In today’s episode, I’m happy to introduce you to my friend Rich German. Rich is a renowned photographer, particularly of what he calls his true loves - whales, and dolphins. He is also the co-founder of the JV Circle in which Rich teaches people how to leverage the power of joint ventures. He is also the founder of Project O, a non-profit whose mission is to help restore, protect and sustain the ocean, the life living in it and all of humankind, now and for generations to follow.
In this conversation, Rich shares some of his personal experiences of when he thought he had life figured out, only to have it change dramatically, and often for the better. It’s a reminder that surrendering to what is unfolding before us is the true work that we will do in this lifetime. This includes relationships that did not go as planned but that he ultimately sees as great gifts, leaving his successful real estate career, and how he ultimately found his way to the ocean.
Rich talks about the lessons that his time on the ocean and with the whales and dolphins have taught him, particularly the importance of being in the present moment. He also shares the moment that he knew it was time to share his experiences with the world and the great hope he has for the new non-profit organization, Project O that he has started.
“Your life can be one way and then one day, without a plan, something happens and you make a different choice and everything changes.”
~ Rich German
This is a moment of great change and collective grief. It’s also an opportunity, on the other side of this, to Reenter Life as a new version of ourselves both as a collective and as individuals. Rich shares what makes him feel optimistic about these unprecedented times and what he hopes we will all learn while in this “waiting room” phase.
If you are needing support during this pandemic, I invite you to join my free Facebook Group that I have created for you. It is so important to me that we are ready to exit the Waiting Room when it’s time to reenter our new lives on the other side of this.
More About Rich German
An avid stand-up paddleboarder, Rich has been paddling off the magical coast of Laguna Beach, California for years now. His greatest loves are the ocean and the life living in it, specifically dolphins and whales. Rich has captured countless beautiful images from his board.
Rich garnered international media attention from his close encounter on his paddleboard with a pod of orcas off the coast of Laguna Beach. His story got the attention of some of the leading conservationist organizations in the world including Save The Whales, PETA, Blackfish and Sylvia Earle’s foundation.
This led him to start Project O whose mission is to help restore, protect and sustain the ocean, the life living in it and all of humankind, now and for generations to follow. The initial vision is to see the entire coastline of California protected.
Rich is also the co-founder of the JV Insider Circle, Rich teaches people how to leverage the power of joint ventures (JV’s). They lead the world’s largest community of JV-minded entrepreneurs.
You can connect with him via his website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Things We Mention In This Episode
Website: www.richgerman.com Book: Blue Laguna, by Rich German Video: Paddle Boarder’s Close Encounter With Orcas Facebook Group: Life Reentry During COVID-19 Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Newsletter - Message In a Bottle: Sign up for Christina’s weekly letterApple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Thank you!
