The Mark Divine Show

503. Unlocking Deeper Human Connections W/ Topaz Adizes

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Feb 11, 2025
Topaz Adizes, a former film director and the founder of 'The Skin Deep', engages in a profound conversation about transforming relationships through deep listening and insightful questions. He discusses the impact of technology on human connections and the unique storytelling experiences he creates. The importance of embracing discomfort for genuine intimacy is highlighted, alongside strategies for asking meaningful questions. Topaz emphasizes courage, trust, and empathy as foundational elements for fostering deeper connections.
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ANECDOTE

Career Shift

  • Topaz Adizes transitioned from filmmaking to experience design after struggling to get his war photographer film made.
  • He realized the market preferred a love story, prompting him to question his career path.
INSIGHT

Questioning the Game

  • Topaz Adizes had an epiphany after putting a film on Vimeo without a password and it unexpectedly garnered half a million views.
  • This prompted him to question what game he was playing and shift his focus from accolades to injecting ideas into the mainstream.
ANECDOTE

Shifting Human Connection

  • Topaz observed his younger brother dating differently due to technology's impact on relationships.
  • A conversation with a woman highlighted how intimate conversations were happening over text, prompting Topaz to explore this shift in human connection.
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