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Shooting it RAW with Ran Elfassy
by Ran Elfassy
If life really is a gift, how do we make every second count? We start with a photo and see where we end up. Join me as I meet amazing people and discover whatever rabbit holes come up. Every conversation is surprising and inspiring. Join us!
Episodes
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211 - Tong Ge on Her Book "The House Filler"
We live life going forward but make sense by looking back. Sitting with Tong Ge, talk about making sense of a life. Join us as she explains what it was like to live in China during the Cultural Revolution, and how she had to live away from her parents due to her father being a professor during...
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210 - Machiel Hoek on the Soul Who Saved the World
After a two-month hiatus of not recording, Machiel Hoek and I sat for a truly inspiring conversation. So good! Machiel joined from Amsterdam and dove right into the world of phobias, fears and anxiety – but as a way to answer the question of what is the meaning of life? We then discussed Burning...
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209 - Don Sawyer on Appreciating the Different Ways of Being
Welcome aboard Don Sawyer! But actually, it's who you took us on a world tour. Starting with the shot of a lone car on a deserted road in Newfoundland, Canada, Don brought us from there to Nicaragua, The Gambia, and then Louisiana. The common thread throughout? That we all experience life in our...
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208 - Russell Little on Squeezing Every Drop Out of Life
It is my supreme honour to introduce and welcome my brother from a different mother, Russell Little. Within seconds it was obvious that this was a thinking, feeling, and perspective spirit who truly does make every second count. You have to listen to the episode to really get why Russell is right...
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207 - Melody Horrill on How to Use Your Power for Kindness
After a short time away from recording, I'm back and none could have been a better guest than Melody Horrill. What a treat! Joining me from Melbourne, Melody shared the incredible story of getting to know and even be 'saved' by a wild bottlenose dolphin that researchers named Jock. A journalist…
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206 - Sam Spiro Brings Us from Bullsh*t to Bliss
Get ready to get turned inside out. Sam Spiro joined me after... A year? Or so. Finally, we spoke – and what a revelation! Joining me from Brisbane, the former Sai Kung resident and fully-present kind soul joined me to share the essence of her brilliant book, "A Transformative Guide To Self-Love,...
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205 - Ann Aubitz on the Journey from Manuscript to Print
For the love of books and story, here's the delightful Ann Aubitz. Yet another kind soul coming in from Minnesota, Ann and I sat down to talk shop around cherishing the life of her strong and tenacious mother, what it's been like to raise a daughter with Down syndrome, running a publishing…
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204 - Cliff Beach Shows Us How to Hustle and Flow for Life
Welcome to Shooting it RAW, Cliff Beach! What a powerhouse of talent, energy, drive, and commitment. Join us as Cliff described his adventures into the world of making music, travelling cruise ships, getting his MBA, studying music, putting out jazz CDs, interviewing the likes of Jean Baptiste…
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203 - Steve Fredlund Takes Us on Safari and Life's Epic Adventure
Buckle up and get ready to join Steve Fredlund on safari! Not quite about heading across Africa, mind you, but to have the safari mindset. This is the inspiring story of a man who ticked all the boxes when it came to life, yet something wasn't quite hitting it. On panic attack and months of…
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202 - Lance Robinson on Science Fiction, Land, Society and Possibility
Lance Robinson is here and what an inspiring story to tell! Joining from Thunder Bay, Canada, he took us on a trip that covered the wide, inspiring, open spaces of the Prairies. He then spoke on how possibility and movement defined how he sees the world, which then included an incredible tribe of...
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201 - Angela van Breeman Gets RAW About Her Singing Conservation and Writing
Welcome to episode 201 Angela van Breeman – yes to connecting with great and inspiring fellow Canadians! Angela joined me from outside Toronto, and shared her love of music, singing, her new album coming out, how she helps protect monarch butterflies, how she helps rehabilitate wild animals, and...
