Key Takeaways:

• Melanie's journey began with her own experience of narcissistic abuse.
• Trauma bonding can create a powerful addiction to toxic relationships.
• How to Self-partner and why it is essential for healing and personal growth.
• How your vibrational reality plays a crucial role in shifting one's external circumstances.
• How to detach from toxic individuals and the vital steps in recovery.
• Secure attachments are foundational for healthy relationships.
• How we are all fractals of source
• The global awakening is a response to the chaos currently happening in society.
• Healing requires addressing emotional programming and trauma.
• Narcissists manipulate vulnerabilities to gain control.
• Personal development is key to attracting healthy relationships.
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CHAPTERS:

00:51 - Melanie's Journey into Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

05:31 - The Awakening & Self-Partnering Process

11:17 - Understanding Trauma Bonds & Their Impact

17:22 - Vibrational Reality & Internal Shifts

23:02 - Detaching from Toxic Relationships 

28:52 - Self-Partnering & Authentic Relationships

34:21 - The Importance of Secure Attachments

40:27 - Narcissism on the Large Scale in Society, Global Awakening & Spiritual Evolution

Melanie Tonia Evans isn’t just a guide — she’s a frequency. A trailblazer in narcissistic abuse recovery and multidimensional ascension, Melanie is the creator of Quanta Freedom Healing™ — the method that’s helped thousands break free from trauma, activate their True Self, and rise into soul-led sovereignty. Her mission? To help you reclaim your Light, dissolve your pain at the quantum level, and live your divine mission — unapologetically.Mel bridges the gap between spiritual healing and real-life transformation so you can stop just surviving…
and start glowing from the inside out.

Learn more & join her programs: https://melanietoniaevans.com/

Follow Melanie on socials: 

Instagram ⁠HERE: ⁠

www.instagram.com/quantafreedomhealing

Facebook ⁠HERE:⁠ www.facebook.com/MelToniaEvans

More of her teachings on ⁠YouTube⁠

Join her program ShiftsHappens ⁠HERE⁠

Take the Free Narcissist Detection Quiz ⁠HERE ⁠

Where does the money for the world’s most destructive projects really come from? In this eye-opening interview, I sit down with Ryan Brightwell, Deputy Director of Research & Communications at BankTrack, the global watchdog exposing how private-sector banks bankroll deforestation, fossil fuels, and projects tied to serious human-rights abuses.

Ryan pulls back the curtain on:

• How BankTrack investigates “dodgy deals” that link commercial banks to environmental destruction.
• The hidden pathways of finance behind oil pipelines, coal mines, and land-grabs.
• What civil society and everyday consumers can do to hold financial giants accountable.

If you’ve ever wondered how your savings, investments, or bank might be fueling climate chaos or human-rights violations, this episode will change the way you think about money and power.

Resources & Links

🌍 Learn more: https://www.banktrack.org

🚫 Learn more about stopping the East African Pipeline: stopeacop.net

🚨 TAKE ACTION - SIGN THE PETITIONS: https://www.stopeacop.net/go-global

🔎 Follow Ryan & BankTrack Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/bank.track

https://bsky.app/profile/banktrack.bsky.social 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/banktrack

THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS SWITCH TO A LOCAL CREDIT UNION OR BANK NOT INVOLVED - MOVE YOUR MONEY OUT OF THIS SYSTEM. We can truly vote with our dollars, if everyone did this, we could put them out of business or make them change their ways very quickly.

Chapters:

0:40 – Introducing Ryan Brightwell from BankTrack - his role & BankTrack's work

1:30 – Let’s cut to the chase—who are the worst offenders? Which banks are the biggest enablers of environmental destruction, and how deep does their involvement go?

3:35 – If people knew where their money was actually going, they’d be outraged. Can you expose some of the most shocking cases of banks financing deforestation, fossil fuels, or human rights abuses?

4:00 - Banks role in financing weapon producers for Israel and F-45 fighter jets used in the assault on G A Z A currently

4:41 – A current project to stop: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline running right next to one of Uganda's main clean water sources & critical wildlife habitats

9:30 – Are there any good banks & how to know or find them (bank.green)

10:50 - Do banks knowingly fund planetary destruction, or do they hide behind greenwashing and clever PR? How deceptive are they really?

13:35 – How do the financial decisions of major banks directly contribute to the collapse of ecosystems, climate change, and human suffering?

