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Art has the power to change and even lead the conversation, to spark curiosity and fuel real engagement. But what comes first in a powerful creative project?  The idea and the message? The tools and the talent? Or The Funding, that can make or break it all? My guest today is Benjamin Von Wong, who creates art on a grand scale that goes beyond awe. He is an Artist focused on amplifying positive impact. He does that both in the process of how he creates his art, through community, and in the images it produces, finding visual metaphors that stick with people, long after they've seen the work. His mission is to help make positive impact unforgettable. For the last seven years, Von Wong and his team, under the banner of “Unforgettable Labs” have generated over a billion organic views on topics like Ocean Plastics, Fast Fashion, and Electronic Waste for organizations like Dell, Greenpeace, Nike, Starbucks and Kiehl's. In this opening quote you can hear him wrangle with the dance between art and marketing, and his new mission to find ways to create sustainable funding streams that allow him to create message-shaping art in times and places where the world is gathered to solve some of our most pressing challenges.  It's a move that can make his work more deeply sustainable - for himself and for his team. Von Wong's The Unforgettable Project leverages the collective power of philanthropy to help build broader campaigns around environmentally net-positive innovations worth spotlighting - instead of waiting for corporations that are seeking eyeballs and leveraging their funding for good, he's building a funding source that actively seeks the next project that needs to go viral. Some of his notable work includes the Giant Plastic Tap which used trash from the slums of Kibera, in Nairobi, Kenya, to demand that corporations #TurnOffThePlasticTap. The Giant Tap was displayed prominently when 193 different countries and 1,500 delegates came together at UNEA 5.2 in 2022 to discuss what was then termed the “Paris Agreement For Plastics” and was eventually used in the United Nations official Plastics Report while raising over $100,000 for the Human Needs Project. Recently he installed a grand sculpture at the Highline in New York City in collaboration with Kiehl's to raise awareness and drive adoption of refillable products in the beauty world. Von Wong, along with a large community of volunteers, collected and assembled 2 tons of plastic bottles into a “single-use hydra”, seen by nearly 300-thousand visitors and close to 3 million social impressions for their message of #DontRebuyJustRefill…but as he points out in this conversation, most of the people on the High Line don't have the leverage to change the system - which is why he seeks to place his epic art in places where the system changers meet. I learned about Benjamin's work through his wonderful talk at Creative Mornings (a global, IRL community of creatives that hosts monthly talks all around the world). His presentation spoke to some beautiful topics - like the importance of nurturing the conditions of success (like inner narratives and cultivating community) vs chasing success, and the notion of sifting your feelings from reality when it comes to deciding what is enough - personally, financially, and in the work - ie, is my work having enough impact? Von Wong shared the ways in which he's rewriting his inner narrative to balance his personhood and his purpose or impact. I found the talk profoundly moving and beautiful and highly recommend watching it. In this conversation, you'll find: Ruminations on Creationships - relationships that exist to co-create something wonderful together (4:09) The Importance of an Interface or a Container to foster Conversation (7:47) Benjamin's perspectives on going to where the conversations are already happening to have the deepest impacts. This is certainly true for the large scale work that he creates, but it is also true for anyone looking to change a big conversation. Making people come to you vs going to them means the activation energy of change is that much lower. (13:18) Benjamin's thoughts on Community Building and Co-creating art with a community (16:43) The polarity Benjamin is threading right now: Balancing Speeding Up (to do more work and have more impact) and Slowing Down (in order to build deeper creationships) (26:21) The difference between an Audience and a Community (32:44) The power of creating a word that summarizes and defines an idea that people flock to (which we might term the Rumpelstiltskin or Le Guin Rule (as she famously wrote in A Wizard of Earthsea “To weave the magic of a thing, you see, one must find its true name out.” (33:39) Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes  and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links https://www.vonwong.com/ unforgettablelabs.com  https://www.thevonwong.com/ How I made plastic pollution more shareable with a Mermaid and 10000 plastic bottles - 3/3 https://creativemornings.com/ Benjamin Von Wong Featuring Possibly Poet: "Is activism sustainable?"

When was the last time you updated your website? Despite the popularity and traction of social media sites, having a stand-alone website to promote your work and build your brand is key to connecting with your given audience. In this week's podcast, we explore the dynamics of building and maintaining a professional caliber website with insights from both sides of the coin.  We start by chatting with website designer Alex Vita, who shares pet peeves as well as the best practices he's honed over more than 13 years of work with photo industry clients. All will benefit from Alex's insights on building a client-focused website as a way to build trust. After a break we get the artist's perspective from the illustrious photographer, environmental activist, and creative whirlwind Benjamin Von Wong, who also happens to be one of Alex's clients. Listen in as Ben and Alex discuss his web strategy and take a deep dive into the challenges of staying relevant and getting noticed in an oversaturated creative climate. We also dip into thoughts about how the evolution of AI is likely to change the future of the visual world, to make photographs the starting point for a conversation rather than its final purpose. Guests: Alex Vita and Benjamin Von Wong Top shot © Benjamin Von Wong For more information on our guests and the gear they use, click here. Episode Timeline   3:55: What role do stand-alone photography websites play in a world of viral social media sites?   12:16: Alex's pet peeves in photography websites. Two general categories: poor content and poor user experience.   20:55: Bounce rates, Google analytics reports, and how to determine the success of your website.   26:17: What are the most important considerations for good SEO and how have best practices for SEO changed over time?   31:59: Alex's recommendations for image size and compression for fast performance and readability on a wide range of devices—from mobile to retina screens.   35:55: Episode break   36:56: The varied roles that Ben Von Wong's websites and web presence play in communicating his environmental message. 41:40: How Ben's various microsites and social media presence helps with virality in marketing his work. 47:25: Ben's position as an environmentalist in a world full of advertising and boosted content—Ethics and principals come first. 52:30: How the evolution of AI and integration with Chat GPT is about to change the future of the visual world. 1:02:33: Ben's recommendations for what to look for when seeking to work with a web designer. Guest Bios: Alex Vita is a professional website designer, specialized in crafting sites for photographers and photo agencies. Working from his home base in Bucharest, Romania, Alex's super-power is thinking outside the box to grasp the big picture, helping photographers to structure their web presence by prioritizing maximum impact. Ben Von Wong is a Canadian artist, photographer, social influencer, and activist, best known for his hyper-realistic style, bridging photography and fantasy. His storytelling targets environmental issues such as ocean plastics, fashion pollution, and electronic waste, fueled by an extensive viral component that has generated more than 100 million views to date.   Stay Connected: Alex Vita's Website: https://www.foregroundweb.com/ Alex Vita's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foregroundweb Alex Vita's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foregroundweb/ Alex Vita's Twitter: https://twitter.com/foregroundweb Alex Vita's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foregroundweb   Benjamin Von Wong's Website: https://www.vonwong.com Benjamin Von Wong's Blog: https://blog.vonwong.com Benjamin Von Wong's Case Studies: https://unforgettablelabs.com Benjamin Von Wong's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevonwong Benjamin Von Wong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vonwong Benjamin Von Wong's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevonwong Alex Vita's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Vonwong%20

