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Alastair Humphreys

Adventurer, Filmmaker, Recommended, Writer / By

Who doesn’t love a good adventure? Alastair Humphreys has had plenty of them, from cycling around the world for four years to walking through the Empty Quarter Desert! I had the pleasure of talking with Alastair about his path into adventuring and how he has employed his creativity to support his travels—mainly through speaking, writing, and telling his story with photos and video. The incredible thing about Alastair, though, is that he fancies himself to be a regular guy, and not someone who is particularly brave, despite his passion for adventuring. As he says, the hardest thing about making something your passion is beginning it. We’re all on an adventure, and I don’t think we have to be the bravest, smartest, or most creative to find something we truly enjoy—we just have make the leap, begin, and see what happens. —Tina

Invisible Creature

Designer, Illustrator, Musician, Recommended / By

We’re absolutely honored to feature Don and Ryan Clark of Invisible Creature for our last issue of 2013! Like many who have found their way into the world of design and illustration, Don and Ryan’s journey started with music. From there, it branched out into running their first design studio, Asterik, and then Invisible Creature. The work that Don and Ryan have put out over the years is astounding, and we think you’ll enjoy getting to know them personally. Sit down, relax, and take some time to read about how Don and Ryan found their footing in a niche that is very much a reflection of all the things they love, and let it inspire you to find a way to dive headfirst into what you love, too. —Tina

Elle Luna

Artist, Designer, Recommended / By

We didn’t know what we were getting into with this interview. There was only a handful of information published about Elle, but we have some mutual friends, including several TGD alum, and we were intrigued. Tina was out of the city, so I set up shop in my favorite Lower Manhattan bar and coffee shop, recorder in hand, ready for my first solo interview. Before Elle and I finished our first glass of wine, I knew I had stumbled upon someone special, someone who is pursuing life to its fullest, throwing caution to the wind, and turning a cheek to safe and normal. Many of us dream of living our lives this way, but few of us have the resolution to do so. It’s our hope that this conversation inspires you to find that which is uniquely you, that which makes you come alive—and that you dare to explore “the ether of the unknown” as Elle finds herself doing now. —Ryan

Cameron Russell

Artist, Entrepreneur, Model, Publisher, Recommended / By

After a decade as a model, Cameron Russell wowed audiences with her candid TED Talk, “Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model.” In the talk, Cameron describes the legacy she has inherited as a model—more on that in the interview—but we wanted to talk to Cameron about the legacy she’s building. Growing up, Cameron was obsessed with politics, but as she got older and became more disillusioned with our political system, she opted for a grassroots approach. Now, she is leveraging the platform she has been given to help other’s voices be heard. Read on to learn about Cameron’s early path, her career as a model, the work she is most passionate about, and the inheritance she hopes to leave for generations to come. —Tina

Keith Ehrlich

Director, Filmmaker, Recommended / By

A year ago, after having just moved to New York City, we had the pleasure of meeting Keith. We were already fans of his Made by Hand series, but over the past year, we’ve also grown to admire and respect the man behind the films. In an effort to learn more about Keith’s path, we met him for an interview at Prospect, a bar in his South Slope neighborhood. As Keith shared about his experiences—from how films and MTV shaped him early on, to the jobs he worked before taking a risk and going freelance—it was made clear that his path into directing wasn’t fast or easy, but it was worth it. We ended our night of conversation with one last round of drinks and a deeper appreciation for our friend, whose story reminded us that there’s no magic—only hard work. We hope Keith’s words will encourage you to do the hard work, because, in the end, it will be worth it. —Tina

Scott & Vik Harrison

Designer, Entrepreneur, Nonprofit, Recommended / By

Have you ever met someone who is so excited about what they do that it’s contagious? Okay, now imagine two people who are so passionate about their work that they live and breathe it—that’s Scott and Vik, the dynamic couple behind charity\: water. We met Scott and Vik at the charity\: water space in Lower Manhattan, where they engaged us with stories about their lives leading up to charity\: water, which is when their paths converged into one. From humble beginnings, they sacrificed, risked, and never gave up. Because of their determination and willingness to dream big, charity\: water has grown to change the way people think about nonprofits and has brought clean, safe drinking water to people all over the world. —Tina

Eliot Rausch

Director, Filmmaker, Recommended / By

This guy is an amazing storyteller. His films reveal the stories and struggles of everyday people and he has quite a story himself. Eliot told his own narrative with the same honest approach he takes to filmmaking and his words were powerfully moving. He opened up about the early years that he spent hustling and learning the industry, his struggle to overcome depression and addiction, his ongoing search to feel alive, and why he believes that ultimately, he’s here to empower others. Eliot, it was an honor to talk with you. Thank you for being real and telling all of your story so that others can find hope through your journey. —Tina

David Bazan

Musician, Recommended, Songwriter / By

Bazan’s Strange Negotiations came out in May 2011 and was on heavy rotation for us the rest of the summer—the summer of The Great Discontent. We spent those months working late with music playing and the windows open. We launched TGD in August and Negotiations is a reminder of the months leading up to publishing our first interview. When David agreed to talk with us, we were stoked to have him roud out our 2011 lineup. David shared generously about his musical roots, life as a full-time musician, why he digs Seattle so much, and his own feelings of discontent. —Tina

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