Curiosity Shire

A new episode is live! Terry Tucker worked as a hostage negotiator on a SWAT team for the Cincinnati police department. As a hostage negotiator, Terry’s job was to talk with people in critical situations as they pointed a gun at themselves or somebody else, trying to diffuse the situation and keep everyone safe.

During our conversation, Terry shares some unique experiences he had on the police force and how his life experience prior helped in his interactions with citizens. He also shares things he’s learned in regards to interacting with others in stressful situations and how that correlates to everyday life. Through his experiences as a hostage negotiator and then during his battle with cancer, Terry has honed in on 4 core truths which he shares to help you achieve the highest fulfilment in life.

In this episode, we hear from a South African mountain climber named Sibusiso Vilane. He became the first black person to summit Mt. Everest on May 26, 2003. He went on to summit the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, as well as several others including the Matterhorn. He runs marathons to stay fit in between his mountain climbing adventures and has accomplished several other feats, including trekking to both poles.

Sibusiso didn’t get his start as the child of a great mountain climber. In fact, he grew up very poor and never dreamed of the adventures he would embark on during his lifetime. During our conversation Sibusiso shares stories of his humble beginnings, how an act of kindness connected him with a man who would change his life forever, and how he overcame so many obstacles in order to climb Mt. Everest. His story is one of humility, kindness, and persistence in the face of insurmountable odds which he now uses to inspire others to conquer their personal Mt. Everests.

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In today's episode I get to chat with a safari guide named Lee Fuller. The thing I love most about Lee is how absolutely humble he is. This guy leads tours for the rich and famous but he isn’t starstruck by the lifestyles of his guests. Instead, his passion is introducing these people to a world where they can take off the pressures of society, of fame and fortune, and just connect with Africa. During our conversation we discuss why it’s so important to reconnect with nature, especially for those of us who live busy lives in manmade environments. As a nurse working in the capital of Iceland, I resonate with the need for nature and time away from the hecticness of modern life. Lee shares why being a safari guide is such an important occupation and how he ended up stumbling into the job as a career. I also asked him about his tours to Madagascar and he shared some sobering facts about the animals who live there which just might surprise you.

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A new episode is live! In today’s episode I get to talk with Cristiana, a rally driver from Romania. She first got hooked on rally in 2015 and has been building her career ever since. In 2019 she became the first woman driver from Romania to compete in the prestigious European Rally Championship. She is constantly pushing herself and her team to achieve success. Being a rally driver hasn’t come easy, however. She has been faced with numerous setbacks and challenges while building her career. During our conversation we discuss what drives her passion for motorsports and how she is giving back to the community by inspiring female rally drivers to join the sport.

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The second episode is live with a career storyteller from South Africa! Listen to it here: www.curiosityshire.com/episode/2.

The first episode is live with a frontline anti-poaching ranger! Listen to it here: www.curiosityshire.com/episode/1.