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Karim Iliya: How Storytelling Connects Nature, Space, and Humanity

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Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER!
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Jan 15, 2026
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Summary

In this episode of Life's Tough, Explorers are Tougher, host Richard Wiese sits down with photographer and filmmaker Karim Iliya to explore a life shaped by constant movement, curiosity, and deep observation. Having grown up across multiple continents, Karim reflects on how living between cultures taught him adaptability, empathy, and an appreciation for the unseen forces that shape human opportunity. His work focuses on revealing hidden worlds—from overlooked animals like gulls and pigeons t...