Back in the days when I was really into photography I got to discover a wide array of incredibly talented photographers. One who undoubtedly stood out was Benjamin Von Wong. Funny enough, it's only a lot later that I found out that, despite his worldly travels and spectacular body of work, that he was local Montrealer. Ben's work as photographer and visual storyteller is nothing short of amazing. His images are an experience. He pulls you into the story and grabs your emotions with his subjects in a way that not many photographers can aspire to, let alone achieve. As a bonafied 'artivist' translating devastating data into emotional experiences, he has merged his imagery with his willingness to serve causes he believes can bring valuable change. Being quite active on social media, he has become known for his photographic projects taking aim at the environmental threats posed by fast fashion, plastics in our oceans and electronic waste. His current work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography and combines everyday objects with shocking statistics.  It has attracted the attention of corporations, like Starbucks, Dell, and Nike and has generated over 100 million views highlighting various environmental issues, such as climate change or biodiversity loss. He was also most recently named one of Adweek's 11 content branded masterminds. His projects come together thanks to large-scale collections by an army of volunteers, resulting in spectacular installations designed to capture the imagination and provoke radical changes in our perspectives and our behaviour. Still carving his own path, and always with the same infectious smile and inspiring energy, he has made it his mission to make positive impact unforgettable. When passion meets intention and happens to be guided by purpose, it's an obviously potent and impactful mix. It it possible to change the world? Can one picture make a difference? If you take it from Von Wong's vantage point, I can assure you the answer is an engaging 'Yes'. You can connect with Ben via Instagram(@vonwong) or his official website(www.vonwong.com). For collaborations, you can fill out the Google form via : https://www.vonwong.info  Enjoy - Oli ----------- Connect with us // Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/awakentheawesome Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atapodcast Telegram : https://t.me/atapodcast Email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is also available on your favourite platforms : Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3bcWAWX Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3rZOA1B Amazon(Alexa) : https://tinyurl.com/enk2dkk4 Google Podcasts : https://tinyurl.com/y57gshn4 Stitcher : https://tinyurl.com/yxrfp2s3

Climate change artist--Ben Von Wong, plus Deloitte predicted E-Bike popularity. A Canadian tech firm gifts e-bikes to its employees, and listener call to action!

Artist Benjamin Von Wong's work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography, combining everyday objects with shocking statistics. His YouTube videos have generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste and fashion pollution. Von Wong's art focuses on amplifying a positive impact by visualizing how humans interact with and impact nature through our actions. Discover why he believes “it's fun to be a person who doesn't love nature but is an environmentalist” with the latest episode of the Love Nature podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lovenature/message

It's 2021: We've seen the videos, the nightly news clips, and the headlines that plastic pollution is a major threat to our planet. We unequivocally understand that we are drowning in a man-made material that pollutes our air, water, soil, and wildlife. But did you know that making plastic - cups, straws, bags, cutlery, styrofoam, pouches, polyester sweaters and yoga pants... is directly linked to the climate crisis and locks in cycles of harm to communities of color around the globe? 99% of plastic comes from fossil fuels and plastic production is a major driver of keeping the fossil fuel industry afloat. In order to tackle both the plastic pollution and the climate crisis, we must hold the fossil fuel industry to account. In our inaugural episode, you'll hear how fantasy-like art is transforming the cultural landscape of how we quite literally view plastic pollution. Artivist Von Wong's latest project is a 30-foot levitating tap to remind governments and corporations that the plastic crisis needs to be front and center in decision-making. You'll also hear from Sharon Lavigne, a retired special ed teacher who recently halted Formosa Plastics from coming into her hometown. If built, the industrial complex would triple the levels of carcinogens in her community. Sharon lives in the heart of Louisiana's Cancer Alley, a region of the US which is already blighted by racism and exorbitant cancer rates from industry polluters. Follow People Over Plastic on social media at @peopleXplastic on Instagram & Twitter. Resources: Von Wong's Turn Off The Plastic Tap Sharon Lavigne, a 2021 recipient of the Goldman Prize Take action against Formosa Plastic A deep dive on Fossil Fuels + Plastics

Today, we have a very special guest on the podcast! Host Nikki Closser interviews Ben Von Wong! Ben is not your traditional portrait photographer. Instead he creates very unique photography projects and powerful imagery that help spread positivity and awareness. Ben is a one-of-a-kind artist, and he shared his journey with us on the Portrait System Podcast. If you're looking for inspiration and passion, then this episode is for you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Creating Viral Art or Content has never been easy. They're so many "Starving Artists" out there with so much talent but don't know how to get their art noticed. In this episode, Ben Von Wong breaks down his process of creating art and making it go viral while getting corporations to pay for it. Ben Von Wong's art has broken Guinness Book World Records, gain over 36 million organic views and helped raised tens of thousands of dollars for environmental causes around the world. *Timecodes* 00:00 Intro 00:52 Overview 02:08 How Ben Became An Artist 23:57 The Process of Creating Viral Art & Getting Paid For It 57:25 The Project at The Farm 01:27:52 Summary Connect with Marc Angelo Coppola ------------------------------------------- ]]]] WEBSITE [[[[ https://www.marcangelocoppola.com ]]]] FACEBOOK [[[[ https://www.facebook.com/Philanthropreneur/ ]]]] INSTAGRAM [[[[ https://www.instagram.com/marcangelocoppola/ ]]]] LINKEDIN [[[[ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcangelocoppola/ === TEXT MARC ANGELO === https://my.community.com/marcangelocoppola Connect with Superhero Academy ------------------------------------------- (+) Instagram (+) https://www.instagram.com/superheroacademy_net (+) Facebook (+) https://www.facebook.com/SuperheroAcademyOfficial/ (+) Pinterest (+) https://www.pinterest.com/superheroacademy_net/ ==== OUR WEBSITE ==== https://www.SuperheroAcademy.net ==== OUR FILM & PODCAST GEAR ==== https://kit.co/marcangelocoppola (+) FREE CLASS & MINI COURSE (+) 3 Proven Step Journey To Turn Your Passions Into Profits https://superheroacademy.net/passion-to-profit-free-class/ How To Start A Successful Video Podcast https://superheroacademy.net/how-to-start-a-successful-video-podcast/

This episode we talk about recovering species and recent current events then later on we interview Erika Alvarado on her graduate program in Hawaii and van life! There are some audio issues (what's new), but overall we really think you'll enjoy this awesome episode! Gray wolves in Colorado: www.kiro7.com/news/trending/gray…20in%20a%20release Punk turtle: www.fame.org.au/projects/saving-t…river-punk-turtle Help the Punk turtle: www.tiarolandcare.org.au/maryrivertur…ver%20turtle How the wolves changed the river: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz…=SustainableHuman Jason Taylor: www.underwatersculpture.com/ Von Wong: www.vonwong.com/ Kristy Drutman: browngirlgreen.org/blog/ Black forager tiktok: @alexisnikole Black forager instagram: @blackforager

