Geeks of Cascadia is your nerdy little table-top games podcast about the table-top games industry and our nerdy geeky community. We interview game developers, publishers, artists, convention organizers and more!
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This photography podcast takes you ‘beyond the lens,’ exploring the arts, travel, conservation, entrepreneurship, creative culture, and more through deep-dive interviews with some of the world's most influential and inspiring people. Host Richard Bernabe is a renowned photographer, intrepid world traveller, explorer, author, and champion of wildlife and endangered species. He’s been hailed as one of the "Top 30 Influential Photographers on the Web" by the Huffington Post and Influence Digest ...
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45. Random Musings on Photography: Emotional Engagement, Playing to the Audience, and Creating For Yourself
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In this episode, Richard talks about AI-proofing your photography as well as taking your creative work to the next level. That involves incorporating emotional engagement into your artwork, not "playing to the audience," and learning to create for yourself, not others, in order to find your true artistic voice. Notable Link: Art as Self Care by Kat…
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44. On Location in Nairobi with Raabia Hawa: Founder and Executive Director of the Ulinzi Africa Foundation
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Raabia Hawa abandoned a successful career in radio and TV to found the Ulinzi Africa Foundation, East Africa’s very first NGO to help Kenya rangers in their fight against wildlife poaching. Recorded in person during Richard’s recent trip to Nairobi, Raabia talks about her career, her personal and professional transformation from radio and TV person…
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43. Andrew McCarthy: Masterclass on All Things Astrophotography - GigaMoon, Planets, Galaxies, and ISS Transits
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In this episode, I am joined by astrophotographer, Andrew McCarthy. Andrew creates stunning images of the moon, sun, distant galaxies, the International Space Station moon and sun transits, and much more. Many of his photographs have gone viral and are instantly recognizable once you visit his website, Cosmic Background. He has more than 600,000 fo…
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42. Steve McCurry: Lessons From 'Afghan Girl,' Near-Death Travel Experiences, and the Virtues of Persistence and Hard Work
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Steven McCurry is an American photographer who has captured some of the world's most iconic photographs of the 20th and 21st centuries. From the war-ravaged landscapes of Afghanistan to the vibrant, colorful streets of India, his ability to capture the raw emotions and the spirit of humanity over the course of five decades has made his work both ti…
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41. Scott Kelby: Who Are the True Camera Innovators? Travel Photography, Sports and Gratitude
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Scott Kelby is the President and CEO of KelbyOne, the online educational community for photographers, Photoshop & Lightroom users. He’s a travel photographer, Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User Magazine, Conference Technical Chair for the Photoshop World Conference & Expo; host of the photography talk show “The Grid,” founder of the annual “Sco…
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40. Nevada Wier: A Passion for People and Travel, Artistic Problem Solving, and Embracing Infrared Photography
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Nevada Wier is an award-winning photographer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. USA, specializing in documenting the remote corners of the world, the people, and their cultures. She is especially recognized for her creative and intimate approach to people. She has been published in numerous national and international publications, including: National G…
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39. Talor Stone and Greenland: Conservation and Documentary Photography at Earth's Northernmost Human Settlement
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Talor Stone is a photographer, conservationist, and PhD researcher who specializes in Earth's Arctic regions. Her summers in Greenland have inspired academic research projects on topics such as globalization and indigenous identity, mass tourism and peripheral communities, and climate-induced human migration among Inuit populations. in 2022, Talor …
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38. Borneo Trip Recap and Q&A with Richard: Orangutan Conservation, Canon R5 Wildlife Set Up, How to Sleep on a Plane and More
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On this episode of Beyond The Lens, I'm sharing my recent experience in Borneo, Indonesia: the rainforest, the photographic challenges the rainforest creates, and the "persons of the forest," the orangutans. I talk about the existential threats that orangutans face caused by deforestation and loss of habitat due to development and palm oil plantati…
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37. Carlton Ward, Florida Conservation Photographer: Path of the Panther, Remote Camera Traps, and Ghost Orchids
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Carlton Ward is a Florida conservation, wildlife, and nature photographer. His work is exhibited worldwide and featured in renowned publications such as National Geographic, Audubon, Smithsonian, Nature Conservancy, and more. In partnership with the National Geographic Society, Carlton worked with scientists, conservationists, ranchers, veterinaria…
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36. Daniel Sackheim: Emmy-Winning Director of Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and The X-Files on Filmmaking and Noir Street Photography
