Behind the Scenes

“These are my memories from around the world.”

Moderating
Moderating a panel on the plight of Rohingya.
Moderating a panel on the plight of Rohingya.
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Prepping the panel chat on "No Fathers in Kashmir" at SOAS.
Prepping the panel chat on "No Fathers in Kashmir" at SOAS.
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With "No Fathers in Kashmir" filmmaker Ashvin Kumar.
With "No Fathers in Kashmir" filmmaker Ashvin Kumar.
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Filmmaker Ashvin Kumar takes a bow.
Filmmaker Ashvin Kumar takes a bow.
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MC-ing a fundraising event for Rohingyas in Bangladesh.
MC-ing a fundraising event for Rohingyas in Bangladesh.
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MC-ing a Washington fundraiser for Rohingya.
MC-ing a Washington fundraiser for Rohingya.
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Rehearsal before MC-ing an event on Rohingya refugees.
Rehearsal before MC-ing an event on Rohingya refugees.
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The end of a panel chat at an event for Rohingyas.
The end of a panel chat at an event for Rohingyas.
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Sports
With the man himself! The A-team: James Stacey and Nicki Goulding.
With the man himself! The A-team: James Stacey and Nicki Goulding.
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When Sven came to Abu Dhabi.
When Sven came to Abu Dhabi.
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King Kobe. When he made his comeback from an achilles tendon injury.
King Kobe. When he made his comeback from an achilles tendon injury.
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Tasting macaroons with Roger Federer.
Tasting macaroons with Roger Federer.
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What does former Brazil international Ricardo Oliveira think about playing football in Qatar's heat for the 2022 World Cup
What does former Brazil international Ricardo Oliveira think about playing football in Qatar's heat for the 2022 World Cup
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Bangladesh
Inside a Jamdani workshop in Bangladesh. Jamdani is one the most expensive fabrics in the world, stemming back to Mughal times.
Inside a Jamdani workshop in Bangladesh. Jamdani is one the most expensive fabrics in the world, stemming back to Mughal times.
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Filming on top of a moving train in Dhaka.
Filming on top of a moving train in Dhaka.

We filmed the opening of a show called Future Cities, which featured the top 10 megacities of the world. We had 5 minutes between stations to get on top of the train. We put a bamboo ladder along the side to climb up. We then had 8 minutes to film until the train stopped at the next station and we had to jump off! These kids were on top of the train and jumped into our shots! Quite the adventure!

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US network exclusive interview with Reshma, rescued from a building 17 days after it collapsed.
US network exclusive interview with Reshma, rescued from a building 17 days after it collapsed.
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8 minutes between stations to get it all done with uber camerman Beau Molloy.
8 minutes between stations to get it all done with uber camerman Beau Molloy.
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These kids, who were already on top of the train, joined us for our shots.
These kids, who were already on top of the train, joined us for our shots.
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Liveshot in Dhaka after a tragic factory collapse.
Liveshot in Dhaka after a tragic factory collapse.
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Middle East: Around the Region
Trying to keep it together for liveshots at a sheesha cafe in Abu Dhabi when Man City wins the championship.
Trying to keep it together for liveshots at a sheesha cafe in Abu Dhabi when Man City wins the championship.

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Learning the art of argan with these ladies in Agadir.
Learning the art of argan with these ladies in Agadir.
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On a British base off the coast of Basra before the handover to the Iraqis.
On a British base off the coast of Basra before the handover to the Iraqis.
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Never thought I’d film in a freezer. Team photo with “The Freezing Omanis”, who prepped for an expedition to Antarctica in a freezer.
Never thought I’d film in a freezer. Team photo with “The Freezing Omanis”, who prepped for an expedition to Antarctica in a freezer.

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Revolutionary music. Jon Jensen and me ith Electro-Chaabi star Alaa50 and crew.
Revolutionary music. Jon Jensen and me ith Electro-Chaabi star Alaa50 and crew.
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Middle East "Green" show. Publicity shots with Nick Glass and Rima Maktabi.
Middle East "Green" show. Publicity shots with Nick Glass and Rima Maktabi.
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It's a wrap after filming with Casablanca rapper Si Simo & his band.
It's a wrap after filming with Casablanca rapper Si Simo & his band.
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Taking a break from filming in Muscat with our guide. We called him Oman's Samuel L. Jackson.
Taking a break from filming in Muscat with our guide. We called him Oman's Samuel L. Jackson.