When we think about impact investing, art isn't the first thing that comes to mind for most of us. Yet investors have used art to store and grow wealth for millennia. And few of us would deny the incredible power that art possesses to change hearts and minds and to motivate us into action. Who among us wasn't touched deeply by Amanda Gorman's spoken word poem, “The Hill We Climb” at Joe Biden's inauguration earlier this year? But few of us, artists included, consider carefully how we might use our artistic talents to create, or our capital to finance, art as a force for social and environmental impact. In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with art activist and changemaker Benjamin Von Wong. Von Wong's work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography and combines everyday objects with shocking statistics. His work has attracted the attention of corporations, like Starbucks, Dell, and Nike and has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fashion pollution. Most recently, he was named one of Adweek's 11 content-branded masterminds. He is also the host of the Impact Everywhere Podcast. During the episode, we discuss how Benjamin chooses causes to tackle, how he conceives of his installations, the logistics that goes into creating them, how he finances his projects, and how he thinks about impact measurement. And be sure to stay tuned to the very end where Benjamin touches on how he thinks about the new world of NFTs which are changing the economics for artists the world over. Resources from this episode: You can reach Benjamin and view his amazing work at https://www.vonwong.com/ or inquire about commissioning him at https://unforgettablelabs.com/ Von Wong's art installations that we discuss during the episode: Strawpocalypse Truck Load of Plastic Toxic Laundry Fast Fashion E-Waste Walking on Air for Nike 10,000 plastic bottles, a mermaid, and a single wish Underwater Shipwreck in Bali Benjamin's Podcast: Impact Everywhere Follow Benjamin Von Wong on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and LinkedIn.

Von Wong shares his reactions after his conversation with Andrea Demichelis, founder and CEO of Elliot For Water

Von Wong shares his reactions after his conversation with Social Justice Activist, Choreographer and Changemaker Susan Slotnick. 

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with motivational musician Jurgis DIDSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcast 

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Philip Raub - the CEO of Model No. and co-founder of B8ta.Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcast 

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Kim Bryden, founder of Cureate, which exists to shift the dollar back into our local communities by building an empowered food & beverage supply to meet a changing consumer demand.  Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcast 

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Leyla Acaroglu, UNEP Champion of the Earth, Founder of the Unschool of Disruptive Design. Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

SS Ep. 25 - This is a special edition episode featuring the incredibly talented Benjamin Von Wong who is a climate activist and artist showing the world's problems such as plastic pollution and over consumption in a unique way to provoke curiosity for the viewers. Von also has a podcast called Impact Everywhere: Positive Impact in Unexpected Places to share stories of individuals in all industries and skillsets making a difference in the world. Website: https://www.vonwong.com/​ IG/FB/TikTok: @vonwong Learn more at www.last20.ca

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Mohammad Modarres, TED resident, NPR How I Built This Fellow, and founder of Abe's Eats.  Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Matthew Barrett, founder of Goal Click, and how his skepticism slowly shifted to understanding over the course of the conversation. Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

Ben Von Wong has risen to global prominence through his epic and fantastical photography that pushed every creative boundary imaginable. Ben utilized his skills acquired through his formal background in mining engineering toward creative experiments that led him around the world on epic projects chasing storms, diving into underwater shipwrecks, among many other previously unfathomable endeavors. Ben eventually steered his expertise in producing viral campaigns toward working with companies, individuals, and charity groups to raise awareness for environmental activism and global causes.You can find more information about Ben here:➜https://www.vonwong.com/➜https://impacteverywhere.org/➜https://www.instagram.com/vonwong/The Think Stupid Simple Podcast is a place for authentic conversation to uncover the stupid simple truths that help us succeed and find happiness.

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Wilson Griffin after he shares the movement he hopes to kick off with Recurate.Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Anjali Nayar after she shares her crazy journey from scientist to journalist to filmmaker, to now founder and CEO of TIMBY and the amazing impact it has had on the world. Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Nasreen Shiekh after hearing her amazing escape from modern-day slave to social entrepreneur and shares a few lessons and takeaways.Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

Listen to artist Benjamin Von Wong enlighten Heather on how fantasy can be used to create positive impact, especially when climate and environmental statistics can be shocking and daunting enough to make us look away. Von Wong’s work Mermaid Swims in 10,000 Plastic Bottles tells the tale of how plastics have impacted not just the planet, but also human health. In this episode, he brilliantly articulates how to create for something bigger than yourself. In this episode, we discuss:  How to shift from creating for the sake of creating over to creating because you want to have an impact. Why once we start seeing something we can’t unsee it. How fantasy can ignite a sense of curiosity, give new permissions and bring our attention back to an important issue that we’ve looked away from. Mermaid Swims in 10,000 plastic bottles as a metaphor for how plastics have impacted our lives and health. The great Pacific garbage patch. Why Von Wong likes to start with the hardest part of the project first. The difference between a universal Why and a project Why. The role of collaboration in creating for impact. Benjamin Von Wong is an artist focused on amplifying positive impact and the host of the Impact Everywhere Podcast. Von Wong's work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography and combines everyday objects with shocking statistics. It has attracted the attention of corporations, like Starbucks, Dell, and Nike and has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fashion pollution. Most recently, he was named one of Adweek's 11 content branded masterminds.  Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility and the host of the Wisdom of the Body podcast. A board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, she bridges the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine to help women and men heal their physical and emotional lives. Heather is on the board of directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and has consulted with doctors, governments, and insurance companies. She offers virtual consultations and programs worldwide. www.heathergrzych.com   Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather   This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Reed Berkowitz on the intentional consumption of fiction, what it means to the lives that we lead, instances of Apophenia in his own personal life, as well as how he plans to discover more narratives of hope in his own life.Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

Von Wong reacts to his conversation with Darrah Blackwater on Spectrum rights, his responsibility as a settler, and what it's like to be an educator.Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

