Your Fellow Human

What if you didn’t take it too seriously, what if it was ok to simply smile more? Today I want to introduce you to Tim, Tim is the kind of human that you can’t help but have a good time with, the kind that makes you feel as though you are always in on the inside joke, like you are always able to be silly, be you, and very intentionally be valued We chat about what it means to focus on joy, happine...

What if every person you passed had a piece of advice specifically for you? Today I want to introduce you to Luis, Luis is one of the incredible creative humans I got to spend the past two weeks with in Jordan and I am so excited and honored I get to share a little of him with you Luis is a man of many talents and even more heart, he is one that doesn’t hold back from giving his best to whomever h...

What would you do if you couldn’t fail?  Today I want to introduce you to Matty, Matty if one of those humans that no matter what’s going on, who’s in the group, or where you are; he is adding joy and value to the time you get to spend with him I had the pleasure of connecting with Matty through social media and the absolute honor of getting to host him on this creator trip here in Jordan We chat...

Have you ever bonded with someone over a problem? Today I want to introduce you to Tori, Tori is one of those people that you meet and just feel like “ok I want to know this girl more.” She is a place of warmth, a person of deep connection, a space of acceptance, and a heart full of joy and love for others Tori and I met a few years back on my first trip to Egypt, as an ex-pat who now calls Egypt...

What if you viewed your life in three complete parts; past, present, and future, would it impact who you become? Today I want to introduce you to Omar, Omar and I met in my recent time in Dahab. I wast speaking with a friend at his coffee shop and in walks Omer, and instantly I had a new friend Omar is what I would call an outgoing, intentional, and empathetic man, the kind that can’t take 10 step...

Do you remember what it was like the first time you felt anger, fear, or joy? Today I want to introduce you to Nada, Nada and I quickly connected and bonded over our love for life and the peace we feel in the sea We also then promptly had an adventure that led to my recent injury and hers as well,  There was something about this girl from the moment I met her, a tangible presence, confidence, and...

Have you ever felt like interacting with someone was like looking in a mirror, as if the way they treated you was exactly how you would treat them? Today I want to introduce you to Mattio, Mattio is one of my friends from Egypt and as many of you know I recently hosted a trip there. One of the things that is most important to me in hosting these trips, something that goes beyond the history and na...

If you need resources to better understand what is currently happening between Israel and Palestine, or if it would help you to hear firsthand from those impacted on either side. I’d invite you to reach out to me I don’t believe it is my right or my job to tell you how to think, feel, or act But I do believe it is our job to as a friend put it “ allow the paint from our lives and the paint from an...

Have you ever felt like you were labeled inaccurately? Today I want to introduce you to Mathew, Mathew is a lot of things, observant, kind, and one that doesn’t let fear or the unknown hold him back Mathew and I met in Egypt as a group of friends all came together to celebrate another, and as a result of humanity and the value of connection being important to both of us, I got to meet this amazing...

Is being unfiltered a positive or negative? Today I want to introduce you to Amy, I met Amy a few months back in Turkey and if I’m being honest she intimidated me a little at first.. it’s weird how as a woman we can meet other women and based upon how pretty they are alone, we can feel like we wont “measure up” Well after spending all of a minute with her I was reminded how easy it is for fear and...

What’s the difference between struggle and choice? Today I want to introduce you to Donat, Dona is the kind of man that you meet and instantly feel like you have been friends for a long time, he speaks to you without judgment or fear, and listens with sincerity and intention  I met Donat back in the winter during dive training in Rijeka, and immediately was made aware of his genuine acceptance and...

Have you ever felt out of control? Like you couldn’t do anything about what was going on and had to accept it as is? Today I want to introduce you to Valeria, Valeria is one of the most gentle and kind souls you can meet. In addition to being hard working, empathetic, and a woman that carries a presence of peace with her, she is also someone I admire and am honored to call a friend We chat about w...

