AsTheySay

Friend, actor, filmmaker, and now amateur boxer Keller Fornes join us for the second time. Keller was the first guest I ever interviewed, his storytelling skills delivered back then, and it delivered yet again. From digging yourself out of creative burnouts to getting out of your comfort zone to his new journey in competitive amateur boxing, Keller is all about, "Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize." Thank you for listening and sharing your time, please consider subscribing to support young entrepreneurship. Make sure to say hello to Keller! Instagram: @forneskeller Website: http://www.kellerfornes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Listen to photographer and conservationist Jenny Wong share her passion for spreading awareness about the frontlines and last lines of climate change, the Arctic. Jenny is a proud fellow of the Canadian Geographical Society, cut from a line of refugees, always looking for new places to experience. Her work highlights climate change's direct impact on arctic wildlife, and ultimately the perilous intersection where wildlife meets Inuit communities. Jenny is extremely genuine and mindful of her role as a wildlife photographer, and her hard work and talent speak for themselves.  - Check out, Jenny! Instagram: @jdubcaptures Website: https://www.jennwong.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

A special compilation of all the top moments with the wonderful guests of 2020! I talked a lot, I learned a lot, and I listened a lot. Thank you to all the guests, as well as listeners, Farewell 2020, hello 2021.  Subscribe, Click the notification button, thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

What is the artisanal sourdough bread hype all about? Well, super cool baker Sarah Dodge breaks it down. Sarah worked under some of Atlanta's top bakeries and chefs and is now running her own rogue operation "Bread is good," a weekly sourdough bread subscription service...Yum! Sarah is driven by and takes pride in her work, caring about delivering nourishing, delicious old school sourdough bread to her customers. I would loaf for you to tune in for a chat about how this every man's food teaches us to be more intuitive and patient. Subscribe, Click the notification button, thanks for listening. Check out Sarah! Instagram: @sedodge Bread is Good: https://www.sedodge.com/about --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Cool filmmaking, photography, content creation is what Deanna is all about...well, in combination with producing super cool music videos and working with super cool rock bands. Besides being creatively adept, Deanna is studying Journalism with a Media concentration at Georgia State University, where we sat next to each other in the same intercultural communication class prior to this pandemic. This conversation covers how Deanna went from booking her first job, shooting medical equipment commercials, to capturing crowds rocking out to bombastic sounds in "The Pitt." Subscribe, Click the notification button, thanks for listening. Get in touch with Deanna Elise! Instagram: @deannaelxse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Derek worked for over 19+ years for the lifestyle clothing brand Volcom, where he worked his way up from receptionist to VP of Global Sustainability. Like many, Derek worked in the restaurant industry, which taught him life lessons he reflects on to this day. He is a University of California at Irvine alumni, where he graduated with his B.A. of Arts and M.B.A. of Business.  At some point during his career, the question arose of why we are still doing business the old way and not prioritize the balance between people, planet, and profit. Derek founded his own sustainability consultant firm, The Underswell, and co-founded together with Troy Eckert, former Volcom's marketing mind, the B-Corp. certified men's yoga brand...The Kozm. Derek is an educator, teaching sustainability at Orange Coast College. Not only does he care about sharing his knowledge, but also being part of the solution, believing change starts with people...change is social.  ...............................................................  -Get in touch with Derek:  The Underswell/Understand Sustainability: https://www.theunderswell.com/  -LinkedIn: Derek Sabori  -Instagram: @derekasabori ..............................................................  -Check out The Kozm: “Sustainable fashion, Made for Yoga, Good for Everything Else." -Instagram: @thekozm  -The Kozm: https://thekozm.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

