Discover how to use your differentness to create purpose in your work and life
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Christopher Swan (that’s me!) is on a big adventure! In My Big Story with Christopher Swan, I’m literally on a plane, train, or automobile, traveling the USA (aiming for the world!), interviewing uniquely inspiring people. I’m uncovering stories from voices that may not be heard, crossing boundaries of diversity, uniqueness, and beliefs — stories that inherently celebrate our differences. These thought-provoking conversations are with people that have taken chances and carved out uncommon paths. Through these interviews and stories, I’m uncovering ideas, dreams, and truths — and in turn, MY big story unfolds — to create a world where everyone belongs.
Guests have included social good advocates, artists, small business owners, corporate and nonprofits leaders, actors, musicians, chefs, drag queens, creatives, and anyone with a big inspiring story.
New to the show? Start with the trailer and then listen to season 2!
I share the things that energize me and shape my life, that’ll spark your imagination
It can be painfully difficult to discover what we should be doing with our lives. That one thing that connects to our passion and soul. The driving force that can bring a lot of meaning to being on the planet. Many of us will search......
You’re thinking about podcasting. Or, you want up your show game. But you’re not sure what equipment to use, how to get started, and what to focus on to make your show something special. I was once there too. I’ve been podcasting for two years,......
Communities come in all shapes, sizes, and have different kinds of purposes. Many of us belong to multiple communities and have even joined them without much thought. But not all of your communities may be serving your needs, even if you think they should. We......
I’m finding my fitness stride again after lots of barriers over the last 11 months. These pics are from my third week of lifting (and hiking). It feels good to push myself even at 52. Get after it folks, whatever it is for you.
Some things have changed (hello short white beard) while others have not, like my love of nature, a good long hike and pushing my body.
The last 11 months have been full of big stuff; multiple surgeries, a big long infection, death of my aunt and one of my close friends, a new ...
On the last day of #Pride month, I added some of my favorite #LGBTQ+ books to local Little Free Libraries. It’s a small way to spread diverse stories—and stories I love—with folks that may have not discovered them. Maybe it’ll help someone feel seen or change someone’s mind about people ...
Well, that’s done. I had my first colonoscopy. The special four day diet and prep were not grand, but the procedure was easy—I was asleep—and the staff was amazing. I’m of an age (now starting at 45 in the US) when this screening should be done and with the rise of colon cancer, it’s ...
It was a good Saturday meeting folks in a new hiking group—exploring the spaces around us and learning about each other. How are y’all meeting new folks?
Christopher goes on a hike. Groundbreaking. Yet it’s still makes me so happy to be in nature and push myself. This was a 7+ mile hike with 2100+ elevation gain.
Happy Pride Month to all that celebrate it and to the haters, may you have a super uncomfortable month. 😉🏳️🌈
Today we joined our community in Sonoma County for our Pride Celebration. Folks came out and were in joyous moods. I loved it. We even got a great shot with the Sonoma ...
I love the easiness of this moment (and pic). This was taken in Tahoe, just after finishing dinner. My friend and I didn’t plan on eating here, but a quick stop in front of this place to check directions to our restaurant destination had us curious enough to stop instead. It was a great time and ...
This year I decided to celebrate my birthday twice and this second trip was to relax and go slow—another great way to welcome 52. I spent a few days in Palm Springs with pool time, exploring, delicious food and good company. There’s no better time to live than now.
I created Accidental Information (AI), to power my ideas and to reach more people. AI is a mashup. I’ve merged personal development with a media company. It’s heart lives with helping people be who they are, and with the media that can help us do it. Our stories and resources come in different packages to make it easy for you to find what you need. You’ll discover interviews of amazingly unique people, articles with actionable advice for life and business, and physical products to share your ideas and inspiration. But that’s just the beginning.