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200 - Kendra Q Dodd Coaches Us for Growth Through Conflict
Welcome to episode 200 – with Kendra Q Dodd! Dialling in from Minnesota, we had a bright, engaged and profound chat about how to push through tough times and tough relationships. Setting big goals for yourself, making sure part of your daily habits include physical effort, journalling, and…
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199 - Mark Morton on Adoption, Dogs and Relationships to the Land
Mark Morton is now on Shooting it RAW! With the auspicious episode 199, Mark humbly met me for a call and... Blew my mind. Join us as he shared about the incredible generosity that he and his wife had to adopt two siblings... Twice! Weaving in the power of dogs for supporting people of call…
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198 - Betsy Gall on the Hard Reality of Physician Suicide
Some conversations are hard, and Betsy Gall is here to courageously head right into the heart of one of the hardest conversations out there. Joining me from her home, Betsy shared her bright and even joyful soul, to reveal a small slice from her harrowing story. Trigger warning, we talk openly…
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197 - Tim Eggebraaten Helps Find the Beat in the Rhythm of Life
Welcome to the podcast, Tim Eggebraaten! We got on a call and he joined from... You guessed it. Minnesota. What's up with that state and the amazing inspired folks from there? He shared why family was so important, what it was to serve for decades as a police officer and then Chief of Police, but...
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196 - Brent Olson on the Warrior Who Stands Between the Helpless and the Darkness
It's all about making every second count – and Brent Olson sure knows what that means. What a great way to kickstart Season V of the podcast! As a child, he tried his hand at writing a novel and the sting of rejection set him back... So off he dove into farming. Those were his hands. Then, at the...
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195 - Anna Carranza Shares Her World of Dogs and Magical Realism
Anna Carranza – welcome to your first podcast episode! Joining me from Southern California, Anna chimed in while en route or just holding up in a hotel. In our hour's conversation, she brought me to meet Chico – that tiny but great teacher. Then Big Head, Sunny, and the renowned Colony Palms…
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194 - Mathew Hampshire-Waugh Shows How to Cook a Climate Change Kitchen
Welcome back Mathew Hampshire-Waugh! Last time, it was to promote his book on getting to a net-zero carbon life, and this time it was how to create your climate kitchen. We talked shop about where emissions come from, and how one of the biggest spots where we can all get involved is around what…
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193 - Bashar Wali on the Practice of Hospitality to Create Belonging
There's this group of accomplished people who have a shared mindset – one that's like no other. Welcome, Bashar Wali. Based in the US, Bashar has dedicated himself to exploring and growing his deeply felt commitment to hospitality. Not as mere customer service, but as a way of life to bring…
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192 - Dickie Suzuki Shares His Dystopian Hong Kong Photography
Dickie Suzuki is here! We spoke about his life in Hong Kong, what it's been like to explore and keep discovering, and how the city keeps revealing new sides that will make you look again. A huge fan of what goes on behind the incredible facade, Dickie shares the special moments revealed in the...
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191 - Molly Hayden Takes Us to Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Beyond
Make no mistake – the world is there to be discovered, and people like Molly Hayden are here to remind us to think BIG. Our connection was from my sister in Savannah, where she met Molly. Then Molly moved to Korea, and once I returned to Hong Kong Molly and I finally got on a call and I was able…
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190 - Asaf Artel Shares the Trauma of October 7 and the Power of Community
Asaf Artel was living in a communal village in Israel, on the edge close to the Gaza border. We first met in Savannah, in the USA, as he and two other survivors brought their harrowing experiences to people beyond Israel. What kind of person is Artel? The kind who volunteers to help others during...
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189 - Lance Aksamit on His Book and Living an Ethical Life
Lance Aksamit is here! I am deeeeelighted that Lance is kicking off 2024 on the podcast. Connecting from California, Lance shared some of his life's chapters, taking us to Hawaii, California, Central America, Thailand, and his first book! What a powerhouse. More comfortable being an outsider than...
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188 - Bruce Tretter On Safe Streets for All and Making a Difference
Welcome aboard, Bruce Tretter! We met years ago and finally reconnected to share his work. And what a powerhouse Bruce is! It's amazing to me how some people are just made to tinker, design, and try to make things happen. Like Bruce, who moved from making cycling apparel that tries to help…
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187 - Myron Edwards on His Mistress of the Rock Trilogy
Myron Edwards, thank you for joining me from Cyprus! Born in 1952 to Welsh parents, Myron spent much of his early life in Essex. He worked in the travel industry for thirty years, and in the 70s he freelanced for BBC TV and Radio, writing for The Two Ronnies, Week Endings, and The News Huddlines....