The Appalachian trail, 2000+ miles, 14 states, and Will hiked the full son of a gun. Our chat covers becoming an Eagle Scout, enduring tough mental challenges, and serving your community. Will is from Richlands, VA, he earned his Eagle Scout rank by building/organizing/fundraising a basketball court for his town at age 17, then went on to finish his Political Science undergrad with Roanoke College. After traversing through Appalachia, Will continued his studies by getting his masters in Natural Resources. You can tell Will is an aristocrat who cares about doing good preserving nature, and pushing his own limits. Subscribe, Click the notification button, thanks for listening. -Bjørn Check out Will Culbertson! Facebook: @HikewithWill --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

It's been 2 weeks since we caught up, so naturally, we talked about a castle David visited, buying a pacemaker, grandpas with big bellies, and David imagining his future roommates...David would not want a "Somalian Modern Pirate." Enjoy this episode as you enter this Halloween weekend, sipping on your favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte or while leaf blowing. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe, if you are unsure, send us feedback.  Check us out on Instagram: @astheysaypod Follow Bjørn: @notbjornborg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

This episode features global data power woman, beekeeper, and citizen data scientist Allison Sagraves. We talk about her stumpery & beekeeping,  being a citizen data scientist, and the importance of data literacy. You better listen Allison is among 2020's global top 100 innovators in data & analytics! We got to talk about her time at the White House at age 19. Also, get involved with Zooniverse and trigger your inner citizen data scientist: https://www.zooniverse.org/about  Get in touch with Allison! Instagrams: @thestumperyatholland @allisonsagraves Twitter: @allisonsagraves --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Listen to the two brothers catch up, with David in Germany and Bjørn in America. Besides what David has been up to with school, soccer, and Bjørn's first time at a gun range, the two had to put their "Acting Hats" on. Together with actor, director, filmmaker Keller Fornes, the two took a stab at script reading, with Keller narrating this high-stress situation in the jungle of North Korea.  If you like AsTheySay, subscribe, if you are unsure, send us feedback! Check out Keller Fornes! Instagram: @forneskeller --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

This episode features volunteer comedian Caroline Connors, Caroline graduated with a B.A. in Music from Skidmore College and spent 5 months in Milan, Italy, working as a translator for Divertimento Ensemble! She has been doing standup from high school, throughout college, and now all the way to doing open mics in Brooklyn, NY. Caroline is Bjørn's first friend in America, the two are reminiscing about Buffalo, NY, and we are super excited to have her on. Listen to Caroline reflecting on filming peculiar documentaries with Bjørn, where she sees herself in the comedy scene, her time in Milan, as well as beating up a piñata on stage. Check out, Caroline Connors! Twitter: @realCarolineCon Instagram:@carolinesinstagram1 If you like AsTheySay subscribe, and if you are unsure, send us feedback over the anchor app! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

The two brothers, Bjørn & David, catch up with David abroad in Germany. In this episode, expect struggles with putting emphasis on certain words,  hypothetical questions involving crazy dictator laws, and David in German English class. If you like AsTheySay subscribe, and if you are unsure, send us feedback over the anchor app.  Stay informed and support the fundraising campaign #LeaveNoOneBehind Never again Moria:  https://leavenoonebehind2020.org/en/donate/ Follow us on the 'Gram for updates:  @astheysaypod @bjoernatourist Bell Sound Credit: Zapsplat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

In this episode of AsTheySay, Kyle Dutcher on how roller-skating pushes him towards constant improvement, the welcoming roller skating community, his proudest father moment...and much more! Kyle is a professional roller skater, teacher, and father with a background of working various jobs working some heavy equipment. I guarantee you watching his content on Instagram or Youtube will make you consume 30 mins of transcending roller skating.  Check out Kyle Dutcher! Instagram: @push1515 Youtube: The Real Push Facebook: Push If you like AsTheySay subscribe, if not, send us feedback! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

