Searching for Goodness Podcast
by sfgdocseries
Join us on our new podcast, we will be interviewing people from all sorts of life about science and spirituality. This is a documentary/podcast series about everything! Our focus shifts from spirituality to arts and sciences. We have a YouTube streaming channel and now we are exploring the Podcast to get our voices heard and get attention to matters that concerns the whole world and human race. Our goal is to focus on things that unite us and connect bridges between differences.The initial idea of this show was created a few years back by Bessy Adut. She would like to turn this into a feature film someday and travel to Antarctica to interview the researchers and scientists over there. Next goal is to continue with a documentary series like an explorer. We had many team members on this journey lately working with Armin Nasseri as a co-producer, filming and editing together as well as New Faces LA and some more other creative collaborators. Goal is to reach out to whole world.
Episodes
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 21: FINDING EXPRESSION with oil painter ERICA ROBIN
Welcome to Searching for Goodness! Season 3, Episode 21 - Finding Expression In this episode, we welcome Erica Robin, an American artist and oil painter, for a fascinating conversation that goes beyond the traditional Q&A. Special thanks to Carly Veronica White for connecting us with Erica!...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 20: FINDING YOUR POWERS with writer and director DEBORAH PRATT
Season 3, Episode 20 - Finding Your Powers We are so grateful to have had the incredible Deborah Pratt join us on Searching for Goodness. Deborah is one of those extraordinary storytellers who has lived so many sides of the creative journey. She is an actress, singer, songwriter, writer…
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 19: FINDING AFFINITY with science fiction writer MARIIA NOVA
SEARCHING FOR GOODNESS | Season 3, Episode 19 | Mariia Nova What if fear isn't something we have to defeat, but something we can learn to dance with? In Season 3, Episode 19 of Searching for Goodness, Bessy Adut and Armin Nasseri welcome Mariia Nova, an author, filmmaker and creator of the…
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 18: FINDING GOLDEN TIMES with singer-songwriter and guitarist MATT AXTON
We had the pleasure of welcoming the incredibly talented Matt Axton to a brand new episode of Searching for Goodness! Matt Axton is a singer-songwriter and guitarist carrying forward a remarkable musical legacy as the son of the late legendary American singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton. In this...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 17: FINDING AUTISM IN ENTERTAINMENT with Volunteer Co-Lead MARLENE SHARP & Autism In Entertainment Founder JUDI UTTAL
## AUDIO PODCAST DESCRIPTION ### Searching for Goodness: Marlene Sharp & Judi Uttal Please subscribe, share this episode, and drop us a comment! Your support helps Searching for Goodness continue sharing meaningful stories about people, connection, community, and goodness. In this episode of...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 16: FINDING HOPE THROUGH STOP MOTION with Stop Motion Animator & Director CAMI KWAN
Searching for Goodness, Season 3, Episode 16 Finding Hope Through Stop Motion Award-winning animator and director Cami Kwan joins us to discuss her acclaimed stop motion animated film Paper Daughter, a deeply personal story about family, immigration, and the American Dream through the perspective...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 15: EMBRACE YOUR WEIRD with Music Composer, Producer & Performer RAYKO (REIKO TAKAHASHI)
Searching for Goodness – Season 3, Episode 15: "Embrace Your Weird" | Rayko (Reiko Takahashi) In "Embrace Your Weird," host Bessy Adut welcomes Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and musician Rayko (Reiko Takahashi) for a heartfelt conversation about music, compassion, authenticity, and the...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 14: CONNECTING HUMANITY with Director, Muralist & Multi-Media Artist CARLY VERONICA WHITE
Director, muralist and multi-media artist Carly Veronica White joins me for an inspiring conversation on Searching for Goodness. As fellow CalArts alumni, we explore creativity, storytelling, Carly's experiences in India, artificial intelligence, environmental issues and our personal definitions…
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 13: FINDING IMAGINATION with Screenwriter & Filmmaker AVISHAI WEINBERGER
NEW EPISODE OF SEARCHING FOR GOODNESS In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with filmmaker and screenwriter Avishai Weinberger, whom I met through the CineStory Writers Retreat. Although Avishai is based in New York and this was a remote interview, our conversation felt incredibly...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 12: FINDING THE COURAGE TO REPRESENT with Democratic Nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia ACE PARSI
