Kim Frank, Explorer

In Season 1, Teri focuses on extraordinary people who have followed their passions to feed their souls and accomplish things that benefit others.UPDATE: Kim’s documentary, Where the Forest Roars, is out and I’m so excited to see it. I listened to her book on Audible, Elephants in the Hourglass, and it’s such a great read. The story, in so many ways, is about how Kim’s life was really in an hourglass too and how her quest to discover truth and spread the news she learned transformed her life. Learn more about Kim at: Kim Frank Writer.Mar 27, 2024 In Part 1 of Episode 4, Teri talksto Kim Frank, an Idaho writer, explorer, and documentary filmmaker about how she got from her childhood on the Jersey Shore to Sun Valley and beyond.Kim's passionate about making a difference in the world and shares about her journey to becoming an Explorer and documentary filmmaker focused on the human/Asian elephant conflict on the border between India and the Himalayas. She also gave us a new favorite quote from Confucius - "We all have two lives. The second begins when we learn we only have one." Oh, man! When she found her calling, Kim had already had a successful life and career. But she wanted more. Take a listen and get inspired, will ya? Then, go out and carpe diem! These days Kim is an award-winning writer working on a documentary film, Where the Forest Roars, "Where the Forest Roars is a 51- minute feature documentary that delves into the gripping conflict between humans and wild Asian elephants along the Eastern Himalaya in India. The film takes the audience on a compelling journey, shedding light on the coexistence challenges faced by both species, and the efforts towards conservation and harmony." Her memoir, Elephants in the Hourglass: a Journey of Reckoning and Hope Along the Himalaya, chronicles her transformation as she stepped up to help bring attention and awareness to the conflict. She's someone who isn't content to follow well-worn paths in her career but is blazing her own way. Visit her website to find out what she's up to lately and take a listen to our conversations and be inspired. You'll love Kim Frank, writer, filmmaker, mother, wife, and curious follower of her passions. For all of us living the carpe diem life (or wanting to), she’s a wicked smart inspiration with a big heart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit terisdoingit.substack.com