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186 - Kim Lengling Talks About Hope and Pawprints on the Couch
Welcome back to the podcast, Kim Lengling! The last time, she shared her nuggets of hope, and this time it's her new new book, 'Pawprints on the Couch'. Join us to learn more about Kim's commitment to spreading joy, hope, and a new way of seeing the world. This time, she shared more about her…
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185 - Rory Mackay on Going Wild and Just Getting Out in the World
OK. Life has to go on, and thankfully Rory Mackay is here to guide the way. I met Rory when he invited me to help him run tours for his company, Go Wild Hong Kong. From cycling with teens to taking couples and groups on hikes and kayaking tours across Hong Kong, Rory's tours are really…
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184 - Sheila Priver on the Struggle to Not Harden the Heart
After October 7 and what happened in Israel because of Hamas, I decided to open my podcast to anyone who wants to share their story. Introducing Sheila Priver. The reason is simple enough: To help people better understand. To better understand how to care. Thanks to some connected people, I…
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183 - Raphael Chemtov on Being in Israel on October 7 2023
What can I say? I was born in Jerusalem. My identity, values, and cultural background are steeped in Israeli culture, history, philosophy, and so much more. I am very much an Israeli. For this reason, I reached out to Ralph to sit with me. This podcast's underlying value asks what if life really…
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182 - Yuriy Polyashko on Getting Out of Your Home and Getting Busy
In the world, there are two kinds of people and Yuriy Polyashko is definitely in the camp with all the entrepreneurs and people who want to create value in the world. Thanks again to Miss Liz for the introduction, I ended up speaking with Yuriy after he settled more in his new home, in the city…
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181 - Danny Covey on Scar Tissue as Someone Else's Survival Guide
Oh life! Danny Covey is here to help inspire us to face our fears and just live. Under the backdrop of what's been a very difficult month, Danny and I met up to review the incredible strength and hardships he's overcome – just to live a normal life. Think one open-heart surgery is huge? Imagine...
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180 - Kareem Ryce Inspires with Beats Rhymes and Life
Kareem Daniel Ryce is on the mic! Thanks to Miss Liz and her introduction, I lined up a call with Kareem, who's down in Trinidad and Tobago. With a simple question behind the podcast, isn't it great that I can cross paths with people like Kareem? Arguably living in different worlds, we met and he...
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179 - Liz Gagnon Asks What's Your T E A
*For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/qcQpngBrVo8 What's your T-E-A? Such a simple question that's at the heart of Liz Gagnon and her mission to bring people together. The fates wanted us to meet, and we quickly sat for a call. Speaking from her home in Canada, Liz quickly...
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178 - Alex Macro and His Love Letter to a Place he Doesn't Really Like
*For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/x5QIowVHYi4 Alex Macro. Truly so much of this radiant, generous soul lives and breathes photography. Starting with his name. We met on Peng Chau, one of Hong Kong's outlying islands, and we meandered to his home where we set up and sat…
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177 - Aaron Landis on Settling by Sail into the Nomad Life
*For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/416I88aqBQU Aaron Landis. Paging Aaron Landis to the nomad's courtesy phone. Neshama. That's who and what Aaron is. We met at The Center, a tower in Hong Kong with a Subway restaurant inside. This was years ago. From the start, I knew he...
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176 - Roger Leslie on How to Let Your Life Become Phenomenal
*For the full YouTube episode, click here: https://youtu.be/iDCJU7sB6fI Roger Leslie. What an inspiring, thoughtful, generous and wise brother! We got on our call and within a few sentences it was clear that this was going to be an epic, far-reaching conversation. With cliffhangers waiting for…
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175 - REISSUE - Report the Moment Don’t Flash it with Fabrice Gaëtan
*For the full episode, click: https://youtu.be/VLvbHiJWB-I This episode was first released in March 2020 – episode 12 of the podcast! For this one, my friend and brother Fabrice Gaëtan joined me to discuss what it takes to make it as a photographer today, what it's like to go to extreme or great...
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174 - Freddy Cruz On Using His Gifts at Speke Podcasting and More
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Freddy Effin Cruz! We set up the call and connected as he's based in Houston, Texas. What an amazing human. After years of dedication and years of running an award-winning radio show, Freddy took the entrepreneurial plunge into building Speke Podcasting, a network and...
