Friday, May 27, 2011

dare to dream...



a good way to end the week i say. thanks for stopping by, and checking out the new blog. i appreciate the constant encouragement for allowing me to dream beyond infinity. enjoy your weekend. take some time for yourself, and dream...
take care and talk soon,
-ak

Thursday, May 26, 2011

dirty little secret...

"the people who are most affected by the world, are the ones most likely to change it." - frank warren, founder, post secret.
he was one of my best interviews. frank warren really understands the commonality of the human experience, and what the consequences are if you are not honest with yourself. featured in the 'dirty little secrets' video way back in 2006 really gave postsecret the notoriety it needed to make a difference. watch as frank warrren gives us the secret to living a life with a more open mind. Watch:

one of my favorite postsecrets - especially when i worked for a large coffee giant.
check out more of postsecret here

i love a good book.

talking about things that people haven't really thought about is one of my all time favorites. i sat down with award winning author, sapphire. the movie 'precious' (nominated for an academy award) was based on the author's book, 'push' which got people talking about taboo topics never discussed before. watch as i chat with sapphire about the importance of her book, and what the movie means to so many.

                              


what would you do for your family?

most of us would fight, sacrifice, and essentially give anything for our family. betty anne waters did just that. she spent years upon years in school to prove the innocence of her wrongfully convicted brother. it is achievable -watch as betty anne tells of her fears and triumphs of this most difficult time.

here, betty anne sits in at a press conference with her brother, kenny after his release from prison in 2001.
"kenny had a terrible fall soon after his release and passed away, but for the few months he was out he was so terribly happy," waters explained, "that parts not in the movie."

                      
hilary swank starred in the film based on the lawyers story... a must-see if you have not watched it!    
                              

a company that gives back? i can stand behind that.


one of my very first interviews was with TOMS shoes founder, Blake Mycoskie. living in portland, ore at the time, i had heard from my 'hipster' friends about this company that gave back. for every pair of shoes purchased - they would donate a pair to a child in need. they call it one for one. watch as i explore the idea of an entrepreneur who had a vision greater than himself to act as a global citizen. how can your company or business give back?

such an amazing journalist: john quiñones

crazy scenarios ripped straight from the headlines - abc's john quiñones asks what would you do? if you thought camera's weren't rolling. a thought provoking show that challenges you to gain some new perspective. watch my interview with the host below:

i'm a blogger now? Yup.

after much deliberation - i am here. i invite you to take this journey with me as i follow my dreams to make a difference in the world of tv. thanks for stopping by.

let's stay in touch, 
anthony