Finding the Courage to Represent | Searching for Goodness – Season 3, Episode 12 In this episode of Searching for Goodness, Armin Nasseri interviews Ace Parsi, Director of Coalition Engagement at iCivics and the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia. Their...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 11: SHARED HUMAN EXPERIENCE with Senior Vice President For Special Projects At California Science Center DIANE PERLOV
🎙 Searching for Goodness – Season 3, Episode 11 In this episode, Bessy Adut speaks with Diane Perlov, Senior Vice President for Special Projects at the California Science Center. Diane shares her fascinating journey as an anthropologist, discusses her experiences in Africa, particularly Kenya…
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 10: FINDING VEGAN NETWORK with UnchainedTV President, Journalist & Activist JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL
In this episode of Searching for Goodness, host Bessy Adut speaks with Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder of UnchainedTV and Vegan TV Network. Together they discuss documentaries, AI, compassion, veganism, and how storytelling can help teach kindness and empathy. Jane shares why she believes animals…
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 9: FINDING WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION with Interim U.S. Executive Director CAMERON HARSH
As we close out our Earth Month special, Searching for Goodness brings you a powerful and eye opening conversation with Cameron Harsh, Interim Executive Director of World Animal Protection. Together, we dive into important discussions around animal welfare, from pet stores and plant based...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 8: GIVE AN HOUR FOR EARTH with Senior Specialist, Brand Engagement & Education at the World Wildlife Fund HANNAH FELTZ
Can one hour really make a difference for our planet? In this Earth Month special, we explore the answer with the World Wildlife Fund and their Give an Hour for Earth campaign. Featuring an inspiring conversation with Hannah Feltz, Senior Specialist, Brand Engagement & Education, and with special...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 7B: FINDING GOODNESS IN TREEPEOPLE with Education and Outdoor Equity Senior Manager LINA SWISLOCKI & Education and Outdoor Equity Coordinator HS RACHEL SHEA
Earth Day Special | TreePeople | Side B This beautiful Earth Day piece continues with a dynamic tour and conversations with members of the TreePeople team: Lina Swislocki – Education and Outdoor Equity Senior Manager Rachel Shea – Education and Outdoor Equity Coordinator HS With special thanks to...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 7A: FINDING GOODNESS IN TREEPEOPLE with Director of Environmental Education and Outdoor Equity MARIA ADAME
Earth Day Special | TreePeople | Side A This beautiful Earth Day piece features a thoughtful conversation with Maria Adame, Director of Environmental Education at TreePeople. In this intimate discussion, we explore the organization’s mission, the importance of environmental education, and the…
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 6: FINDING EMPOWERMENT with actress, writer, producer and director JULIET LANDAU
We are honored to feature actress, writer, producer, and director Juliet Landau on Searching for Goodness, Season 3, Episode 4: “Finding Empowerment.” We are excited Juliet is part of this episode. She’s one of those rare talents who acts, directs, writes, and produces—truly versatile and with so...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 5: SFG PRESENTS: BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL with actress CHANELL BELL
For Black History Month 2026, we're honored to feature actress and humanitarian Chanell Bell on Searching for Goodness. In this episode we talk about the meaning and impact of Black History Month, Chanell’s acting career and the environmental causes she cares deeply about. Chanell brings both…
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 4: WINNERS NEVER QUIT! with comedian and content creator JAVIER KNIGHT
In this episode of Searching for Goodness, host Bessy Adut sits down with comedian and content creator Javier Knight for an honest and inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, and purpose. Bessy first discovered Javier through a viral Instagram video unpacking Bad Bunny’s lyrics…
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 3: FINDING STORIES with writer and artist SELCUK CEYLAN
Searching for Goodness – Season 3, Episode 3 Finding Stories Welcome to Searching for Goodness. We’re so glad you’re here. In Finding Stories, Bessy reconnects with her longtime friend Selçuk Ceylan from Turkey, reflecting on their shared journey as young creatives. Bessy and Selçuk co-wrote a...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 2: FINDING LOGIC with analytical method development scientist KEVIN HART
Season 3, Episode 2 of Searching for Goodness, “Finding Logic,” features an insightful conversation with Kevin Hart, an analytical method development scientist. In this episode, we explore the facts behind artificial intelligence, climate change, global warming and the enduring question of what...
