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The Last ZebraA Psychologist's Mission to Heal Families in the Foster Care System with Dr. Sebastian Del-Corral Winder | #TheLastZebraPodWhat happens when the system meant to protect our most vulnerable ends up failing them?In this powerful episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, Dr. Sebastian Del-Corral Winder - Clinical Psychologist and expert in infant and early childhood mental health - breaks down the realities of the U.S. foster care system with honesty, clarity, and compassion.He explains how the system’s origins are rooted in racism, separation, and institutional mistrust… and how those roots still shape outcomes for families today. Most parents in foster care aren’t “bad parents,” he reveals...
2025-12-171h 09The Last ZebraIt's Never Too Late To Become Who You Were Meant To Be with Dr. Brittney Carman | #TheLastZebraPodWhat does it take to reclaim a dream you were told to abandon?In this remarkable episode, Dr. Brittney Carman shares her decades-long journey from a 16-year-old who fell in love with medicine on a pediatric oncology floor to a mother, writer, professor, and finally a physician who started medical school at 42 years old.Raised in a culture where higher education wasn’t encouraged and where religious leaders explicitly told her not to pursue medicine , Brittney followed the expected path - marriage, motherhood, and a career in teaching and creative writing. But th...
2025-12-031h 26The Last ZebraA Father's Journey to Empower Youth Through Purpose and Community with Bivian "Sonny" Lee III | #TheLastZebraPodIn this powerful episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, Bivian “Sonny” Lee III, Founder & CEO of Son of a Saint, sits down with Dr. Ugo Ezema to share how losing his father at age three shaped his purpose and inspired him to help fatherless boys in New Orleans find guidance, family, and belonging.What started as a simple mission, to mentor boys growing up without dads, has become one of the city’s most transformative youth programs. For nearly 15 years, Son of a Saint has changed hundreds of lives through mentorship, therapy, education, and unconditional support....
2025-11-181h 17The Last ZebraFrom Surviving Abuse to Empowering Others with Hope and Purpose with Stacy Ann Smith | #TheLastZebraStacy Ann Smith — therapist, nonprofit founder, and survivor — joins The Last Zebra Podcast to share a story of faith, forgiveness, and fierce compassion.From surviving childhood trauma to dedicating her life to helping women trapped in cycles of abuse, sex work, and human trafficking, Stacyann’s journey is one of purpose born from pain. What began as a trip to Indonesia turned into a calling that now transforms lives across Jamaica through her organization, Pursued International Foundation.In this heartfelt episode, she and Dr. Ugo Ezema explore the intersection of faith, justice, and me...
2025-11-051h 21The Last ZebraWar to Wisdom: A Marine’s Journey to Finding Humanity with MSgt Kevin Thompson| #thelastzebrapodKevin Thompson — Marine veteran, husband, father, and optimist — joins The Last Zebra Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, leadership, and finding purpose beyond the uniform.After nearly twenty years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Kevin reflects on the moments that shaped him — from growing up in Atlanta to surviving combat in Iraq, raising a family while serving overseas, and learning how to lead with empathy in one of the world’s toughest professions.In this deeply human and often moving conversation, Dr. Ugo Ezema and Kevin explore what it means to grow...
2025-10-221h 17The Last ZebraA Story of Drive, Creating Change & Embracing Diversity with Dr. Diana Espinoza | #thelastzebrapodFrom a small town in Ecuador to the ICUs of New Orleans, Dr. Diana Espinoza’s story is one of courage, resilience, and discovery. 🇪🇨💙In this episode of The Last Zebra, Dr. Espinoza sits down with Dr. Ugo Ezema to share her remarkable journey—from studying medicine at 17, to moving to the U.S. without knowing English, to finding purpose in Pulmonary and Critical Care during the pandemic.Through language barriers, long nights, and moments of self-doubt, she found strength in service—and a passion for advocating for Spanish-speaking patients and the communities she...
2025-10-081h 05The Last ZebraHealing Beyond the Hospital: Racism, Resilience, and Health Equity with Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens | #thelastzebrapodHow do you find peace after a deeply painful experience? Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens on overcoming trauma and forging a new path forward.Dr. Bryant-Stevens, a leading pediatrician and advocate, shares her extraordinary journey, from navigating segregated schools in her youth to facing overt racism during medical school. She reveals the profound lesson her parents taught her about unconditional love and service , and why she believes you must forgive for yourself, not for those who hurt you. She also explains her impactful work in health equity, which goes beyond describing disparities...
2025-09-2452 minThe Last ZebraTop ICU Doctor on Burnout: One Thing Matters More Than Work with Ognjen Gajic | #TheLastZebraPodFor Critical Care Intensivist Dr. Ognjen Gajic, avoiding burnout in a demanding medical career isn't about "work-life balance," but harmony. In a clip from The Last Zebra, Dr. Gajic shares a personal story of career rejection that led to a profound realisation at home with his son. He explains why the conventional idea of "balance" is flawed and why prioritising family is the ultimate foundation for a sustainable and meaningful career in medicine.This insightful conversation from "The Last Zebra" delves into the human challenges that shape a medical professional's life and career, highlighting how personal values...
2025-09-1043 minThe Last ZebraA Critical Care Doctor's Survival Story with Dr. Dee Ford | #TheLastZebraPodThis episode we speak to Dr. Dee Ford, MD, MSCR, ATSF (Pulmonary / Critical Care), as a Critical Care doctor, she's seen it all. But when her own near-death experience began with a single symptom—fatigue—she discovered a opportunity in modern medicine hiding in plain sight.This is the essence of The Last Zebra: a story that looks past the diagnosis to find a profound, human truth. It's not about a rare disease, but a rare insight into what we're getting wrong in patient care, showcasing the authentic, grounded conversations we need to have.In this...
