Where the Journey Leads
An update on Graham's travels, learning to let go, and collaborative creativity
Hello!
My name is Cyan and every so often I sit down with Graham to catch up on where life has taken him lately, what he’s been creating, thinking about, or simply learning along the way.
This newsletter is a blend of written reflections from my perspective, quotes, and insights from Graham himself, as well as a mix of photos and video to bring it all to life.
So whether you’re here out of curiosity, inspiration, or simply to stay connected; let’s dive into what’s been unfolding lately.
An Update from the Australian Road
In our last newsletter, Graham had just set out on his road trip in Australia with Paola (
). Since then they have made it all the way to Daydream Island in the Whitsundays, and at the time Graham and I chatted for this edition they had just arrived in Byron Bay on their way back to Sydney.
Reflecting on the overall experience of the trip Graham shared that Byron Bay stood out as one of his favourite spots,
“It’s pretty hippie and relaxed. There’s lots of good, surfers, families, and just lots of just quality experiences that has allowed me to have a lot of fun.”
You can hear more from Graham about why Byron Bay captured his heart in the video below.
Collaboration and Individual Creativity
During their road trip, Graham and Paola launched a new podcast together called
. Since Graham had been hosting Time Has Come solo, inviting his own guests and leading the conversations, I was curious how he felt about the new dynamic of collaborating on a creative project like podcasting. Graham shared,“The main difference is the collaboration of much more intimate conversations around topics that we are collectively inspired by. Time Has Come is a focus of mine, a passion project for exploring these topics that are important to me: getting outside your comfort zone, carving your own path, tuning into the present moment, giving thanks for the sacredness of life. Divine Timing on the other-hand, has also been a beautiful experience with Paola because we get to talk about the things that we love to talk about, just exploring themes and topics that resonate with us that we think would be really valuable to share conversations with others.”
I then asked Graham if co-hosting came with any challenges, especially since he's used to having full creative control, from choosing guests to steering the conversation. He reflected:
“The challenges arise when maybe we haven't fully vocalized the specifics of how we want to approach it or what we think it could be. So the overcoming of those challenges is just talking about it just being like, okay, well, what is this about?”
In the video below, Graham expands on what it’s been like to co-host a podcast, the challenges that can come up, and how he and Paola work through them together.
Letting Go, Leaning In
As Graham’s road trip was winding down, I asked him to reflect on the journey and what it had taught him. He emphasized that one of the biggest lessons was the importance of flexibility, especially when it comes to his creative work.
“I don't have a podcast studio trailer that I pull down the road with me so normally shoot stuff outside. That means I sometimes get birds cawing in the background or people passing by, but I’ve learned to just roll with it. There’s not much I can do, and honestly, it always turns out just fine.”
Graham went on to say that there was one podcast interview that he had scheduled to do on the road but with different variables like timing and weather, he had to postpone it.
“You can make plans and prepare as best you can, but then comes a deeper level of surrender. Like, okay, it’s raining. We can’t shoot outside, and there’s no space inside the motorhome. So what now? That’s what I love about creative work: you show up, you set things in motion, and sometimes it still doesn’t go the way you envisioned. And that’s okay because sometimes something unexpected is waiting around the corner, maybe even something better.”
In the video below, Graham talks about something unexpected that happened during his travels, something he didn’t see coming but is so glad it did.
Have you ever had a moment when things didn’t go the way you planned—but what unfolded turned out to be even better? What did that experience teach you about letting go and trusting the process?
Hit Leave a Comment if you'd like to share, we’re always inspired by your stories.
Thank you so much for spending your time reading this edition of the newsletter. Graham shared that he’ll be returning to Canada in the near future and is looking forward to reconnecting with Kerry James to bring some long-simmering storytelling and film projects to life. We hope you’ll join us in the next edition as we continue to follow the unfolding of those creative journeys and any reflections Graham may share along the way.
Graham has also just launched a few new items through Time Has Come, including a cap, t-shirt, and water bottle! You can take a look at the full lineup here.
If you are a Sovereign Creator Member you also have access to special edition merchandise. Check the Time Has Come Chat for links to order yours today.
As always, paid subscribers can watch the full interview between Graham and I below. Until next time, take good care and may the unexpected moments in your own story surprise you in the best of ways.
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