14:57 - Paper giant APP's role in forest destruction and land grabs in Indonesia

19:00 - How one of BankTrack's involvement in a campaign helped have success in exposing and gaining retribution for communities affected by land grabs in Cambodia

21:03 - Are banks actively financing the destruction of Indigenous lands, and if so, how do they get away with it? Are the local governments also involved?

25:55 - Chaos in the Congo: Who's behind it?

30:40 - What tactics do banks use to silence activists, whistleblowers, or journalists exposing their corruption? Have you or your team...]]>Following the Money: Ryan Brightwell on Banks, Human Rights, & the Planet

Where does the money for the world’s most destructive projects really come from? In this eye-opening interview, I sit down with Ryan Brightwell, Deputy Director of Research & Communications at BankTrack, the global watchdog exposing how private-sector banks bankroll deforestation, fossil fuels, and projects tied to serious human-rights abuses.

Ryan pulls back the curtain on:

• How BankTrack investigates “dodgy deals” that link commercial banks to environmental destruction.
• The hidden pathways of finance behind oil pipelines, coal mines, and land-grabs.
• What civil society and everyday consumers can do to hold financial giants accountable.

If you’ve ever wondered how your savings, investments, or bank might be fueling climate chaos or human-rights violations, this episode will change the way you think about money and power.

Resources & Links

🌍 Learn more: https://www.banktrack.org

🚫 Learn more about stopping the East African Pipeline: stopeacop.net

🚨 TAKE ACTION - SIGN THE PETITIONS: https://www.stopeacop.net/go-global

🔎 Follow Ryan & BankTrack Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/bank.track

https://bsky.app/profile/banktrack.bsky.social 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/banktrack

THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS SWITCH TO A LOCAL CREDIT UNION OR BANK NOT INVOLVED - MOVE YOUR MONEY OUT OF THIS SYSTEM. We can truly vote with our dollars, if everyone did this, we could put them out of business or make them change their ways very quickly.

Chapters:

0:40 – Introducing Ryan Brightwell from BankTrack - his role & BankTrack's work

1:30 – Let’s cut to the chase—who are the worst offenders? Which banks are the biggest enablers of environmental destruction, and how deep does their involvement go?

3:35 – If people knew where their money was actually going, they’d be outraged. Can you expose some of the most shocking cases of banks financing deforestation, fossil fuels, or human rights abuses?

4:00 - Banks role in financing weapon producers for Israel and F-45 fighter jets used in the assault on G A Z A currently

4:41 – A current project to stop: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline running right next to one of Uganda's main clean water sources & critical wildlife habitats

9:30 – Are there any good banks & how to know or find them (bank.green)

10:50 - Do banks knowingly fund planetary destruction, or do they hide behind greenwashing and clever PR? How deceptive are they really?

13:35 – How do the financial decisions of major banks directly contribute to the collapse of ecosystems, climate change, and human suffering?

14:57 - Paper giant APP's role in forest destruction and land grabs in Indonesia

19:00 - How one of BankTrack's involvement in a campaign helped have success in exposing and gaining retribution for communities affected by land grabs in Cambodia

21:03 - Are banks actively financing the destruction of Indigenous lands, and if so, how do they get away with it? Are the local governments also involved?

25:55 - Chaos in the Congo: Who's behind it?

30:40 - What tactics do banks use to silence activists, whistleblowers, or journalists exposing their corruption? Have you or your team ever faced threats or pushback?

34:00 - One of the most infuriating cases: Standard Bank knowingly funding the EACOP after dialogue with BankTrack, how to get involved & take action

36:21 - Do divestment campaigns actually work? Can pulling our money out of bad banks create real change, or do we need a more radical approach?

39:32 - If banks are this deeply intertwined with corruption, should we be focusing on financial revolution—like decentralized banking and alternative economic systems?

41:17 - If we don’t change course now, what does the future look like in 10, 20, or 50 years? How bad is it really?

46:40 - What gives you hope? What’s one victory that proves we can still turn this around?

49:02 - The one thing Ryan wants everyone to know and be empowered by

LIFE IS HARD. How we react can make it harder and induce more suffering or we can flow, ride the waves and GROW. The choice is ours. What do you choose?