The two brothers, Bjørn & David, catch up with David abroad in Germany. David lets Bjørn in on the experiences he made during his first 2 weeks of being back at home. Expect the two to talk about David's thoughts on the latest soccer news, joining a new soccer team, peculiar teachers, and much more.   If you like AsTheySay subscribe, and if you are unsure, send us feedback over the anchor app! Follow us on the 'Gram for updates. @astheysaypod @bjoernatourist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Who can illustrate letters A-Z in unique, creative, and eye appealing ways? Otto Baum is your guy! Otto is from Berlin, Germany, with 10 years of experience, he is an expert in hand lettering, sign painting, and window painting. He joined Klub7, an art collective of fine artists, working on large scale public murals and exhibitions worldwide. Find his art all over the streets of Berlin (Hint: Look for Letters). We discuss what it takes to become an expert at anything, the paradox of learning a handicraft, Ottotools and much more! Check out Otto Baum:  Instagram: @otto_baum Klub7: https://klub7.de/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Let us introduce you to adventure runner, Canadian Explorer, author, Guinness record-holder, founder of impossible 2 Possible, and most notably proud Canadian...Ray Zahab. Ray crossed some of the world's coldest & hottest desserts, such as Death Valley, Atacama, Gobi, Namib, and the Sahara. With 17,000+ km (10,563 miles) under his belt, Ray dedicates his life to adventure running and education, a path that took him to over 70 countries. Ray is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada and became the Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Ray on: quitting the “pack a day” lifestyle, what draws him to adventure running, his NGO impossible2Possible, as well as defying his own expectations of himself...this and much more in the new episode of AsTheySay.✌

David and I interviewed Dr. Armin Marquez, our first athlete, who happens to have his Ph.D. in Sport & Fitness Administration from GSU. We talk about being a professional soccer player for Zamora FC & Aragua FC in his home country, Venezuela, as well as coaching for the United Futbol Academy. In this episode of AsTheySay, we discuss the combination of sports and education, his professional athlete career experiences, parenting, and much more to learn about. As a brother, I am excited David got to ask questions to someone who actually played professional soccer in a stadium, in front of fans! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Asol Kim a filmmaker, cinematographer, and teacher from Gwangju, South Korea on combining filmmaking with education, studying abroad with little English, publishing his own book, and getting his girlfriend to try surfing.  Get in touch with Asol Kim: Instagram: @asol.kim Youtube: Asol Kim --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Nicole Brigstock, a born and raised Ohioan, holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and works as a fellow for Child USA (a think tank dedicated to stopping all types of child abuse). Nicole also spent 3 months in Nepal, as a reporting fellow, to research the anti-human trafficking movement in Kathmandu! Our conversation goes from coming out in high school, to the issue of human trafficking in America & Nepal, as well as teaching me about insider terms in the queer and UPenn community. Learn more about Child USA: https://childusa.org/ What to know about human trafficking: https://www.state.gov/20-ways-you-can-help-fight-human-trafficking/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Jonat is a very talented painter, sculptor, and an all-around catch of a Hollander! We are discussing topics of how the pandemic affects him as an artist, his mysterious indestructible painting, as well as the thought of lighting his studio on fire. Get in touch with Jonat: Instagram: @jonatdeelstra Website: www.jonatdeelstra.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

David Kibalama is an admirable founder of Chrystal Children's Center, located in Kampala, Uganda. Chrystal's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and to reintegrate by working closely with Uganda's Social Welfare Department to reunite children with their families. We talk about what it is like growing up in Uganda, the challenges of running an NGO, the issue of children abandonment, misconceptions about volunteering, as well as the meaning of family and sharing.  Get in touch with Chrystal Children's Center! https://www.chrystalchildrenscenter.com/ Instagram: @chrystalchildrenscenterug --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message

Boy, we had a blast with this one. Listen to our first interview with the director, filmmaker, actor, and boxing coach Keller Fornes. We talk about his background, how he got his first sponsorship as a skateboarder, Hans in France, as well as what you have to know before getting into acting. Check out Keller and his short films! Instagram: @forneskeller Website: kellerfornes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astheysay/message