War, Grief & the Human Spirit: Katanya Timinsky’s Journey | Solo Spotlight Ep. 42

04/07/2025 1h 21min Temporada 2 Episodio 47
War, Grief & the Human Spirit: Katanya Timinsky’s Journey | Solo Spotlight Ep. 42

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In this deeply personal episode of Solo Spotlight, Ryan sits down with Canadian-Ukrainian photographer, TEDx speaker, and humanitarian Katanya Timinsky for a raw and reflective conversation on the power—and responsibility—of visual storytelling.Katanya opens up about her emotional volunteer mission to Ukraine in the wake of the 2022 invasion, where she documented the human toll of war while grappling with the moral weight of capturing tragedy. From navigating grief and reconnecting through creativity to questioning the ethics of media sensationalism, this episode invites listeners into a nuanced, emotional dialogue about empathy, art, and the lines we draw as storytellers.📸 All photos featured in this episode were taken by Katanya during her time in Ukraine.📸 Follow Katanya on Instagram: @katanyatiminsky🎤 Watch her TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eomFfdvEspo

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