HOSTFollow Jesse Oxford, Founder and Creative Director of OX Creative@jesseoxford@oxcreateswww.oxcreates.comGUESTFollow Benjamin Von Wong@vonwongINTRO:JO: I first met Ben at the Story Conference in Nashville. He and I were both presenting there. And later on that year, we had the opportunity to collaborate together on an art installation. And as we spent time in our studio and here in Chicago, in between all the days of fabricating, of just trying to figure out creative challenges and just spending a lot of hard work and trying to build this thing. One thing that stood out to me about Ben was that he didn't just want to create work that he was proud of, but he wanted to make work that really made a difference in the world.QUOT-ABLES:BVW: There's a difference between output and outcome. And so when a brand hires a storyteller to tell a story, they're looking for an output. They just want that piece of content that they can spread. But I think when you get into the impact space and you start caring deeply about what that piece of work is going to do, it doesn't become about the output, it becomes about the outcome.  So let's take a company, Patagonia, for example. It's got this amazing brand that has done great things for the environment, they're all about environment first. But besides the people who buy a Patagonia branded jacket, to say, "I care about the environment and my money is going a little bit further, because I know it's being reinvested into something that I love, the outdoors." Why have stronger communities not spawned as a result of that?JO: Robert McKee, he wrote the book, Story, and he had a quote that says, "Stories are the currency of human relationships." And when I heard that for the first time, I was like, "Wow, stories is a currency." Is it true that there's no poverty when it comes to stories? And if that's a currency that, everybody's on the same page, everybody's equal. What comes to your mind?BVW: That's interesting. I think, my first reaction was actually the opposite of yours. So your reaction was, "If we all have the power to tell stories, then we're all equal." I went the opposite direction and went, "Well, we all might have the power to tell stories, but not all stories get the same chance to be heard. Not all stories get the same opportunities." And in which case, distribution matters, people with louder voices get heard more, not because they're better storytellers, but just because they're louder or better at using the systems in which they take place.BVW: I do think there is the common thread, regardless of language, is emotional timber, right? We have all felt love. We have all felt loss. We have all felt grief. And so if you do have the opportunity, let's remove those polarizing elements for a second, there is truly an opportunity to connect. Should we take the time or have the opportunity to, and from there can come a sense of understanding and there is no better way to do that, than story, right?BVW:  There's a difference between output and outcome. And so very much when a brand hires a storyteller, a studio, or otherwise to tell a story, they're looking for an output, they just want that piece of content that they can spread. But I think when you get into the impact space and you start caring deeply about what that piece of work is going to do, it doesn't become about the output. It becomes about the outcome. So what is the outcome of the project that you've created? How has that moved the needle in one direction or another, and why? And I think that question is the one that's missing from the general narrative. People focus very much on the output, companies measure outputs. They're all quantitative, and occasionally qualitative, but very much still driven by output as opposed to the outcome. 

Vong Wong is a viral photographer who creates installations and moments to highlight the environmental issues that are happening in the world... and due to the pandemic, he lost his ability to create. Von Wong is one of my mentors and I sit down with him to figure out the next steps I should be taking during this odd time in our lives. Listen & Review the Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LeL8hl Listen & Follow the Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30bsVY2 Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/Sub2SpillThePho Watch The Podcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-u09BnHFeN--ZKjjlzM1A Follow below for more announcements and highlights: https://www.instagram.com/spillthepho https://www.instagram.com/dogoodjonathan join hundreds of others on the email list: https://www.spillthepho.com Von Wong's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/vonwong/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vonwong Spill the Pho Podcast About: Jonathan Gaurano is bringing on his creative friends to spill everything without judgment

How is your work impacting others? Here’s the simple answer: you don’t really know for sure. We might have metrics — profit margins, Google analytics, retweets — but that’s reach, not impact. How is what you do really connecting to other people, changing them and affecting them on a heart level? Part of the reality of living in the liminal space of creativity means learning that while we’re all connected, most of those connections are invisible. That’s something Benjamin Von Wong understands really well. Von Wong’s work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography and combines everyday objects with shocking statistics. It has attracted the attention of corporations like Starbucks, Dell, and Nike and has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fashion pollution. Most recently, he was named one of Adweek’s 11 content branded masterminds. Don’t miss this episode of the STORY podcast where we sat down to talk to Benjamin about connection, isolation, and the thin lines between the two, and so much more.

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Today's guest is Red Hong Yi – a Malaysian architect turned full-time artist known for painting without a paintbrush! One of the sweetest, friendliest and most talented people I know and am privileged to call a friend.

Podcast Episode 006 The Tears & Tulle Movement Season 1, Week 2, Laura Hollick! Laura's thoughts on wearing the original skirt: I chose to wear the skirt in a sea of rainbow to make it feel like a dream. ⁣ ⁣ I believe the most empowering thing we can do for women at this time is dream a new dream about what it means to be a woman. ⁣ ⁣ No longer do we need to be the prop or property of others. We can claim ownership of ourselves.⁣ ⁣ The new dream I'm imagining is one where women value themselves for being themselves. I see us awaking a new chapter of feminine sovereignty. ⁣ ⁣ (as seen on Laura's website that's listed below) ⁣>⁣ This year I started mentoring with Von Wong, the Artist Activist. Through our sessions, I realized that I want to use my gift of art, creative expression and insight to make real change in the world.⁣ ⁣ At the same time I was invited to be part of a creative project called Tears & Tulle, as seen in this image above. The concept for the project created by Gina Bell, is to empower women's unique expression. She shipped a rainbow tulle skirt around the world and asked women to do photos with the skirt to express female empowerment. I was so delighted to be invited to be part of this project. ⁣ ⁣ When I received the rainbow tulle skirt I wanted to create an image that reflected that female empowerment is currently in the dream state where we can literally dream a new world into being.⁣ ⁣ Art as Activism has taught me that art has power to reach people in ways beyond logic.⁣ Find Laura here: https://www.laurahollick.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 28 Benjamin Von Wong Photographer, Activist, Visual engineer, Hyper realist story teller This week we get deep, but very meaningful with the creative mind of Canadian Artist, Photographer, Activist, Visual engineer and surreal hyper realist story teller Benjamin Von Wong. Ben is an amazing creative who’s journey has included creating mind blowing surreal images using fire & water to photographing underwater with sharks to very meaningful environmental art installations and images that certainly come with a BIG message about our planet. Von Wong is known for his big impact super creative photoshoots and art installations, his behind the scenes images and videos share everything about his projects for all to see, and some of them are mind blowing. We learn that a lot of his early projects were all about creating the image and collaborating with like minded creatives, about his passion which shows in his continued commitment. Wayne & Jake talk with Ben about how his path on creating art has changed and shifted parallels over the years. How his direction has changed considerably and where will his journey take him next. We chat about some of his past creative projects which include amazing imagery where he photograph’s the staff of smugmug as super heroes on the edge of tall skyscrapers to creating “’The parting of the Plastic Sea” Strawpocalypse’ a ‘Guinness World Record’ environmental art piece using 168,000 used straws. Ben’s creative mind is out of this world, his concepts are amazing and his skill to bring these projects and art installations together, using the help of volunteers, is unparalleled. We could talked with Von Wong for hours, but as you know an episode can only be so long, that said we certainly look forward to catching up with Ben again in the future to see where his journey takes him next. If you’re not familiar with Ben Von Wongs work then head over there now and be prepared to be enlightened. - The Art: www.vonwong.com - The Unforgettable Campaigns: www.unforgettablelabs.com- The Gram: www.Instagram.com/vonwong/- The Podcast: www.impacteverywhere.org- The YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/TheVonWong/videos   Podlamania has a NEW website, head on over and take a peek and let us know what you think…. New content coming all time so why not subscribe to keep in the loop. Remember, if have a question about anything Photography or Video/Cinema related, we’d love to hear them, you can send your questions to podlamania@gmail.com Thanks for listening and don’t forget to leave a comment and like. Don't forget to give us a LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE on your chosen podcast player, it helps our rankings a lot and helps us grow and get noticed more. Help support PODLAMANIA, so we can bring you even more amazing guests. If you want to help support us  to produce and record even more great interviews and content for your ears, and allow us to physically be in front of some of this worlds greatest talents and artists, you can help make this happen by donating on our Paypal page. (Link below)Even a dollar can help.. or more if you love us that much. :)    https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CTSELVWACV2W&source=url https://Waynejohns.comhttps://Jakehicksphotography.com

