Time Capsule with ANTHONYKDO

004: Fin Matson — The Quiet Power of Introverts

The world rewards the loud—but what if quiet creators have the real advantage?In this episode, I sit down with Fin Matson—photographer, entrepreneur, and traveler—to talk about what it means to build a creative career without shouting for attention. With 18 years of combined nomadic experience, we’ve carved out paths as filmmakers and photographers while staying true to our introverted nature.🔥 What we get into:→ Why introverts can thrive in a loud digital world→ The hidden struggles of long-term travel (that Instagram doesn’t show)→ How Fin went from GoPro beginner to shooting for Mercedes-Benz→ The challenge of building a business while staying creatively fulfilled→ The power of slowing down, making work that lasts, and playing the long gameIf you’ve ever felt like the creative industry was built for the extroverted, this conversation will change your perspective. Quiet doesn’t mean invisible—it just means you’re working differently.🎧 Message me your thoughts on his episode and I will reply to you!

003: Elijah Moore — The Hero's Journey of a Football Prodigy

In this conversation, I have an insightful talk with NFL player Elijah Moore, exploring his journey from a young football prodigy to a professional athlete. We discuss the importance of lifelong learning, the impact of family and faith, and the role of mentorship in Elijah's life. The conversation highlights key milestones, personal growth, and the significance of practice and preparation in achieving success. In this conversation, I share his insights on the importance of mentoring younger athletes, the emotional journey of being drafted into the NFL, and the significance of faith and adaptability in life. He reflects on his college football experience at Ole Miss, the challenges of his early NFL career, and the transformative power of love and relationships. Throughout the discussion, I emphasize the importance of personal growth, staying true to oneself, and the impact one can have on others both on and off the field. Timestamps: 00:00 - Time Capsule Preview 00:48 - Episode Breakdown 04:35 - Start of Conversation with Elijah 08:00 - Upbringing and Family Influence 10:11 - The Journey to Football Stardom 17:24 - The Ole Miss Chapter 36:55 - Elijah Core Circle of People 41:21 - Investing in the Next Generation 44:36 - Advice for Young Athletes 47:59 - Reflections on College Football at Ole Miss 50:53 - Draft Night: The Emotional Rollercoaster 54:12 - First Impressions in the NFL 57:53 - The Main Value Pillars in Elijah's Life 01:01:53 - Learning to Be Alone 01:03:25 - Explaining The 'Quiet Fire" Trait 01:13:42 - What a Healthy Relationship Feels Like 01:16:58 - Elijah Pays Me a Compliment 01:19:32 - Legacy: Impact On and Off the Field 01:21:47 - Outro Follow Elijah: * Instagram: ⁠⁠@ElijahMoore [https://instagram.com/elijahmoore] Follow Anthony: * Instagram: ⁠⁠@anthonykdo⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/anthonykdo] * YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@AnthonyDo⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyDo] * Website: ⁠⁠anthonydo.com⁠⁠ [https://www.anthonydo.com]