2025-09-031h 19
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 27 Healing through connectionWelcome to Episode 27:Healing Through ConnectionUnleash the Eagle Within You to soar higher with Coach Ugo Chijiutomi, “The Eagle”, your C.E.O (Chief Encouraging Officer). Here to encourage you to live life knowing your worth. You are worthy and I am here to help you embrace the best version of yourself. Visit https://ugochijiutomi.com to learn more about Coach Ugo Chijiutomi.I share 1 podcast a week and I’m interested in hearing your feedback plus what you would like to hear me talk about. Be sure to like, comment and share...
2025-02-0426 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 26: The Foundations of Healing: Understanding Emotional WoundsWelcome to Episode 26:The Foundations of Healing: Understanding Emotional WoundsUnleash the Eagle Within You to soar higher with Coach Ugo Chijiutomi, “The Eagle”, your C.E.O (Chief Encouraging Officer). Here to encourage you to live life knowing your worth. You are worthy and I am here to help you embrace the best version of yourself. Visit https://ugochijiutomi.com to learn more about Coach Ugo Chijiutomi.I share 1 podcast a week and I’m interested in hearing your feedback plus what you would like to hear me talk about. Be sure to lik...
2025-01-2723 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUwelcome to 2025Welcome to Episode 25:Welcome to 2025.Unleash the Eagle Within You to soar higher with Coach Ugo Chijiutomi, “The Eagle”, your C.E.O (Chief Encouraging Officer). Here to encourage you to live life knowing your worth. You are worthy and I am here to help you embrace the best version of yourself. Visit https://ugochijiutomi.com to learn more about Coach Ugo Chijiutomi.I share 1 podcast a week and I’m interested in hearing your feedback plus what you would like to hear me talk about. Be sure to like, comment and share the vi...
2025-01-2112 min
Pixel by EKOD StudentsS1E1 - L'IA qui code : le rêve des patrons, le cauchemar des dev ?Dans ce podcast Pixel by EKOD Students, Kévin Alves, Ugo Roserat, Théo Rodrigues et Zakaria Salmi explorent un sujet brûlant : l'impact de l'IA générative sur le monde du développement. L'intelligence artificielle capable de coder est-elle vraiment le rêve des patrons et le cauchemar des développeurs ?À travers une discussion ouverte et nuancée, ponctuée d'anecdotes personnelles et d'exemples concrets, ce podcast offre un aperçu captivant des opportunités et des défis que l'IA générative présente pour l'industrie du logiciel. Que vous soyez développeur, étudiant en informat...
2024-10-171h 40
Parlons Cash !Communiquer en tant que DAF et faire rayonner ses résultats - Marie HAMARD, CEO @Caipi FinanceLes directeurs financiers sont souvent des travailleurs acharnés enfermés dans le syndrome de l’expert Dès lors, comment communiquer en tant que DAF pour faire rayonner ses résultats et ceux de son équipe ? Pour aborder le sujet je suis parti à la rencontre de Marie Hamard, la fondatrice de Caipi Finance et ex CFO de CENAREO. Marie à tout connu dans le monde de la finance : en moins de 15 ans elle est passée d’assistante de direction à CFO d’une entreprise de 50 personnes...
2024-03-2150 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUepisode 24 Mindful lIVING: Cultivating Awareness for a balanced Life.Welcome to Episode 24 Mindful Living: Cultivating Awareness For A Balanced Life. I am your host Ugo Chijiutomi. Living mindfully is about taking moments throughout the day to be fully present with our environment and everything within it. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful videos.Remember, your healing starts from within.Timestamps00:00 Intro02:11 What Is The Meaning Of Mindful Living?07:00 The key aspects of mindful living.10:57 Mindful living practices.13:14 The Benefits Of Mindful Living.18:55 How Do You Create And Cultivate Awareness In Your...
2024-03-1934 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 23 – Resilient Minds Cultivating Self-Love With The Eagle Mentality,Welcome to Episode 23 – Resilient Minds Cultivating Self-Love With The Eagle Mentality, I am your host Ugo Chijiutomi. I believe that everyone of us has that Eagle Mentality. Eagle mentality is the ability to soar high into different levels of life and we’re all called to be Eagles. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful videos. Remember, your healing starts from within.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:40 What Is Resilient?03:24 What Is It Mean To Cultivate Resilient Mindset?04:40 Embracing Self-Love09:29 The Journey Of Self-Discovery11:12the Eagle Mentality15...
2024-02-2625 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 22: Embracing the future by Unleashing Potential Through IntentWelcome to Episode 22 – Embrace The Future- Unleashing Potential Through Intent, I am your host Ugo Chijiutomi. Today’s episode is about Embracing The Future by Unleashing Potential Through Intent. We’re going to talk about; how you begin to embrace that power within you, the power of embracing the future, the essence of the intent and crafting your future blueprint. And then we’re going to talk about unleashing your emotional potentials and mental mastery for your future success. Mental Mastery is focused on four key inner skills: Confidence, Motivation, Focus and Optimism as well as physical wellbeing.Don't...
2024-02-1921 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 21: Mindset Magic: Transforming Resolutions into PotentialWelcome to Episode 21 –Mindset magic, transforming resolution into intentions, I am your host Ugo Chijiutomi and today’s episode It is about transforming resolution into intentions and how are we going to do that this year.Remember we're talking about having intentions in 2024 rather than just having resolutions.In the last episode, I talked about intentions are more gravitational. They get pulled to you whereas resolution just feels like something that you've got to reach out for and pull rather than it pulling to you.So we want to focus a lot...
