E185: Feeling Disconnected? Chris Ward on Model Strangers & How One Conversation Can Change Everything

About this episode

Chris Ward discusses the importance of human connection and storytelling through his platform Model Strangers.

Chris Ward is a well known film maker and photographer and the founder of Model Strangers, a global social media account with millions of followers where he stops strangers in the street, shares their real life stories, and creates powerful human connection through storytelling. Chris talks about how a moment of loneliness and creative frustration led him to start a movement built on human connection, storytelling and real conversations. What began as a simple idea has grown into a powerful platform changing lives through social media. He also talks about overcoming self-doubt, how to approach strangers, and the simple social skills that can help you build confidence and connect more in everyday life. Chris shares emotional stories from his work, including powerful lessons on missed opportunities, relationships and the importance of not letting life pass you by. This episode is a reminder that even in a digital world, real human connection matters, and one conversation can change everything. Links from Episode Model Strangers: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modelstrangers/?hl=en-gb Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modelstrangers/?locale=en_GB TikTok…

People in this episode

Host: CAROLINE O'NEILL

Guest: Chris Ward

Topics covered

• human connection
• storytelling
• social media
• self-doubt
• confidence
• loneliness

Keywords

• human connection
• storytelling
• social media
• self-doubt
• confidence
• loneliness
• real conversations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Model Strangers

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