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Sep 16
14m 25s

Off Track: Speak Up, Risk Up

Luca Allam
About this episode

This is a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. This 'Off Track' episode was inspired by my open and frank conversation with Hikmat Wehbi, an award-winning photographer and podcaster who has recorded over 230 episodes.

In this improvised Off Track episode, I focus on just 1 insight that I took from my chat with Hikmat - how influencers, hosts, and guests all have an important choice to make: share your true opinion on important subject matter, or play it safe and opt to keep everything status quo. With the added context of the news about Charlie Kirk, speaking your opinion can come at the heaviest price. For those that are willing to share their unique voice, it provides the opportunity to help others to open their minds - something of real value to all of us. 

In this unfiltered and improvised episode, I share my own personal insights and values that continue to shape who I am. Off my chest and off the cuff, welcome to Off Track.

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