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173 - Savannah Russell On Her Great Art Now Homed On Lamma Island
*For the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/mdCsyV0dpnw Savannah Russell is in the house! The house being on Lamma Island in Hong Kong. We connected and what a bundle of creative joy and expression. Is home in the Philippines? Hong Kong? Scotland? Join us to learn how Savannah turned the...
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172 - Reissue with Jenny Page On Worrying About Authenticity Vs Just Doing Something We Love
*For the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/Fz3OKeNxhOE For this week, I'll reissue the episode with Jenny Page. It's been exactly two years since I first published it and it's definitely a good one. Great to connect with a creative spirit who could add some musical depth to the podcast....
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171 - Rox Burkey and Charles Breakfield are Back to Launch their New Series
*For the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/_Ogko6ckFcs Back on the podcast are the fun and inspiring duo, Rox Burkey and Charles Breakfield! They again connected from Texas to bring us into their process and writing a new technology thriller series. Letting the characters lead the way,...
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170 - Diane Bator Gets Cozy About Mystery Writing and Having Your Dessert First
Awarded Bestselling Author 2022 for her cozy mysteries, Diane Bator joined me to share a bit of her world and how she builds her stories. Did we talk about how much she loves hiking, her work as a Reiki Master or martial artist, and how she loves to cook? No. That's for another time. Instead, she...
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169 - Randi Lee Bowslaugh Comes Back to Shine on the Podcast
*For the full episode and to subscribe, click here: https://youtu.be/-SBpM4uaFeU Welcome back, Randi-Lee! What a force of nature who is simultaneously cheerful and almost effervescently positive, yet who doesn't shy away from the most intense and almost grimy experience. For this second time on…
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168 - Kim Lengling Gifts Us With Nuggets of Hope
*For the full episode and to subscribe, click here: https://youtu.be/GyyXHHVujQo Want to be inspired on how to make every second count? Enter Kim Lengling's world to learn about the joys of animal rescue, giving to causes that are bigger than yourself, and how to fill the world with nuggets of...
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167 - Bettye Kearse Says I AM to Show a Strongth and Free Spirit
How do you place yourself in time? From speaking with Bettye Kearse, I got to thinking about the accident of our lives. She – as me and as you – in our timelines. Here we are, after the generations before us, probably to have other generations to follow after us. A tough question. Bettye is one…
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166 - Kay Ross Teaches Us About the Improvisation of Life
Yes, and then I spoke with Kay Ross and she told me all about her life with improvisation. Yes, and she also talked about her Playground of Possibilities. Kay and I have known each other for a small age, and we caught up to discuss how improv theatre – an improvisational mindset – can unlock new...
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165 - REISSUE - Anna Blocki on Tissue Engineering
Just going to reissue this great episode from December 2021 with Anna Blocki. Join us and be inspired. Because SCIENCE! Anna is amazing. WHAT A CRAZY YEAR! Covid-19 has definitely made 2021 one of the most difficult and complex years in my life. Essentially launched at the start of the pandemic,...
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164 – Tanja Wessels Takes Us to School on Sustainable Living
Conservationist, content creator, sustainability advocate, speaker and all-around champion, Tanja Wessels joined me for a fantastic conversation. Is she German or Portuguese? South African, Hongkonger, Malaysian, or just an inspired global citizen? Well, whoever she is, she's just the bomb. It's...
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163 - Roman Olinchuk on Using Photography to Feel the Light Around Us
Representing Ukraine, Roman Olinchuk and I spoke on the deeper pools where we find photographic expression. Separated by a long commute, we decided to get on a call. Roman found refuge and creative inspiration within the cozy community of Lamma Island, where I did as well, many years ago. We had…
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162 – Andrea Richey and HKSF and the PetsforSharks 2023 Fundraiser
And here we go! A quick one on why we launched our #petsforsharks fundraiser and why we're sharing the spotlight with Hong Kong Shark Foundation. Andrea Richey, who heads HKSF, joined me and we talked a bit of shop when it comes to marine conservation and how May is our Fundraising drive. Listen...
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If life really is a gift, how do we make every second count? We start with a photo and see where we end up. Join me as I meet amazing people and discover whatever rabbit holes come up. Every conversation is surprising and inspiring. Join us!
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Ran Elfassy
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