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Cambodia with Scott Neeson: making it in Hollywood, following your instincts, and the secret to a life well lived
Cambodia with Scott Neeson: making it in Hollywood, following your instincts, and the secret to a life well lived
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Scott Neeson has lived many lives. He was born in Scotland and raised in Australia in a small industrial town with a high unemployment rate. As a young man, he managed to get an entry-level job as a movie theater projectionist, and from there had one of those legendary ascents to the role of President of 20th Century Fox International. It was as glamorous as you’d imagine - think private jets with Hollywood’s biggest actors - but suddenly seemed insignificant after a trip to Cambodia in 2004. Shaken by a visit to a landfill where he saw hundreds of children scavenging to survive, Scott left his Hollywood career, moved to Phnom Penh, and founded the Cambodian Children’s Fund, an organization that now educates almost 2000 children and supports families with community-based projects. Scott and Esme discuss the celebrity tantrum that gave him the nudge needed to quit and pursue his calling in Cambodia, the meaningful milestones that make the anxious, sleepless nights worthwhile, and the real secret to a happy life well lived.
You can find Scott’s non-profit organization, Cambodian Children’s Fund, on Instagram @cambochildrensfund and visit their website Cambianchildrendsfund.org.
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You can find Scott’s non-profit organization, Cambodian Children’s Fund, on Instagram @cambochildrensfund and visit their website Cambianchildrendsfund.org.
Learn more about Full-Time Travel by visiting fulltimetravel.co and follow us on Instagram @full_time_travel. Be sure to rate, review, and follow so that you don’t miss out on travel tips, inspiration, and your potential next adventure!
Released:
Nov 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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