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SEASON 3 - EPISODE 1: FINDING HEALING IN MUSIC with musician FAITH ELIZA
AUDIO PODCASTS (PODBEAN: SPOTIFY / APPLE & MORE) Season 3 of Searching for Goodness begins with Finding Healing In Music, featuring musician Faith Eliza. Recorded as a remote self-tape interview, this episode explores healing from trauma, the love of music, surviving sexual abuse, personal…
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 25: FINDING TURKISH HUMOR with comedians AHMET BÍLGE & SARPER GÜVEN
Searching for Goodness Season 2 Finale In the final episode of Season 2 of Searching for Goodness, we celebrate global voices from Türkiye who have made their mark on the world stage. This special finale features two standout stand up comedians Sarper Güven and Ahmet Bilge, filmed in West…
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 24: FINDING SIMPLICITY with actress, voice over talent and acting coach SEZGI DENIZ
Check out our 24th episode of season two Finding Simplicity with Turkish actress Sezgi Deniz as she joined us with her bright, bubbly energy and simple, heartfelt answers. We talked goodness, love, Antarctica, the environment, AI, birds, and her fun commercial with Gülse Birsel. So grateful for...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 23: SURVIVING THROUGH GOODNESS with Spread Goodness Day Founder ANNA DRAVLAND
Welcome to another heartfelt episode of Searching for Goodness. In this episode, we sit down with Anna Dravland, the inspiring founder of Spread Goodness Day, a growing movement dedicated to uplifting the world through simple, powerful acts of kindness. Anna shares the story of how Spread…
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 22: FINDING PEACE IN ANIMATION with animation director JOEL ORLOFF
✨ Searching for Goodness | Season 2, Episode 22 — Featuring Animation Director Joel Orloff ✨ In this heartfelt and thought-provoking audio episode, we sit down with acclaimed animation director Joel Orloff for a warm and engaging conversation recorded across Los Angeles and New York. Even over...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 21: FINDING "UNIVERSAL MOVES" MOVEMENT with fusion belly dancer & instructor TRACY RHAJ
🎧 Episode: Peaceful Revolution Through Dance – with Fusion Belly Dancer Tracy Rhaj In this inspiring episode, fusion belly dancer Tracy Rhaj joins us to share not only her love for dance, but also her thoughtful reflections on life, peace, and the environment. Together, we explore how dance can...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 20: FINDING MEANING with paleoecologist EMILY L. LINDSEY, PH.D.