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Daniel Sackheim is an American filmmaker and Emmy-Award winning director and producer of shows like Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, X-Files, NYPD Blue, Ozark, Better Call Saul, Law and Order, and many more. Daniel is also the co-founder of Bedrock Entertainment, a producer of premium television content for the global marketplace across network, cabl…
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35. Art Wolfe, American Wildlife, Landscape, and Cultural Photographer: 'I've Lived the Life of 500 People'
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Art Wolfe is a legendary American wildlife, landscape, and cultural photographer, as well as explorer and conservationist. His career spans more than five decades and he shows no sign of slowing down! Art is a Canon Explorer of Light, an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, and the creator of more than 100 books. He was the host of th…
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34. Ian Plant and Rick Sammon: ‘Thinking vs Feeling’ Compositions, Visual Flow, and Photo Masters
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Ian Plant is a world-renowned wildlife and landscape photographer and founder of Photo Masters. Rick Sammon was the first-ever guest on Beyond the Lens! Known by some as “The Godfather of Photography”, he is on a mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting, and rewarding for others. Rick is also a best-selling author and talented mu…
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33. Big Clouds, Big Ice: Chasing Danger and Beauty with Photographer Camille Seaman
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Camille Seaman is a contributing photographer to National Geographic, a TED Senior Fellow, Stanford Knight Fellow, and lover of the Earth's polar regions and storm clouds. In this conversation with Richard Bernabe, Camille describes her upbringing in New York City and transformative experiences around the world as she built an enviable photography …
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32. Candice Millard and the River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile
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Candice Millard is a New York Times bestselling author and former editor for National Geographic. In this episode of Beyond The Lens, Candice pulls us into the world of her new book, River Of the Gods, which documents the epic search for the source of the Nile River, the holy grail of exploration during the mid-nineteenth century. She paints vivid …
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31. Kevin Kelly: Polymath and 'Most Interesting Man in the World' on AI Art, Vanishing Asia, and Excellent Advice For Living
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Kevin Kelly is the co-founder of Wired magazine, where he currently holds the title of 'senior maverick.' He's also a writer, artist, photographer, prolific traveler, futurist, conservationist, an expert on Asian culture, and quite possibly the Most Interesting Man in the World. In this episode of Beyond the Lens, Kevin shares his knowledge and pas…
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30. Chris Rainier: TIME and National Geographic Documentary Photographer on Visual Storytelling and Sacred Places
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National Geographic explorer Chris Rainier is an artist, social photographer, documenter, and photojournalist, globally respected for his work with endangered cultures worldwide. He calls himself a “serial traveler, gypsy, and photographer” and possesses unrivaled first-hand knowledge of world indigenous cultures. He describes his life experiences,…
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29. Kristin Harila and 14 Peaks: A Historic Quest to Summit the World’s Biggest Mountains in Record Time
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Kristin Harila is a Norwegian mountaineer, skier, and outdoor athlete. In 2022, her record-breaking attempt to summit all 14 of the world’s 8000-meter peaks in six months was brought to a disappointing end as her team failed to obtain permits for the final two mountains in Chinese Tibet. Despite the setback, Kristin is more determined than ever thi…
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28. Joel Sartore: So You Want To Be a National Geographic Photographer?
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As 2018 National Geographic Explorer of the Year, Joel regularly contributes to the magazine, specializing in documenting endangered species and landscapes worldwide. Joel founded ‘Photo Ark’, a documentary and photographic project in conservation, which has had images displayed at iconic and historical landmarks worldwide, including St. Peter's Ba…
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27. Jeff Corwin: TV Host and Celebrity Wildlife Biologist on Snake Encounters, Endangered Species, and Steve Irwin
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Sparked by his first experience of Belize's tropical rainforest in 1984, Jeff is a passionate activist for Central and South American rainforest conservation. Inspired by his experience serving as expedition naturalist for the 'JASON Project', a documentary series led by oceanographer Robert Ballard, he became a TV presenter and producer, best know…
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Chris Pramas of Green Ronin at Orcacon 2023
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We chat with Chris Pramas of Green Ronin Publishing at Orcacon 2023 plus the usual Con and Game news.By Geeks of Cascadia
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26. Photography From a War Zone: A Dispatch From Ukraine with Felipe Dana
