Jonathan Kingston (Recap): Follow Your Curiosity & Explore More

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Bonus Episode Summary:  Host Chris Watson sits down with renowned National Geographic photographer Jonathan Kingston. They dive deep into Jonathan’s adventures, discussing the importance of following one's curiosity, his passion for maritime archaeology, and his dedication to ocean preservation. Jonathan shares captivating stories from his explorations and offers insightful advice for aspiring adventurers.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to Jonathan Kingston:
  • Learn about Jonathan’s background and his journey to becoming a National Geographic photographer.
• Call to Adventure:
  • Jonathan shares his philosophy: “Follow your curiosity, follow your excitement.”
  • Discussion on how excitement and curiosity guide his adventures.
• Memorable Adventures:
  • Jonathan recounts some of his most thrilling experiences, from maritime archaeology assignments to cliffside stories.
• Pay It Forward:
  • Highlight of the Submerged Archaeological Conservancy International (SACI) and how listeners can get involved.
  • Jonathan's advocacy for ocean preservation and maritime archaeology.
• Future Plans:
  • Upcoming trip to the Solomon Islands for a diving expedition.
  • Jonathan’s excitement about new adventures and what’s next on his agenda.
• Staying Connected:
  • Where to follow Jonathan Kingston: Instagram @JonathanKingston.
  • Jonathan's approach to sharing his work and stories on social media.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “Ask yourself what’s exciting you right now. There’s a reason when I feel that tingle of excitement, there’s something calling me to that.”
• “Don’t say no. Don’t find an excuse to not do it. Find an excuse to say yes to that curiosity.”

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Submerged Archaeological Conservancy International (SACI): saci.org

Connect with Jonathan Kingston:

• Instagram: @JonathanKingston

Transcript

 I want to step into our two closing traditions I've got on the show. One of which is a call to adventure and the other is the pay forward suggestion. So what 

would your call to adventure be Jonathan? I would give  anyone the advice that.  I give myself that was given to me and that's  to follow your curiosity, follow your excitement, you know, ask yourself  what's exciting you right now. There's a reason when I feel that tingle of excitement, there's something calling me to that and whether that's, you know, for me that's getting on a maritime archaeology assignment or that's going and doing a story on the side of a cliff.

It's going to be different for everyone, but. There's a reason I think we have  these tingles of excitement in us and to honor that, to, to listen to that, to give that excitement time to really speak to you and say yes to it. Don't say no. Don't find an excuse  to not do it. Find an excuse to say yes to that curiosity.

Excellent. I couldn't agree more. Excellent. Thank you.  And finally, the pay it forward suggestion. So an opportunity for you to raise awareness for any worthy projects or causes that you're involved with, or are dear to your heart. What would your pay it forward suggestion be? 

Oh, yeah, thanks. Thanks so much for asking, Chris.

You know, I would love if anyone does have excitement for Ocean Preservation for Maritime Archaeology go to the SACI website, the Submerged Archaeological Conservancy International it's S A C I dot org and all the information is there about how to get involved with the projects that I'm involved with.

Excellent. Yeah, I was having a little look around earlier today, and I will get that listed. Excellent. Thank you, Jonathan. A very worthy cause.  Yeah, this has been excellent. I really, yeah, I really enjoyed this conversation. It's been so insightful. And yeah, you've got so many stories. I have kind of struggled a little bit trying to pick out some of your images and your photographs, your stories to try and draw. Draw out some of the best, but you know, it's difficult 20 years of adventure and exploration into one hour as a challenge in its own right. But I do thank you for your time.

Yeah, sure thing, Chris. Thanks thanks for reaching out. It's been really a pleasure talking with you today. 

Yeah, thank you. So any plans for anything that you're excited about in the short term, medium term, Jonathan, that you've got in the pipeline?

Oh, gosh. You know, I'm I'm headed to the Solomon Islands in February. I'm going to be doing some diving there. And that's yeah, that's in the short term. Top of the list of excitement right now.  Fantastic. Just getting the dive gear together. Yeah, fantastic. 

So where can people follow along for Jonathan Kingston and get all your insights into your stories and your fantastic work?

Oh, thanks, Chris. You know, I think probably the best place really almost the only place I'm somewhat active on. I'm not very active on social media, but it's my Instagram, which is just at Jonathan Kingston, J. O. N. A. T. H. A. N. K. I. N. G. S. T. O. N. And I post there sometimes once a month.

Sometimes I get inspired and I'll post multiple times a month. So that's the best place. 

Yeah. Fantastic. Excellent. We'll get that listed, get all of your all the links and stuff into the show notes as well. So thank you again, Jonathan. It's been fantastic.

Thank you, Chris. Really appreciate it.