002: Pete O'Hara — Taking a Leap of Faith into the Adventure of a Lifetime

Pete O’Hara traded a comfortable career in Toronto’s TV industry for a life of adventure, guided by his inner compass. Now an adventure filmmaker based in the Canadian Rockies, Pete has summited Everest Base Camp, captured breathtaking landscapes, and built a creative life with his fiancée Jenna. In this episode, we explore how following his inner voice led him west, changed his life, and opened doors to incredible adventures. Pete also shares one of the most monumental stories of his photography career—an unforgettable moment he recounted on stage at the Banff Film Festival. Together, we unpack the theme of embracing discomfort and accepting life’s call to adventure, revealing the extraordinary chapters that follow. This is a must-listen for anyone drawn to bold storytelling, creative risk, and the power of trusting your instincts. Topics Covered in this Episode: * Coming from Toronto & Leaving Home * The Journey of Photography & Filmmaking * Finding Love & Building an Adventurous Relationship * Starting a Photography Workshop * Speaking on Stage at Banff Film Festival Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Time Capsule Episode Summary 01:51 - Welcome Pete 04:02 - Biggest Bookmarks in Pete's Life 07:19 - Inner Guiding Voice 13:30 - Connecting Over Covid 21:13 - Developing Pete's Creative Style 29:43 - The Impact of Having a Partner 32:27 - Peru with Jenna 34:32 - Pete Speaking at Banff Film Festival 48:00 - Photography Workshops 50:33 - What Memories Do You Want to Save? 53:33 - Other Episodes of Time Capsule Follow Nainoa: * Instagram: ⁠@Pete_Ohara [https://instagram.com/pete_ohara] * Youtube: ⁠@AdventureswithPeteJenna [https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureswithPeteJenna] * Website: ⁠Silver Fern Productions [https://www.silverfernproductions.ca/] Follow Anthony: * Instagram: ⁠@anthonykdo⁠ [https://instagram.com/anthonykdo] * YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@AnthonyDo⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyDo] * Website: ⁠anthonydo.com⁠ [https://www.anthonydo.com]

001: Nainoa Langer — Leaving Home in Hawaii to Pursue Purpose

Join me and Nainoa for an epic conversation as we dive into his journey from working a job that didn’t align with his purpose to becoming one of the first to walk the path of a travel filmmaker. Nainoa has toured with Illenium, created films for global brands like Hublot and Corona, got his start with Beautiful Destinations in NYC, and even won an Emmy alongside Sam Potter. His career has taken him around the world, collaborating with well-known tourism boards and pushing creative boundaries. We explore the mindset behind his filmmaking, the role of collaboration in his journey, and how he balances multiple passions—filmmaking, music production, jiu-jitsu, and surfing. In the second half, Nainoa breaks down the magic behind Layers, his passion project video series featuring three-minute films on extraordinary people. He unpacks the ideas, inspirations, and themes that connect his creative work. This episode is all about putting passion projects into the world, balancing creativity and lifestyle, and trusting that dreams happen when you take the first step. Topics Covered in this Episode: * Transitioning from misaligned work to creative storytelling * Collaborating with global brands and winning an Emmy * Balancing filmmaking, music, jiu-jitsu, and surfing * The inspiration and process behind the Layers series * Embracing patience and trusting the creative journey Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro to Time Capsule 02:48 - The 3-Bookmarks Question 07:58 - The GoPro Era of Filmmaking 11:34 - The NYC & Beautiful Destinations Chapter 15:25 - Filmmaking Friendship with Sam Potter 17:19 - Winning an Emmy with Sam Potter 21:57 - Why is Collaboration Important? 26:42 - Making Films for Illenium on Tour 32:20 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Chess 37:32 - Balancing Multiple Passions 42:24 - Nainoa's Passion Project: Layers Film Series 45:32 - Connecting 'Follow Your Stoke' to Layers 49:30 - Recap of all Layers Films 50:43 - Analyzing the Jiu-Jitsu Film 56:07 - Analyzing the Cliff Jumping Film 01:00:00 - Analyzing the Mural Artist Film 01:11:09 - What Artists Need to Hear Right Now 01:12:39 - The Future of Layers 01:18:15 - Advice for People About Passion Projects 01:20:27 - The Time Capsule Question 01:22:50 - Final Words by Nainoa 01:23:22 - Outro to Timecapsule Follow Nainoa: * Instagram: @nainoalanger [https://instagram.com/nainoalanger] * Youtube: youtube.com/@NainoaLanger [https://www.youtube.com/@NainoaLanger] * Website: nainoalanger.com [https://www.nainoalanger.com] Follow Anthony: * Instagram: @anthonykdo [https://instagram.com/anthonykdo] * YouTube: youtube.com/@AnthonyDo [https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyDo] * Website: anthonydo.com [https://www.anthonydo.com]