Von Wong is an extremely creative photographer who is passionate about ocean conservation. His multi media campaigns have been seen by an audience of over 100 million worldwide. His creative vision is second to none and his ideas are both effective and artistic. He joins us to discuss his passion for conservation, the ocean, and bringing teams together to achieve a successful campaign. Catch the entire show here: https://youtu.be/KVPCI41Cr6o Check out Von Wong's Podcast and Community: https://impacteverywhere.org/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vonwong Case Studies and Commercial Works: http://www.unforgettablelabs.com/ His Photography: http://www.vonwong.com/ You can support our Channel by buying a Coffee for Mike, Luca or Miho - here are the links (VISA or MASTERCARD only ) ☕️ Single Espresso (Approximately USD$3.00) https://app.midtrans.com/payment-link... ☕️ Double Espresso (Approximately USD$6.00) https://app.midtrans.com/payment-link...

Benjamin Von Wong is a Canadian artist, activist, and photographer best known for his environmental art installations and hyper-realist art style, but he's not stopping there, especially with the coronavirus situation, it will challenge him to the next step of his journey. Support this podcast

Reconnected with Ben Von Wong after meeting him as a budding photographer in 2012. Fast forward to today and he's making headlines working with some of the world's largest brands. He shares his lessons learned in growing and building a brand. Enjoy! Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world’s top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times. 

Yasmeen Turayhi is a first generation Iraqi American who has spent the vast majority of her life caught in between two worlds—one as an American, and one as an Iraqi. She also lives two lives simultaneously as a filmmaker and runs a product marketing advisory service Modern Product with diverse experience in finance, energy, fintech, healthtech, adtech and more. She’s the author of Product Marketing Debunked and serves on the Board of Directors of TechWadi, helping create bridges for entrepreneurs between the greater Middle East and Silicon Valley.In this episode Yasmeen explains why she was driven to create her short and feature film projects including A Star in the Desert and The Day Everything Changed—to share an under-represented perspective from the Middle East, from families who are on the receiving end of war & conflict, and expand perspectives and global consciousness. We hear about running a 122% funded Kickstarter, what she learned about financing short films while on crutches for four months and the dedication of a group of 30+ people who believed in her mission.This is We Are Photographers with Yasmeen Turayhi and this is her story.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review We Are Photographers wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 

Benjamin Von Wong's work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography and combines everyday objects with shocking statistics. It has attracted the attention of corporations, like Starbucks, Dell, and Nike and has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fashion pollution. Von Wong was recently named one of Adweek's 11 content branded masterminds. He is a motivational speaker and educator whose mission is to help make positive impact unforgettable.In this episode Von Wong explores what the term Artivist means to him and why since 2016 he’s only done social impact work, including the projects Strawpocalypse, Plastikophobia, and Tallest Closet. He explains why he wouldn’t be where he is today if he didn’t openly share his process via behind the scenes videos to a global audience, many of whom now volunteer to help with his big ideas such as gathering 168k straws off the streets. We talk about leaving a career as a hard rock mining engineer, why he resonates so much with unicorns, and the need for creatives to always readapt as the world evolves around us. This is We Are Photographers with Benjamin Von Wong and this is his story.Connect with Von Wong at vonwong.com and unforgettablelabs.com, IG @vonwong, TW @thevonwong, YT @thevonwong    Listen to all of the We Are Photographers podcast episodes on CreativeLive or subscribe & listen anywhere you get your podcasts!

