Filmmaker and storyteller Joshua Guvi (@joshguvi) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the art of turning personal adventures into compelling content that inspires others to take risks. In this episode, Josh shares the pivotal stairwell revelation that led him to sell everything and embark on two years of nonstop world travel, including his terrifying first motorcycle journey across Vietnam that reconnected him with genuine happiness. Host Ross Borden explores Josh's evolution from Vancouver burnout to successful travel filmmaker, diving into his adventures in Mongolia's fence-free wilderness, his eye-opening cultural barriers experience in China, and the business realities of monetizing authentic travel content. Josh offers behind-the-scenes insights about building a following while constantly moving between countries, plus practical advice on finding the balance between creative integrity and financial sustainability. Whether you're feeling trapped in the traditional twenties playbook or simply interested in alternative paths to fulfillment, this conversation delivers valuable perspective on why sometimes the scariest decisions lead to the most authentic life.
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00:00 - Introduction to Joshua Guvi
01:36 - Origin story: From Vancouver to traveling the world
02:39 - How to ruin your twenties and taking risks
05:30 - First destination: Manila, Philippines
06:14 - The difficult first few months of travel
07:01 - Motorcycle journey across Vietnam
08:57 - Background in video and photography
10:27 - Creative process and finding inspiration
12:30 - The business side of being a creator
16:21 - Choosing Shanghai as a base
17:27 - Future plans: Possibly New York City
18:14 - Being an outsider and cultural barriers
20:50 - The Angola adventure
24:58 - Inspiring others to travel and take risks
28:44 - Focus on longer form YouTube content
30:10 - Three countries passport game
31:55 - Where to find Josh online
