Your Fellow Human

This has been a year... at least for me, and almost everyone else I've talked to. BUT! It was also full of wins, joys, and things that made us better, so before we say a final goodbye to 2025 ask yourself these 5 questions and take a few minutes to reflect on just how much you did for yourself and how much you are looking forward to in 2026

What are you doing in life that will inspire your future grandkids?

Today I want to introduce you to Brett, Brett is someone that is writing a story his grandkids will one day sit in awe of as he leans back in his chair to tell them; about the time he swam from Europe to Asia, the time he saw an anaconda deep in the jungle, and the way he pursued his dreams and his relationships with effort and intention.

Brett and I chat about our shared fear of...

What if you never had fomo ever again? 

Today I want to introduce you to Ricardo a human that sees life as the adventure it was intended to be

He shares why leaving the world and people better than we find them matters most, how he grew up seeing the world with his dad and how he still views himself as a kid with a camera on an adventure

We chat about what it looks likes to go dm space for others to find w...

When was the last time you met someone who had everything they wanted?

Today I want to introduce you to Adrian, Adrian is one who has found more than his home in the sea, he is one who has chosen to learn every lesson it teaches, and celebrate every blessing it gives

I had the pleasure of meeting him on my recent time in Mauritius and got to share time on the water with him and my friends. I believe there is something within those that connect with the...

Just a few raw unfiltered thoughts of a big decision 

Can a story about the birds be a negative thing?

Today I want to introduce you to Athena, Athena is one of the people in my life that I wonder how she wasn’t there sooner. The conversations, space that reminds me how real and valid all the things we experience and feel in this life are, how she isn’t afraid to be honest, and truly owns the life she gets to live. I’ve got a deep respect for this girl and an even greater ability to lose track of time while we cha...

Do you have expectations for those you love?

Today I want to introduce you to Amir, I’ve known Amir for a few years now, and have had the pleasure of simply sharing time over tea, talking about whatever comes to mind, hearing what he is creatively passionate about, and simply being present

Amir is one that holds a presence and intention in a way I admire and do not often come across, he is one who is intent on taking time to simply, gain the value of time

What if the world told you that how you defined yourself and your roles were wrong? 

Today I want to introduce you to Julie, Julie is the person I call when I shouldn’t ask the questions in my head, she’s the one that hears parts of me very few others even know exist and one that has grounded me in some of the hardest times and laughed with me in some of the silliest moments 

Julie is a human that has accomplished so much, she is one that h...

Today I want to introduce you to Ren, I met Ren in Australia a little less than a year ago when I was walking in Sydney, something about her gentle smile and the way she chose to match a strangers glance gave me a taste of who I have found her to be

We are having today’s chat in Mexico where I’ve had the pleasure of sharing this week with her and getting to confirm what that first encounter showed me, that she is truly one who holds softness, sincerity, and a kind...

When was the last time you were truly alone?

Today I want to introduce you to Ignacio, Ignacio is a human that looks on the life he is living with eyes to learn in ways so many of us, can learn from. He is one that shares openly of how life has been changing him and one that listens and invests his time in showing up in ways a appreciate and admire

We chat about how who we have been, what those that have been in our lives teach...

What if it all worked out? What if you took a chance and it was better than you imagined?

Today I want to introduce you to Ornella a human that chooses to hold on to her sweet side. I’ve found parts of society tries to hold back and at times even criticize women who lead with gentleness; truth is it is a strength to show someone a softness, a smile, and the sweetness in us first, and I’m so grateful for women like Ornella who do just that

Or...

What if you just picked up the phone and called someone?

Today I want to introduce you to Dylan, I had the pleasure of meeting Dylan while in Barcelona and what stood out immediately was the way he reads others, how someones sincerity causes him to press in and share his own, and how that creates space for connections to be made 

We chat about how curiosity causes growth, how it can at times be motivated by fear, and how seeking ways to learn and grow reminds us how p...

Imagine this is your last breath on earth? Would it change what you are doing right now? Would it change how you approach what you are doing right now?

Today I want to introduce you to Carles, a human that I think has found what it is to know joy in every day, someone who on a bit of a mission if you will to connect and learn from whatever is different in this world, and someone that I believe is using dating apps in the only way I would ever consider using them...

This has been a year filled with more change and trials then I care to experience, but life isn't always easy, and I wonder how we might care for each other if we were more honest about the hard times?