What makes you who you are? Today I want to introduce you to Petar, Petar is the kind of person that spending time with can change your mood, you know the kind of friend you can be around and find it hard to not be happy with, the kind that you feel will encourage you, and the kind that you know will speak up if they have something on their mind We chat about the what it looks like to live life da...

Have you ever felt like you were too much? Today I want to introduce you to Alberto, I have had the pleasure of calling Alberto a friend for a couple years now and I’ve had the pleasure of spending time around his infectious passion for life and his intentional value of those around him He shares about life as a teen and what pursuing a dream when things around him seemed impossible, about how the...

What does it mean to be responsible? Today I want to introduce you to Francesca a friend I have had the honor of learning from and laughing with in now two beautiful countries I met Francesca a couple years ago on a dive shoot, and from the moment I met her she was a woman I appreciated, someone who made space to celebrate others, has a joy for life, and one that isn’t afraid to be herself. It rea...

“It all happens for a reason”  What would it mean in your life if there was purpose behind your suffering, if you could trust that there was meaning behind what you did not understand? Today I want to introduce you to Hamza, Hamza is an intentional creative soul, one that is not afraid to put the work in whenever he gets the chance to work towards his goals.  Hamza shares with me how health diffic...

Do you remember what it was like to be a kid, specifically what it felt like when someone spoke down to you for being younger? Do you remember what it felt like when someone older spoke to you with equality? Today I want to introduce you to Ayoub, a man whose smile and passion for life is quickly felt. I got to meet Ayoub through Mustafa; the talented artist I shared with you in a recent post.  Ay...

Today marks episode 100 Episodes where I ask my guests over 30 intimate questions about how they view the world, about how they desire to go forward in it, about what we can learn if we simply…ask So today I want to share 3 powerful questions I ask myself before sitting down with someone  3 questions that have allowed me to ask so many of someone else  I’ve learned so much about humanity and commu...

What does peace feel like to you? Do you think it's possible to feel at home in more than one place? Today I want to introduce you to Tamer, Tamer is a bit of a special episode for me for a few reasons, one being the honor of sharing someone I love and respect with you; second, I started this podcast almost 2 years ago back when I first met Tamer and his brother Sam, who if you've been a long time...

Have you ever heard something and thought, "wow I need to try that" or "that's so helpful" and then, forgot about it? Today I want to introduce you to Jonas, and let me start by saying this episode is FULL of things you are going to find so so helpful! So in his words, "write it down, give yourself a plan, and take action" Jonas and I met in Cappadocia as to us feels like a simple result of being...

Have you ever heard the saying "you are the sum of the people you spend time with?" Today I want to introduce you to Petey, someone who not only chooses positivity because of the people he surrounds himself with, but also one that adds to the pure joy of those that get to spend time with him. Petey and I may get a bit off track from time to time in this episode as we chat about running hard and fa...

What does excitement feel like to you? What does it mean to create a life you love, a life of value, a life that allows others to learn their own value as well? Today I want to introduce you to Zac, Zac and I met here in Cappadocia, it would be the first of many times I would see Zac acknowledge everyone that he encountered, a cheery hello, an introduction, and just like that, a new friend. We cha...

What is real? Have you ever had someone question who you are? If the way you live is authentic to who you really are on the inside? Have you ever felt like you weren't being honest with yourself by not speaking up? When is it ok and necessary to simply let another's impression of us stand and when is it our duty to ourselves and others to speak up? Today I wanted to share some thoughts and hopeful...

You shouldn’t do things like that… You should probably try this instead… Today I want to introduce you to Justin, Justin is one that has found the most joy and success on the other side of what others may say he “should” do Justin is one who is quick to learn, quick to hear how he can grow, and quick to pursue life We chat about the finer points of pizza, and why having a profile image might help...

Have you ever smiled at a stranger and regretted it? You know that moment when you look up and attempt to make a simple short connection and someone else looks away instead of smiling back? Today I want to introduce you to Megs, Megs is one that will not only wait for you to smile back, but more likely will also ask how you are, what you love, and genuinely look to get to know you We talk about wh...