2024-02-1224 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 20: The Art of IntentUnleash the Eagle Within You to soar higher with Coach Ugo Chijiutomi, “The Eagle”, your C.E.O (Chief Encouraging Officer). Here to encourage you to live life knowing your worth. You are worthy and I am here to help you embrace the best version of yourself. Visit https://ugochijiutomi.com to learn more about Coach Ugo Chijiutomi. I share 1 podcast a week and I’m interested in hearing your feedback plus what you would like to hear me talk about. Be sure to like, comment and share the videos with your friends. Be a part of the conversation and su...
2024-02-0519 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUSpecial Episode Interview with Lloyed Lobo: From Grassroots to GreatnessLloyed Lobo, Cofounder, Boast.AI & Traction. Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, From Grassroots to GreatnessLloyed Lobo, an entrepreneur, podcast host and community builder, experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait, witnessing the strength of community in evacuating the population to safety. As the co-founder of fintech platform Boast.Al, he leveraged the Community-Led Growth model to bootstrap the company to $10 million in annual recurring revenue while also co-founding Traction, a community empowering more than 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital.Lloyed is also the author of the Wall Street Journal...
2024-01-2356 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 19: Welcome to 2024Welcome to Episode 19:Welcome to 2024.Unleash the Eagle Within You to soar higher with Coach Ugo Chijiutomi, “The Eagle”, your C.E.O (Chief Encouraging Officer). Here to encourage you to live life knowing your worth. You are worthy and I am here to help you embrace the best version of yourself. Visit https://ugochijiutomi.com to learn more about Coach Ugo Chijiutomi. I share 1 podcast a week and I’m interested in hearing your feedback plus what you would like to hear me talk about. Be sure to like, comment and share the vi...
2024-01-1420 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUepisode 16 Healing from withinWelcome to Episode 16 – Healing from within, I am your host Ugo Chijiutomi and today we will be diving in a deep topic of your Inner Child.We will be exploring the transformative power of reconnecting with our inner child and how we can embark on a journey of healing.Thank you for joining me on this exploration of self-healing and embracing your inner child. I hope that you continue to nurture and cherish this part of yourself on your journey to healing. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful videos. Remember, your healing starts from within.Timestamps00:00 Introduction 01:37 Our Inner Ch...
2023-07-2421 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEp 15 Inner Peace Within usIn today's episode, I strive to Inspire and Empower Individuals from all walks of Life to embark on a path to Inner Calmness. Discover the immense benefits of cultivating Inner Peace, such as reduced stress, improved focus, increased self-awareness, and enhanced overall well-being etc. Timestamps00:00 Introduction 00:24 Unleash the Eagle Within You.08:59 Key tools that can help us cultivate inner Peace: Meditation, Visualization, Gratitude, and Affirmations. 10:07 What is Inner Peace? 14:34 What can Inner peace do in a person's life? 15:39 Stress and Depression. 18:52 Married People and Mothers.22:11 3 Key questions I ask People.24:10 Importance of Meditation. 26:05 Self Care. 30:24 Letting Go.34:13 Inner Child.36:05 What...
2023-07-1543 min
In Search of Hope PodcastUnderstanding the Spiritual Aspects of ManifestationIn this episode, Ugo dives deep into the meaning of manifestation and its spiritual aspects. Everything you’re looking at in this world started from someone’s thoughts and then became physical. It was manifested. God created us in His likeness, which means we can also create just like He does.
“In order for someone to speak something into existence, they first have to think something into existence.”- Ugo Eze [03:11]
We can create things from a spiritual place, but for it to resonate on a higher realm, it shouldn't solely be selfishly based. Functioning in the true form of God’s sp...
2023-04-0310 min
Ugo's TakeUgo's Take SportsTalk- 8In this episode Ugo Amadi gives his opinion on Chelsea FC's sacking of Graham Potter and more...
2023-04-0321 min
Ugo's TakeUgo's Take - SportsTalk 7In today's episode Ugo reviews Leicester City FC v Chelsea FC, gives his opinion on Chelsea FC's run of good form and more...
2023-03-1228 min
Ugo's TakeUgo's Take: SportsTalk 5In this episode Ugo Amadi reacts to Chelsea FC's loss to Tottenham Hotspurs and shares his thoughts on who he thinks should replace Graham Potter...
2023-02-2718 min
Ugo's TakeUgo's Take: SportsTalk 3In this episode Ugo Amadi Reviews the Chelsea FC Champions league game vs Borussia Dortmund and more...
2023-02-1725 min
Ugo's TakeUgo's Take - SportsTalk : Chelsea FC board give Potter Time...Ugo Amadi gives his take on news on Chelsea FC's board decision to give Graham Potter time and judge him over years...
2023-02-1434 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 14: Finding PurposeWelcome to Episode 14Finding PurposeFinding your purpose is key in setting your goals and intentions.Discover your purposeAre purpose Created or DiscoveredWho can find their purposeWhat are the steps to discovering Purpose?You can follow me on my socials:Instagram: @Ugo.ChijiutomiLinkedin: Ugo ChijiutomiFacebook Group: Unleash The Eagle within Youwebsite: www.ugochijiutomi.comClubhouse: ugochijiutomi
2023-01-2909 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEp 13 Welcome to 2023Welcome to Episode 13Welcome to 2023.This Episode is about setting goals aligned with your Spirit, Soul and Body.Staying in alignment and learning to set goals from the Inside Out, Instead of setting goals from the outside in.Focusing on our inner goals and making sure they are all in alignment.Learning to be more still and not let the noise drown you out.Using the 4 key components Spiritual HealthEmotional HealthMental HealthPhysical Healthy To...
2023-01-1522 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 12 Your Dreams are ValidWelcome to Episode 12Your dreams are valid.Have you realized so many of us have allowed our dreams to die?I encourage you to revive your dreams again and start dreaming in this episode.There is so much greatness inside of you; only you can birth the dreams inside you. You can follow me on my socials:Instagram: @Ugo.ChijiutomiLinkedin: Ugo ChijiutomiFacebook Group: Unleash The Eagle within Youwebsite: www.ugochijiutomi.comClubhouse...
