#80: Using powerful photography to bring dignity to slaves

Lisa Kristine is an American humanitarian photographer, activist
and speaker. Through her powerful pictures, she raises worldwide
the awareness about the dignity and respect of indigenous peoples
and the lives of slaves.


Her photography has effectively documented indigenous cultures
and social causes, including modern-day slavery in particular, in
more than 100 countries.


I first encountered her impressive work in 2013 at her gallery in
Samona, California. When I entered her gallery I stood transfixed
in front of the photo of five-year-old Kofi, a child slave from
Africa. For several minutes I had to cry, although at that time I
did not even know what this picture was really expressing.


Since early childhood, Lisa has been living her passion and using
her talent for a cause of the utmost importance. Her work has won
her various international awards, she delivered TED Talks, and
has been honored by the Pope himself.


Lisa lives her purpose from the bottom of her heart and thus her
unique legacy for the good of humanity.


In our podcast, we talk about


 how she found her purpose

how she finds the courage to follow her call, despite risks,
to raise awareness for the dignity and justice of more than 50
million slaves

how she descends into 300-meter-deep shafts to document the
work of slaves in mines 

what her vision is

what her foundation aims to achieve



More information about Lisa Kristine and her impressive pictures
at https://lisakristine.com/.