Tom Woods and I met at an Aquatech event, I'd gone to support Sean Scott (not that he needs my support) but I'd met him through the Gold Coast Community and we'd talked about getting him on the show....something that hasn't happened as yet...anyway, I was perusing the gear, talking shop to one of the staff and Tom approached me, " I know that voice...you've got that podcast right?" We got to talking and I quickly decided he'd be a great guest, something he was shy on. Over the next few months, Tom and I have been in contact..I've been a closet fan of his YouTube videos and the content he puts out.

We met up at his local coast, the Sunshine Coast, a trip I rarely take. "I've got a 92-year-old, wheelchair-bound, gambling addict Aunty that I need to take for her fix, before I see her let's shoot and record," I suggested.

In this episode Tom shares a mountain of knowledge, I talk a little too much but still manage to absorb many of his learnings.

Tommy's the real deal and a great example of how chasing clarity has fulfilled some of his dreams and afforded him a lifestyle many are envious of.

Tom Woods - @stimages

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I've been apprehensive about releasing this, episode 20.

It's always daunting bearing a little of your soul on a public forum, how much sharing of your personal life is too much and how much is actually related to the topic of the show, a feel-good show about something we do...it's simple, we love the ocean and we enjoy being creative around it. One of the topics of discussion is mental health, my anxiety, my partner's bipolar and some of the challenges we've faced. I write this to inform you that we briefly touch on these, some deeper topics and offer forewarning.

We mostly keep it light, around ocean imagery, my previous guests and our surf photography journey. Travis also introduces a new segment to the show which I don't think I answered properly at the time of the interview. lol. As changes go, I think it'll be a regular spot.

It seems a little self-indulgent not only releasing an episode about me, but releasing it on my own show....but.....

hopefully, you find the conversation interesting, a little entertaining and ultimately helpful. It's hard to admit publicly the chinks in the armour I've spent a lifetime hardening.

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"I'm the happiest I've ever been!" The Don says to me as we exit the water one afternoon. Once dry and walking to order our favourite Little Mali treat I turn and invite him back on the show to tell the world how he's progressing in his surf photography journey. In this episode I'm stoked to bring you a conversation with an artist that has progressed leaps and bounds since our last conversation nearly a year ago. It brings me joy to see the hard work and sacrifice we all go through as creatives be rewarded. Trav tells me about some of his gaols he's ticked off and some more that are on his hit list. He talks about some of the things he wishes he had of done differently and what he would advise to someone in his previous position.

We don't get too technical in this one, but what we do discuss should provide you the stoke to grab your gear, get out there and get some water on ya!

Travis Johnson - @travdonjohnson

Little Mali - @little_mali

Essex Waterhousings - www.waterhousings.com

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Thomas Baertl sits opposite me over overlooking a different body of water, today we sit at the Power House on the Brisbane River and discuss how this German Banker turned his back on corporate life for the life of a creative.

It takes a certain courage to walk away from a career 20 years in the making, Thomas gives me insight into this, and advice for any listener seeking to do the same.

Thomas Baertl - @thomasbaertlcaptures

Website: - www.thomasbaertl.com.au

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In this episode of Chasing Clarity I speak to Larisa Cevallos or as she's known to most 'Sweet Ocean'.

Sweet Ocean is a GoPro family member, we talk about how she achieved this and what lessons up and comers can take from it.

What Larisa lacks in size she makes up for in passion and a pure unadulterated desire to heal the planet. She spoke with joy about her love of whales as a storm rolled in over the ocean disrupting us mid conversation....after a quick dash to shelter she recounted an occasion of frolicking with a playful pod, the experience of a lifetime.

Larisa Cevallos - @sweetocean

Website: - www.sweetocean.com.au

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Amanda takes a seat opposite me. We overlook a crowded part of the ocean, not for over, away from the crowds the sea is still, we swam together taking images of surfers earlier that morning.

Our eyes are red and our bodies weary as we settle in for a chat about water photography, droning, shooting weddings and the time she was swooped by a shark.

In this episode I also address the reasons I have missed a number of scheduled Eps. For those wonder...I should be back on task.

Amanda Instagram - @altimagesphotography

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The Froth brothers 1 + 2 join me on the show in this episode. They are shy lads out of the water and it was a snap decision to get them on. We had just surfed and shot a little favourite wave across the border. Geoff, as always made me look better at surfing than I am.

These two are responsible for me wholeheartedly getting into IN water photography, coincidently I had met them unplanned at the same spot we spoke at years previous. I had finished a drone and dawn long exposure session, was walking back to my car and noticed some surf photographers bobbing about in the small waves. I'd just purchased a GoPro after looking at Geoff's images online, I returned to the beach with it ready to go and sheepishly ducked under a wave, uncomfortably joining a fraternity I was unfamiliar with. "Hey Odell!"..."Odell!" I heard a voice coming from one of the backlit bodies I'd seen bobbing about. His face was in full shadow and I couldn't make out who it was with the sun shining in my eyes, I politely nodded half swimming away, "It's me Geoff."

In this episode we talk about how the boys got started in Ocean Imagery, what it means to them to shoot and we cover off on some how-to's for other creatives.

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Geoff White Instagram - @geoff270172

Jared Richards Instagram - @qldsurfer

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At 6'3, 120kg Grant Morris, The Aqua Zulu takes up a large portion of the pre-dawn light as he approaches my borrowed NSW-plated car..."Just fit it in there" he says sounding like a bigger version of Tony Greg, his thick South African accent breaking the dark 5 am silence. I flew in the day before and stayed on the other side of the bridge, an hour away. I left at 4 am, drove for the first time on Sydney streets and had already, in my short stay managed to piss two local drivers off as I crossed the iconic Sydney Harbour. They weren't shy of blasting their horns. I guess it's a way of communicating in the big city, it must be, because everyone does it....often for no reason. I figured they must have heard this show and were saying hello. I waved.

This conversation takes place overlooking one of Grant's favourite places to shoot mini's (mini waves) and we discuss all things water photography, surf photography and ocean imagery. Grant left a troubled South Africa with nothing but a suitcase and a dream of a better life. Today, 10 years on, the Aqua Zulu is making others' lives better through the act of teaching.

Listen in again as another artist chases his clarity and drops some knowledge bombs for you to decipher.

Gant Morris: Instagram: @the_aqua_zulu

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