Alyssa shares intimate insights on self-care rituals that sustain sobriety and well-being, and she invites listeners to shed societal masks to live fully and vulnerably. This episode is a call to awaken — to recognize our interconnectedness in a world marked by chaos and uncertainty. Through vulnerability and service without expectation, Alyssa reminds us that personal growth is both a reclaiming and a surrender — a dance between remembering who we truly are and embracing the mystery of becoming.

For anyone seeking to live in soulful alignment and embrace the fullness of the human experience, this conversation offers guidance, hope, and a profound invitation to lead with heart.

Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/wildfemininerise

Work with Alyssa: www.healing-through-somatics.com

Link to book a free consultation or tune into Body Wisdom Rising Podcast: linktr.ee/Alyssastefanson

Follow the pod @whatsgoingon_thepod

We dive into the nuances of trauma—both big and small—and explore how it shapes our behaviors, beliefs, and relationships. Alyssa explains why traditional talk therapy sometimes falls short, and how working with the body can unlock deeper layers of healing. She reflects on the importance of nurturing the inner child, developing self-compassion, and finding spiritual connection beyond religious dogma.

Whether you’re on a healing journey yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers raw honesty, hope, and a reminder that we are never alone on the path back to ourselves.

Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/wildfemininerise

Work with Alyssa: www.healing-through-somatics.com

Link to book a free consultation or tune into Body Wisdom Rising Podcast: linktr.ee/Alyssastefanson

Follow the pod @whatsgoingon_thepod

Today, we sit with Val, a German-born conservationist whose life took an unexpected and profound turn when he left behind modern comforts for the raw, untamed beauty of the Botswanan bush. There, alongside his partner, he co-founded the Modisa Wildlife Project — not just to protect wildlife, but to restore balance, reverence, and relationship between humans and the land we share.

At the heart of Val’s story is Serga — a lioness orphaned as a cub, raised not in captivity, but in connection. What began as an act of survival became something sacred: a bond that defied language, hierarchy, and fear. Through Serga, Val came to understand the emotional intelligence of lions, the quiet wisdom of nature, and the deep healing that unfolds when we choose to truly listen.

But this conversation is not simply about a man and a lioness. It’s about the spiritual and ecological crisis we face as a species — our disconnection from the natural world, and the consequences of treating wildness as something “other.” Val speaks to the complexity of conservation: the heartbreak of habitat loss, the frustration of corruption, and the urgency of educating communities to protect the ecosystems that sustain them.

He offers no easy answers. Instead, he offers something much more important — a call to presence, to humility, to rewilding not just landscapes, but the inner terrain of the human heart.

This episode is a meditation on belonging, on sacred bonds that exist beyond species, and on what it truly means to protect. To honor the wild is not just to save it — it is to remember that we are it.

Facing corruption, economic challenges, and tense human-wildlife conflicts, Joe has become a fierce advocate for community-led conservation efforts. His work isn’t just about protecting animals — it’s about empowering people through education and sustainable solutions that benefit both wildlife and local communities. Joe openly shares his experiences with rhino dehorning, a controversial but critical practice aimed at deterring poachers and giving rhinos a fighting chance.

Through his efforts, Joe hopes to foster a future where conservation and community coexist, emphasizing the power of firsthand connection to nature and responsible tourism as tools to preserve South Africa’s rich biodiversity. His journey reminds us that real change demands courage, resilience, and a willingness to bridge worlds.

Follow: www.instagram.com/joepietersen & www.instagram.com/nkombe_rhino

Oppi Panne Botswana Music Festival: https://www.oppipanne.com/

Donate & Learn more: www.nkomberhino.org/

Amanda Kuda has transformed her life by choosing an alcohol-free journey that intersects deeply with spirituality and personal empowerment. Her story isn’t just about sobriety; it’s about reclaiming the energetic gifts that alcohol often muffles and discovering a clearer, more vibrant connection to oneself and the universe. Through her new book, Unbottled Potential, Amanda invites listeners to explore the liberation that comes with setting boundaries, tuning into intuition, and manifesting a life rooted in confidence and purpose.

In this heartfelt conversation, Amanda unpacks the societal pressures that normalize drinking, challenging listeners to rethink what it means to live fully without alcohol. She reveals how sobriety can amplify spiritual practice, enhance personal growth, and open doors to new communities built on shared empowerment rather than conformity.

Amanda’s journey is one of courage and transformation — a reminder that true clarity and empowerment come not from avoidance, but from facing life’s challenges head-on with honesty and grace. Whether you’re curious about living alcohol-free or seeking deeper meaning in your own path, Amanda’s insights provide a powerful roadmap for unlocking your unbottled potential.

