Episode 219: Ingrid Weir

Interior designer, photographer, and author

           ⁠ Ingrid Weir grew up traveling the world with her father, famous Australian director, Peter Weir, and used her creative talents in some of his film projects, e.g. graphic designer for "Master and Commander." Ingrid is an interior designer, photographer, and author who has been featured in several prominent publications such as Vogue Living and Harper's Bazaar Australia. Ingrid talked with me about personality in interior designing, beauty, and what matters in life.

            Please enjoy the 219th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Ingrid Weir. Ingrid, thank you for conversing with me about life, beauty, and texture. 

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Episode 218: Cork Graham

 

Former POW and photojournalist, author

           ⁠ Cork Graham's memoir, The Bamboo Chest: An Adventure in Healing the Trauma of War, recounts his experiences as a POW in a Vietnamese political prison where he was tortured and interrogated for almost a year before being released. Cork went on to serve the U.S. government as a paramilitary operations officer during the Central American civil wars, and then later became a substance abuse counselor to help fellow ex-military men suffering from PTSD. Cork sat down with me to share his experiences of war, his journey of PTSD healing, and his thoughts on our world's current hostile climate. 

            Please enjoy the 218th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Cork Graham. Cork, thank you for sharing such important yet painful parts of your life story with me. It was a gift to talk with you. 

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Episode 217: Richard Armitage

 

Actor and writer

           ⁠ Richard Armitage is a prolific actor who has starred in several films, television shows, and theatre productions. Some notable titles include "The Hobbit" trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, "North and South," "Ocean's 8," and BBC's "Robin Hood" series. Richard has expanded his reach into the writing world with his first thriller novel, Geneva, published in 2023, and his upcoming psychological thriller, The Cut, releasing next month. Richard sat down with me to talk about his upcoming book, his writing process, his childhood, and his thoughts on life and identity.

            Please enjoy the 217th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Richard Armitage. Richard, thank you for talking with me about your new book and your passion for powerful storytelling both through film and writing.

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Episode 216: Bruce Spence

 

Actor

           ⁠ Bruce Spence has played numerous film, television, and theatre roles since he started his acting career in the 1960s. One of his iconic roles is that of "The Mouth of Sauron" from the final film of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.  Bruce also received the 2024 Equity Lifetime Achievement Award for his philanthropic work among Australian actors. Bruce spoke with me at length about acting, his many film and theatre projects, books, his childhood, and the importance of taking action to make the world a better place. 

            Please enjoy the 216th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Bruce Spence. Bruce, thank you for giving me and my audience a window into your story. 

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