Épisode 247 : Le zéro déchet sur Instagram ? C’est une thématique forte qui commence à se faire entendre de façon notable sur les Réseaux Sociaux. Les sociauxnautes de réunissent pour changer les choses, pour imaginer un monde sans plastique, mener des actions citoyennes de nettoyage de plages et plus généralement aliment alerter sur les dégâts liés aux déchets plastiques. En tapant le hashtag -#zérodéchet, on trouve plus de 520 000 publications. -#zerowaste, son équivalent en anglais, propose 3,6 millions de publications. Des conseils de grand mère, des tutos vidéos , des photos d’actrices et acteurs du quotidien. Ils se réunissent pour changer les choses. Pour imaginer un monde sans plastique, mener des actions citoyennes de nettoyage de plages et plus généralement aliment alerter sur les dégats liés aux déchets plastiques. Le plastique au coeur de toutes les préoccupations. Le plastique est sans aucun doute l’un des plus grands fléaux pour l’environnement. Les emballages, à eux seuls, constituent la moitié des déchets plastiques fabriqués dans le monde. Environ 50% du plastique consommé n’est utilisé qu’une seule et unique fois avant d’être jeté, et la dégradation d’une simple bouteille en plastique prend plus de 450 ans. Sur les Réseaux Sociaux, l’overdose de plastique commence à se faire entendre. Les Hashtags: #zérodéchet, on trouve plus de 520 000 publications. #zeroplastic 92,3k publications. #noplastic : 903 175 publications #plasticwaste 111726 publications #plasticpollution 462 900 publications #plasticocean 110 837 publications —— @plasticobsessedjapan Instagram : 6k followers Le compte Instagram @PlasticObsessedJapan, dénonce le phénomène du sur-emballage au montage en soulignant l’absurdité. Dans les supermarchés japonais, on peut observer les fruits emballés de façon absurde dans plusieurs couches de plastiques. De la même façon, les pots en verres sont recouverts d’un emballage plastique, et même les lots de cannette. —— Notre planète est submergée par les débris plastiques dont la grande majorité provient des pays les plus pauvres du monde, où l‘élimination ou le recyclage sont en grande partie impossibles. [Plastik Bank : unmouvement citoyen anti-plastique et anti-pauvreté][1] 40 K L’idée d’un jeune entrepreneur Américain David Katz Pour débarrasser la planète des déchets plastiques, Plastic Bank paie les ramasseurs de déchets dans les pays en développement. Cette structure est une véritable Arme anti-déchets et pauvreté ! Les déchets de plastique deviennent ainsi une « monnaie d’échange » qui permet aux ouvriers de sortir de la pauvreté, tout en contribuant à la dépollution Le processus est financé par la fabrication de billes en plastique utilisables par l’industrie (Marks and Spencers, Starbucks ou Henkel par exemple), notamment pour les imprimantes 3D qui peuvent, bénéfice supplémentaire, fabriquer des outils nécessaires dans la vie des ramasseurs eux-mêmes. Le mouvement « Social Plastic » En 2013, David Katz est rejoint par Shaun Frankson, qui invente la notion de « Plastique social », à l’image de l’« économie sociale ». L’idée est non seulement de ramasser le plastique qui s’accumule sur la terre et dans les mers, mais de travailler à la source du problème, en sensibilisant les fabricants d’emballages à la nécessité de réduire la proportion de plastique. Sur leur compte instagram Des packagings / objets qui ont été conçus avec leur « plastique social » Des marques qui ont rejoint le mouvement Des jolies photos d’animaux pour faire culpabiliser Des photos de paysages saccagés pour faire réagir Des photos / vidéos d’actions sur le terrain > Dans la mangrove à Bali @vonwong 114k followers sur Instagram Le projet artistique et militant de Benjamin Von Wong, "Mermaids hate plastic" En 2050, il y aura plus de plastique que de poissons peuplant les océans. Pour nous sensibiliser à la cause environnementale, et en particulier à la pollution des océans par le plastique, le jeune photographe canadien Benjamin Von Wong met en scène une sirène noyée dans un océan de bouteilles en plastique. Objectif : rendre la pollution plastique plus partageable avec une sirène et 10.000 bouteilles en plastique L’objectif de Von Wong est de susciter l’intérêt du public pour ce sujet souvent considéré comme ennuyeux et pessimiste. Uns mission utiliser le beau et le sensationnel pour que le sujet puisse être relayé et partager sur les RS. Les 10.000 bouteilles utilisées pour le shooting ont été prêtées par une usine de tri locale. En quelques jours, une petite armée de bénévoles a trié chaque bouteille par couleur et retiré leur 10.000 bouchons et étiquettes. Elles ont ensuite été disposées dans entrepôt prêté par un ami du photographe pour créer une scène aussi belle que flippante. Cette série photo impressionnante et incontestablement engagée est accompagnée d’une pétition visant à réduire la surconsommation de plastique : #MermaidsHatePlastic. —— [Plastic Odyssey][4] : une expédition autour du monde contre le plastique 4,1K abonnés Instagram Les jeunes du Plastic Odyssey – Simon Bernard, Alexandre Dechelotte, Bob Vrignaud et Benjamin de Molliens, âgés de 24 à 30 ans Embarquez à bord du premier navire qui avance grâce aux déchets plastiques Le constat : 19 tonnes de plastique entrent dans l’Océan chaque minute Une fois en mer, il est trop tard. Le plastique coule ou se décompose en micro-particules impossibles à récupérer. Leurs Objectifs : Étudier : les cultures, les rapports aux plastiques et les besoins locaux Initier : la création de petites usines du recyclage et des initiatives de réduction des déchets Faire éclore des initiatives locales dans les régions les plus touchées par la pollution plastique. **Leur expédition : ** Départ fin 2020 :Leur navire « Ulysse », Ce bateau de six mètres de long, équipé d’un pyrolyseur, est capable de transformer des déchets plastiques non recyclables en carburant. Depuis dix jours, lPlus de 30 escales sur les 3 continents les plus touchés par la pollution plastique Amérique du sud - Afrique - Asie Leurs machines de réutilisation plastique seront toutes en open source Sur leur compte : Ils donnent un rdv par mois pour venir parler des problématiques plastique on pouvait suivre l’avancée des travaux sur le bateau avant la première mise à l’eau Les marques s'engagent contre le plastique Reflétant l'inquiétude grandissante du public face au désastre imminent auquel notre monde naturel est confronté, les marques mettent à jour leurs références écologiques. Les marques se trouvent maintenant dans une position où elles doivent s’aligner sur l’esprit soucieux de l’environnement des consommateurs modernes (que la nature de leurs activités reflète ou non ce qu’elles disent). La durabilité et l'environnementalisme façonnent désormais bon nombre des campagnes marketing Lego Redoublant d'efforts pour faire face à la crise actuelle du plastique, Lego a lancé ses propres blocs en canne à sucre . Le géant danois du jouet a lancé une gamme de briques en forme de plante, baptisée "Plantes à partir de plantes ». Ikea Ikea a également intensifié ses activations de marque; en 2019, pour promouvoir l'ouverture de son nouveau magasin durable à Greenwich, la marque a lancé deux grands bateaux de bain dans la Tamise afin de nettoyer la rivière de plastique. Ce plastique a ensuite été collecté et utilisé pour fabriquer une sculpture à afficher au magasin. . . . Le Super Daily est le podcast quotidien sur les réseaux sociaux. Il est fabriqué avec une pluie d'amour par les équipes de Supernatifs. Nous sommes une agence social media basée à Lyon. Nous aidons les entreprises à créer des relations durables et rentables avec leurs audiences. Nous inventons, produisons et diffusons des contenus qui engagent vos collaborateurs, vos prospects et vos consommateurs.

On this week’s episode of Creativity School, I talk to legendary viral photographer, artist and visual engineer Von Wong. Von has been hugely influential in the photography industry for over a decade with his massive online following and work seen all over the world, and he drops so much knowledge and insight about the creative life in this illuminating conversation about success, failure and everything in between. Von Wong is a former mining engineer turned self taught photographer, and we learn how he transitioned from engineering to traveling all over the globe as a social impact artist and viral photographer. We also talk about his pivot into creating work that has purpose and meaning, and how he uses his work to tell impactful stories about environmental issues like plastic pollution, fast fashion, and electronic waste. Von also explains the importance of using strategy to build your creative career rather than sheer impulse.   **Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible! If you want to get started with a free audiobook download and 30 day free trial head over to at www.creativityschoolpodcast.com/audible.   Mentioned in this episode: Why it’s important to know yourself – know what makes you tick, know what you enjoy, and leverage that to the best of your ability in order to make things work Why failure is actually multidimensional – how failure can also be successful Why other people’s templates for success are totally irrelevant The recent struggles Von’s had while pivoting into new things, and how keeps going Building through calculated, new steps to get to where you want to go instead of being impulse driven How to collaborate with others and the importance of thinking how you can benefit others instead of yourself     CONNECT WITH VON: Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook   CONNECT WITH CREATIVITY SCHOOL: Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with me online! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook If you have any questions or comments for the show, click here

Se non hai nulla da dire le tue fotografie non diranno nulla.Vongwong unisce incisivi messaggi a sontuosi progetti. Un misto di raffinata tecnica e contenuti di spessore. Canale VonWong:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nwjkQcNkigjzqJXL-jRUACheap Camera Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0vosxSOPsYSpot Huawei p8:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fin-eJMXqkVonWong si racconta:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2foZsHzIjc===Contatti===Sito: www.ddmfotografia.itTelegram contatto diretto con me:https://t.me/danieledimauroMail: dxaniele@ddmfotografia.itCanale Telegram per essere informati sulle mie attività:https://t.me/ddmfotografiaPer vedere le mie foto:https://www.instagram.com/ddmfotografia/Se vuoi aiutarmi con una recensione:https://itunes.apple.com/it/podcast/ddmfotografia/id1412369026?mt=2