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Entering 2023, award-winning Brazilian photojournalist Felipe Dana shares his experiences on location in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he has joined the Associated Press and dedicated himself solely to photojournalism. He started his career at 15 years old as an assistant photographer and later pursued a degree in photography while working on commercial ass…
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25. Spencer Howard, Travel Guru: Maximizing Airline Points, Hotel Loyalty Programs, and Best Credit Cards For Cheap Luxury Travel
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Richard dives into the world of travel rewards with Straight To The Points founder and travel expert Spencer Howard – who shares his travel hacks and advice on using airline points, credit cards, and loyalty programs to fly business and first-class to "help as many people as possible enjoy the excitement of luxury travel." In August 2018, he starte…
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24. William Neill: Inside the Mind of a Landscape Photography Master
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As a master landscape photographer, William Neill’s work conveys the deep, spiritual beauty he sees and feels in nature. He has been a resident of the Yosemite National Park area since 1977. He received ‘The Director's Award’ from the National Park Service after a major portfolio of his Yosemite photographs entitled ‘Yosemite: The Promise of Wildne…
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23. Will Travers, President of the Born Free Foundation: Why Wildlife Matters
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Will Travers OBE is the executive president and co-founder of the international wildlife charity Born Free. His parents starred in the oscar winning movie Born Free, where Will, as a young child, traveled to Kenya and established his passion for wildlife conservation – in 2012, Will was awarded an ‘OBE’ for his conservation and animal welfare servi…
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Splendor Duel Review and Mark from Metro Seattle Gamers
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We review the brand new Splendor Duel and chat with Mark Walters of Metro Seattle Gamers at Dragonflight 2022By Geeks of Cascadia
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22. Marc Muench: Insights on Photography Workshops, The Art of Seeing, and Ski Photography in Iran
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Marc Muench is a professional landscape and wildlife photographer, an educator, and a founding partner at Muench Workshops, where he helps teach people who love photography and nature while taking them to the coolest places on the planet. Marc is a third-generation photographer following his grandfather Josef Muench, his father, David Muench, and h…
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21. Ankur Warikoo: Author of ‘Do Epic Shit’ on Lessons for Going Pro, Entrepreneurship, and Habits for Success
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With 2.2m YouTube subscribers and 8m Instagram followers, Ankur Warikoo is one of India’s top content creators. In 2021, he published his first book, ‘Do Epic Shit’, which talks about his success, failures, the importance of habits, self-awareness, entrepreneurship, money, and relationships. In 2016, he started an online video series called ‘Wariko…
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Recipe For Disaster and Pathfinder/Starfinder interview
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In this episode we review Recipe for Disaster from Sovereign Hart Games and interview Jocelyn and Alex from Pathfinder/Starfinder at Dragonflight 2022By Geeks of Cascadia
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20. Gina Greer: Executive Director at the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO)
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Founded in 1991, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators is a member organization that advocates and promotes the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctica. Their member companies provide logistic and scientific support to National Antarctic Programs and Antarctic organizations. With mor…
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19. Richard Bernabe on Antarctica: Photography from the Bottom of the World
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In this episode of Beyond The Lens, internationally acclaimed photographer and podcast host Richard Bernabe provides an insight into preparations for his 6th trip to Antarctica – a 23-day expedition to the Drake Passage, the Falkland Islands, King George Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Richard shares what is essential for such a trip – from th…
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18. Alejandro Cartagena: Photographing Suburbia, the Success of Carpoolers, and Lessons in Self-Publishing
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Photographer and visual artist, Alejandro Cartagena, lives and works in Monterrey, Mexico. His work explores social, urban, and environmental issues through landscape and portraiture, aiming to engage with a larger history of photography by reinterpreting or rethinking the ways these issues have been represented previously. His work has been featur…
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17. Ayman Hariri: A Conversation with the CEO & Co-Founder of VERO True Social
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Launched officially in 2015 as an alternative to Facebook and Instagram, VERO is a social media platform and mobile app company that markets itself as a social network free from advertisements, data mining, and algorithms. Within weeks of its release, the app surged in popularity and became favored amongst niche groups of make-up artists, tattoo ar…
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16. Sebastian Modak, Lonely Planet Editor-At-Large: The Power of Awe and the Assignment of a Lifetime.