Episode 20 – Dr. Emily Lindsey: Inside the La Brea Tar Pits What secrets lie beneath Los Angeles? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Lindsey, paleoecologist, Assistant Curator, and Excavation Site Director at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Emily takes us behind the scenes…
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 19: FINDING EMOTIONS with screenwriter and film producer MEG LEFAUVE
We’re so honored to welcome Meg LeFauve, the Academy Award–winning writer behind Inside Out, Inside Out 2, and The Good Dinosaur from Disney and Pixar. In this special episode, Meg joins host Bessy Adut for a warm, wise, and deeply philosophical conversation about emotions, goodness…
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 18: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE with writer, humorist and Beatles scholar MARTIN LEWIS
S2, E18, All You Need Is Love (with Martin Lewis) In this wide-ranging episode, Bessy and Armin are joined by the polymathic Martin Lewis: producer, humorist, writer, TV/radio host, marketing strategist and acclaimed Beatles scholar. As the co-creator (with Monty Python’s John Cleese) and…
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 17: FINDING TIME with film and television editor JULIE ANTEPLI
In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Bessy sits down with acclaimed film and television editor Julie Antepli to explore what it means to live a good life in today's world. Together, they reflect on the meaning of goodness, the importance of kindness to animals, and the personal...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 16: FINDING THE SAFE PASSAGE HEALS with author/speaker/Safe Passage Heals Founder/CEO TRISH STEELE
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Bessy and Trish from Safe Passage Heals, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping survivors of domestic violence reclaim their lives with dignity and hope. Through open and honest conversation, we explore the power of faith, patience, and resilience in...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 15: FINDING SOUL IN THE VOICE with musician KIRSTEN C. KUNKLE
We had the pleasure of welcoming musician Kirsten C. Kunkle to the fifteenth episode of season two. Kirsten is a leading Native American soprano in the classical music world. In our conversation, she shares her insights on goodness, environmental issues, and the pursuit of peace. #goodness...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 14: LET'S BUZZ ABOUT BEES with beekeeper CARRIE DIAZZZ
In this episode, I’m buzzing with excitement to introduce Carrie Diazzz, a passionate beekeeper and founder of Hive and Hanger. We talk about the incredible role bees play in our ecosystem, the environmental challenges they face and how their spirit inspires us to spread goodness in the world....
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 13: CONQUER WITH LOVE with actor and stand up comedian BOB GOLUB
We were honored to have actor and stand up comedian Bob Golub as our guest in season two, episode thirteen Conquer With Love. Bob Golub has been in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. He is best known for his role in Goodfellas, Art School Confidential and many more. In this episode,...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 12: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR with poet, DJ and stand up comedian GIMEL HOOPER
We had the pleasure of having poet, DJ and stand up comedian Gimel Hooper in our twelfth episode Love Thy Neighbor of season two. Gimel is the co-founder of Da Poetry Lounge located in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Armin and Gimel talk about the meaning of goodness, environmental...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 11: FINDING JOY with American actress MINDY STERLING
We had the incredible honor of having American actress Mindy Sterling as our guest in our eleventh episode Finding Joy of season two. Mindy Sterling has been in the entertainment industry for 40 years. She is best known for her role in the Austin Powers Trilogy, How The Grinch Stole Christmas…
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 10: FINDING INNOCENCE with student, model and animal lover RUMI BLANEY
In this episode, we celebrate Children's Day with student, model and animal lover Rumi Blaney. Rumi is Armin Nasseri's cousin. Armin and Rumi talk about goodness, respecting your parents and protecting the animals. Enjoy the 10th episode Finding Innocence. #searchingforgoodness #children...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 9: FINDING TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION with Transcendental Meditation Teacher EMILY FITZ RANDOLPH
Searching for Goodness has dropped its ninth episode of the second season titled "Finding Transcendental Meditation." In this episode hosted by Bessy Adut, we had the pleasure of having Transcendental Meditation teacher Emily Fitz Randolph. Emily is the co-director of the Los Angeles TM Program:...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 8: FINDING SELF CONTROL with band members JOHN LAHLOUH & J.C. MONTANEZ
We’re excited to share two original songs made just for Searching for Goodness by SelfControl: “Warriors Of Goodness" (Intro) and “Goodness Will Win” (Outro/Credits). This marks a big moment for our show’s theme music! Hear the story behind the collaboration in Season 2, Episode 8. These are the...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 7: FINDING COINCIDENCES with writer and stand up comedian WENDY LIEBMAN
