Episode 15: The Nomad Videographer Project with Thaïs Despont
Overview
Thaïs Despont is a videographer originally from France and is the creator of the “Nomad Videographer Project.” In August 2021, she travelled across Canada to help local businesses by creating promotional videos, in exchange for providing her with a place to sleep. Over the course of that month, she created 10 videos in different 4 provinces. Hear her amazing story of seeking discomfort as we talk about the inspiration, challenges, and successes of this project.
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Highlights & Takeaways
How she came to Canada with the dream of building a life here, and how the pandemic impacted her
Her process of reaching out to these businesses and creating a month-long plan to travel across the country
Her life-changing experience of filming at the Athabasca Glacier and learning how fast that the ice is melting
How she used to receive hateful comments of her creative work, but she pushed through because she liked videography
If you have an opportunity at some point to get out of the system and see what else is possible, it’s the best thing to do
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