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Award-winning travel writer, multimedia journalist, and editor-at-large at Lonely Planet, Sebastian Modak, joins Richard on this episode of Beyond The Lens. In 2019, Sebastian spent a year traveling and reporting from all the places on The New York Times' ‘52 Places to Go’ list. His work has been published in The Washington Post, Condé Nast Travele…
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15. Kenya Photography Safari with Richard Bernabe: Insights, Preparation, Gear and Strategies
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In this episode of Beyond The Lens, internationally acclaimed photographer and podcast host, Richard Bernabe provides an insight into safari photography and talks through his tips for preparation, equipment, and capturing great shots. Explaining what is needed to organize such a trip, Richard mentions some of his favorite locations in Africa and sh…
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SpellJammer Unboxing and interview with Jeff from Feudal Arts
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We investigate the new Spelljammer books from Wizards of the Coast and talk to Jeff from Feudal Arts (feudalarts.com) about their new RPG Feudal Legacy on Kickstarter now. http://kck.st/3KmmyGUBy Geeks of Cascadia
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We list the events of Sunday at Dragonflight.By Geeks of Cascadia
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14. Robin Thurston: CEO of Outside Inc. on the Outerverse and How Web3 Could Be a Big Deal for Creators
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Outside is the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content and experiences. This year, CEO Robin Thurston revealed its plans for the 'Outerverse' - an adventure-minded, wellness-driven alternative to the Metaverse. The 'Outerverse' represents the first comprehensive delve into Web3 technology by a significant consumer media company. Outerve…
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we preview friday's games at Dragonflight 2022By Geeks of Cascadia
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13. Dr. Peter Lindsey: Director of the Lion Recovery Fund
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Over the past 25 years, Africa has lost half of its lion population. The Lion Recovery Fund is a collaborative initiative created by the Wildlife Conservation Network in partnership with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation with a vision to double the number of lions in Africa. Their investments also affect biodiversity, climate, and the people who liv…
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12. Levison Wood: Photographer, Author and 'Toughest Man on TV' Reveals the Art of Exploration
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Levison Wood - “the toughest man on TV”, is a best-selling author who has written ten books, including ‘Walking the Nile’ and ‘Walking the Himalayas’; he is also the producer of seven critically acclaimed documentaries. As a photographer, Levison has worked in more than 100 countries, capturing his journey and the people he met along the way. Befor…
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We talk to Amy about Dragonflight 2022 plus the usual game and con news.By Geeks of Cascadia
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11: Sophy Roberts: Award-Winning Travel Writer on Hidden Africa and the Lost Pianos of Siberia
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The ever-adventurous writer, Sophy Roberts, is the author of ‘The Lost Pianos of Siberia’ a Times, Sunday Times, and Independent ‘Book of 2020’. This non-fiction book explores the pianos created during the boom years of the nineteenth century. Sophy tells the story of her piano hunt through two centuries of Russian history, which reveals an unexpec…
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10. Moose Peterson: Nikon Legend Behind The Lens on Wildlife and Aviation Photography
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An activist for endangered species, Moose, has dedicated his life to educating and protecting America’s wildlife through his award-winning photography. Through his imagery, Moose also documents and helps preserve the legacy of America’s aviation heritage with an aim to showcase the freedoms they protect. Moose is the author of 29 books, including ‘…
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9. Conrad Anker: Legendary Mountaineer on a Lifetime of Climbing and Remembering Galen Rowell.
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As one of the most prolific explorers and mountaineers, Conrad Anker has summited Mount Everest three times. In 1999, Anker discovered the body of George Mallory, one of the two British climbers who died attempting to climb Everest in 1924, helping to shed more light on one of mountaineering’s most famous mysteries. He has made many notable first a…
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8. Ellen Cuylaerts: Underwater Photography and Facing Fears
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An activist for marine life conservation, Ellen Cuylaerts is an award-winning underwater and wildlife photographer. Ellen educates on the challenges our oceans are facing and has addressed heads of state at the UN General Assembly to highlight the plight of filmmakers engaging in the protection of the oceans. Since 2018, Ellen has also been diving …
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7. David Burkus: Best-Selling Author on Creativity Myths
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David Burkus, one of the world’s most highly-regarded business thinkers, is a best selling author and contributing writer for many notable publications, such as The Financial Times, Forbes and Harvard Business Review. He shares captivating stories and practical takeaways to diverse audiences, giving them a compelling insight into how organizations …
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6. John Paul Caponigro: Fine Art Photography and the Creative Life
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Internationally respected as one of the most prominent artists working with digital media, John Paul works with photo-based digital imaging as his primary medium, combining his background in painting with traditional and alternative photographic processes using the latest technology. He is also a published writer who aims to help others creatively …
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5. 'Ask Me Anything' Episode with Richard Bernabe. Answering Listener's Questions
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You sent in your burning questions from all over the world, and in this special bonus episode of Beyond The Lens, host Richard Bernabe answers them, presented to him by co-producer Mia Hadrill. The internationally acclaimed photographer gives an insight into his personal journey, revealing his muses, a scary close encounter with a bear, and the son…
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4. Marc Saltzman: USA Today Columnist on Demystifying Technology
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With over 25 years of industry experience, Marc Saltzman is a recognized and trusted technology and gaming evangelist, specializing in consumer electronics, online technology, business technology, interactive entertainment, and future trends. A veteran in the tech world, Marc hosts the Tech It Out podcast and radio show as well as Tech Impact on Bl…
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