Did you see this viral video of an art installation made out of fabric scraps found in an abandoned factory in Southeast Asia. In the video, these renegade artists put together scenes of things you would find in nature, like a tornado, out of clothing scraps that had been abandoned over a decade previously. Along with the infamous waste photographer Von Wong, one of the organizers for the Clothing the Loop project is Laura François, a contributor to the Huffington Post and speaker at TEDx Penang Road. Originally from Canada, Laura believes that creating a positive impact in the fashion industry is directly linked to creating lasting change on human rights and environmental issues. -- Want to meet the movers and shakers in the fashion and food communities of NYC? Then join us for futuristic fashion + sustainable food and drinks. Co-Hosted by Jodie Taylor and featuring eco-fashion by Malaika New York, ADAY, and Taz the Tailor. Get your tickets for Summer Sustainability + Rooftop Summer Drinks on Tuesday, July 31st at Kickstarter HQ (58 Kent St. Greenpoint Brooklyn). Libations and small bites by Proud Pour, Toast Ale, Tito's Vodka, Misfit Juicery, Teapigs, Gotham Greens, Ocean Hugger Foods and Food for All. -- Get into the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast with other eco-warriors. We read all of your reviews and your positive ratings help us spread the word and spur more eco-warriors to action. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trashtalking/support

Learn about collaboration and creativity with Ben Vong WongA video version of this podcast can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHZjIkJNLRw&t=1s

Benjamin Von Wong is a viral campaign creator focused on supporting social and environmental causes. He talks to Chef Clarke about using art to inspire change change, traveling the world with a little help from the social network, and yak cheese.  

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A woman in cyberpunk body paint stands in the center of a ring of old laptops. It's a staged photo about e-waste, sure, but photographer Ben Von Wong hasn't just set up the photo to look cool. He wants it to go viral: "I create viral campaigns around boring topics," he said. Radio Motherboard spoke to Von Wong about the campaign, and about everything that goes into making sure people actually consume his content: "I gathered almost 1,000 people on an email newsletter who said within the first 24 hours of launch, 'I promise to like, comment, and share it in order to fuck with Facebook's algorithm.' Literally manufacturing popularity in content by making sure these people would see the content within the first certain amount of time that it launches to artificially make it more popular." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we sit down and talk to the artist know for his amazing hyper-realistic photography Von Wong himself, Ben Wong. We talk about his big e-waste project with Dell. We talk storytelling, how to go viral, his journey from engineer to cutting edge and in-demand artist. Ben is self taught, he is one of the new generation of self made success stories that learned his skill online and used social to build an empire and an intensely loyal following. Marketers this is your new super informed customer, who also happens to be smart enough to build a business around his strengths and core beliefs. He has created his agency around an unconventional business model that allows him to stick to his core tenets, as well as continues to have the flexibility to only work on what he wants to work on. Today you will get real world creative, business and social media lessons from the founder of an independent creative agency that is highly in demand. And he works on his own terms with unconventional business model - he made up his own model and it works. So please... subscribe to this show, leave a review and share it with your friends... you can also follow the show at www.wordsofmassdisruption.net and you can follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. And, I discuss each show in an article on LinkedIn every week, join me for that conversation on LinkedIn page, you can find me under Eric Hanes on LinkedIn. I should come up first in the search results, if I don't start typing in Words of Mass Disruption after my name and I will pop up at the top. SHOW NOTES: www.vonwong.com Twitter | YouTube | Facebook @TheVonWong Instagram @VonWong Eliza Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0IY8qG7J-I DELL PROJECT LINKS https://blog.vonwong.com/dell/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3fjsi_-ypo MORE www.wordsofmassdisruption.net LinkedIn @erichanes

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 242! This week we start off by recapping our recent Philly Zoo and Eagles Parade vlogs. Jared for some reason wears a suit to the show too...Meanwhile we get to Photo News where we discuss everything from a ridiculous photoshoot in public, to awesome landscape shots lit with a drone to another epic Von Wong photoshoot. We then kick off our group discussion with what Nikon and Canon need to do next with their rumored full frame mirrorless cameras to stay afloat. And we wrap up the discussion with how Sony is killing it in the mirrorless world and our perfect dream camera. And finally, we wrap up the show with another Flying Solo questions & answers segment. Thanks for watching! 00:00:17 - Wait, Are We Live? 00:02:06 - Fro In a Little Coat 00:05:36 - The Zoo Vlog Was NOT a Review 00:07:08 - Why Is Jared Wearing A Suit? 00:09:21 - Eagles Parade Video Recap 00:14:58 - How We Created Our A7 III Review Lighting 00:19:28 - Photo News 00:20:26 - Photographers Plead Guilty "Rough" Photoshoot In Public 00:21:51 - Jared’s Dad Checks In…Again 00:25:36 - Halo Landscapes Shot with a Drone 00:27:39 - Von Wong’s E-Waste Project 00:31:22 - Nikon and Canon Go Mirrorless? 00:36:08 - Gear of the Week: Sony’s Refreshed Lineup of a7 Cameras 00:37:55 - Discussion: Is Sony the KING of Mirrorless? 00:53:53 - Our Wishlist For a Nikon/Canon Mirrorless Full Frame Camera 01:05:54 - Flying Solo Q&A

Today I sit down with Tom Edwards, the Chief Digital Officer of Epsilon, and the creator of Blackfin360 who was recently recognized by AdAge as a Marketing Technology Trailblazer, and today we will be talking Personal Brand. Tom has some excellent guidance on the Do's and the Dont's. Right there in the beginning of the show, in what they call the cold opening, I put a clip of Tom talking about the draw backs of hoarding your contacts. If you equate the value of your network to your own value and its your "secret weapon" then you probably need to take a step or two back and do some self evaluation today. You will most likely see that your hoarding is actually working against you building your network and getting maximum value from it. So today is Part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Balckfin360, Mr. Tom Edwards the fearless leader at the Agency @ Epsilon. If you do not follow him already and are interested in the latest trends in tech, then you should follow him. Check out his blog blackfin360.com and you can Also follow him on Twitter @blackfin360 and you can catch up on all his CES tweets from last week. Some awesome insight and gold nuggets of perspective in their. Oh yeah, he also has a BlackFin360 Skill, so if you have an Alexa of Google home device... he has got you covered. Today we are going to be talking about having a point of view and sharing that point of view. Tom is one of the people I go to, to help develop my perspective and to get some amazing insights on how recent trends are developing or could develop as real serious value adds for our lives and business. We also talked about personal brand and balancing that with the professional brand. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE 1. How important it is to develop and share your own perspective and point of view. 2. Stop hoarding your network connections, it doesn't help anyone. Especially you. 3. Find the right balance of Personal Brand (the Digital You) and your Professional Brand (the hand that feeds you) before it bites you. 4. Diversify your life, your network. I have met someone meaningful at every event I have ever been to. You need new an different perspective and people to make you a better person. Tom Edwards www.blackfin360.com http://adage.com/article/news/25-marketing-technology-trailblazers/308646/#TomEdwards Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Eric Hanes www.wordsofmassdisruption.net Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