Get her book: Unbottled Potential: Break Up with Alcohol and Break Through to Your Best Life - here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593538676

Work with her: https://www.amandakuda.com

Follow: https://www.instagram.com/amandakuda

Captain Paul Watson has spent a lifetime on the frontlines of marine activism, risking everything to protect ocean life. A founding member of Greenpeace and the visionary behind Sea Shepherd, Paul has become one of the most polarizing and fearless figures in environmental history. Known for his unwavering stance on aggressive nonviolence, he has intercepted illegal whaling vessels, battled poachers, and brought global attention to the silent war being waged on our oceans.

Paul's story begins long before the ships and the standoffs. As a child, he felt a deep connection to animals — a connection that would shape his life’s mission. From co-founding Greenpeace in the 1970s to later founding Sea Shepherd after breaking with the organization over its refusal to take direct action, Paul forged his own path: one that prioritized bold intervention over passive protest. His tactics have landed him in international headlines — and in jail — but they’ve also saved countless lives at sea.

In this conversation, Paul opens up about the painful coup that led to his departure from Sea Shepherd and the founding of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation. He discusses the global hypocrisy around environmental law enforcement, the ocean’s vital role in regulating our climate, and why phytoplankton — microscopic marine life — may be the most important organism on the planet. He shares the overlooked ecological role of whales, the troubling links between ocean decline and human survival, and how the media can be harnessed as a powerful conservation tool.

Paul’s life is a testament to the power of passion, imagination, resilience, and moral clarity. He calls on listeners not just to care, but to act — to recognize the ocean not as scenery, but as life support.

Captain Paul Watson doesn’t just defend the ocean. He lives for it. And today, he shares the stories, battles, and lessons of a lifetime spent fighting for our planet’s most endangered frontier.

Follow: www.instagram.com/captainpaulwatson

Donate or learn more: www.paulwatsonfoundation.org

Join the Mission: Add Your Name to our ship, the John Paul DeJoria! https://paulwatsonfoundation.donorsupport.co/page/SigntheShip

What does it mean to truly open your heart - not just to another, but to life itself?

We cover so many topics including:

🌹 What true magnetism is & how to embody it

✨ Authenticity & vulnerability as attractors

💔 Heartbreak alchemy - how to transmute heartbreak into a doorway for healing & expansion

🙏 Cultivating deep trust and faith

👩‍❤️‍👨 Dating advice & when she suggests to take things intimate

🧬 How early wounding & unconscious beliefs shape who we choose (and why)

🧨 Breaking through limiting beliefs

🔥 How to stop abandoning yourself in the pursuit of connection

🦋 What it means to surrender control and lean into the unknown

❤️ Building the sacred soul-aligned relationship & love you truly want

This isn’t just a conversation about dating - it’s an invitation to radical truth, spiritual devotion, & courageous intimacy with yourself & others.

Whether you're healing, loving, or learning to trust again, this episode will leave you feeling more anchored in your worth, & more open to what’s possible when you lead from the heart.

Rebecca Boatman is founder of The Brave Movement where she guides people everyday through making brave moves so they can calibrate to their desired frequency of partnership, soul expression, adventure & more.

Follow Rebecca: instagram.com/rebeccaboatman

Join her course: https://course.jointhebravemovement.com/she-who-receives

Follow IG @Whatsgoingon_thepod

@DreamwChristine

Hongxiang Huang is an ivory Researcher for international organizations such as IIED, WWF, acclaimed in Forbes China "30 Under 30" in category “social enterprise”, and a wildlife conservation activist featured by Oscar-shortlisted ⁠Netflix documentary: The Ivory Game⁠.

His work has spanned 7 African countries so far, including: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Namibia, Mozambique, South Africa, 4 latin american countries ​including: ​Mexico, Bolivia, Suriname, Brazil, and 4 South-East Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Laos, & Thailand.

His work impacts 17 species including elephant, rhino, jaguar, pangolin, turtle, bear, shark, turtle, sea cucumber, totoaba fish, sloth, monkey, reptile, tortoise, armadillo, civet cat, etc.

21 illegal wildlife products have been seized including ivory, elephant skin, rhino horn, jaguar fang, jaguar paste, bear bile, shark fin, turtle meat, sea cucumber, bushmeat, totoaba fish bladder, etc.