Searching for Goodness has dropped its seventh episode of the second season titled "Finding Coincidences." In this episode hosted by Bessy Adut, we had the honor of having writer and stand up comedian Wendy Liebman as our guest. This is one of our most proudly presented episodes. Wendy has been...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 6: FINDING BEAUTY with model and actress EUGENIA KUZMINA
Check out this sixth episode with model and actress Eugenia Kuzmina. Eugenia and host Bessy Adut talk about the meaning of goodness, environmental issues, science, spirituality and unity. #goodness #environment #science #spirituality #birds #climatecrisis #world #connection #bessyadut #actress...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 5: FINDING COURAGE with LAFD CAPTAIN ERIK SCOTT
Searching for Goodness has dropped its fifth episode of the second season titled "Finding Courage." In this episode hosted by Bessy Adut, we had the incredible honor of having LAFD Captain Erik Scott as our guest. Captain Scott shares his stories about serving the public as a firefighter for over…
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 4: GOODNESS IS A WAY OF LIFE with writer and comedian DANA OLITA
Searching for Goodness has dropped its fourth episode of the second season titled "Goodness Is A Way Of Life." Armin Nasseri hosts this episode with writer and comedian Dana Olita as they talk about the importance of laughter, goodness as well as dealing with evil in the world, the climate crisis...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 3: FINDING HAPPINESS with actress/dancer/comedian LENNON HOBSON
Check out this episode with actress, dancer and stand up comedian Lennon Hobson. Lennon and host Bessy Adut talk about the meaning of goodness, friendship, environmental issues and laughter. #goodness #love #friendship #environment #laughter #comedian #fairy #lennonhobson #bessyadut #goodnesswillwin
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 2: MAKING GOODNESS FASHIONABLE with Fashion Designer GORDANA GEHLHAUSEN
Check out the second episode of our second season with fashion designer Gordana Gehlhausen. In this episode, Gordana, a contestant from season six of Project Runway, talks about how fashion contributes to goodness along with loving yourself and the importance of prayer and meditation. Also, Bessy...
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 1: FINDING SENSE OF HUMOR with Comedian & Actress SARAH J. HALSTEAD
Check out the first episode of our second season with comedian and actress Sarah J. Halstead. In this episode, Sarah talks about goodness, peace, evil in our society, friendship and the importance of laughter. Hosted by Bessy Adut. #goodness #peace #comedy #love #friendship #laughter
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SEASON 1 - EPISODE 24: FINDING THE MAMBA MENTALITY with Sports Photographer and Legends of Sport Podcast Host ANDREW D. BERNSTEIN
Check out our season finale with sports photographer and host of Legends of Sport podcast Andrew D. Bernstein as we talk about goodness, Antarctica, global warming, climate change, birds, science, spirituality, music and of course sports. Furthermore, we talk about The Mamba Mentality: How I…
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SEASON 1 - EPISODE 23: FINDING THANKFULNESS with Grammy Nominated Artist, Songwriter & Actress CHERI MOON
Please check out our 23rd episode with GRAMMY nominated artist, songwriter and actress Cheri Moon. Cheri & Bessy talk about topics such as Goodness, Antarctica, Science and Spirituality, Climate Change & Global Warming, A.I. , Music & The Arts, Birds, and a tour at Cheri's home where we meet her...
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SEASON 1 - EPISODE 22: FINDING UNCONDITIONAL LOVE with Violinist/Stylist/Animal Rights Activist SHEENA GAO
In episode 22, we interviewed violinist, stylist and animal rights activist Sheena Gao. Armin, Bessy and Sheena talk about global warming, climate change, science, spirituality, veganism, artificial intelligence and birds. We are excited to share this episode on 2024 Thanksgiving Day. As an…
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Join us on our new podcast, we will be interviewing people from all sorts of life about science and spirituality. This is a documentary/podcast series about everything! Our focus shifts from spirituality to arts and sciences. We have a YouTube streaming channel and now we are exploring the Podcast to get our voices heard and get attention to matters that concerns the whole world and human race. Our goal is to focus on things that unite us and connect bridges between differences.The initial idea of this show was created a few years back by Bessy Adut. She would like to turn this into a feature film someday and travel to Antarctica to interview the researchers and scientists over there. Next goal is to continue with a documentary series like an explorer. We had many team members on this journey lately working with Armin Nasseri as a co-producer, filming and editing together as well as New Faces LA and some more other creative collaborators. Goal is to reach out to whole world.
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