Sharing a bit of a major life update, and how healing has looked for me as change continues.

What if you didn’t get what you wanted yesterday, what if you became who you were meant to be in your own timing?

Today I want to introduce you to Gus, a human with what I can only describe as a gravitational pull, a tangible presence of light, and one that holds space for others to find their potential. Gus is one that might describe himself as a “hooligan” and he is one you are sure to have a good time around, but more than anything he is one that intentionally chooses to use hi...

Today I want to introduce you to Wahba, I had the pleasure of meeting this human a few years ago on one of my many trips to Egypt and he quickly became someone I could connect with, someone who’s energy and passion for what he does is almost tangible in how he speaks, and someone who not only makes time for those close to him but has welcomed me into those spaces and shared those friends with me as well 

We chat about what it means to pursue what you love and life ove...

What have you chosen in life that changed you?

I like to think that everyone on this earth is someone who can change us for the better, someone we can learn from, share life with, and celebrate who they are.

People like Marco are why I continue to believe that to be true. I spent the past week in Sardinia, and being greeted by Marco in the mornings and sitting and talking in the afternoons quickly became a highlight of my time there

Marco...

Sometimes someone asking about who we are and wanting to know can change our life, I know the way people have allowed me to do that over the years has changed mine, and today I want to tell you why this matters to you

Have you ever trusted an animal’s instinct when it comes to trusting people?

Today I want to introduce you to Ismail, I had the pleasure of meeting Ismail on one of my trips to Cappadocia and have come to look forward to seeing his smile and his company. Ismail is one so much talent, a kind heart, and someone that is easy to laugh and get creative with when it comes to photography and his love for horses

We chat a little about what it means to allow th...

Do you feel like you delay your happiness?

Today I want to introduce you to Jesse, Jesse is one of my dear friends and a human that leans into happiness. He is one that has a natural ease about finding happiness, both in life, in himself, and in what goes on around him. In the times I get to spend with Jesse I find myself seeing life itself with a little more whimsy, in a way that I notice the sound of the wind in the trees and the beauty of a bird nearby...

Do people feel safe to be themselves around you?

Today I want to introduce you to George, George is someone who calls himself “recognizable” and I agree with this, but not for the same reason he does. I think we remember and recognize what feels like kindness and a safe place. George is one that will take the time to talk, but more so, be one to listen. He is a human that values others, values communication, and shows that value in how he interacts with others.

We chat abou...

Are you living a life you want to live?

Today I want to introduce you to Shannon, as someone I’ve had the honor of exploring the world with, calling a friend, and drinking rose in the pool on a floating swan; Shannon is one who is intentionally living the life she wants to live 

It is often we forget that we are in control of how we live, of what we do, and who we become. We chat about what it looks like to honor who you are, to...

Do you feel seen even when you are silent?

Today I want to introduce you to Renata, an absolute gem and life filled soul, one that is gentle and kind, one that sees and responds with a heart of confidence and love to those around her, and one that I can laugh with and learn from always

Renata is so many things as we might conventionally define her, a designer, a dj, a diver, a yoga instructor, model, and so so much more, but perhaps it is in the...

 If someone saw the magic in you, what would they see?

Today I want to introduce you to Jason, someone who is light and magic in human form, someone full of life, stories, and empathy in a way that has known life. Jason is someone filled with kindness for humanity around him, the kind that desires to share joy and see the sparkles in others

Jason shares with me his journey in becoming a charter captain, how life is not a practice run, and the conversation that we have w...

When was the last time you asked yourself how you feel? 

Today I want to introduce you to one of my dearest friends, I met Niko ten years ago on my first trip to Greece. There is something to be said for how we get to cross paths with someone and how life keeps them in our own 

Niko is kind, one who loves and cares deeply, one that will do whatever he can for those close to him, one that values the life he has and those he ge...

Is it better to have loved and lost or never to have loved at all?

Today I want to introduce you to Zoe, there are some people that have known life, not in all its joy, but also in all it’s tragedy, in all its loss, and all that one should not have to know. Zoe has lived so much of life, she is one that chooses everyday to see the life she gets to live, to treasure the ones she holds close, and to be a place of kindness to those she me...

Have you made peace with yourself?

Today I want to introduce you to Vasilis, a human living a life of intention, one that values and chooses moments of peace that remind him of the finality of life, one that sees life with a heart that does not fear what it holds for him but rather holds with an open hand what life has become, because of who he has chosen to be

For Vasilis It’s not about what we become to those who do not know us, or th...