"AGENT C"'s awareness campaigns have reached over 160,000 people in Chinese communities throughout Africa through advocacy campaigns.

Over 2 million Mainland Chinese have been engaged on the reduction of ivory trade and wildlife conservation.

PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT HIS IMPORTANT WORK AT THIS CRITICAL TIME: URGENT HELP IS SO NEEDED! https://www.generationawakening.org/agentc

Together, we can expose traffickers and save species. Donate today to make a lasting impact. Your generous donation is 100% tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law

See trailer here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40hjNoN2ziw

Follow: instagram.com/hongxiang77

@whatsgoingon_thepod

Kute Blackson is a transformational teacher, inspirational speaker, visionary, guide and national best-selling author of “You AreThe One ” and “The Magic of Surrender" available on Amazon - purchase here: https://amzn.to/3rpQAEw

Blackson is most famous for his intensive transformative experiences in Bali and India, but he also speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as outside events such as Awesomeness-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization). He is the youngest member to have been voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of 100 of the world's foremost authorities in the personal development industry. He is a winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award (previous nominees in his category include Oprah Winfrey and Michael Bernard Beckwith).

He also hosts the SoulTalk podcast http://podcast.kuteblackson.com

Retreats: https://www.boundlessblissbali.com

Website: https://www.kuteblackson.com

Follow on Instagram: @KuteBlackson @WhatsGoingOn_Thepod

PART ONE OF TWO PART EPISODE - TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR PART TWO!

Kute Blackson is a transformational teacher, inspirational speaker, visionary, guide and national best-selling author of “You AreThe One ” and “The Magic of Surrender" available on Amazon - purchase here: https://amzn.to/3rpQAEw

Blackson is most famous for his intensive transformative experiences in Bali and India, but he also speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as outside events such as Awesomeness-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization). He is the youngest member to have been voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of 100 of the world's foremost authorities in the personal development industry. He is a winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award (previous nominees in his category include Oprah Winfrey and Michael Bernard Beckwith).

He also hosts the SoulTalk podcast http://podcast.kuteblackson.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackso...

Retreats: https://www.boundlessblissbali.com

Website: https://www.kuteblackson.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/WhatsGoingOn_Thepod

Paul Hilton is an award-winning, world renowned photojournalist and conservationist who has built his career on the frontlines of some of the world’s most harrowing environmental crises. His work focuses on global environmental and conservation issues - from infiltrating the illegal wildlife trade to documenting the destruction of rainforests and oceans, his lens has captured the raw reality of human impact on nature. 

Paul's work has fueled global conservation efforts, shining a light on the darkest corners of environmental exploitation

He is known for powerful storytelling through photography, exposing issues like illegal wildlife crime, deforestation, ocean conservation, and our relationship with the planet.

Paul doesn’t just take photos—he bears witness. And today, he’s here to share the stories that the world needs to hear. What is really happening behind the scenes of deforestation, wildlife trafficking, and ocean depletion? And most importantly -what can we do before it’s too late?

Internationally-acclaimed conservation photojournalist Paul Hilton is a wildlife crime consultant and has partnered with some of the largest conservation NFPs, such as the Rainforest Action Network, Greenpeace, WildAid and the Oceanic Preservation Society. Paul has dedicated his life to his craft, becoming renowned for photojournalism that opens our eyes to faraway places and brings dangerous stories into our living rooms. 

Paul’s footage of the illegal wildlife trade features heavily throughout the 2015 film Racing Extinction, produced by the Ocean Preservation Society & directed by Oscar-winner, Louie Psihoyos, which premiered at the Sundance film festival in Utah.

His work has been featured also in numerous television documentaries: Change Drivers for Discovery Channel, Ocean Warriors directed by Robert Redford for Animal Planet and Why On Earth, alongside Clint Eastwood. 

Paul is a member of the prestigious International League of Conservation Photographers, & in 2010 launched his first book, Man & Shark, highlighting the global shark-finning industry. He has received numerous awards for his conservation photography: In 2012, a World Press Photo award for his body of work on the shark- fin issue; Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2020; the Asian Geographic Best of the Decade series, and the Ark Trust Award for exposing bear bile farming in China, for Animals Asia Foundation. His images have been published in the books, Black Market, Hidden, Photographer Against Wildlife Crime and The Evidence Project.