2022-11-2018 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 11 Finding Freedom and Happiness with Melissa KwanIn Today's Episode, I am joined by Melissa Kwan who is the co-founder and CEO of eWebinar.Melissa Kwan has spent twelve years in startups and built three successful companies without venture capital backing. Her previous startup, a real estate tech company, was acquired in 2019.As a revenue-driven founder specializing in sales and business development, she has learned how to build companies with very few resources — by automating what she could, outsourcing wherever possible, and inspiring talented people to join her team with shared focus and enthusiasm.Over the last decade, Melissa has co...
2022-10-0924 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEp 10 Your Mind is PowerfulWelcome to Episode 10Here I discussed the power of your mind and how Imagination plays a vital role.I discussed how people like Walt Disney used the power of imagination and created one of the big characters in children's tv (Mickey Mouse).I shared how I have started deliberately creating using the act of intentional Imagination.Imagination is one of the faulty of our minds and it is important we learn to harness its power of it.You can follow me on my socials:Instagram: @Ugo_Chijiutomi
2022-09-1818 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 9: The Art of converting defeat into stepping stones to opportunity.In this episode, I discuss The art of converting defeat into stepping stones to opportunity.This was the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.I shared steps on how to reframe and reprogram your mind to begin to see Defeat as a stepping stone to opportunitiesHow to Identify the opportunities in your business, family and personal life.This was a short episode but nonetheless insightful.I also talked about my forthcoming event on the 3rd of SeptemberUnleash the Eagle within You seminar:
2022-07-3117 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUEpisode 8: Thoughts become ThingsIn this episode, I discuss how thoughts become thingsI have always struggled with my thoughts and realised that we have more power over our thoughts than we know.I shared a tool that helped me like having a Thought and Mood tracker to track my thoughts and also to learn to clean my thoughtsI recommended a book we read that changed my life and thoughts. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.You can follow me on my socials:Instagram: @Ugo_ChijiutomiLinkedin: Ugo Chijiutomi
2022-07-1729 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUUnleash Your Potential with Evan CarmichaelWelcome to Episode 7I am joined by Evan Carmichael in this episode, and we discuss how to unleash your potential. How to believe in yourself and how to chase your purpose.Evan shared how he started his journey, how he believed in himself and his mission to help others believe in themselves too.We spoke about his book " Built to Serve" and his upcoming book called "Momentum"Evan shared his tips on how to stay motivated and keep the momentum going especially for an entrepreneur.As Evan Carmichael #Believes...
2022-07-0328 min
The Traveling Image MakersAn Interview with Colby BrownIn episode 182 Ugo interviews Colby Brown. We have wanted to interview Colby for a long time and, thanks also to the pandemic, we finally managed to find him stuck at home long enough us to be able to arrange this.Colby Brown is a photographer, photo educator and author based out of Eastern Pennsylvania. Specializing in landscape, travel and humanitarian photography, his photographic portfolio spans the four corners of the globe. Throughout his work, one can see that he combines his love of the natural world with his fascination of the world’s diverse cultures.Ug...
2021-03-1144 min
2021-03-0903 min
The Traveling Image MakersOne-on-One with Ugo and RalphIn this episode Ugo and Ralph catch up after a few months and discuss their recent travels, to Italy and Turkey respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-2341 min
In Search of Hope PodcastEp 23: Progress is Not LinearSometimes your best efforts will yield you some pretty awful results. And if you are anything like Ugo, you have been in that position many times. However, progress is not linear! Listen in as Ugo tells you about his most recent screw up and what he has learned from it. And trust, he is laughing at himself along the way!
2021-01-0319 min
Ugo's TakeNew Year EpisodeWelcome to the first episode of the year as Ugo Amadi gives a run down on what to expect on Ugo's Take in 2021
2021-01-0228 min
Ugo's TakeEpisode 26 : Ugo's Take Football ShowUgo in this episode gives his take on the thrashing of Manchester United by Tottenham, Paul Pogba's Madrid dream and so much more...!
2020-10-101h 06
Ugo's TakeThe Ugo's Take Football ShowIn this episode Ugo gives his take on Bukoya Saka's Call up to the three lions, UEFA Champions League group stage draws and lots more...
2020-10-0345 min
2020-09-0737 minUgo's TakeEpisode 19 - Interview with Leonor De Paramo and Sports Review updateIn this Episode Ugo has and insightful discussion as he interviews Business strategy Consultant Leonor De Paramo and also gives his take on some sporting news
2020-08-2944 min
Closing The_GapTurning ProIn these uncertain times, many people are being furloughed, have lost their jobs, ot are struggling financially. It they have been considering becoming a professional photographer for some time, they might think now is the time to do it.Taking this step, if not done with the right mindset, can be dangerous, however.In this episode of the podcast, the first in a series about turning pro, Fabrizia and Ugo discuss what it takes to become a pro and the mistakes to avoid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2020-05-2031 minIn Search of Hope PodcastEp 17: I Promise You, I'm Not DrunkListen in as a severely sleep deprived, Ugo, shares the critical nature of sleep in this fight against covid-19 and what happens when you don’t get enough of it. Well, that’s what he attempts to do.
2020-05-1319 min
In Search of Hope PodcastEp 16: It Seemed Like a Good Idea At the TimeIn this episode, Ugo talks about some of his frustrations with healthcare workers being labeled as heroes. He also discusses a social media trend amongst healthcare workers that is both kind hearted but also potentially problematic
2020-04-3036 minUgo's TakeUgo's Take Episode 5Ugo speaks with the creator and writer of Heru comics as they take a dip dive into everything comics! Comic book heads this is for you
2020-04-2158 minIn Search of Hope PodcastEp 15: Inshallah (God Willing)Ugo speaks on the realization that he is eating himself to death, the effects of anxiety from covid, on his health, losing multiple patients to the disease in one week and reexamining what uncertainty means to him. But more importantly, he explores the ways in which he is pushing through.