What defines legality and rights as a human being? A question I dare say should not have to be asked and should be simply understood by all... yet here we are standing again at the precipice of what we will accept as a people

What kind of space do you create when someone approaches you?

Today I want to introduce you to Nico, I had the pleasure of connecting with this sweet human a few months back and was immediately aware of the way he was present in a conversation. I have grown to really appreciate and learn from those that can be in a crowded space and allow another to feel like the only one in the room.

Nico is no stranger to being in a new place, he is one that...

Do you feel fulfilled in what you do?

Today I want to introduce you to Gabriel, a man on a mission to not only live out what he loves to do, but also to share with others just how possible it is for them to do the same. 

Gabriel is building the world’s longest resume; but more importantly Gabriel is genuinely showing up and passing on what it is to be seen and valued for who someone is. Gabriel has this joy that he carries with him, one he...

When was the last time you met someone and knew what they stood for?

Today I want to introduce you to Armando, Armando is the kind of human that can bring life to a room, the kind of friend that will show up, and one that has learned one of the most valuable lessons there is in life; to know when to let others be there for him

I had the pleasure of meeting Armando recently, with stories of his life that feel larger than life, words that match...

When was the last time you thought you couldn’t do something anymore?

Today I want to introduce you to Heather, Heather is someone that you could walk by her office and ask for her help, someone who would listen and genuinely seek to show up for you. She is one that has a smile, will share a laugh with you, and one that has lived life enough to know, there isn’t only one way forward

We chat about the joy in celebrating adulthood and getting to pursue new...

Have you ever felt like life is happening to you and not for you?

Today I want to introduce you to Elona, this is actually the first in person conversation I got to have with this sweet soul and I am truly grateful that life continues to bring people like this into mine

Elona is one that chooses to use her life, her experience, and all that has existed in her life, to hold space for others and demonstrate the value of humanity

She...

So much of where we are going is impacted by where we have been, I can't say I'm one to think I have grand advice worth listening to, but these are things I wrote down at the beginning of the year and as I read back through them recently; I wanted to share them. 

They are things I think I want my future self to hold on to, things I want to guide my choices, and things that are true for all of us. 

But let me know which one resonates with you the most?

What’s the scariest thing you have ever let go of?

Today I want to introduce you to Pedro, someone who does not measure self worth by what one accomplishes, but rather by who it is that you value yourself to be 

Pedro is someone that has chosen to change, learn and grow into someone that values sharing who he is, what he has, and what he’s learned with those around him

We chat about what it means to learn something new everyday, the w...

When was the last time you called your friends?

Today I want to introduce you to Matt, Matt is the kind of human that will smile and laugh with his friends, the kind that will call them to tell them they matter to him, the kind that knows just how important it is to feel fully and live this life we have been given 

Matt is many things in this world, one who intentionally seeks to improve on who he is and what he gets to do, one who d...

What makes someone worth getting to know?

Today I want to introduce you do Jorge, a human worth knowing, one who sees, values, and moves towards another with a heart to make them feel seen

I had the privilege of meeting Jorge at an event in NYC a few weeks ago, and as luck would have it, he agreed to sit down with me. We had chatted briefly that day, and I could tell there was something about how he chooses to show up in the world that I...

If you could help someone, if it cost you something, your time or energy; would you do it?

Today I want to introduce you to Sam, Sam is a human who is filled with an ability to help, be it his knowledge and skill as a creative, his athleticism and drive as an adventure athlete, or his practical and life saving skills as a doctor. But all that aside, Sam is one that has value beyond what any skill can offer…

Sam is one that sees another with a he...

What if you weren’t worried about being enough for someone else? What if you lived fully as who you were meant to be?

Today I want to introduce you to Becca, I met Becca on a creator trip I hosted last year, and her joining for another one here in Bolivia was something truly special 

I believe we meet people for a reason, but I also believe we don’t always meet people as our best selves; but who we are is always present, the root and the heart...

What if we were allowed to be imperfect and to change?

Today I want to introduce you to Mariale, I had the pleasure of meeting this sweet girl on a day in Lima Peru, if you listened to last weeks episode than you heard a bit of Alex as well, these two welcomed me into their lives for the day as if we were old friends reuniting

She is someone who holds to a gentle spirit, one who values the joy of each day, and one who shares what...