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Editing scripts for "CNN Marketplace Middle East" in Doha
Editing scripts for "CNN Marketplace Middle East" in Doha
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Team photo! Filming CNN Inside the Middle East in Muscat. Clockwise from the left, that’s Aroub Abdelhaq, James Stacey and Jon Jensen!
Team photo! Filming CNN Inside the Middle East in Muscat. Clockwise from the left, that’s Aroub Abdelhaq, James Stacey and Jon Jensen!

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Filming links with James Stacey at the Corniche in Doha.
Filming links with James Stacey at the Corniche in Doha.
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Team photo in Beirut. Taking a break from filming with my buddies Vicky Brown and James Stacey.
Team photo in Beirut. Taking a break from filming with my buddies Vicky Brown and James Stacey.

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Flying over Beirut. We had the privilege of filming aerial shots of Beirut with this crew.
Flying over Beirut. We had the privilege of filming aerial shots of Beirut with this crew.

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Intrigued. Jimmy's got some curious spectators. Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain), Oman
Intrigued. Jimmy's got some curious spectators. Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain), Oman
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Chopper ride with the British navy off the coast of Iraq.
Chopper ride with the British navy off the coast of Iraq.
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With the US Coast guard off the coast of Basra. That's star cameraman Christian Streib.
With the US Coast guard off the coast of Basra. That's star cameraman Christian Streib.
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On the signficance of The Fifth Fleet to Bahrain's economy for CNN Marketplace Middle East with über producer Vicky Brown.
On the signficance of The Fifth Fleet to Bahrain's economy for CNN Marketplace Middle East with über producer Vicky Brown.
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CNN Marketplace Middle East team photo: John Defterios, Vicky Brown, me and James Stacey.
CNN Marketplace Middle East team photo: John Defterios, Vicky Brown, me and James Stacey.
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Team photo in Bahrain. John Defterios, our friend Faisal, Vicky Brown, James Stacey.
Team photo in Bahrain. John Defterios, our friend Faisal, Vicky Brown, James Stacey.
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Emulating the Steve Tyler lips after an interview with the Aerosmith frontman in Abu Dhabi.
Emulating the Steve Tyler lips after an interview with the Aerosmith frontman in Abu Dhabi.
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Last look at the F1 track in Abu Dhabi before it opened for its very first Formula 1 race.
Last look at the F1 track in Abu Dhabi before it opened for its very first Formula 1 race.

With my dear friend Vicky Brown.

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Those are flamingos in Dubai's Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary. Over 250 bird species come here every year. Special conservation show for CNN IME
Those are flamingos in Dubai's Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary. Over 250 bird species come here every year. Special conservation show for CNN IME
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Getting that sunset shot with Al Skene and Jon Jensen.
Getting that sunset shot with Al Skene and Jon Jensen.
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Those are the paws of an ancient Egyptian sphinx found in Israel! But where was it found? And where's the rest of it?
Those are the paws of an ancient Egyptian sphinx found in Israel! But where was it found? And where's the rest of it?
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Special CNN IME episode on archeology: I'm holding a bowl that dates back more than 3000 years!! How cool is that?
Special CNN IME episode on archeology: I'm holding a bowl that dates back more than 3000 years!! How cool is that?
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Are comics good investments? Made my first comic investment! Spider-Man No. 40 from 1966!
Are comics good investments? Made my first comic investment! Spider-Man No. 40 from 1966!
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Team MME - me, Layla Maghribi and Paul Mongey - with Fashion Forward founder Bong Guerrero
Team MME - me, Layla Maghribi and Paul Mongey - with Fashion Forward founder Bong Guerrero
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With fashion royalty Fern Mallis, who created NY Fashion Week, among others. That's producer Layla Maghribi with the boom and cameraman Paul Mongey
With fashion royalty Fern Mallis, who created NY Fashion Week, among others. That's producer Layla Maghribi with the boom and cameraman Paul Mongey
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Guest appearances at the Al Roos village majlis (place where town's people sit and gather). Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain), Oman
Guest appearances at the Al Roos village majlis (place where town's people sit and gather). Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain), Oman
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Washington DC
Liveshots outside The Capitol.
Liveshots outside The Capitol.
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Live shots in Washington. Check out the view!
Live shots in Washington. Check out the view!
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Liveshots in the pandemic world
Liveshots in the pandemic world
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White House liveshots.
White House liveshots.
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Ramadan amist Covid-19. Volunteers orchestrate contactless food giveaways.
Ramadan amist Covid-19. Volunteers orchestrate contactless food giveaways.