2020-04-1227 minIn Search of Hope PodcastEp 14: Covid Check InIts been a wild couple of weeks and Ugo is back explaining the podcast break and potential changes in the podcast, given the terrible events occurring in our world due to the covid19 outbreak. He also touches on the direct ways in which the pandemic has touched his life and what he is doing to move forward.
2020-03-2925 minClosing The_GapEyewitnessIt is said that our brains only remember things in three ways:Through highly emotional connection, like deep joy or deep traumaThrough repetitiveness over a long period of time Through photosWhen one of these ways isn’t available, the memory will fade and eventually get archived, deleted from consciousness. We only remember our lives through one of these “anchors”Unfortunately, when photos are simply digital files, they’re hardly ever looked at, and often end up lost, deleted, or corrupted. Even when we save photos on a cloud service, that’s where they end up: literal...
2020-03-1132 min
The Traveling Image MakersDarlene Hildebrandt and the Venice CarnivalOne of our favorite guests is back on the show! When Ugo interviewed Darlene Hildebrandt in episode 85, she expressed her intention to come to Venice for the Carnival and join the workshop that Ugo leads there every year.Darlene is the creator of Digital Photo Mentor. She has been a professional photographer for over 30 years, and photography educator since 2011. Darlene provides valuable articles on her site, has a free ebook, and offers online photography courses, as well as photography travel tours. Her next tours are to Morocco in April and Peru and India in the fall of 2020.
2020-03-0322 min
The Traveling Image MakersAmy Inman, Grapes and HeroesThe guest of this week’s episode is not a photographer, but we thought the story she wanted to tell deserved recognition.The reason we travel to and photograph certain locations is because we love them and we would do anything to preserve them. High on the list of most-loved places for us sits the Cinque Terre region in north-western Italy.This region is strikingly beautiful and extremely fragile. What not many people know is that the landscape there has been shaped by millennia of farming grapes and olives on narrow terraces, held together on th...
2020-02-1128 minThe Traveling Image MakersFear of TravelingAfter a few months of absence, The Traveling Image Makers Podcast is back on air!In this episode, Ugo and Ralph discuss how fear of the consequences of recent events, including the spread of the coronavirus infection in China, is impacting world travel and what travelers can do to ensure their own safety and minimize the chances of bringing home bad memories, instead of beautiful photos, from their trips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-0438 minIn Search of Hope PodcastEp 11: An Unexpected Breakdown (w/ Jon Griggs)Ugo thought he was all healed up and then went to a wedding in Virginia and got emotionally WRECKED. Listen in as he tells the story, as one of his closest friends, Jon Griggs, rides shotgun. Also, they also touch on the importance of deep friendships that get you through dark times. “In friendship there is a deep responsibility”
2020-01-1957 minIn Search of Hope PodcastEp 9: Heavy Hearts Sing of HopeFeeling overwhelmed and rundown, Ugo stepped away for a short while to get himself together. And he's back...but still very much jacked up emotionally and not doing well. But that makes for a good episode, right? Right?? We'll see...
2019-12-1037 minClosing The_GapThe Importance of Writing, Part TwoIn last episode we discussed why photographers and all creatives, even if they are not writers, should start writing and we listed some of the way that creativity and productivity can benefit from writing.This week we continue the conversation on the topic of writing. We give you some more practical tips on how to develop and maintain a writing habit. We analyze and debunk some of the typical objections, like “I am not a good writer”, “I don’t know what to write about”, and “People will laugh at me.”Mentioned in this episodeSuperpowers...
2019-08-1439 minUgo's TakeUgo's Take; Episode 3Join Ugo as he gives his take on Eden Hazard's move Real Madrid and lots more
2019-06-0913 min
The Traveling Image MakersStefania Boglioli in KenyaOur guest for this episode of the podcast defines herself as a photographer, a philosopher, a writer and a wanderer.Stefania Boglioli is also a blogger, a visual story teller and a travel companion with a passion for sharing her journeys and her perspective with fellow curious travellers.She was born in Italy, but spent many years in Africa before returning to Europe to continue her work. She changed career path more than once and lived many lives.She is either out exploring and taking photos or locked up in her home studio r...
2019-06-0435 minUgo's TakeUgo's Take episode 2; Why Sometimes We Fail!Join Ugo Amadi as he explores some key reasons we fail to achieve our potential! This is a mind unlocking episode! Listen up folks 📢👍
2019-05-2713 min
The Traveling Image MakersPedro Kin in Patagonia and the DolomitesPedro Kin is a Portuguese landscape photographer based in Slovakia but you’ll often find him chasing the light in the most beautiful mountains, forests and fjords of Europe. Favouring the cold landscapes and the raw nature of northern Europe, the weather does not stop him from going after the perfect shot — be it the northern lights in the Lofoten Islands, a snowy beach in Lithuania or a powerful waterfall in Iceland. When not travelling the world with his camera, Pedro is found back home helping others improve their photography and editing skills through personalized one-to-one online courses.Ug...
2019-05-0739 min
The Traveling Image MakersJason Teale in KoreaThe guest for this episode of the podcast is Jason Teale, a Canadian photographer who has made South Korea his home for more than ten years now.Jason’s work focuses on travel landscapes and cityscapes as well as cinemagraphs. He is a brand ambassador for Flixel and managed their photographic team for Visa during the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. His work has been featured by National Geographic and Travel and Leisure Asia.Ugo asked Jason about what makes Korea such an amazing place to live and to photograph.They also chatted about Jason’s lates...