Paul provides an experience of ‘travel with a purpose’ by offering people a chance to visit remote locations and view wildlife at its most authentic in natural habitats. In 2018, Paul created ‘Out There with Paul Hilton’, a global travel expedition company taking wildlife enthusiasts and people looking for adventure off the beaten track. Paul takes clients to far-flung destinations with which he has had a long and extensive affiliation. There, he expertly guides his clients in search of rhinos, leopards, elephants, tigers, orangutans, blue whales, humpbacks, mantas, sharks and dolphins. Paul takes great care in creating an itinerary that combines exceptional wildlife viewing and quality travel.

Paul offers numerous trips annually: https://outtherewithpaulhilton.com/

Paul hopes that his impactful artwork will be enjoyed, spark wonder and work as a reminder of our wonderfully diverse & astonishing planet,& why we need to make conscious efforts to protect it.

Support Conservation PhotoJournalist Paul Hilton's work: https://www.paulhiltonprints.com/

Donate to his current campaign: https://gofund.me/d73e2db1 Thank you...]]>Today, we welcome a man who doesn’t just tell stories - he exposes the truth. 

Paul Hilton is an award-winning, world renowned photojournalist and conservationist who has built his career on the frontlines of some of the world’s most harrowing environmental crises. His work focuses on global environmental and conservation issues - from infiltrating the illegal wildlife trade to documenting the destruction of rainforests and oceans, his lens has captured the raw reality of human impact on nature. 

Paul's work has fueled global conservation efforts, shining a light on the darkest corners of environmental exploitation

He is known for powerful storytelling through photography, exposing issues like illegal wildlife crime, deforestation, ocean conservation, and our relationship with the planet.

Paul doesn’t just take photos—he bears witness. And today, he’s here to share the stories that the world needs to hear. What is really happening behind the scenes of deforestation, wildlife trafficking, and ocean depletion? And most importantly -what can we do before it’s too late?

Internationally-acclaimed conservation photojournalist Paul Hilton is a wildlife crime consultant and has partnered with some of the largest conservation NFPs, such as the Rainforest Action Network, Greenpeace, WildAid and the Oceanic Preservation Society. Paul has dedicated his life to his craft, becoming renowned for photojournalism that opens our eyes to faraway places and brings dangerous stories into our living rooms. 

Paul’s footage of the illegal wildlife trade features heavily throughout the 2015 film Racing Extinction, produced by the Ocean Preservation Society & directed by Oscar-winner, Louie Psihoyos, which premiered at the Sundance film festival in Utah.

His work has been featured also in numerous television documentaries: Change Drivers for Discovery Channel, Ocean Warriors directed by Robert Redford for Animal Planet and Why On Earth, alongside Clint Eastwood. 

Paul is a member of the prestigious International League of Conservation Photographers, & in 2010 launched his first book, Man & Shark, highlighting the global shark-finning industry. He has received numerous awards for his conservation photography: In 2012, a World Press Photo award for his body of work on the shark- fin issue; Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2020; the Asian Geographic Best of the Decade series, and the Ark Trust Award for exposing bear bile farming in China, for Animals Asia Foundation. His images have been published in the books, Black Market, Hidden, Photographer Against Wildlife Crime and The Evidence Project.

Paul provides an experience of ‘travel with a purpose’ by offering people a chance to visit remote locations and view wildlife at its most authentic in natural habitats. In 2018, Paul created ‘Out There with Paul Hilton’, a global travel expedition company taking wildlife enthusiasts and people looking for adventure off the beaten track. Paul takes clients to far-flung destinations with which he has had a long and extensive affiliation. There, he expertly guides his clients in search of rhinos, leopards, elephants, tigers, orangutans, blue whales, humpbacks, mantas, sharks and dolphins. Paul takes great care in creating an itinerary that combines exceptional wildlife viewing and quality travel.

Paul offers numerous trips annually: https://outtherewithpaulhilton.com/

Paul hopes that his impactful artwork will be enjoyed, spark wonder and work as a reminder of our wonderfully diverse & astonishing planet,& why we need to make conscious efforts to protect it.

Support Conservation PhotoJournalist Paul Hilton's work: https://www.paulhiltonprints.com/

Donate to his current campaign: https://gofund.me/d73e2db1 Thank you for listening & if you enjoyed please leave a 5 star review and share - your support means the world to me!