From teacher, to psychologist, to photographer...Mamen Saura didn't follow a linear path. In this episode, Mamen discusses why she never felt lost, how she ended up spending 11 years in University and her perceptions of the white savior complex. See more of Mamen's work at: www.saura.com or view her travel diary: https://www.instagram.com/mamen_saura/.

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Meet the guest

Mamen Saura is a humanitarian photographer from Spain based currently in the Bay Area. She has made it her life’s work to use her skills to give voice to the stories of women & children around the world. She is deeply interested in bringing global communities together and driving awareness of other cultures through art and education. She has worked since 1999 for organizations focused on education and poverty alleviation and has collaborated with water organizations like The Samburu Project, Blue Planet Network, Water.org, and Sabore’s Well to bring a human perspective to one of the most dire problems of this planet: the lack of access to clean water. Her background as a mother, teacher, and psychologist brings a unique perspective to her photographs and her work. She has a holistic approach and works with NGOs beyond the photographs, creating stories and advising on marketing and strategic planning. As a personal project, she has been documenting disappearing tribes in Myanmar and Mongolia for the last 8 years. She enjoys trekking & reading and loves art. To learn more about Mamen’s work, visit her website or her instagram page.

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