2019-04-0937 min
The Traveling Image MakersMartin Bailey in JapanRecently Ugo bought a couple flight tickets to Japan, a country he will be visiting for the first time this year. Wanting to learn more about the place and how to photograph it best, he naturally thought of the photographers he knows that are intimately familiar with it?Looking at the list of past guests of this podcast, it is obvious that Martin Bailey is the expert, when it comes to Japan, having lived in Tokyo for many years.Martin is a nature and wildlife photographer based in Tokyo. He’s a pioneering podcaster and blog...
2019-03-261h 03
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 161 – David duChemin and The Traveling LensThe guest for this episode of the podcast is an old friend of the Traveling Image Makers podcast. We recorded episode TTIM 66 – David duChemin and The Soul of the Camera with him a while back.David is a world & humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, digital publisher, and international workshop leader. Based in Victoria, Canada, when he’s home, David leads a nomadic life chasing compelling images on all 7 continents.He just reopened for enrollment his travel photography course, The Traveling Lens. You can sign up for it only until January 24.Ralph and Ugo a...
2019-01-221h 02
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 160 – Mike Holp, the Digital NomadIn this week’s episode of the podcast, Ugo interviews Mike Holp.Mike is a digital nomad and travel photographer from Austin, Texas. He’s been traveling in South America for over a year, capturing photos of beautiful destinations, and meeting new friends from all over the world! Mike is offering a coaching program to other aspiring digital nomads with the proven techniques for long-term travel on a budget. He recently launched an online course and free eBook on how to generate passive income with Airbnb every month without owning property or renting out your space. It’s now po...
2019-01-0844 min
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 158 – Jay Patel and CreativityToday’s episode of the podcast sees the return of one of our best friends, who was with us already in episode 36, Jay Patel.In the course of the conversation, Jay and Ugo discuss such topics as getting the shots when the weather is not cooperating, researching a destination to make the most of limited time, and finding ways to be creative beyond the iconic shot that many limit themselves to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1136 min
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 154 – Leigh Diprose in EuropeThe guest for this episode of the podcast, as his LinkedIn profile states, is a Business Manager, Communication and Social Media Specialist with over 15 years of marketing, communication and sales experience, working for a major manufacturer of photo equipment.But first of all, Leigh Diprose is a photographer and a friend.After having known each other virtually for more than six year, Ugo and Leigh had finally the chance to meet face-to-face and to spend a few days together when Leigh was traveling across Europe on his honeymoon, or his elopement, as he prefers to ca...
2018-11-1333 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 152 – Georgia and ArmeniaIn this episode, a conversation between Ralph and Ugo about the former’s recent trip to a pair of small, not very well-known, but beautiful and welcoming countries: Georgia and Armenia.These two countries with a long history, which regained their independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union, haven’t seen much tourism until recently and this means their beauty is still largely unspoilt, even though they are rapidly modernizing and the infrastructure is almost on par with European standards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-3043 min
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 151 – Mike Gulbraa Around the WorldFor this episode of the podcast (absent Ralph, who was traveling to Costa Rica) Ugo had the opportunity to interview Mike Gulbraa, who has been into photography for over 45 years and he has visited 162 countries to date.Mike, a published and award-winning photographer, established M&M Photo Tours, Inc. in 2009, and since has traveled extensively in the US and across the globe, doing photo tours and workshops at the world’s best locations. M&M Photo Tours, Inc. is for photographers of all skill levels – even professionals.Mike enjoys photographing candids, street photography, landscapes, wildlife, and sp...
2018-10-2354 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 150 – South-East AsiaIn this episode of the podcast, Ralph interviews Ugo about his recent trip to a trio of countries in Southeast Asia: Singapore, Malaysia, and Cambodia. These countries are culturally rich and diverse and visually stimulating, so we think they should be on every traveling photographer’s radar. Below the fold, you can see some of the pictures Ugo took while there.We also recommend that you listen to episode TTIM 146 – Matt Brandon and Pete DeMarco in Malaysia, which covers the city of Penang more in depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2018-10-1654 min
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 146 – Matt Brandon and Pete DeMarco in MalaysiaThis week’s episode is a special one. It was recorded on location by Ugo in Penang, Malaysia, where he had the pleasure to meet face-to-face with two great friends and previous guests on the show: Matt Brandon and Pete DeMarco.Matt Brandon is a Malaysia-based assignment photographer; Matt has experience photographing for nonprofits, assignment, and editorial work Matt often collaborates with NGOs to tell their stories and to train their field staff to do the same.Pete DeMarco is an award-winning travel photographer. His passion for helping people transform their photography shows through in the...
2018-09-181h 06
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 145 – Harry Fisch and AuthenticityHarry Fisch has been a photographer for more years than he cares to remember. He has photographically documented more than 40 countries through which he has travelled.Winner of the 2012 World National Geographic Photo Contest (places), and later disqualified, his work has deserved several awards: Two Jury Awards in 2014 at the Grand Prix de la Découverte, finalist in the Sony 2012 World Photo Awards and selected in 2010 by Photoespaña—possibly the most prestigious Spanish photographic event—in the section “Discoveries”. His work has also been published, among other publications, in “La lettre de la Photographie”, which was nominated best...
2018-09-1153 min
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 140 – Pia Parolin and Promenade MomentsBorn and raised in Italy, Pia Parolin studied biology in Germany and in Brazilian Amazonia. A passionate tropical ecologist with PhD, she always carries her camera with her since the day her father gave her the first Minolta at the age of 9. Living on the French Riviera since 2005, she loves to capture light, colours and movements.With her "Promenade Moments" series from 2017, captured on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, she wanted to give back some colour and light to the victims of the 2016 terrorist attack by donating metal prints of her pictures to the associations Promenade...