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Interviewing volunteers on Ramadan amid Covid-19.
Interviewing volunteers on Ramadan amid Covid-19.
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A group of doctors plan food giveaways safely amid Covid-19.
A group of doctors plan food giveaways safely amid Covid-19.
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Mobile “scripting and tracking booth”.
Mobile “scripting and tracking booth”.

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Team photo in Merida with Miguel and Jihan, where we were tracking American women who moved to Mexico to reunite with their undocumented Mexican husbands.
Team photo in Merida with Miguel and Jihan, where we were tracking American women who moved to Mexico to reunite with their undocumented Mexican husbands.
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Pakistan
Attabad Lake in Hunza, northern Pakistan. Unreal.
Attabad Lake in Hunza, northern Pakistan. Unreal.

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We made it! Meeting Saima Mohsin in Karachi after flying with Pervez Musharraf after he returns to Pakistan from exile in Dubai.
We made it! Meeting Saima Mohsin in Karachi after flying with Pervez Musharraf after he returns to Pakistan from exile in Dubai.
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Speaking to those rescued from flood-stricken areas.
Speaking to those rescued from flood-stricken areas.
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Sadly, only a military helicopter could take us to the flood-stricken areas.
Sadly, only a military helicopter could take us to the flood-stricken areas.
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UAE army aiding in flood relief and supplies.
UAE army aiding in flood relief and supplies.
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Farhad Shadravan in action.
Farhad Shadravan in action.
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The Pakistan army's efforts in flood relief.
The Pakistan army's efforts in flood relief.
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The Gambia
They call The Gambia “The Smiling Coast”. Even the toddlers are smiling.
They call The Gambia “The Smiling Coast”. Even the toddlers are smiling.

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Smiling woman in a Banjul market
Smiling woman in a Banjul market
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Mother and child in Banjul.
Mother and child in Banjul.
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Smiling man and his beautiful art.
Smiling man and his beautiful art.
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The start of an epic trip. Gatwick to The Gambia with photog Kevin Broad.
The start of an epic trip. Gatwick to The Gambia with photog Kevin Broad.
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Smile for the camera. Quick chat with little Aisha on how she's feeling on the long trip.
Smile for the camera. Quick chat with little Aisha on how she's feeling on the long trip.
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Little Aisha charmed by cameraman Kevin Broad.
Little Aisha charmed by cameraman Kevin Broad.
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Uber-producer Jihan Hafiz prepping the next shoot.
Uber-producer Jihan Hafiz prepping the next shoot.
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Serious. Icicles. When I landed at the airport in Jackson, Wyoming!
Serious. Icicles. When I landed at the airport in Jackson, Wyoming!

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Trying to stay warm in Wyoming.
Trying to stay warm in Wyoming.

Filming a story on a vertical farm in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for Soledad O’Brien’s Matter of Fact.

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Clear weather means my friend Beau Molloy can film city shots today.
Clear weather means my friend Beau Molloy can film city shots today.

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A three-story wall of lettuce at the Vertical Harvest greenhouse farm in Jackson, Wyoming.
A three-story wall of lettuce at the Vertical Harvest greenhouse farm in Jackson, Wyoming.

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Growing microgreens in the greenhouse.
Growing microgreens in the greenhouse.
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Epic. Embarking our flight in Jackson, Wyoming.
Epic. Embarking our flight in Jackson, Wyoming.
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My artsy microgreens shot at Vertical Harvest.
My artsy microgreens shot at Vertical Harvest.
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Beau Molloy filming inside the tomato room! Who'd think it was freezing winter outside.
Beau Molloy filming inside the tomato room! Who'd think it was freezing winter outside.
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Beau Molloy testing the drone camera for aerial shots of Jackson.
Beau Molloy testing the drone camera for aerial shots of Jackson.
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Drone camera shot of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Drone camera shot of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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