people break barriers! He's a Jack-of-All-Trades and a Master-of-coaching,...
Apr 04, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Scott and I have a history that goes back to 1994 – when we formed and performed in the spoken word quintet, Fluffy Pagan Echoes. So many years later, Scott recounts where his life has taken him. Trained in film and a working art director, Scott shares how he pushes the limits of his camera gear and his aesthetic. It's all about the mood – the mood! To view the images from this episode, visit: www.shooting-it-raw.com Visit Scott's website here: http://scott-duncan.ca/ To see more of Scott's insp...
Mar 30, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Josh Jalbert sat with me in Savannah for a conversation around photography, what it means to practice photography, and what it means to make a photograph. Is it representation? A re-presentation of what was? Or is it the presentation of something new? Josh is a professor of photography at the renowned Savannah College of Art and Design, and he shares insightful ideas that have shaped his teaching and creative vision. You can also listen in as Josh tackles the task of photographically capturing a...
Mar 27, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Meet 'Dr E' and get an insider's view on what it's like to treat patients in the US at the start of when the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the nation. Today's guest is my sister, who is a practicing pediatrician in the US and who has a great, intelligent, and revealing view of her world. As usual with us two, the conversation gets a little off track... Going from Shooting it RAW to maybe Shooting it Wrong . Learn more about unforgettable Savannah draws by visiting: Panhandle Slim Henny Penny ...
Mar 25, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5