2018-08-0752 min
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 139 – Scott Kelby and the World Wide Photo WalksThis week we have a very special guest on the show that doesn't really need a lot of introduction, because pretty much everybody knows Scott Kelby.For those few who still don't, we'll just say that Scott is the President and CEO of KelbyOne (the online educational community for creative people); the editor and publisher of Photoshop User Magazine; Conference Technical Chair for the Photoshop World Conference & Expo; Host of the influential weekly photography talk show “The Grid;” Founder of the annual “Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk” (the world’s largest social photography event); Training Director and lead instr...
2018-07-311h 05The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 138 – Real Photography in the Age of Photoshop, Part 2This week's episode is a special one. During the latest Out Of Chicago Summer Conference, Ugo was the moderator of a panel discussion involving two very well-known travel and nature photographers, Scott Bourne and Deborah Sandidge, in addition to the founder and president of PHLEARN, Aaron Nace, who is also a passionate photographer.Deborah is known for employing creative techniques, both during capture and at the computer, to give her photos a unique look, using long exposures and various tools for expressing her artistic sensitivity; Scott also sits on the advisory board of Skylum, a company that...
2018-07-2433 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 137 – Real Photography in the Age of Photoshop, Part 1This week's episode is a special one. During the latest Out Of Chicago Summer Conference, Ugo was the moderator of a panel discussion involving two very well-known travel and nature photographers, Scott Bourne and Deborah Sandidge, in addition to the founder and president of PHLEARN, Aaron Nace, who is also a passionate photographer.Deborah is known for unapologetically post-processing her photos to give them a unique look, using long exposures and other techniques that do not always result in realistic images; Scott also sits on the advisory board of Skylum, a company that produces powerful photo processing...
2018-07-1750 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 129 – Moroccan AdventureIn this special episode of the podcast, Ralph talks with Ugo about his latest trip to that wonderful country, Morocco.You can follow Ralph along his itinerary, from Casablanca to Marrakech, as we describe some of the best spots the country has to offer, including Chefchaouen, Fes, the Erg Chebbi desert, Aït Ben-Haddou, and the Atlas mountains.Listen closely if you want to get the best tips about touring and photographing this fascinating destination.LinksMystical Morocco – Photo Enrichment AdventuresUrban Morocco: Rabat, Fez, Meknes and Chefchaouen – Ugo Cei Photography
2018-05-2251 min
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2018-03-0502 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 105 – Vieri Bottazzini and Landscape Photography with a LeicaAfter some weeks of absence due to his travels to places with poor Internet connectivity and wildly different time zones, Ralph joins Ugo back on the show to interview Vieri Bottazzini, a travel landscape photographer, Leica Ambassador, Leica Akademie Italy instructor and Formatt-Hitech Ambassador.Vieri considers himself a portrait photographer. He portrays the beauty of the planet, working in the most spectacular studio of the world: the world itself.Since 2010 he combined his passion for photography with his love for nature and the wilderness by dedicating himself exclusively to Fine Art Landscape photography. With 25 years...
2017-12-0549 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 100 – Thailand and BulgariaJoin us in celebrating our 100th episode! After almost two years of publishing a new show every week and never missing one, we have finally reached this important milestone and we have no intention of stopping.Many podcasts start strong and then die on the vine, but we know that the name of the game is consistency and you can only be successful if you do the work and show up every week. No excuses allowed. The reward is an ever growing and loyal audience: you.Speaking of work, whereas we always try to sound...
2017-10-3141 minClosing The_GapNever Criticize Other People’s WorkI was recently on an Internet forum where people usually post their own photos. There, somebody had commented on a photo that somebody else had shared and the entirety of their comment was “Truly horrible.” That's what they wrote, literally.Reading such comments never fails to upset me and, whenever you tell those people that their comments are out of place, they invariably retort that they have a right to their opinions and that if somebody publishes a photo, they willingly expose themselves to critique and even to harsh criticism even if such criticism is not constructive in a...
2017-10-0303 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 88 – The State of Landscape Photography, Part 2This week’s episode is a special one. During the latest Out Of Chicago Summer Conference, Ugo was the moderator of a panel discussion about the State of Landscape Photography. The panelists were three very well-known landscape and outdoor photographers: Josh Cripps, Ian Plant, and Bill Fortney.What ensued was a lively and, at times, humorous discussion about the joys and pains of being a professional landscape photographer, interspersed with reflections about the direction the industry is going: Are we seeing a resurgence of “natural” photography? Is it still possible to make a living doing...
2017-08-0840 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 87 – The State of Landscape Photography, Part 1This week’s episode is a special one. During the latest Out Of Chicago Summer Conference, Ugo was the moderator of a panel discussion about the State of Landscape Photography. The panelists were three very well-known landscape and outdoor photographers: Josh Cripps, Ian Plant, and Bill Fortney.What ensued was a lively and, at times, humorous discussion about the joys and pains of being a professional landscape photographer, interspersed with reflections about the direction the industry is going: Are we seeing a resurgence of “natural” photography? Is it still possible to make a living doing...
2017-08-0153 min
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2017-07-2101 minClosing The_GapTalent is Overrated. A Conversation with Fabrizia CostaSubscribe on iTunes.The subject of today's podcast is a little pet-peeve of mine, the myth of talent, something about which I already ranted in the past. This topic was brought to my mind again by reading a blog post by my friend Fabrizia Costa.Fabrizia mentions that someone left her a comment saying basically that talent is necessary to get anywhere in photography and her reply is as follows:“This is the view held by many photographers, and to some extent it's true but I believe that talent is overrated. Yes, you do...
