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 home I got to see a part of her world, her joy, and the life she so beautifully created; and...

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 steps without being greeted by someone he knows, someone who has a smile for everyone he sees, and...

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 simultaneously a peace and gentle spirit. She welcomed me as if I was a longtime friend coming...

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 natural beauty of a place, beyond the food, and the overall experience.. Is the people, Mattio...

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 another’s to mix, for a beautiful rainbow to come from our differences”  And so I hope my words...

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 human We chat about the value of time, how we need to make time for ourselves and give...

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 lies to ruin something incredible Amy is one of the most authentic and lovely humans I know,...

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 care for others. So getting to spend time with not only him but also his beautiful family...

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 what life has looked like growing up for her, her time in Australia, and the struggle of...

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 day by day, about the truth behind what it means to help someone and what they often really need,...

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 thing he is most proud of has also been the thing he at times has been afraid of losing 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 really is an honor to share people I get to meet around the world with you, and even more so when...

“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 difficulties caused him to become an entrepreneur, how using his free time intentionally allowed him...

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.  Ayoub is a musician, a hard worker, an easy conversationalist, a friendly soul, and one that...

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 communication in not just interviewing others but more importantly in creating space for others to...

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 listener than you know Sam was one of my very first guests on the podcast. I met Tamer and his...

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 like minded people in a beautiful place.. But, it's so much more than that It's who he is as a...

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 fast towards your dreams, about why being you is the most important role you will take on in this...

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 chat about what home means, how it's found in connections and other people, the value in knowing a...

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 hopefully a reminder of what it means to be authentic, who has a right to know us deeply, and why there...

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 him in the dating world He shares what being willing to simply ask a question has led to,...

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 why some people just aren’t our people, and why that’s ok, why judgment kills more opportunity...

How has what is missing from you life impacted you? Does loss change the way we view the world or ourselves? Today I want to introduce you to Chema, Chema is on that is a kind and gentle sparkle of light, one that values presence and pressing into the joy found in the everyday moments of life, and one that has found time and again, that something will come when we are willing to press forward  He shares why he is proud of what he does and how he loves getting to look forward to what he...

Have you ever felt a little out of place? Like your level of energy was too much for others? Today I want to introduce you to Thira, Thira is one that I am so happy to know, one that has left me happier and more alive then when I met her, and one that loves genuinely pouring her love of life into those around her She shares what life as a model and a content creator is like for her right now, her desire and the struggle in creating a career out of what she loves, but also the unwillingness...

What if change was demanded? What if the things that brought you joy were no longer possible? Today I want to introduce you to Tyson, Tyson is one I have come to know and learn so much from, he is a man of consistency and one that can be relied upon, and one that no matter what life has dealt him chooses to pursue the good he can contribute to the world. He shares how he feels change is often rare in humanity, but how growth is more common and what he has learned so much from He shares...