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110: Asger Leth | Beyond the 9 to 5 – Finding Freedom & Creating a Space for Deep Conversations & Real Connections
Manage episode 469858794 series 3443923
What does it mean to truly connect in a world that’s becoming more digital by the day?
Asger Leth is a Danish filmmaker, writer, and creative visionary known for his documentary and feature filmmaking work. He gained international recognition for Ghosts of Cité Soleil (2006), a gripping documentary set in Haiti, and later directed the Hollywood thriller Man on a Ledge (2012). Asger has spent years living and working globally with a background deeply rooted in storytelling and cinema.
In this episode, filmmaker and creative visionary Asger Leth shares his journey from a restless nomadic life to creating Lakehouse,a cultural and community space in Copenhagen designed to unite people through dialogue, creativity, and shared experiences.
We dive into:
- Why some people need movement while others need stability
- The role of risk and uncertainty in a fulfilling life
- How AI and the internet are reshaping how we trust information
- Why real-life spaces like Lakehouse are more necessary than ever
From filmmaking to philosophy, from travel to deep discussions, this episode is an exploration of what it means to be truly present, connected, and engaged with the world.
📚 Learn more about Asger Leth:
- https://asgerleth.com
- https://www.instagram.com/asgersays
- https://www.facebook.com/AsgerLeth
- Asger Leth on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1300606
🔗 Lake House:
- https://www.lake-house.net
- https://lakehouse.dk
- https://www.instagram.com/lakehouse.cph
- https://www.facebook.com/lakehousecph
🗓️ Recorded February 20th, 2025. 📍 Finhan, France
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. 110: Asger Leth | Beyond the 9 to 5 – Finding Freedom & Creating a Space for Deep Conversations & Real Connections (00:00:00)
2. Life in the South of France – Finding Balance (00:00:42)
3. The Nomadic vs. Rooted Lifestyle Dilemma (00:01:28)
4. Creating Lakehouse – A Space for Connection (00:03:06)
5. Happiness vs. Comfort – The Trade-off (00:24:53)
6. The Challenge of Staying Still – Unplugging & Replugging (00:40:08)
7. Education Beyond School – Raising Free Thinkers (00:47:01)
8. Creativity and the Fear of Being Boxed In (00:54:23)
9. AI and the Future of Trust – A New Reality (00:58:40)
123 episodes
Manage episode 469858794 series 3443923
What does it mean to truly connect in a world that’s becoming more digital by the day?
Asger Leth is a Danish filmmaker, writer, and creative visionary known for his documentary and feature filmmaking work. He gained international recognition for Ghosts of Cité Soleil (2006), a gripping documentary set in Haiti, and later directed the Hollywood thriller Man on a Ledge (2012). Asger has spent years living and working globally with a background deeply rooted in storytelling and cinema.
In this episode, filmmaker and creative visionary Asger Leth shares his journey from a restless nomadic life to creating Lakehouse,a cultural and community space in Copenhagen designed to unite people through dialogue, creativity, and shared experiences.
We dive into:
- Why some people need movement while others need stability
- The role of risk and uncertainty in a fulfilling life
- How AI and the internet are reshaping how we trust information
- Why real-life spaces like Lakehouse are more necessary than ever
From filmmaking to philosophy, from travel to deep discussions, this episode is an exploration of what it means to be truly present, connected, and engaged with the world.
📚 Learn more about Asger Leth:
- https://asgerleth.com
- https://www.instagram.com/asgersays
- https://www.facebook.com/AsgerLeth
- Asger Leth on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1300606
🔗 Lake House:
- https://www.lake-house.net
- https://lakehouse.dk
- https://www.instagram.com/lakehouse.cph
- https://www.facebook.com/lakehousecph
🗓️ Recorded February 20th, 2025. 📍 Finhan, France
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. 110: Asger Leth | Beyond the 9 to 5 – Finding Freedom & Creating a Space for Deep Conversations & Real Connections (00:00:00)
2. Life in the South of France – Finding Balance (00:00:42)
3. The Nomadic vs. Rooted Lifestyle Dilemma (00:01:28)
4. Creating Lakehouse – A Space for Connection (00:03:06)
5. Happiness vs. Comfort – The Trade-off (00:24:53)
6. The Challenge of Staying Still – Unplugging & Replugging (00:40:08)
7. Education Beyond School – Raising Free Thinkers (00:47:01)
8. Creativity and the Fear of Being Boxed In (00:54:23)
9. AI and the Future of Trust – A New Reality (00:58:40)
123 episodes
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