12 Random things

You likely don't know me very well, so here are 12 random facts, opinions, and perspectives to fix that.

1. I no longer have feeling in the tip of my right big toe after climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. Definitley worth it, as this was a childhood dream accomplished. The trip was to support and raise funds for Tanzanian porters and their families.

2. I once hitchhiked from Turkey to London, through 9 countries (3000+km), in 7 days, with only £50, in flip flops.

3. Some friends and I once attempted to be the first people to paddle board down Scandinavia's longest river (850 odd+km). We failed. (side note: rapids suck on a paddle board.)

4. I started my first company at 19. The mission was to reduce electronic waste by recycling surplus phones and laptops from insurance companies, repairing them, and providing them to less fortunate students.

5. One of my most transformational, yet difficult, experiences was a 10 day silent mediation retreat and 4 day vision quest in the himalayas. If you wanna hear more, you'll have to let me buy you a coffee.

6. I'm captivated by the hidden worlds within each person—their hopes, fears, and quiet dreams shaping realities unseen by others. This fascination fuels my love for community, marketing, and travel—each a doorway into different cultures, perspectives, and the profound beauty of human connection.

7. I’ve called five countries home and explored over 65, collecting stories, perspectives, and a deep appreciation for the vastness of human experience along the way.

8. I once crumbled under uncertainty; now, I navigate it with slightly more grace—turns out, repetition breeds resilience.

9. I've had a real strange journey of career desires and experiences - vet, architect, game reserve/park ranger, carpenter, psychologist, library owner, adventure photographer, entrepreneur. I've settled at 'multi-potentialite' so i can do it all.

10. I grew up on a game reserve, which probably explains my obsession with wildlife and conservation. The wild wasn’t just something to admire—it was home. Now, whether through expeditions or filmmaking, I’m always looking for ways to connect people to the untamed parts of the world.

11. I read roughly 20 books a year. Main themes include philosophy & psychology, adventure travel, and history/futurism.

12. I believe every human has a deep sense of curiosity and creativity- it's just about asking the right questions to uncover where it lies.