100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav

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Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

What can happen when a filmmaker decides to spotlight invisible geniuses and hidden stories that change how we see the world? Robin Danehav is a Swedish documentary filmmaker known for embarking on a bold quest to create 100 short films revealing the everyday impact-makers whose stories remain untold. Based in Stockholm and often traveling worldwide, Robin explores humanity, creativity, and empathy through compelling, intimate films. In this episode, Robin shares how the “100 Documentary Project” began, what fuels the journey, and why storytelling rooted in purpose can reshape our lives. Robin shares how a one-year TV course and leap from IT sparked his filmmaking path and why his “100 Documentary Project” became both a purpose and a personal challenge. You’ll hear what it means to reframe your side hustle as your main work, and how traveling to places like Uganda and Bali shaped his storytelling. Robin opens up about the emotional depth he seeks in his subjects, why integrity matters more than clicks, and the biggest creative lesson travel continues to teach him. Whether you’re a storyteller, creator, or traveler, you’ll walk away with new insight into the value of empathy and everyday impact. What hidden stories in your life or community deserve to be shared? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you'll share by sending me an audio message. Tune In To Learn: Why a dinner with a pasta maker in Lisbon led Robin to start his filmmaking quest How counting down from 100 shaped the structure and mindset of the project Advice for identifying emotional moments even when subjects are camera‑shy Why reframing the side hustle as your main purpose can change everything How storytelling connects emotion and deeper impact How travel constraints sparked creative solutions on location How collaborating with a mission‑driven coffee company enabled an unforgettable shoot in Uganda Tips for filming long‑form with limited gear and adapting when tech breaks Insight into the editing grind, the “80/20 rule,” and the tweaks that take the longest And so much more Resources: Sign up for our FREE newsletter Robin’s website YouTube Instagram Want More: Making IMAX Films Around the World, Mindful Travel, and Working with Jane Goodall with Mike Day Beyond the Summit: Climbing Mt. Everest, Filming at 29,000 Feet, a Cultural Journey through Nepal, and Taking Your Childhood Dreams to Heart with Alex Harz Immersion Travel: Becoming a Porter in Nepal with Nate Menninger Thanks To Our Sponsors: Apple Card - Earn 3% back on the Apple products and services you love with Apple Card. Booking.com - Book your next stay and find exactly what you’re looking for on booking.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Everybody that you meet have a story to tell.
0:05.0	And it's usually an incredible story.
0:09.0	Some stories are more visually appealing than others, but, and that's what I'm trying to focus on, but you shouldn't count people out because everyone has something to say and something to share
0:24.3	that is valuable for the world.
0:26.9	That is Robin Danahof, today's guest, a Swedish filmmaker, storyteller, and the man
0:32.2	behind the 100 documentaries project.
0:35.3	He's currently traveling the world on a mission to, quote, make 100
0:39.3	documentaries about 100 humans who are making this home planet of ours better, funnier, or more
0:46.0	interesting, end quote. And I love what he says on his website. He says, quote, I believe that as long as
0:51.7	people are telling each other positive stories about things that make the world a better place, then the world is also slowly becoming a better place.
1:00.8	Today, you're going to hear the powerful story behind his story and his quest, whether you're somebody who is perhaps considering a new direction or purpose, a traveler on the hunt for deeper connections
1:12.2	with extraordinary individuals, or just somebody who believes in the power of storytelling
1:16.6	to change the world.
1:18.0	This conversation will leave you inspired.
1:20.7	Let's get into it.
1:21.8	Thanks for being here, and welcome to the Zero to Travel Podcast, my friend.
1:30.3	You're listening to The Zero to the Zero to Travel Podcast, my friend. You're listening to the Zero to Travel podcast,
1:32.9	where we explore exciting travel-based work,
1:35.4	lifestyle, and business opportunities,
1:37.6	helping you to achieve your wildest travel dreams.
1:40.7	And now your host, World Wanderer and Travel Junkie, Jason Moore.
1:47.5	Hey there, it's Jason here with Zero to Travel.com.
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