This is episode 119 and today I sit down with Tom Edwards, the Chief Digital Officer of Epsilon, and the creator of Blackfin360 who was recently recognized by AdAge as a Marketing Technology Trailblazer, and we talk all things Artificial Intelligence or as many call it... AI.  When Tom and I sat down we spent a lot of the conversation on AI in a way that will help you develop a perspective or help inform your perspective on the subject matter. We also talk about personal brand and balancing that with the professional brand and the importance of having a perspective and sharing that perspective. This conversation is going to be a two part set of episodes, this week we will focus on the AI perspective, Machine Learning, IOT and Digital Assistants. Part 2 will be next weeks episode (#120) when we talk about balancing the personal and professional brand and the competitive edge it will get you, as well help you build a better stronger circle around you that will intern make you better in the long run. I will also includes some excerpts from David Meerman Scott and some other guests that have been on the show previously. Not everything we talk about always gets into the episode and often there are some nuggets of perspective about other topics like this one that I can bring into the dialogue later. TWO LESSONS YOU WILL TAKE AWAY TODAY 1. Machine Learning is human coded algorithms that drive some sort of decision process, like what gets populated in your Netflix queue or how articles are posted in your various social feeds. 2. AI is more about intelligence augmentation - using massive computing and processing power and applying it to solve problems combined with the creation and intuition of individuals. ABOUT TOM EDWARDS One of my favorite people to talk to is Tom Edwards (Aka @blackfin360), especially when it comes to art of the possible and AI, Machine Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, etc... Tom is that perfect mix of futurist, trail blazer and social media nerd. He can walk the walk and he can see where it is all taking us. And if you want to keep up the latest on what is going with AI, you should follow Tom. And in fact, Tom will be at CES this week in Vegas so follow him on his blog blackfin360.com as he reports back from the tech conference this week. Also follow him on Twitter @blackfin360 and you can also enable BlackFin360 Skill on your Alexa and on your Google device just say Open Blackfin360... he has got it covered. Tom Edwards www.blackfin360.com http://adage.com/article/news/25-marketing-technology-trailblazers/308646/#TomEdwards Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Eric Hanes www.wordsofmassdisruption.net Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

This is episode 116 and today we sit down and talk to the artist know for his amazing hyper-realistic photography Mr, Von Wong himself, Ben Wong. We talk storytelling, how to go viral, his journey from engineer to cutting edge and in-demand artist. Ben is self taught, he is one of the new generation of self made success stories that learned his skill online and used social to build an empire and an intensely loyal following. Marketers this is your new super informed customer, who also happens to be smart enough to build a business around his strengths and core beliefs. He has created his agency around an unconventional business model that allows him to stick to his core tenets, as well as continues to have the flexibility to only work on what he wants to work on. Today you will get real world creative, business and social media lessons from the founder of an independent creative agency that is highly in demand. And he works on his own terms with unconventional business model - he made up his own model and it works. So please... subscribe to this show, leave a review and share it with your friends... you can also follow the show at www.wordsofmassdisruption.net and you can follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. And, I discuss each show in an article on LinkedIn every week, join me for that conversation on LinkedIn page, you can find me under Eric Hanes on LinkedIn. I should come up first in the search results, if I don't start typing in Words of Mass Disruption after my name and I will pop up at the top. SHOWNOTES: www.vonwong.com Twitter | YouTube | Facebook @TheVonWong Instagram @VonWong Eliza Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0IY8qG7J-I www.wordsofmassdisruption.net LinkedIn @erichanes

In this episode we are joined with Ben Von Wong in our St. Louis studio to talk about his work as a social entrepreneur using photography to convey his message and create shareable content that makes you take action. Download this episode and this entire season 3 at www.rggedupodcast.com

In Episode #85 sprechen Lucas und Kamil (vom Filmpodcast "Archivtöne") über die gesamte Filmographie des populären Hongkonger Regisseurs Wong Kar-Wai. Dabei geht es um aufsteigenden Rauch, das Chaos der Großstadt, Einsamkeit, Dosen-Ananas, Blumenkleider und wunderschöne Menschen. (Lucas behauptet am Anfang frech, es handele sich um Episode 84. Das liegt daran, dass diese Folge schon vor der tatsächlichen Nummer 84 aufgezeichnet wurde.) Für Feedback oder Fragen schreibt eine Mail an feedback@longtake.de. Wir freuen uns sehr über jegliches Feedback via Mail, Kommentarfunktion oder Facebook und Twitter (@longtakede) und auch über jegliche andersartige Unterstützung, vielen Dank fürs Zuhören! An den Mikrofonen: Lucas B. (@kinomensch) Kamil L. (@Secretkey) Shownotes: 00:32 - Intro, Begrüßung + Vorstellung des Gasts 02:24 - Allgemeines + Biographie 06:23 - As Tears Go By (1988) 15:40 - Days of Being Wild (1991) 29:55 - Die Zusammenarbeit mit Christopher Doyle 33:08 – Ashes of Time (1994) 45:51 – Chungking Express (1994) 01:02:45 – Fallen Angels (1995) 01:18:45 – Happy Together (1997) 01:38:29 – In the Mood for Love (2000) 01:56:56 – 2046 (2004) 02:10:00 – Eros (2004) 02:13:30 - My Blueberry Nights (2007) 02:26:23 – The Grandmaster (2013) 02:39:40 – Ausblick 02:47:46 – Verabschiedung + Outro (Ausschnitte aus den Filmen unterliegen dem Copyright des entsprechenden Filmverleihs und werden aus rein journalistischer Intention unkommerziell genutzt.)

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Four More Years, Four More Years……… For those who do not know, FroKnowsPhoto launched on June 1st 2010 and June 1st marked the four year anniversary of the site.   Wow, I have never lasted in a job longer than a year let along four years at the same place.  I owe so much to you guys out there you continue to support all of the content. I read your e mails, I see your comments and I truly appreciate all of the support.    I took some time during this weeks show to discuss the future and where I think things are going for me and the site.  I answered questions about the last four years as well as read some of your favorite moments.  Regardless of wether you have been a reader since day one or you just found the site this week, THANK YOU.    So here is a HUGE THANK YOU for your support and to the future where ever it takes FroKnowsPhoto.com.   In honor of the four year anniversary I am going to give you a code worth $5 OFF your order of $19 or more at Store.froknowsphoto.com. The code is "4years". This sale will run until June 7th 2014. The code is good towards regularly priced items. So if you are trying to purchase a combo deal the code will not work.   I am giving Heidi control of 40 FREE thingies to randomly give away in orders. There will be a BlackRapid Strap or two, Lens Cloths, DVDs, Winter Hats, Mouse Pads and anything else she want's to give away randomly. Be sure to leave a comment in the comment section with why you should get one of those 40 random pieces of goodness.   Stephen hits us with his photo news as he has for almost a year at this point before we jump into a really interesting interview.      A few weeks back when I was in Israel I sat down with Mr. Benjamin Von Wong.  His work is “tremendous”, thought out and full of quality and imagination.  There are very few photographers out there who can think and see the world the way Von Wong does. I think you will glean some really important information from this interview.         Enjoy the show and don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and YouTube.