2017-07-1924 minClosing The_GapIntroducing the Ugo Cei Photography PodcastWelcome to my new photography podcast!I can already hear some of you say: “Hey, wait a minute, don't you already have a photography podcast?” Well, as a matter of fact I do. It's called The Travelling Image Makers and I co-host that one with my buddy Ralph Velasco. Every week we publish an interview with a travel photographer and we've been doing so for more than 80 weeks. It's a very high production value, very structured podcast and you can count on an episode to be published every week for the foreseeable future. I am...
2017-07-1002 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 80 – Matt Payne and Night Sky PhotographyOur guest for this episode of the podcast is landscape photographer and podcaster Matt Payne.Matt’s passion for the outdoors shines through in his stunning landscape and nightscape photography. He finds the most enchanting moments in which vibrant colors and lively motion overhead complement the stillness of the world below. Payne uses long exposures and composites to illuminate the dark night skies and to capture the motion of the stars in visually stunning compositions. His work encourages viewers to stop and take a moment to appreciate the natural wonders of our world in wa...
2017-06-1342 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 79 – In the News: Electronics Flight Ban and Google Terminates Nik PluginsIn the current episode of the podcast Ugo and Ralph discuss about two recent news items that are of interest to travel photographers:* The banning of large electronic items, including cameras, laptops and tablets aboard US-bound flights originating from several countries and how it affects travel photographers.* Google’s announcement that it will stop updating its Nik Collection of image processing plugins.Duration 34m 14s.Music for this episode: “Zanzibar” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Links...
2017-06-0634 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 75 – Matt BrandonFor this week’s episode of the podcast, Ugo had a great conversation with Matt Brandon.Matt Brandon is a Malaysia-based assignment photographer; Matt has experience photographing for nonprofits, assignment, and editorial work. Recently Matt was the still photographer for Indian Summers a Channel 4 & PBS series filmed in Penang, Malaysia. Matt works well with writers and producers. Matt often collaborates with NGOs to tell their stories and to train their field staff to do the same.Asian Geographic, KLM Airlines, Channel 4 & PBS, Partner Aid International, NeighborWorks, Honda Motor Corporation, Bombadier Transport Corporation an...
2017-05-0951 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 73 – Drone Photography SpecialDrones (a.k.a. UAVs or quadcopters) are all the rage now, despite many governments’ attempts to stifle their expansion (or to ensure safety, if you prefer).Ugo recently decided to jump on the bandwagon and got himself a DJI Mavic Pro, which he started using to take stills and videos.He sat down with Ralph to chat about his new toy and about what new opportunities it opens up for photographers. Here are some of the topics they discussed:Reasons for getting a drone for photography.How to ensure op...
2017-04-2545 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 71 – Michael Muraz and Photographing ArchitectureOur guest for this week, Michael Muraz, is an award-winning commercial and fine art architecture photographer based in Toronto, Canada. Originally an engineer, Michael now works with clients like architects and interior designers, documenting buildings and spaces. When he’s not shooting for commercial clients, he’s traveling to photograph architecture and cityscapes around the world. Michael is always looking for the perfect shot, showcasing some of the most beautiful buildings and skylines in the world.Michael was born in France, in the heart of old Europe, which has an immense heritage of ancient architecture, yet he has...
2017-04-1141 min
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2017-03-2801 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 66 – David duChemin and the Soul of the CameraWe’ve been following David duChemin‘s work for a long time (Ugo actually owns three of his books) so we’re not exaggerating when we say that he’s one of our photographic heroes. He is a constant source of inspiration and his writing invariably compels us to look at what we’re doing with a critical eye and go beyond our tendency to simply take pretty pictures and strive to take image with meaning. It was therefore a great pleasure and honor to have him as a guest on the show.David duChemin i...
2017-03-0747 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 64 – Ibarionex Perello on Staying “In the Zone”In this week’s episode we interview our long time friend, Ibarionex Perello.Ibarionex is a photographer, writer and producer/host of The Candid Frame podcast, an interview show which features conversations with some of the world’s best established and emerging photographers. The show has featured hundreds of photographers including Mary Ellen Mark, Dan Winters, Eli Reed, Elliott Erwitt and Joel Meyerowitz.Ibarionex has authored hundreds of magazines articles and over 5 books, including Chasing the Lighting: Improving Your Photography with Available Light.He lives near Los Angeles with his wife...
2017-02-2139 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 61 – 2016, Year in ReviewThis is special episode, for which we have no guests. It’s just Ralph and Ugo catching up with all that’s been happening in 2016, travel and photography wise, and talking about what’s to come in 2017.We have some colorful stories to tell about our respective travels and some interesting announcements about what’s coming up, so be sure to give this one an attentive listen. We will resume interviewing great guests next week as usual.Duration 35m 33s.Music for this episode: “Zanzibar” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed und...
2017-01-3135 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 60 – Chris Smith Goes Out Of ChicagoWe are incredibly happy to have our good friend Chris Smith on the show this week.Chris is the founder of Out of Chicago Photography. Each summer The Out of Chicago Photography Conference attracts some of the world’s greatest photographers from around the globe for an amazing weekend of photography. In 2017 they are also taking the conference on the road to Acadia National Park to bring the Out of Chicago experience to the world of landscape photographers.Chris is also the author of The Photographer’s Guide to Chicago and host of t...
2017-01-2438 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 56 – The Business Of Photography with Ken KamineskyWe’ve always admired the work of Ken Kaminesky, his personality and his cheerful attitude, so we tried many times to have him as a guest on the show. Unfortunately he is also a very busy guy and recently was even busier launching his new company, Discovery Photo Tours.When we finally got a chance to make him sit in front of Skype for an interview, we didn’t want to let the chance slip, even if this happened when Ralph was traveling from Tokyo to Chicago, so there is only Ugo on the show this time.
2016-12-2736 min
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2016-04-2002 min